Jack Goody 
Myth, Ritual and the Oral [EPUB ebook] 

Karl Jaspers (1883–1969) was a German psychiatrist and philosopher and one of the most original European thinkers of the twentieth century. As a major exponent of existentialism in Germany, he had a …

Right-Wing Spain in the Civil War Era explores the lives of the leading Spanish conservatives in the turbulent period 1914-1945. The volume is a collection of biographies of the most important figure …

"The Greek View of Life" by G. Lowes Dickinson offers a profound exploration of ancient philosophy and Greek culture, providing readers with invaluable insights into Hellenistic civilizatio …

"Outlines of Ecclesiastical History" is a good sized work through B. H. Roberts, a famend historian and leader inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Published …

Cast a spell against gossips, deflect unwanted romantic attention, or bring the dead back to life. The renowned 19th-century folklorist and expert on witchy cultures Charles Leland believed he had un …

Prostitution: Prevention and Reform in England, 1860-1914 is the first comprehensive overview of attempts to eradicate prostitution from English society, including discussion of early attempts at ref …

Is there a language which is adequate to describe our own economy? In this volume, Michel Verdon undertakes a path-breaking analysis of the three major paradigms in economics: Marxian economics, neo- …

Gentlemen Bankers focuses on the social and economic circles of one of America s most renowned and influential financiers, J. P. Morgan, to tell a closely focused story of how economic and political …

The rise of Spain from obscurity to the position of one of Europe”s greatest powers is centrally important in the history of Western Europe in the sixteenth century. Spain 1474�1598 explores key the …

What made Henry Kissinger the kind of diplomat he was? What experiences and influences shaped his worldview and provided the framework for his approach to international relations? Suri offers a thoug …