The Scarlet Empire

The Scarlet Empire
Author: David Maclean Parry
Publisher: SIU Press
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2001
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780809323418

Successful businessman David M. Parry wrote The Scarlet Empire in 1906, a time when dystopian and utopian novels were sufficiently popular in the United States and Great Britain that dozens were published in each country. Utopian fiction described perfect societies, usually socialistic and communitarian. Dystopian novels depicted degenerate societies, often occurring from the same approaches. In their introduction to this reprint, historians Jerome M. Clubb and Howard W. Allen argue that Parry's novel and others like it display the opinions, feelings, and reactions of different sects of society at the turn of the century. Rapid changes in the United States caused mixed emotions about the future of the country. Many novels like The Scarlet Empire were used to criticize current measures, investigate proposed reform, and show these proposals in either a negative or a positive light. One of the most popular utopian novels of the time, Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward, was written with the intention of promoting the reconciliation of equality and liberty. Bellamy's novel advocated a socialist government, a perfect utopian society with equality for men, women, and children, consolidated businesses, and strict government control. Clubb and Allen observe that these changes directly reflect reforms that were being proposed by the younger generation at the turn of the century. The Scarlet Empire is said to be a direct response to Looking Backward. Itis intended as a supplemental text in American history, American studies, and popular culture courses. Eight original illustrations by Hermann C. Wall enhance the text.

Scarlet Empire, Vol. 3

Scarlet Empire, Vol. 3
Author: Hanjiro Tsukioka
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0316358231

Sakamoto has been successfully scooped off the streets of Kyoto to the safety of the Satsuma mansion once again. But even under constant guard, the Hero of Japan--and his amorous inclinations--cannot be contained! Despite the dangers, Sakamoto ventures out again, heedless of the mounting threat against him--or the trouble he's making for his guard, Kotetsu!

Scarlet Empire, Vol. 1

Scarlet Empire, Vol. 1
Author: Hanjiro Tsukioka
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2015-11-24
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0316354902

Kotetsu Miyasaka is a kendo prodigy. While his twin brother, Yayoi, practices the sport, though, he lacks his sibling's skill, enrolling in a different school to try and differentiate himself. When things go wrong at Yayoi's new school, though, Kotetsu finds himself caught up in a potentially life-or-death confrontation -- only to suddenly find himself swept back to Edo period Japan where the stakes are infinitely higher! Taking in by Souzou Sagara and his roshi band of samurai, Kotetsu must find a way to survive in the past and possibly help shape Japan's future!

Scarlet Empire, Vol. 2

Scarlet Empire, Vol. 2
Author: Hanjiro Tsukioka
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2015-11-24
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0316354929

Kotetsu and the rest of the Satsuma roshi band set out to protect the life of Lord Sakamoto who has been targeted for assassination. Turns out, though, that this isn't the easiest guy to defend! Can Sagara and his men stand against the bloodthirsty Shinsengumi and carve out a more just future for Japan...?

Historical Dictionary of Utopianism

Historical Dictionary of Utopianism
Author: Toby Widdicombe
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2017-06-21
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 153810217X

Utopian thinking embraces fictional descriptions of how to create a better (but not a perfect) alternative way of life as well as intentional communities (that is, groups of people leading lives in small communities for their own betterment and the betterment of others). The first edition almost exclusively dealt with the intentional-community side of utopianism; this second edition offers a much more inclusive definition of the key term utopia by offering a great many entries devoted to describing fictional or literary utopian works. It is also heavily illustrated with plates from utopian works, especially those from the heyday of utopianism in the late nineteenth century. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Utopianism contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on broad conceptual entries; narrower entries about specific works; and narrower entries about specific intentional communities or movements. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Utopianism.

Scarlet Traces: Empire of Blood

Scarlet Traces: Empire of Blood
Author: Ian Edginton
Publisher: Abaddon
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781781085578

The first novel set in the War of the Worlds universe from the cult comic book hit Scarlet Traces, picking up the story directly from the climax of H.G. Wells' classic. November 1898, four months after the Martians’ failed invasion of the United Kingdom, leaving priceless technology scattered among London’s ruins. As reconstruction begins, Germany sends men and resources to aid in the recovery; not entirely trusting Kaiser Wilhelm’s goodwill, the Queen’s spymaster sends his trusted agent Ampney Crucis to spy on the German workers. In the shadows of the city, mutilated bodies are turning up in the new slums. With so many still missing and so much still to be done, the case is all but overlooked, handed over to the police department’s most junior detective, Valentine Bey. As Bey begins his investigations, he crosses paths with Crucis, and the two men discover a plot that could change the world. Something survived the War of the Worlds; something that lives still under London. And there are many who would kill to get their hands on it...

The Scarlet Ribbon

The Scarlet Ribbon
Author: Derry O'Dowd
Publisher: The History Press Ireland
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1845887298

A tale of love, death, and medicine in 18th century Dublin The Scarlet Ribbon follows James Quinn, a young Irish surgeon battling prejudice, suspicion, and personal demons in his controversial quest to change the face of medicine. Following his marriage, tragedy strikes, thrusting James into a life of turmoil and despair. Throwing himself into his work, the young surgeon eventually begins to find solace in the most unexpected of places. From the backstreets of Paris, through the glittering social whirl of London, and finally back to Ireland again, this is a story of the thorns of love and the harsh reality of life in the 18th century, where nothing is simple and complications of all kinds surround James Quinn, man midwife.

The Craftsman

The Craftsman
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 878
Release: 1907
Genre: Art
ISBN:

An illustrated monthly magazine in the interest of better art, better work and a better more reasonable way of living.