Read and Download Neil MacGregor book Germany in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book Germany. This book was released on 2014-11-13 with total page 416 pages. Book excerpt: From Neil MacGregor, the author of A History of the World in 100 Objects, this is a view of Germany like no other Today, as the dominant economic force in Europe, Germany looms as large as ever over world affairs. But how much do we really understand about it, and how do its people understand themselves? In this enthralling new book, Neil MacGregor guides us through the complex history, culture and identity of this most mercurial of countries by telling the stories behind 30 objects in his uniquely magical way. Beginning with the fifteenth-century invention of the Gutenberg press, MacGregor ventures beyond the usual sticking point of the Second World War to get to the heart of a nation that has given us Luther and Hitler, the Beetle and Brecht - and remade our world again and again. This is a view of Germany like no other. Neil MacGregor has been Director of the British Museum since August 2002. He was Director of the National Gallery in London from 1987 to 2002. His celebrated books include A History of the World in 100 Objects, now translated into more than a dozen languages and one of the top-selling titles ever published by Penguin Press, and Shakespeare's Restless World.

Read and Download Britta Schilling book Postcolonial Germany in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book Postcolonial Germany. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 273 pages. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive account of the memory of colonialism in Germany from 1919 until the present day.

Read and Download Nancy Snow book Routledge Handbook of Public Diplomacy in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book Routledge Handbook of Public Diplomacy. This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 559 pages. Book excerpt: The second edition of the Routledge Handbook of Public Diplomacy, co-edited by two leading scholars in the international relations subfield of public diplomacy, includes 16 more chapters from the first. Ten years later, a new global landscape of public diplomacy has taken shape, with major programs in graduate-level public diplomacy studies worldwide. What separates this handbook from others is its legacy and continuity from the first edition. This first edition line-up was more military-focused than this edition, a nod to the work of Philip M. Taylor, to whom this updated edition is dedicated. This edition includes US content, but all case studies are outside the United States, not only to appeal to a global audience of scholars and practitioners, but also as a way of offering something fresher than the US/UK-centric competition. In Parts 1–4, original contributors are retained, many with revised editions, but new faces emerge. Parts 5 and 6 include 16 global case studies in public diplomacy, expanding the number of contributors by ten. The concluding part of the book includes chapters on digital and corporate public diplomacy, and a signature final chapter on the noosphere and noopolitik as they relate to public diplomacy. Designed for a broad audience, the Routledge Handbook of Public Diplomacy is encyclopedic in its range and depth of content, yet is written in an accessible style that will appeal to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Read and Download Neil MacGregor book Living with the Gods in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book Living with the Gods. This book was released on 2018-09-17 with total page 512 pages. Book excerpt: Following the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series, a panoramic exploration of peoples, objects and beliefs from the celebrated author of A History of the World in 100 Objects and Germany 'Riveting, extraordinary ... tells the sweeping story of religious belief in all its inventive variety. The emphasis is not on our differences, but on shared spiritual yearnings' Rachel Campbell-Johnston, The Times, Books of the Year One of the central facts of human existence is that every society shares a set of beliefs and assumptions - a faith, an ideology, a religion - that goes far beyond the life of the individual. These beliefs are an essential part of a shared identity. They have a unique power to define - and to divide - us, and are a driving force in the politics of much of the world today. Throughout history they have most often been, in the widest sense, religious. Yet this book is not a history of religion, nor an argument in favour of faith. It is about the stories which give shape to our lives, and the different ways in which societies imagine their place in the world. Looking across history and around the globe, it interrogates objects, places and human activities to try to understand what shared beliefs can mean in the public life of a community or a nation, how they shape the relationship between the individual and the state, and how they help give us our sense of who we are. For in deciding how we live with our gods, we also decide how to live with each other. 'The new blockbuster by the museums maestro Neil MacGregor ... The man who chronicles world history through objects is back ... examining a new set of objects to explore the theme of faith in society' Sunday Times

Read and Download Matthew Jefferies book The Ashgate Research Companion to Imperial Germany in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book The Ashgate Research Companion to Imperial Germany. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 679 pages. Book excerpt: Germany's imperial era (1871-1918) continues to attract both scholars and the general public alike. The American historian Roger Chickering has referred to the historiography on the Kaiserreich as an 'extraordinary body of historical scholarship', whose quality and diversity stands comparison with that of any other episode in European history. This Companion is a significant addition to this body of scholarship with the emphasis very much on the present and future. Questions of continuity remain a vital and necessary line of historical enquiry and while it may have been short-lived, the Kaiserreich remains central to modern German and European history. The volume allows 25 experts, from across the globe, to write at length about the state of research in their own specialist fields, offering original insights as well as historiographical reflections, and rounded off with extensive suggestions for further reading. The chapters are grouped into five thematic sections, chosen to reflect the full range of research being undertaken on imperial German history today and together offer a comprehensive and authoritative reference resource. Overall this collection will provide scholars and students with a lively take on this fascinating period of German history, from the nation’s unification in 1871 right up until the end of World War I.

