The Ambiguous Allure of the West examines the impact of Western imperialism on Thai cultural development from the 1850s to the present and highlights the value of postcolonial analysis for studying the ambiguities, inventions, and accommodations with the West that continue to en…
From the days of the emperor Augustus (27 B.C.-A.D. 14) the emperor and his court had a quintessential position within the Roman Empire. It is therefore clear that when the Impact of the Roman Empire is analysed, the impact of the emperor and those surrounding him is a central i…
For review see: Stephen J. Homick, in The Hispanic Historical Review (HAHR), vol. 77, no. 1 (February 1997); p. 78-80.
Jerry Brotton's controversial study of the Renaissance disputes the consensus notion of a single Renaissance. The author argues that this was a vibrant period when western and eastern cultures mixed to great mutual benefit.
More than ever before, the Renaissance stands as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. This wi…
Jerry Brotton's controversial study of the Renaissance disputes the consensus notion of a single Renaissance. The author argues that this was a vibrant period when western and eastern cultures mixed to great mutual benefit.
