Author: Lawrence Drake
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Languages : en
Pages : 422
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The Heroes of England, Stories of The Lives of British Soldiers and Sailors
Author: Lawrence Drake
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 338512445X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 338512445X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.
Publishers' Circular and General Record of British and Foreign Literature, and Booksellers' Record
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Languages : en
Pages : 1026
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Languages : en
Pages : 1026
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Everyday Heroism: Victorian Constructions of the Heroic Civilian
Author: John Price
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441130373
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Heroism in the 19th and early 20th centuries is synonymous with military endeavours, imperial adventures and the 'great men of history'. There was, however, another prominent and influential strand of the idea which has, until now, been largely overlooked. This book seeks to address this oversight and establish new avenues of study by revealing and examining 'everyday' heroism; acts of life-risking bravery, undertaken by otherwise ordinary individuals, largely in the course of their daily lives and within quotidian surroundings. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, John Price charts and investigates the growth and development of this important discourse, presenting in-depth case studies of The Albert Medal and the Carnegie Hero Fund alongside a nationwide analysis of heroism monuments and an exploration of radical approaches to the concept. Unlike its military and imperial counterparts, everyday heroism embraced the heroine and this study reflects that with an examination of female heroism. Discovering why certain individuals or acts were accorded the status of being 'heroic' also provides insights into those that recognized them. Heroism is a flexible and malleable constellation of ideas, shaped or constructed along different lines by different people, so if you want to identify the characteristics of a group or society, much can be learnt by studying those it holds up as heroic. Consequently, Everyday Heroism: Victorian Constructions of the Heroic Civilian provides valuable and revealing evidence for a wide range of social and cultural topics including; class, gender, identity, memory, celebrity, and literary and visual culture.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441130373
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Heroism in the 19th and early 20th centuries is synonymous with military endeavours, imperial adventures and the 'great men of history'. There was, however, another prominent and influential strand of the idea which has, until now, been largely overlooked. This book seeks to address this oversight and establish new avenues of study by revealing and examining 'everyday' heroism; acts of life-risking bravery, undertaken by otherwise ordinary individuals, largely in the course of their daily lives and within quotidian surroundings. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, John Price charts and investigates the growth and development of this important discourse, presenting in-depth case studies of The Albert Medal and the Carnegie Hero Fund alongside a nationwide analysis of heroism monuments and an exploration of radical approaches to the concept. Unlike its military and imperial counterparts, everyday heroism embraced the heroine and this study reflects that with an examination of female heroism. Discovering why certain individuals or acts were accorded the status of being 'heroic' also provides insights into those that recognized them. Heroism is a flexible and malleable constellation of ideas, shaped or constructed along different lines by different people, so if you want to identify the characteristics of a group or society, much can be learnt by studying those it holds up as heroic. Consequently, Everyday Heroism: Victorian Constructions of the Heroic Civilian provides valuable and revealing evidence for a wide range of social and cultural topics including; class, gender, identity, memory, celebrity, and literary and visual culture.
A catalogue of the books belonging to the Library company of Philadelphia
Author: Library company of Philadelphia
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Languages : en
Pages : 1150
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Languages : en
Pages : 1150
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A Catalogue of the Books Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia
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Languages : en
Pages : 1148
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Languages : en
Pages : 1148
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Extraordinary Ordinariness
Author: Simon Wendt
Publisher: Campus Verlag
ISBN: 3593506173
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
This collection of essays looks at everyday heroes and heroines--ordinary men, women, and children who are honored for actual or imagined feats. Comparing the United States, Germany, and Britain, it asks both when this particular hero type first emerged and how it was discussed and depicted in political discourse, mass media, literature, film, and other forms of popular culture. Looking across fields of study, countries, and centuries, this book sheds new light on the many social, cultural, and political functions that our everyday heroes have served.
Publisher: Campus Verlag
ISBN: 3593506173
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
This collection of essays looks at everyday heroes and heroines--ordinary men, women, and children who are honored for actual or imagined feats. Comparing the United States, Germany, and Britain, it asks both when this particular hero type first emerged and how it was discussed and depicted in political discourse, mass media, literature, film, and other forms of popular culture. Looking across fields of study, countries, and centuries, this book sheds new light on the many social, cultural, and political functions that our everyday heroes have served.
Catalogue of Books Added to the Library of the Library Company of Philadelphia, Since the Large Catalogue of 1835
Author: Library Company of Philadelphia
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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A Bibliography of Sir Walter Raleigh, Knt
Author: Thomas Nadauld Brushfield
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Languages : en
Pages : 218
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Languages : en
Pages : 218
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A Catalogue of the Books Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia: Sciences and arts
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
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Catalogue of the Books Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia
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Languages : en
Pages : 1152
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Languages : en
Pages : 1152
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