Leprosarium In The Latin West

Another pro to this book is its ability to save time and effort. The editors have condensed their opinions and the opinions of the brightest historical minds into one book. Rather than search the internet for an assortment of interpretations on a given historical event, the reader can flip to the desired event in the text. Because of this, the student can rest assured that the content has been properly evaluated, found relevant, and is, therefore, worth the time to read. Such a time-saving benefit must not be overlooked.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the book "The Return of Martin Guerre" by Natalie Zamon Davis. Specifically, it will discuss the life of the peasant during the Middle Ages. This book is a fascinating account of a true case that happened during the 16th century in France. The book is also an excellent example of how the peasants lived in the Middle Ages, from what they ate, to how they traveled and what their family lives were like.

The Flames of Rome by Paul Maier is a documentary-fiction that has not only brought to life the evolution of Christianity in Rome but has also painted a clear picture of what it was like to live in Rome at the time. Understanding the Roman’s way of life and reasoning behind their actions plays a major role in the reasoning for Maier writing this book. The Flames of Rome is equivalent to reading a textbook but Maier makes it much more enjoyable and intriguing by adding plausible details of his own. Maier’s portrayal of the death of Claudius Caesar, in chapter nine of the novel, closely follows the primary sources of Tacitus and Suetonius but also loosely follows that of the secondary sources. It is important to compare Maier’s version to other

The Lost Letters of Pergamum is a book by Professor Bruce W. Longenecker, is a fictional book of letters that are exchanged between the fictional characters Antipas, a benefactor of Rome, and Luke, a physician and writer of the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. This book is artfully written to give the modern reader a glimpse into the context and culture of the first century church. Longenecker presents a stunning display of Christ’s life through these letters and also the effects of his life in his culture.

I have taken James C. Scott’s essay as my primary text and Lawrence Weschler’s Cuneiform Chicago as the secondary text. Weschler illustrates three events in his text to discuss his ideas. He starts with his friend’s ancient tablet to Logue’s translation of Homer’s Iliad and a poet recalling his prison time. Whereas, in his essay, Scott explores how planner failed to create the Brasilia as of their initial plan because of external factor that affected the development.

For the Honors Research Paper, I have selected two readings: To Sor Filotea De La Cruz by Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz and Confessions by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. These two powerful readings try to defend themselves against dictatorships and close minded people. I will contrast the readings and compare its similarities.

Carnal Knowledge and Imperial Power: Race and the Intimate in Colonial Rule reads more so like a collection of essays than a book. Each section provides a different bit of evidence to support Stoler’s argument, which she briefly reiterates in her epilogue, Caveats on Comfort Zones and Comparative Frames. The sections of the book, for the most part, don’t connect to the previous chapter, or the one that follows; it isn’t meant to. Rather, the sections cover different topics that connect to the bigger, overall picture. If one wanted to simply read one portion of the book, for instance, they could, without feeling lost- different from a traditional linear work, where typically one must read from the beginning to understand the context of the specific section they are reading. In this way, Stoler’s book in non-traditional, with each section dealing with a certain topic that is key to her argument. These information in each of these sections, however, is key to understand and forming an opinion about the argument Stoler sets out to make. They may not be presented in a linear fashion, but each one is necessary to seeing the bigger

In this review, I will explain the historian’s thesis and/or argument, show a summary of the sources the historian consulted, write and overview of the way the book’s chapters (topics) were organized, have an in-depth discussion of the two to three main components of the argument, and finish up with a conclusion that explains the “So what” (the point) of the book. the sources the historian consulted, write and overview of the way the book’s chapters (topics) were organized, have an in-depth discussion of the two to three main components of the argument, and finish up with a conclusion that explains the “So what” (the point) of the book.

Although the crux of Montesquieu’s Persian Letters is in his political theory, there is another component to his novel — the status and treatment of women. Amongst the hundreds of letters detailing Usbek and Rica’s exploits throughout Europe, are revelations from Usbek’s wives and eunuchs of a disruption in the gender dynamics of the seraglio while he is abroad. Throughout the duration of Usbek’s journey lingers the persisting tension resulting from his deteriorating influence in his home in Persia. Given the weight Montesquieu gives to the matters of Usbek’s seraglio, it is irrefutable that not only is the portrayal of the wives of Persian Letters worth examining, but also the power that the author provides them. Yet, the difficulty of this

At this meal, news of a Johannesburg couple that had been beaten and robbed by a couple of natives was discussed. This meal of the priests is not only an act of communion, but it represents a bond created by two different races, which is the main issue of this novel.

The reading is a document study of Florentine society, and illustrates how Florence was trying to enact laws to stop sodomy. On the first read of it may not seem important that it is Florence trying to enact this law, but Karras’s book provides context for why. She delves into Florence’s reputation for having a sodomy epidemic, as it became such a problem that the term “florentzen” became common slang that meant “to have homosexual intercourse.” She contextualizes the urgency behind the need to have legislation to stop sodomy in Florence. Having such a reputation could greatly damage the city, not only in reputation, but it might drive individuals away which could have serious economic or political

Syphilis is a contagious disease caused by the Treponema pallidum bacteria. Its primary means of transfer is through sexual activity that includes oral and anal sex. Though our society can now cure the disease with antibiotics, there are no united consensus as to its origin in fifteenth century Europe. Though the Columbian theory is the most accepted theory used to explain the mysterious arrival of the disease, two other prominent contending theories exists. They are the Pre-Columbian theory, and the Evolutionary theory. Within each theory can be found a historical account of what may have contributed to the spread of the disease.

The selections from The New World can best be described as an extremely harsh and violent text. This text is composed of three selections

In both life and literature, often overlooked are those whose livelihoods follow the status quo without question. Although the magnates of the world do indeed deserve their credit, it is evident in such works as The Hunchback of Notre Dame that complacency gives way to tragedy. Pierrat Torterue, otherwise known as “The torture”, is only one of the many sycophantic characters in Victor Hugo’s novel . Despite his few appearances throughout the novel, the repercussions of Torterue’s blind adherence to his society’s flawed beliefs greatly affect the novel’s entire storyline.

This socio-historical commentary is valid however; it disregards the fact that the novels are not accurate portrayals of society. Important facts: first the philanthropic attitude in the novels is simply not a reflection of the literal changes in society, the novels cannot be classified an expression of