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  Legacy

  Santiago Machain

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  Legacy is a sweeping exploration of humanity's shared past, weaving together the stories of empires, cultures, and individuals who shaped the world as we know it. From the rise and transformation of Europe and Africa's golden age, to the vibrant exchanges along the Silk Road and the early encounters in the Americas, this volume delves into the evolution of science, philosophy, religion, art, and the roles of women. Through war and peace, innovation and tradition, the book reflects on what was, what might have been, and the enduring lessons history offers for the modern world. With a humanized and insightful approach, Legacy invites readers to contemplate the interconnectedness of civilizations and the ongoing journey of the human spirit.

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  Roman Civil Wars of the 3rd and...

  Editors Charles River

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  The 50 years following the assassination of Severus Alexander on March 19, 235 CE has been generally regarded by academics as one of the lowest points in the history of the Roman Empire. This stands in stark contrast to the previous 150 years, which included the reigns of the Five Good Emperors and has been universally praised as one of the high points of the empire. Severus Alexander was the last of the Severan emperors, and the subsequent years of crisis (235-285 CE) were characterized by a series of short reigns, usually ending in the violent death of the reigning emperor. 
  At the same time, this period of time also saw the empire beset by threatening forces on all sides. The Romans faced a newly resurgent Persia in the east, as well as significant forces from German tribes on the Rhine and Goths along the Danube. The various conflicts would result in the unprecedented death of a sitting emperor in battle, which took place in 251 with Emperor Decius, and Emperor Valerian was captured in 260 CE.  
  Diocletian's reign would see reforms put into place to achieve the desired end of the Imperial Crisis, and several of the emperors before him may well have had the ability to manage the reform process, but the army’s power and willingness to use and abuse power ensured that few of them truly had a chance to really make their marks. It was the worst period in the history of the Roman Empire to that point, even as it forced the Romans to deal with belligerent foreign powers and problems created by the emergence of increasingly powerful and populous provinces. 
  The pressures created by population growth, both within the empire and outside of it, have been thoroughly researched, but more recently, issues created by climate change have also commanded attention.

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  A Brief History of Albert...

  Scott Matthews

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  Are you captivated by the mysteries of the universe and the minds that unravel them? Eager to understand how a single equation transformed our understanding of everything from atoms to galaxies? Wondering how the thoughts of one visionary could redefine the boundaries of space, time, and reality itself?Dive into the extraordinary life and legacy of Albert Einstein in A Brief History of Albert Einstein - Space, Time, and Quantum Theory: E=mc² and the Foundations of Modern Physics. Within the pages of this book, you will:- Trace the Origins of Genius: Follow Einstein's journey from a curious child to the scientist whose work on the photoelectric effect won him the Nobel Prize. Discover the personal and professional paths that led to his groundbreaking theories.- Unravel the Mysteries of Relativity: Delve into the concepts of special and general relativity, understanding how they challenged and ultimately changed prevailing notions about gravity, motion, and the fabric of space-time.- Explore the Impact of E=mc²: Learn how this famous equation not only unlocked the secrets of the atom but also paved the way for advancements in nuclear energy and quantum mechanics.- Reflect on Einstein's Legacy: Contemplate the lasting impact of Einstein's work on modern physics, technology, and our everyday lives. His legacy is not just in his discoveries but in his approach to questioning, critical thinking, and imagining the impossible.A Brief History of Albert Einstein is more than a biography; it's an invitation to witness the evolution of ideas that have shaped our understanding of the universe. It's perfect for students, science enthusiasts, or anyone intrigued by the story of how humanity has come to grasp the laws that govern our reality. Don't wait to explore the mind and discoveries of one of the greatest scientists in history.

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  The New Science of the Enchanted...

  Marshall Sahlins

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  From the perspective of Western modernity, humanity inhabits a disenchanted cosmos. Gods, spirits, and ancestors have left us for a transcendent beyond. Yet the vast majority of cultures throughout human history treat spirits as very real persons, members of a cosmic society who interact with humans and control their fate. In most cultures, even today, people are but a small part of an enchanted universe misconstrued by the transcendent categories of "religion" and the "supernatural." The New Science of the Enchanted Universe shows how anthropologists and other social scientists must rethink these cultures of immanence and study them by their own lights. 
   
   
   
  In this, his last, revelatory book, Marshall Sahlins announces a new method and sets an exciting agenda for the field. He takes listeners around the world. In the process, Sahlins sheds new light on classical and contemporary ethnographies that describe these cultures of immanence and reveals how even the apparently mundane, all-too-human spheres of "economics" and "politics" emerge as people negotiate with, and ultimately usurp, the powers of the gods. 
   
   
   
  The New Science of the Enchanted Universe offers a road map for a new practice of anthropology that takes seriously the enchanted universe and its transformations from ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary America.

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  How to be Healthy - An Ancient...

  Galen

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  The second-century Greek physician Galen—the most famous doctor in antiquity after Hippocrates—is a central figure in Western medicine. A talented doctor, surgeon, writer, philosopher, teacher, pharmacologist, and inventor, Galen attended the court of Marcus Aurelius, living through outbreaks of plague that devastated the Roman Empire. He also served as a physician for professional gladiators. In writings that provided the foundation of Western medicine up to the nineteenth century, Galen created a unified account of health and disease. In How to Be Healthy, practicing physician and classical historian Katherine Van Schaik presents a collection of Galen's enduring insights about how we can take care of our bodies and minds, prevent disease, and reach a healthy old age. 
   
   
   
  Although we now know that many of Galen's ideas about physiology are wrong, How to Be Healthy shows that much of his advice remains sound. In these selections from his writings, presented in fresh translations, Galen discusses the art of medicine, exercise and diet, the mind-body connection, the difficulty of applying general medical principles to individuals, and much more. Featuring an introduction and brief commentaries that connect ancient medical practices to modern ones, How to Be Healthy offers an entertaining and enlightening new perspective on the age-old pursuit of wellness.

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  The Experiencer - Idealistic...

  Tom W. Ottmar

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  The author firmly believes that the philosophical standpoint of idealism provides the correct understanding of the world. Nothing material exists; all are conceptions in a single, universal consciousness. 
  Is it possible? Is it likely? 
  This book shows that it is, in fact, the most likely explanation of all. In a mental world, it is easy to connect the natural sciences with humanistic fields such as psychology, language, music, sociology, ethics, religion – and everything else. 
  Common laws govern them all. Poetry and weather can be explained by the fundamental mechanisms of emergence and complexity dynamics. Economy, trees, gossip, elementary particles and cosmological events all follow the same laws in their development. 
  What, then, is a human being? What are life and death? What is time? You get specific answers. 
  The author says that he has ”known” things all his life, but it took many years before the knowledge entirely broke through. The first part of the book is about this awakening. You get to know precisely how it happened and what is required for it to occur. 
  The book’s second part presents a complete theory of the world. It is idealistic (Plato, Descartes), i.e. based on the fact that thought and consciousness are fundamental, while all the material things we see around us are mental conceptions which are also experienced as qualia; something tangible, felt, material, physical. 
  This is a book like no other, and it not only sets the mind spinning but presents what may well be an accurate description of the universe in which we live. 
  At the same time, it goes deep into being human; what it is in essence, and also why we experience life’s pain, fear, longing, etc. – and how we can live more in harmony with our authentic self, which is something quite different from what most people think.

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