intellectual life

Explores the life of the ancient Greek historian and general Thucydides, discussing how it influenced his work, and provides an analysis of his thoughts.

"The history of Judaism has for too long been dominated by the theme of anti-semitism, reducing Judaism to the recurrent saga of persecution and the struggle for survival. The history of philosemitism provides a corrective to that abysmal view, a reminder of the venerable religion and people that have been an inspiration for non-Jews as well as Jews. ... From Cromwell supporting the readmission of the Jews in the 17th century, to Macaulay arguing for the admission of Jews as Members of Parliament in the 19th century, to Churchill urging the recognition of the state of Israel in the 20th, some of England's most eminent writers and statesmen have paid tribute to Jews and Judaism. Their speeches and writing are powerfully resonant today. As are novels by Walter Scott, Disraeli, and George Eliot, which anticipate Zionism well before the emergence of that movement and look forward to the state of Israel, not as a refuge for the persecuted, but as a "homeland" rooted in Jewish history"--Amazon.com.

Discusses how the education quality has change over the years in the United States.

Examines seventeenth-century and eighteenth-century revolutions in England, the United States, and France.

Examines the role of African-American folk music in the aesthetics of the Harlem Renaissance and in the political debates surrounding racial performance, social memory, and national identity during the era.

Looks at the artists, writers, and works from the Harlem Renaissance.

Presents a collection of essays by American writer, filmmaker, and political activist Susan Sontag.

". . . this book examines the origins of the Harlem Renaissance, especially the key roles played by W.E.B. Du Bois and other prominent figures such as Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong, and Josephine Baker. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the literature, music, dance, and art that depicted the triumphs and sorrows of black Americans during the age of speakeasies and rent parties"--Provided by publisher.