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Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series

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by John Addington Symonds, Brandon Pearson ...

In "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series," John Addington Symonds presents a captivating exploration of the cultural and artistic landscapes of Italy and Greece during the 19th century. This meticulously crafted collection employs a blend of vivid descriptive language and reflective prose, revealing Symonds's reverence for classical antiquity and the Renaissance. Within its pages ... Read more

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In "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series," John Addington Symonds presents a captivating exploration of the cultural and artistic landscapes of Italy and Greece during the 19th century. This meticulously crafted collection employs a blend of vivid descriptive language and reflective prose, revealing Symonds's reverence for classical antiquity and the Renaissance. Within its pages
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Narrated by Barbara Bain, Arye Gross, Marc-Bradley Phillips, Mary Gross, Robert Symonds, Valerie Mahaffey ...

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Leo Beagle has spent two years writing a 638 manifesto on human harmony that just might change the world. The problem is only that no one wants to read it, especially not Leo’s unharmonious family.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Barbara Bain, Arye Gross, Mary Gross, Valerie Mahaffey, Marc-Bradley Phillips and Robert Symonds.Directed by Steve Albrezzi. Recorded before a live ... Read more

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Leo Beagle has spent two years writing a 638 manifesto on human harmony that just might change the world. The problem is only that no one wants to read it, especially not Leo’s unharmonious family.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Barbara Bain, Arye Gross, Mary Gross, Valerie Mahaffey, Marc-Bradley Phillips and Robert Symonds.Directed by Steve Albrezzi. Recorded before a live
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Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series

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In "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series," John Addington Symonds presents a vivid tapestry of his travels through the cultural landscapes of Italy and Greece. This collection marries travel literature with personal essay, bringing forth not only the external beauty of these regions but also an exploration of their rich historical contexts and artistic legacies. Symonds's prose ... Read more

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In "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series," John Addington Symonds presents a vivid tapestry of his travels through the cultural landscapes of Italy and Greece. This collection marries travel literature with personal essay, bringing forth not only the external beauty of these regions but also an exploration of their rich historical contexts and artistic legacies. Symonds's prose
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Renaissance in Italy (Vol. 1-7) (Annotated)

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Renaissance in Italy (Vol. 1–7) is John Addington Symonds's vast cultural history of Italy's transition from medieval Christendom to the modern world. Across volumes devoted to the Age of the Despots, the Revival of Learning, the Fine Arts, Italian literature, and the Catholic Reaction, Symonds combines political narrative, aesthetic criticism, biography, and moral reflection. Written in a rich ... Read more

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Renaissance in Italy (Vol. 1–7) is John Addington Symonds's vast cultural history of Italy's transition from medieval Christendom to the modern world. Across volumes devoted to the Age of the Despots, the Revival of Learning, the Fine Arts, Italian literature, and the Catholic Reaction, Symonds combines political narrative, aesthetic criticism, biography, and moral reflection. Written in a rich
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How the States Got Their Shapes

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"[A] wonderfully entertaining account of an often-overlooked oddity of America's history: how the jigsaw-puzzle layout of the United States emerged." —VogueThe New York Times BestsellerWhy does Oklahoma have that panhandle? Did someone make a mistake?We are so familiar with the map of the United States that our state borders seem as much a part of nature as mountains and rivers. Even the oddities ... Read more

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American Panic

A History of Who Scares Us and Why

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"A learned romp through American history, and the persistent bad habit a strong and free people has of worrying about other people." —Ray Suarez, author of We Are Home and host of the World Affairs podcastIn American Panic, New York Times-bestselling author Mark Stein traces the history and consequences of American political panics through the years. Virtuall... ... Read more

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The Presidential Fringe

Questing and Jesting for the Oval Office

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This offbeat slice of American history places the story of our great republic beneath an unexpected lens: that of fringe candidates for president of the United States. Mark Stein explores how their quest for our nation’s highest office helped to amplify voices otherwise quashed during their day. His careening tour through elections past includes the efforts of true pioneers in the quest for social ... Read more

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This offbeat slice of American history places the story of our great republic beneath an unexpected lens: that of fringe candidates for president of the United States. Mark Stein explores how their quest for our nation’s highest office helped to amplify voices otherwise quashed during their day. His careening tour through elections past includes the efforts of true pioneers in the quest for social
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From outlawing bowling in colonial America to regulating violent video games and synthetic drugs today, Mark Stein’s Vice Capades examines the nation’s relationship with the actions, attitudes, and antics that have defined morality. This humorous and quirky history reveals that our views of vice are formed not merely by morals but by power.While laws against nude dancing have become less ... Read more

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From outlawing bowling in colonial America to regulating violent video games and synthetic drugs today, Mark Stein’s Vice Capades examines the nation’s relationship with the actions, attitudes, and antics that have defined morality. This humorous and quirky history reveals that our views of vice are formed not merely by morals but by power.While laws against nude dancing have become less
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The Presidential Fringe

Questing and Jesting for the Oval Office

by Mark Stein ...

This offbeat slice of American history places the story of our great republic beneath an unexpected lens: that of fringe candidates for president of the United States. Mark Stein explores how their quest for our nation’s highest office helped to amplify voices otherwise quashed during their day. His careening tour through elections past includes the efforts of true pioneers in the quest for social ... Read more

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This offbeat slice of American history places the story of our great republic beneath an unexpected lens: that of fringe candidates for president of the United States. Mark Stein explores how their quest for our nation’s highest office helped to amplify voices otherwise quashed during their day. His careening tour through elections past includes the efforts of true pioneers in the quest for social
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How the States Got Their Shapes Too

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Was Roger Williams too pure for the Puritans, and what does that have to do with Rhode Island? Why did Augustine Herman take ten years to complete the map that established Delaware? How did Rocky Mountain rogues help create the state of Colorado? All this and more is explained in Mark Stein's new book.How the States Got Their Shapes Too follows How the States Got Their Shapes looks at American ... Read more

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Was Roger Williams too pure for the Puritans, and what does that have to do with Rhode Island? Why did Augustine Herman take ten years to complete the map that established Delaware? How did Rocky Mountain rogues help create the state of Colorado? All this and more is explained in Mark Stein's new book.How the States Got Their Shapes Too follows How the States Got Their Shapes looks at American
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If you’ve ever wondered why the 50 states have the shapes they do, this audiobook’s for you. In a light, accessible style, Mark Stein unpacks the mysteries state by state, line by line. Why are some states boringly square, and others, like Texas and California, truly “outsized.” How can Maryland possibly be - is that even a shape? HOW THE STATES GOT THEIR SHAPES is packed with fun oddities and ... Read more

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If you’ve ever wondered why the 50 states have the shapes they do, this audiobook’s for you. In a light, accessible style, Mark Stein unpacks the mysteries state by state, line by line. Why are some states boringly square, and others, like Texas and California, truly “outsized.” How can Maryland possibly be - is that even a shape? HOW THE STATES GOT THEIR SHAPES is packed with fun oddities and
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In "The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti," John Addington Symonds offers a meticulously researched and richly detailed biographical account of one of the Renaissance's most illustrious figures. Blending narrative with critical analysis, Symonds employs a literary style characterized by vivid imagery and eloquent prose, effectively capturing the emotional and intellectual fervor of Michelangelo's
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