Read and Download Celia Applegate book The Necessity of Music in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book The Necessity of Music. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 417 pages. Book excerpt: Cover -- Copyright page -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I: Places -- 1 How German Is It? -- 2 Music in Place -- 3 Musical Itinerancy in a World of Nations -- 4 Music at the Fairs -- Part II: People -- 5 Mendelssohn on the Road -- 6 A.B. Marx's Cosmopolitan Nationalism -- 7 Schumann's German Nation -- 8 The Musical Worlds of Brahms's Hamburg -- Part III: Public and Private -- 9 What Difference Does a Nation Make? -- 10 Men with Trombones -- 11 Women's Wagner -- 12 Hausmusik in the Third Reich -- 13 To Be or Not to Be Wagnerian in Leni Riefenstahl's Films -- 14 Saving Music -- Notes -- Index

Read and Download Neil MacGregor book A History of the World in 100 Objects in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book A History of the World in 100 Objects. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 640 pages. Book excerpt: This book takes a dramatically original approach to the history of humanity, using objects which previous civilisations have left behind them, often accidentally, as prisms through which we can explore past worlds and the lives of the men and women who lived in them. The book's range is enormous. It begins with one of the earliest surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the Olduvai gorge in Africa, and ends with an object from the 21st century which represents the world we live in today. Neil MacGregor's aim is not simply to describe these remarkable things, but to show us their significance - how a stone pillar tells us about a great Indian emperor preaching tolerance to his people, how Spanish pieces of eight tell us about the beginning of a global currency or how an early Victorian tea-set tells us about the impact of empire. Each chapter immerses the reader in a past civilisation accompanied by an exceptionally well-informed guide. Seen through this lens, history is a kaleidoscope - shifting, interconnected, constantly surprising, and shaping our world today in ways that most of us have never imagined. An intellectual and visual feast, it is one of the most engrossing and unusual history books published in years.

Read and Download William Jones book How to Move to Germany in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book How to Move to Germany. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 148 pages. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative journey as you navigate the exciting world of expatriation with "How to Move to Germany: Your Comprehensive Guide to Relocating Successfully" by William Jones. Whether you're drawn to Germany's rich history, vibrant culture, or thriving job market, this guide offers you the invaluable insights and practical advice needed to make your relocation a resounding success. Drawing from years of personal experience and thorough research, William Jones presents a comprehensive roadmap that will empower you to confidently embark on your German adventure. From the initial stages of planning to embracing your new identity, this guide covers every aspect of your journey, providing you with the tools to thrive as an expatriate in Germany. Discover how to: • Research German cities to find the perfect location for your needs and preferences. • Navigate visa and residency requirements with ease, ensuring a smooth transition. • Master the intricacies of German finances, taxes, and social contributions. • Embrace language learning for effective communication and integration. • Choose the ideal housing option, whether renting or buying, and explore various types of residences. • Seamlessly manage bureaucratic hurdles and paperwork, from registration to health insurance. • Strategically navigate the German job market and embark on a successful career path. • Cultivate cultural awareness and thrive in your new multicultural environment. • Build a social circle, create meaningful connections, and foster a support network. • Embrace leisure activities, explore German festivals, and immerse yourself in local cuisine. • Facilitate the integration of your family, from schooling options to family reunification. • Plan for long-term residency, retirement, and real estate investments in Germany. Packed with practical tips, personal anecdotes, and comprehensive resources, "How to Move to Germany" equips you with the knowledge to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth. Whether you're a seasoned expatriate or a first-time mover, this guide is your trusted companion for turning your dream of moving to Germany into a fulfilling reality. Your new life in Germany awaits – let William Jones guide you every step of the way.

Read and Download Neil Gregor book Dreams of Germany in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book Dreams of Germany. This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 320 pages. Book excerpt: For many centuries, Germany has enjoyed a reputation as the ‘land of music’. But just how was this reputation established and transformed over time, and to what extent was it produced within or outside of Germany? Through case studies that range from Bruckner to the Beatles and from symphonies to dance-club music, this volume looks at how German musicians and their audiences responded to the most significant developments of the twentieth century, including mass media, technological advances, fascism, and war on an unprecedented scale.

