This collection examines the topic of time in Augustine of Hippo. By placing Augustine into conversation with theologians and philosophers from the Islamic, Christian, and Buddhist traditions, the goal is to demonstrate the ongoing relevance of Augustine's account of temporality across historical, cultural, and religious boundaries.
This study examines food in the Middle Ages. The author analyzes its preparation, consumption, and cultural significance and how food provides insight in to the cultural, religious, and social complexities of medieval Iberia.
Examining the dynamic interplay between competing medieval notions of Christian observance, this book traces the escalating confrontations between piety, reform, dissent, and Church authority. It explores how diverse culture and regional settings influence major disputes over scripture, sacraments, and spiritual hierarchies of the Medieval world.
This study examines relations between Muslims and Christians during the Middle Ages. The author argues that the relationship between the two faiths was essential to the creation of the cultural and religious traditions that defined each faith.
Wolfgang Ischinger, Germany's most prominent diplomat, offers a vision of a European future of peace and stability. Ischinger examines the root causes of current conflicts and suggests how Europe can successfully address the most urgent challenges facing the continent.
Ann-Sofie Dahl brings together an international group of experts to examine Baltic security issues on a state-by-state basis and to contemplate what is needed to deter Russia in the region. They analyze ways to strengthen regional cooperation and to ensure that Baltic security stays a top priority despite competing strategic perspectives.
Based on the diaries of Royal Engineer Robert Jones, the narrative follows him across the North African desert, describes the bombing of Tripoli Harbour, the invasion of Sicily and the landing on the Normandy beaches on D-Day + 2. The story follows the advance through Belgium and Holland, to the battle that became known as the Rhine Crossing.
Utterly corrupt corporate and government elites bankrupted Greece twice over. First, by profligate deficit spending benefitting only themselves; second, by agreeing to an IMF bailout of the Greek economy, devastating ordinary Greek citizens who were already enduring government-induced poverty, unemployment, and hunger. Finally, in response to dire ......
The words "Britons Wants You" and "Your Country Needs You" are echoes from the First World War - a time very different from today but synonymous with one man and one (or rather several) printed images.
