Best known as the author of The Ecclesiastical History of the English People, Bede (d. 735) also penned works on science, as well as sermons, poetry and hagiography. He wanted, however, to be remembered primarily as a commentator on the Bible – one who ‘followed in the footsteps of the Fathers’ to expound the sacred … Continue reading
Crisis in Historical Perspective
Crises are a permanent feature of the human condition. Unavoidable, ever-present; increasing in frequency, seemingly — in 2022, Collins Dictionary crowned ‘permacrisis’ as its word of the year. (Its word of the year for 2023 is ‘AI’, which itself portends further crises of apocalyptic proportions; there is a very possible scenario, according to some experts, … Continue reading
An ongoing Conversation and Collaboration: German and European Cultural Histories, 1760-1830
German and European Cultural Histories, 1760-1830: Between Network and Narrative, edited by Crystal Hall and Birgit Tautz, has recently been published in the Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series. This book features eleven essays, an introduction, and an epilogue and is accompanied by a unique digital gateway into the arguments and supporting evidence in the volume. … Continue reading
‘The fruit of more than 25 years of research’: Ralph Leigh’s masterly critical edition of the Correspondance complète de Rousseau is now available for the first time as an ebook collection
'The fruit of more than 25 years of research': Ralph Leigh's masterly critical edition of the Correspondance complète de Rousseau is now available for the first time as an ebook collection.
Medicine and Healing Practices in Ancient Egypt
Medicine and Healing Practices in Ancient Egypt is an innovative, ‘people-focused’ study which approaches ancient Egyptian practices from the perspective of the healthcare professionals and their patients. It describes perceptions of illness and disability; the training, roles and interaction of healthcare providers; the healing methods experienced by various social groups; and ancient Egypt’s legacy to … Continue reading
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