Read and Download Jamie Freeman book From German K nigsberg to Soviet Kaliningrad in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book From German K nigsberg to Soviet Kaliningrad. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 122 pages. Book excerpt: This book explores how the Soviet Union, after capturing and annexing the German East Prussian city of Königsberg in 1945 and renaming it Kaliningrad, worked to transform the city into a model of Soviet modernity. It examines how the Soviets expelled all the remaining German people, repopulated the city and region with settlers from elsewhere in the Soviet Union, destroyed the key remaining German buildings and began building a model Soviet city, a physical manifestation of the societal transformation brought about by communism. However, the book goes on to show that over time many of the model Soviet buildings were uncompleted and that the citizens, aware of their Polish and Lithuanian neighbours to both the east and the west and appreciating their place in the wider Baltic region, came to view themselves as something different from other Soviet and Russian citizens. The book concludes by assessing present developments as the people of Kaliningrad are increasingly rediscovering the city’s pre-Soviet past and forging a new identity for themselves on their own terms.

Read and Download Neil MacGregor book As Others See Us in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book As Others See Us. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 0 pages. Book excerpt: With the United Kingdom on the brink of potentially momentous change, Neil MacGregor embarks on a worldwide voyage to discover how Britain is perceived from abroad. Visiting Germany, Egypt, Nigeria, Canada, India, Singapore, the United States, Spain, Australia and Poland - all countries with significant historical links to the UK - he talks to leading opinion formers to find out how they, as individuals and members of their wider communities, see Britain. His interviewees reveal what they learnt about Britain at school, and how key events and cultural influences, as well as their own personal experiences, have shaped their impressions of the country now. Each has a defining image that symbolises the UK to them: from Shakespeare to Monty Python, the 1966 World Cup, the Suez Crisis, the Financial Times, '99' ice cream and The Crown. Throughout his travels, MacGregor uncovers tensions and frustrations, admiration and affection - along with an underlying sense of hope and a desire to retain close links with Britain as it prepares to reevaluate its relationship with Europe and the world.

Read and Download Anselm Heinrich book Theatre in Europe Under German Occupation in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book Theatre in Europe Under German Occupation. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 300 pages. Book excerpt: The Second World War went beyond previous military conflicts. It was not only about specific geographical gains or economic goals, but also about the brutal and lasting reshaping of Europe as a whole. Theatre in Europe Under German Occupation explores the part that theatre played in the Nazi war effort. Using a case-study approach, it illustrates the crucial and heavily subsidised role of theatre as a cultural extension of the military machine, key to Nazi Germany’s total war doctrine. Covering theatres in Oslo, Riga, Lille, Lodz, Krakau, Warsaw, Prague, The Hague and Kiev, Anselm Heinrich looks at the history and context of their operation; the wider political, cultural and propagandistic implications in view of their function in wartime; and their legacies. Theatre in Europe Under German Occupation focuses for the first time on Nazi Germany’s attempts to control and shape the cultural sector in occupied territories, shedding new light on the importance of theatre for the regime’s military and political goals.

Read and Download Rajkumar Kanagasingam book German Memories in Asia in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book German Memories in Asia. This book was released on 2007-09-28 with total page 272 pages. Book excerpt: German Memories in Asia is a collection of memories by the author Rajkumar Kanagasingam, in his association with the German university students, who have been volunteering in Asia under an internship program. German Memories in Asia narrates the fascinating early human migration from Africa to the rest of the world and the sensitive issues of Asian and European historical events, especially the German, since the Roman Empire era and about the Germans in Latin America, North America, East European countries and elsewhere in the world and their migrations, life styles, encounters and assimilations since ancient times. It analyses the First and Second World War issues of Dresden Bombing, German POW crisis and more. It explores the author's encounters in his early days in the war-ravaged Jaffna Peninsula in the northern part of the Indian Ocean 's war-torn island and then as an officer in an American NGO in the jungles under the control of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and then in a tsunami relief mission there with German students. The book is a memorable testimony for German students' life and fashion in Asia at their residency at the Aquarius Resorts in Marawila, a sleepy western coastal town of Sri Lanka facing the scenic Indian Ocean! ISBN-10: 1 4 3 4 3 1 5 8 2 7 ISBN-13: 9 7 8 - 1 4 3 4 3 1 5 8 2 3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2 0 0 7 9 0 6 5 3 7 More "About The Book" @ Amazon.com Google Book Search Blogger

