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Holy Land Pilgrimage in the Later Roman Empire
Edward David Hunt
Oxford University Press
1984
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This wide-ranging book discusses the emergence of pilgrimage to the Holy Land in the Roman Empire under Constantine, and some of its effects--ecclesiastical and secular--over the next 150 years.
What compels a person to strap a vest loaded with explosives onto his body and blow himself up in a crowded street? Scholars have answered this question by focusing on the pathology of the "terrorist mind" or the "brainwashing" practices of terrorist organizations. In Caravan of Martyrs, David Edwards argues that we need to understand the rise of suicide bombing in relation to the cultural beliefs and ritual practices associated with sacrifice. Before the war in Afghanistan began, the sacrificial killing of a sheep demonstrated a tribe's desire for peace. After the Soviet invasion of 1979, as thousands of people were killed, sacrifice took on new meanings. The dead were venerated as martyrs, but this informal conferral of status on the casualties of war soon became the foundation for a cult of martyrs exploited by political leaders for their own advantage. This first repurposing of the machinery of sacrifice set in motion a process of mutation that would lead nineteen Arabs who had received their training in Afghanistan to hijack airplanes on September 11 and that would in time transform what began as a cult of martyrs created by a small group of Afghan jihadis into the transnational scattering of suicide bombers that haunts our world today. Drawing on years of research in the region, Edwards traces the transformation of sacrifice using a wide range of sources, including the early poetry of jihad, illustrated martyr magazines, school primers and legal handbooks, martyr hagiographies, videos produced by suicide bombers, the manual of ritual instructions used by the 9/11 hijackers, and Facebook posts through which contemporary "Talifans" promote the virtues of self-destruction.
Caucasian Battlefields
William Edward David Allen; Paul Muratoff
Cambridge University Press
2011
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The Caucasus region, which forms a natural boundary between Asia and Europe, has always been of great strategic importance. Russia's expansion into the region in the late eighteenth century brought conflict with the Ottoman Empire, creating a new area of contention between these two states, and the borderlands remained in a state of intermittent conflict until the end of the First World War. This volume, first published in 1953, discusses the four major conflicts which took place in the region during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Focusing on military strategy, the book describes in great detail battles, skirmishes and logistical problems of warfare in a mountainous and remote region. Illustrated with thirty-nine maps, it provides a wealth of information for military historians and remains an authoritative account.
The New Architecture in Great Britain, 1946-1953
Edward David Mills; William Holford
Literary Licensing, LLC
2013
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The Writings of D. H. Lawrence, 1925-1930: A Bibliographical Supplement
Edward David McDonald
Literary Licensing, LLC
2013
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The book titled ""The Writings Of D. H. Lawrence, 1925-1930: A Bibliographical Supplement"" is a comprehensive guide to the works of the renowned British author D. H. Lawrence. The book is written by Edward David McDonald and serves as a supplement to the existing bibliography of Lawrence's writings. The book covers the period between 1925 and 1930, which includes some of Lawrence's most notable works such as ""Lady Chatterley's Lover"", ""The Plumed Serpent"", and ""The Virgin and the Gipsy"". The book provides a detailed account of Lawrence's literary output during this period, including his novels, short stories, poems, and essays. The author, McDonald, has extensively researched Lawrence's works and provides a thorough analysis of each piece. He also includes information on the publication history of each work, including details about the publishers, dates of publication, and any revisions or reprints. Overall, ""The Writings Of D. H. Lawrence, 1925-1930: A Bibliographical Supplement"" is an essential resource for scholars, students, and fans of Lawrence's work. It provides a comprehensive overview of his literary output during a significant period in his career and sheds light on the evolution of his writing style and themes.Centaur Bibliographies, No. 10.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The Writings of D. H. Lawrence, 1925-1930: A Bibliographical Supplement
Edward David McDonald
Literary Licensing, LLC
2013
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The Expert on Everything- A Novel: Privacy Doesn't Exist Anymore
Edward David Gil
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2013
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Described as "Catch 22" meets "Three Days of the Condor", this techno thriller-with-a-dark-comedy-attitude incorporates realistic technological details in a story about the end of privacy and the consequences of transparency.Young Charlie Sanders is offered a six-figure job after only thirty seconds into a job interview and then is mistakenly handed the company's only prototype that can erase any and all privacy in our society. Charlie engages with an ensemble cast of characters, including a VP of sales who actually hypnotizes his clients and a pompous corporate "fixer" which leads to interest from politicians who demand a demonstration of the product - which only communicates with Charlie via an earbud/microphone he wears which makes him the expert on everything and everyone's business.However, the technology begins to have its own ideas and makes death threats against Charlie and his girlfriend unless its transportation, in the form of young Charlie Sanders, completes the orders he is given.
How would it feel to be a gifted and talented beautiful teenager who spiraled to her demise? How would it feel to be a single mother of twins who was declared unfit and lost her babies through a court system scam? "Babies for Sale" will captivate you, cause tears, rage, and even a joyous vindictiveness when the unknown hero ensures Justice is Served. The setting is colorful ... the 1950's, Liberty NY in the rural Catskill Mountains where many famous entertainers got their start, the parties, the motorcycles, the music, the murder scenes that look like accidents. The characters are memorable ... the tragic young mother, a mercenary judge and her gang of a foster home parent, social services and an attorney with mafia connections. They are pursued by a debonair special investigator and a young passionate pro bono defense lawyer.You will hold your breath during the over-the-top thrilling and terrorizing stalking and murder scenes. You will feel a sense of fervent gratification as the last bad guy gets Justice Served during a pink sunrise with the feeling that God could be watching and approving. Watch for the next book in the Justice Served series, "It's Cheaper to Let Them Die," that chronicles how servicemen plan to retaliate against their unfair treatment by Washington bureaucrats.
How would it feel to be a gifted and talented beautiful teenager who spiraled to her demise? How would it feel to be a single mother of twins who was declared unfit and lost her babies through a court system scam? "Babies for Sale" will captivate you, cause tears, rage, and even a joyous vindictiveness when the unknown hero ensures Justice is Served. The setting is colorful ... the 1950's, Liberty NY in the rural Catskill Mountains where many famous entertainers got their start, the parties, the motorcycles, the music, the murder scenes that look like accidents. The characters are memorable ... the tragic young mother, a mercenary judge and her gang of a foster home parent, social services and an attorney with mafia connections. They are pursued by a debonair special investigator and a young passionate pro bono defense lawyer.You will hold your breath during the over-the-top thrilling and terrorizing stalking and murder scenes. You will feel a sense of fervent gratification as the last bad guy gets Justice Served during a pink sunrise with the feeling that God could be watching and approving. Watch for the next book in the Justice Served series, "It's Cheaper to Let Them Die," that chronicles how servicemen plan to retaliate against their unfair treatment by Washington bureaucrats.