Western Esotericism: A Brief History of Secret Knowledge
A controversial issue of public debate during the recent years, esotericism can be described as the search for an absolute but hidden knowledge that people claim to access through mystical vision, the mediation of higher beings, or personal experience. In Western cultural history these claims often led to conflicts with more established forms of scriptural religions and with reductionist interpretations in science and philosophy.
This volume is divided into three sections: narrative history; significant people and places; and general reference. It is intended to help its readers get their hands around Japanese history - from the time of the shoguns to early 21st century political machinations, and to get the numbers on the economy, from post-war recovery to becoming a world force and the Asian economic crash.
The Victorian Eighteenth Century: An Intelectual History
The Victorians were preoccupied by the eighteenth century. It was central to many nineteenth-century debates, particularly those concerning the place of history and religion in national life. This book explores the diverse responses of key Victorian writers and thinkers, Thomas Carlyle, John Henry Newman,... to a period which commanded their interest throughout the Victorian era.
Arad, Romania- Illustrated monographThis small illustrated monograph contains 32 pages consisting of photos and a short history of the city of Arad, Romania.
Wines and Beers of Old New England: A How to-Do-It History
This book is written for people who like to go to folk museums, who like to collect antiques, who like to renovate old houses, and who like to drink, writes the author.
