Name: The Modern Idea of History and its Value - Chiel van den Akker - eBook (9789048552054)
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The Modern Idea of History and its Value - Chiel van den Akker - eBook (9789048552054)

This is an original and accessible introduction to the modern idea of history and its value, and an indispensable companion to the study of history and its philosophical underpinnings. The book answers two basic questions: What is history? And what is its value? It also shows how the answers to these questions are mutually dependent. The old view that history is the teacher of life, for instance, assumes that the past is a reservoir of examples from which moral lessons for the present can be drawn. The subjects discussed include history as the teacher of life, the need for truth and objectivity, the moral standards of the historian, realism and the value of historical insight, historical explanation and understanding, the intelligibility of the historical process, the tragedy of history, the politics of history-writing, and the close connection between history, narrative, and the desire for justice. These topics are discussed with the help of inspiring and influential histo…

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The Unfinished History of European Integration - Carla Hoetink - eBook (9789048540198)

When the Treaty of Lisbon went into effect in December 2009, the event seemed to mark the beginning of a longer phase of institutional consolidation for the EU. Since 2010, however, the EU has faced multiple crises, which have rocked its foundations and deeply challenged the narrative of 'the end of the history of integration'. The military crisis in eastern Ukraine and the refugee crisis call for a joint approach, but in practice reveal the difficulty of maintaining even the appearance of European solidarity and political unanimity. The financial and socio-economic crisis in southern Europe and Brexit present the EU with the latest set of challenges. If seventy years of European integration have taught us anything, it is that fundamental crises as well as moments of rapid institutional change form integral parts of its history. 'The Unfinished History of European Integration' presents the reader with historical and theoretical knowledge on which well-founded judgements can be based. …

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A key to dutch history - eBook (9789048520497)

Many people know the stories behind the tulip mania in the 17th century and the legacy of the Dutch East India Company, but what basic knowledge of Dutch history and culture should be passed on to future generations? A Key to Dutch History and its resulting overview of historical highlights, assembled by a number of specialists in consultation with the Dutch general public, provides a thought-provoking and timely answer. The democratic process behind the volume is reminiscent of the way in which the Netherlands has succeeded for centuries at collective craftsmanship, and says as much about the Netherlands as does the outcome of the opinions voiced. The Cultural Canon of the Netherlands consists of a list of fifty topics from Dutch culture and history, varying from the megalithic tombs in the province of Drenthe and Willem of Orange to the Dutch constitution and the vast natural gas field in the province of Groningen. These fifty topics act as a framework for understanding and even stud…

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The Little History of the Netherlands for Dummies - Jury Smit - eBook (9789045354255)

This guide comprises more than twenty centuries of Dutch history and gives a clear overview of the most important historical moments. You'll read about Willem van Oranje, the Golden Age, industrialization, World War II, the period of reconstruction and subsequent immigration and of course the eternal struggle against the water. Jury Smit is a journalist and historian. Above all, he is a storyteller with a passion for narrative history and the accompanying anecdotes.

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Minor Platforms in Videogame History - Benjamin Nicoll - eBook (9789048540303)

Videogame history is not just a history of one successful technology replacing the next. It is also a history of platforms and communities that never quite made it; that struggled to make their voices heard; that aggravated against the conventions of the day; and that never enjoyed the commercial success or recognition of their major counterparts. In *Minor Platforms in Videogame History*, Benjamin Nicoll argues that 'minor' videogame histories are anything but insignificant. Through an analysis of transitional, decolonial, imaginary, residual, and minor videogame platforms, Nicoll highlights moments of difference and discontinuity in videogame history. From the domestication of vector graphics in the early years of videogame consoles to the 'cloning' of Japanese computer games in South Korea in the 1980s, this book explores case studies that challenge taken-for-granted approaches to videogames, platforms, and their histories.

