Gentleman and Scholar: Thomas James Barron, 1903 - 1992

Gentleman and Scholar: Thomas James Barron, 1903 - 1992
Author: Jonathan A. Smyth
Publisher: Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012-06-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 0953499375

This publication explores aspects of Irish studies in terms of early Irish history, literature, archaeology and folklore. It includes a semi-biographical account of the industrious lifetime and valuable studies of Thomas J (Tom) Barron, native to Knockbride, Co. Cavan. The content extends discussion of his vast contribution, as documented in the National Museum of Ireland, with particular emphasis on his ground-breaking theory on the significance of the early Iron-age 'Corleck Head'.

Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice

Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice
Author: Arie Wallert
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 241
Release: 1995-08-24
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0892363223

Bridging the fields of conservation, art history, and museum curating, this volume contains the principal papers from an international symposium titled "Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice" at the University of Leiden in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 26 to 29, 1995. The symposium—designed for art historians, conservators, conservation scientists, and museum curators worldwide—was organized by the Department of Art History at the University of Leiden and the Art History Department of the Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science in Amsterdam. Twenty-five contributors representing museums and conservation institutions throughout the world provide recent research on historical painting techniques, including wall painting and polychrome sculpture. Topics cover the latest art historical research and scientific analyses of original techniques and materials, as well as historical sources, such as medieval treatises and descriptions of painting techniques in historical literature. Chapters include the painting methods of Rembrandt and Vermeer, Dutch 17th-century landscape painting, wall paintings in English churches, Chinese paintings on paper and canvas, and Tibetan thangkas. Color plates and black-and-white photographs illustrate works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

All Saints' Cootehill, 1819-2019 : A history of the church, the parish, and its people

All Saints' Cootehill, 1819-2019 : A history of the church, the parish, and its people
Author: Jonathan A. Smyth
Publisher: Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1916196306

The story begins in the mists of the seventeenth century with the establishment of a pre-reformation church on Drumgoon Hill, followed by the building of St. James, the first Church of Ireland place of worship in Cootehill, and later, its replacement by the present-day All Saints’ Church, on Market Street in 1819. The book helps to shine a light on cross-community relations during the nineteenth century, recalling the forgotten friendship of the Rev. Archibald Douglas and James Browne, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Kilmore, both of whom co-operated on important projects for the betterment of life for the locals. All Saints’ reveals more to the reader, about the life and labours of Bishop John Richard Darley, who established the Darley School, a man of charity who gave to all, regardless of creed. There are also many interesting tales, such as the draining of the lake at Killyrue, the rent reductions provided during An Gorta Mór, to Lady Wyndham’s humorous encounter with a donkey, and a rector’s bout as the chairman of Cootehill boxing club. This book will be a must for anyone with an interest in Ireland’s local, social and cross-community history.

When Scotland Was Jewish

When Scotland Was Jewish
Author: Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2015-05-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0786455225

The popular image of Scotland is dominated by widely recognized elements of Celtic culture. But a significant non-Celtic influence on Scotland's history has been largely ignored for centuries? This book argues that much of Scotland's history and culture from 1100 forward is Jewish. The authors provide evidence that many of the national heroes, villains, rulers, nobles, traders, merchants, bishops, guild members, burgesses, and ministers of Scotland were of Jewish descent, their ancestors originating in France and Spain. Much of the traditional historical account of Scotland, it is proposed, rests on fundamental interpretive errors, perpetuated in order to affirm Scotland's identity as a Celtic, Christian society. A more accurate and profound understanding of Scottish history has thus been buried. The authors' wide-ranging research includes examination of census records, archaeological artifacts, castle carvings, cemetery inscriptions, religious seals, coinage, burgess and guild member rolls, noble genealogies, family crests, portraiture, and geographic place names.

Writing Research Papers

Writing Research Papers
Author: James D. Lester (Late)
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2015-03-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0134108841

The definitive research paper guide, Writing Research Papers combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on electronic research and presentation. This market-leading text provides students with step-by-step guidance through the research writing process, from selecting and narrowing a topic to formatting the finished document. Writing Research Papers backs up its instruction with the most complete array of samples of any writing guide of this nature. The text continues its extremely thorough and accurate coverage of citation styles for a wide variety of disciplines. The fourteenth edition maintains Lester's successful approach while bringing new writing and documentation updates to assist the student researcher in keeping pace with electronic sources.

Government by Judiciary

Government by Judiciary
Author: Raoul Berger
Publisher: Studies in Jurisprudence and L
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780865971448

It is Berger's theory that the United States Supreme Court has embarked on "a continuing revision of the Constitution, under the guise of interpretation," thereby subverting America's democratic institutions and wreaking havoc upon Americans' social and political lives. Raoul Berger (1901-2000) was Charles Warren Senior Fellow in American Legal History, Harvard University. Please note: This title is available as an ebook for purchase on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iTunes.