Read and Download George J. Brooke book The Dead Sea Scrolls and German Scholarship in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book The Dead Sea Scrolls and German Scholarship. This book was released on 2018-06-11 with total page 43 pages. Book excerpt: This booklet is a fresh consideration of German-speaking scholarship on the Dead Sea Scrolls; it divides the scholarship into two phases corresponding with pre- and post 1989 Germany. In the first phase the dominant place given to how the scrolls inform the context of Jesus is analyzed as one of several means through which the study of Judaism was revitalized in post-war Germany. Overall it is argued that the study of the Scrolls has been part of the broader German tradition of the study of antiquity, rather than simply a matter of Biblical Studies. In addition the booklet stresses the many very fine German contributions to the provision of study resources, to the masterly techniques of manuscript reconstruction, to the analysis of the scrolls in relation to the New Testament and Early Judaism, and to the popularization of scholarship for a thirsty public. It concludes that German scholarship has had much that is distinctive in its study of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Read and Download Christian Anderson book Graf von Anderson s College German Grammar and Culture in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book Graf von Anderson s College German Grammar and Culture. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 234 pages. Book excerpt: Graf von Anderson’s College German Grammar and Culture is a beginners’ textbook (CEFR A1-B2, ACTFL novice low – intermediate low) for the German language for college students and for those engaged in self-study with popular software programs and apps. In addition to illuminating profiles of key places and individuals who helped shape German history from Roman times to the present day, the textbook also includes important cultural briefings. Chapter by chapter the book delineates the scope of the German language, beginning with “ich”, and moving on to subjects and verbs. Later chapters introduce cases, indirect and direct objects, prepositions, tenses, moods, and adjectives. Each chapter includes challenging exercises, and an answer key is provided. The rich cultural component in each chapter includes a travel guide, a historical snapshot, several musical selections, and a German text to read. This book is a straightforward and thorough introduction to the basic structures of German grammar and provides an overview of selected highlights of German culture to engage and enthuse.

Read and Download Kevin Marsh book Strategic Communication in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book Strategic Communication. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 374 pages. Book excerpt: A handbook for the study of strategic communication in the fields of politics, diplomacy and civill society. Contains theory, practice and case studies.

Read and Download White-Spunner Barney book Berlin in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Full book Berlin. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 528 pages. Book excerpt: The intoxicating history of an extraordinary city and her people—from the medieval kings surrounding Berlin's founding to the world wars, tumult, and reunification of the twentieth century. There has always been a particular fervor about Berlin, a combination of excitement, anticipation, nervousness, and a feeling of the unexpected. Throughout history, it has been a city of tensions: geographical, political, religious, and artistic. In the nineteenth-century, political tension became acute between a city that was increasingly democratic, home to Marx and Hegel, and one of the most autocratic regimes in Europe. Artistic tension, between free thinking and liberal movements started to find themselves in direct contention with the formal official culture. Underlying all of this was the ethnic tension—between multi-racial Berliners and the Prussians. Berlin may have been the capital of Prussia but it was never a Prussian city. Then there is war. Few European cities have suffered from war as Berlin has over the centuries. It was sacked by the Hapsburg armies in the Thirty Years War; by the Austrians and the Russians in the eighteenth century; by the French, with great violence, in the early nineteenth century; by the Russians again in 1945 and subsequently occupied, more benignly, by the Allied Powers from 1945 until 1994. Nor can many cities boast such a diverse and controversial number of international figures: Frederick the Great and Bismarck; Hegel and Marx; Mahler, Dietrich, and Bowie. Authors Christopher Isherwood, Bertolt Brecht, and Thomas Mann gave Berlin a cultural history that is as varied as it was groundbreaking. The story vividly told in Berlin also attempts to answer to one of the greatest enigmas of the twentieth century: How could a people as civilized, ordered, and religious as the Germans support first a Kaiser and then the Nazis in inflicting such misery on Europe? Berlin was never as supportive of the Kaiser in 1914 as the rest of Germany; it was the revolution in Berlin in 1918 that lead to the Kaiser's abdication. Nor was Berlin initially supportive of Hitler, being home to much of the opposition to the Nazis; although paradoxically Berlin suffered more than any other German city from Hitler’s travesties. In revealing the often-untold history of Berlin, Barney White-Spunner addresses this quixotic question that lies at the heart of Germany’s uniquely fascinating capital city.