"Few historians trace grand themes across many centuries and places, but Ernst Kantorowicz's great work on the symbolic powers of kingship is a fine example of what can happen when they do. The King's Two Bodies is at once a superb example of the critical thinking skill of evalu…
"Few historians trace grand themes across many centuries and places, but Ernst Kantorowicz's great work on the symbolic powers of kingship is a fine example of what can happen when they do. The King's Two Bodies is at once a superb example of the critical thinking skill of evalu…
"For many centuries, the history of the crusades, as written by Western historians, was based solidly on Western sources. Evidence from the Islamic societies that the crusaders attacked was used only sparingly--in part because it was hard for most westerners to read, and in part…
"For many centuries, the history of the crusades, as written by Western historians, was based solidly on Western sources. Evidence from the Islamic societies that the crusaders attacked was used only sparingly--in part because it was hard for most westerners to read, and in part…
"Saba Mahmood';s 2005 Politics of Piety is an excellent example of evaluation in action. Mahmood';s book is a study of women';s participation in the Islamic revival across the Middle East. Mahmood--a feminist social anthropologist with left-wing, secular political values--wanted…
"Saba Mahmoo©d';s 2005 Politics of Piety is an excellent example of evaluation in action. Mahmoo©d';s book is a study of wome©n';s participation in the Islamic revival across the Middle East. Mahmood--a feminist social anthropologist with left-wing, secular political values--wan…