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History Of Surgery - DVD (8717306273329)

In HISTORY OF SURGERY onderneemt Michael Mosley een adembenemende reis door de ontwikkeling van de chirurgie: van het pionierswerk van Griekse arts en filosoof Claudius Galenus, via catastrofe en succes naar de laatste wetenschappelijke ontwikkelingen. De reis voert langs hersenchirurgie, hartchirurgie, transplantatiechirurgie, plastische chirurgie en traumachirurgie en onderweg wordt het belang van chirurgie voor de geneeskunde steeds helderder. HISTORY OF SURGERY is een boeiende BBC-serie over hoe chirurgen wereldwijd miljoenen mensenlevens konden redden! - Afl.1: Hersenchirurgie - Afl.2: Hartchirurgie - Afl.3: Transplantatiechirurgie - Afl.4: Plastische chirurgie - Afl.5: Traumachirurgie Recensies: ‘…endlessly jaw-dropping series…’ - Daily Mirror ‘Amazing, in its vividly incisive way.’ - Independent

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History Of Mister Polly - DVD (8717306271462)

Schitterende verfilming van de gelijknamige klassieke roman van H.G. Wells met steracteur Lee Evans in de hoofdrol. The History of Mr Polly is het verhaal van een man met een groot hart en grote dromen die uiteindelijk alles riskeert om gelukkig te worden. In Kent in het jaar 1899 is Alfred Polly bijna failliet en gevangen in een ongelukkig huwelijk. Op de een of andere manier is het leven ongemerkt aan hem voorbij getrokken en hij verlangt sterk naar een uitweg. Om te voorkomen dat hij nog meer fouten maakt, probeert Mr Polly een einde aan zijn leven te maken, maar door een speling van het lot mislukt dat. Mr Polly is overtuigd dat dit het teken is voor een nieuw begin... Een spectaculaire verfilming van een bijzonder boek!

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The Value of the Oath - Jonathan E. Soeharno - eBook (9789460947193)

Oaths play an important societal role. They are sworn by the likes of magistrates, soldiers, politicians, doctors and judges. It is telling that oaths appear in all (ancient) societies: from the Aztecs to the ancient Egyptians, and from the Persians to the Chinese dynasties. But why are oaths important? Some have high expectations about the oath, alleging that it is imbued with some kind of moral power. An oath would then guarantee the loyalty of a president to the constitution, the care of a doctor for his or her patients, or the truthfulness of a witness in court. Others, however, take the oath to be nothing more than an empty ritual. This book explores the value of the oath throughout the history of thought, and how oaths can have value in today’s society.

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Hardcore History - Dan Carlin - eBook (9789402758917)

Bekend van de wereldwijd veelbeluisterde podcast Hardcore History • Wie wint er als je het Romeinse leger tegen middeleeuwse troepen zou laten vechten? • Wat zouden Julius Caesar en Alexander de Grote met een atoombom hebben gedaan? • Wat gebeurt er als de halve wereldbevolking uitsterft, zoals tijdens de pestepidemie? • Waren onze grootouders kraniger omdat zij in moeilijker tijden leefden? • Zijn we tegenwoordig geciviliseerder dan de Franken, de Vikingen of de eerste christenen? • Zou je huidige woonplaats ooit bekend kunnen staan als het nieuwe Troje? Wat zouden wij doen als we ons in de grootste gebeurtenissen van de geschiedenis zouden bevinden? Meesterverteller Dan Carlin geeft toegankelijke, diepgaande, originele en humoristische antwoorden op diepe geschiedenisvragen.

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Path of the patriots - Jan Kelley - eBook (9789076542669)

Step into the revolution that changed the world 'It took all the daring of an English author to embark on writing a guide that transports the walker back in time to the Paris of the French Revolution. Her book illuminates this difficult and complex period, one that opened the door to a shining age of liberty.' - Frédéric Lacaille, Curator, Musée National des Chateaux de Versailles et Trianon You don't need to know anything about the French Revolution to enjoy Path of the Patriots, because this historical time-trip tells you everything! You'll see squatters in the Louvre, revolutionary committees in royal bedrooms, savage massacres and beheadings where Parisians now sit eating their sandwiches, and a revolutionary prison right in the middle of Boulevard Saint-Germain. Path of the Patriots is a goldmine of tales and anecdotes about this turbulent period in Paris's history, and it tells you where to eat and drink while reading them. This book is so full of fascinating stories, you'll enjo…

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