Sophie's World

Sophie's World
Author: Jostein Gaarder
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Total Pages: 599
Release: 2007-03-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466804270

A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.

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.

The Evolution of U.S. Military Policy from the Constitution to the Present, Volume I

The Evolution of U.S. Military Policy from the Constitution to the Present, Volume I
Author: Gian Gentile
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2020
Genre: History
ISBN: 0833098225

Tracing the evolution of the U.S. Army throughout American history, the authors of this four-volume series show that there is no such thing as a “traditional” U.S. military policy. Rather, the laws that authorize, empower, and govern the U.S. armed forces emerged from long-standing debates and a series of legislative compromises between 1903 and 1940. Volume I traces U.S. military policy from the colonial era through the Spanish-American War.

Outpost in the Wilderness: Fort Wayne, 1706-1828

Outpost in the Wilderness: Fort Wayne, 1706-1828
Author: Charles R. Poinsatte
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2023-11-02
Genre: History
ISBN:

In 'Outpost in the Wilderness: Fort Wayne, 1706-1828' by Charles R. Poinsatte, readers are taken on a historical journey through the early days of Fort Wayne, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and conflicts faced by settlers in the region. Poinsatte's thorough research and meticulous attention to detail bring the frontier town to life, painting a vivid picture of a community on the edge of civilization. The book is written in a combination of narrative and analytical style, making it accessible to both history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Poinsatte's exploration of the socio-political landscape of the time provides valuable insights into the development of frontier communities in early America. The author's engaging writing style and dedication to preserving the history of Fort Wayne make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the early history of the American Midwest.