In preparing these volumes, it has been my aim to give a clear and fairly complete account of the arts and crafts of older Spain. It seems to me that there is room for a work of this design and scope, and that there is no reason why so attractive a subject—or rather, group of subjects—should be perpetually ignored by persons who travel through, or who profess to feel an interest in, the country of the Cid and of Don Quixote. My account of Spanish pottery is guarded, and yet I trust accepta...

Originally published in 1909, this classic book contains a wealth of information on the famous artist Joaquin Sorolla Y Bastida and his works, and will make a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwor...

Hybridity and Ideology analyzes the structure, development, and significance of political perspectives that mix or fuse the distinct beliefs, practices, and identities found in other ideologies—for example, hybrid worldviews such as liberal nationalism, ecosocialism, and anarchafeminism.Employing concepts and methods drawn from ideology studies, discourse theory, and cultural studies, Leonard Williams and Benjamin Franks explore the meaning of hybridity, the processes by w...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This treasure trove of motivational quotes and inspiring sayings are aimed at helping you achieve success in every aspect of your life, be it career, health, relationships, or financial stability.As you peruse through the pages of this book, you are sure to feel inspired and motivated to manifest your desires and get closer to achieving your dreams.Every word is written with heartfelt intent and will sur...

This treasure trove of motivational quotes and inspiring sayings are aimed at helping you achieve success in every aspect of your life, be it career, health, relationships, or financial stability. As you peruse through the pages of this book, you are sure to feel inspired and motivated to manifest your desires and get closer to achieving your dreams.Every word is written with heartfelt intent and will surely resonate with your soul. So, if you're someone who's look...

The Seven Tablets of CreationBy Leonard William King"This is L.W. Kings' authoritative work on the Enuma Elish, the Babylonian creation myth. This text includes the complete introduction, and the English text of the Enuma Elish and other related texts, with selected footnotes. The Enuma Elish is the earliest written creation myth, in which the God Marduk battles the chaos Goddess Tiamat and her evil minions. The name 'Enuma Elish' is derived from the first two words of the m...

"The Code of Hammurabi" is a well-preserved Babylonian law code that dates back to the 18th century BCE during the reign of King Hammurabi of Babylon. It consists of 282 laws that cover a wide range of topics, including civil and criminal matters, property rights, family law, trade regulations, and labor issues. The code is inscribed on a large stele, or stone pillar, which was discovered in 1901 in modern-day Iran (formerly Persia).Leonard William King, among other scholars, played a role...

Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition includes three lectures given in 1916: Egypt, Babylon, and Palestine, and Some Traditional Origins; Deluge Stories and the New Sumerian Version; and, Creation and the Dragon Myth.

The Seven Tablets Of Creation contains the Enuma Elish which is the earliest written creation myth. It describes how the creation of the universe came about when Marduk battled the chaos Goddess Tiamat and her evil servants. This ancient text is considered by scholars to be the primary source material for the book of Genesis.

The object of the following pages is not to give anything like a complete treatise on the Maori language, nor even a complete outline of Maori Grammar; but rather to furnish, in as small a compass as possible, some practical hints on the ordinary modes of using the different parts of speech; and to clear away some of the difficulties which are most likely to occur to one who is making his first acquaintance with the language; and, I should add, to do this to the satisfaction, in some degre...

Leonard William King (1869-1919) was a British archaeologist and Assyriologist known for his expertise in ancient Mesopotamian history and culture. He conducted extensive research and excavations in Mesopotamia and made significant contributions to the decipherment and understanding of cuneiform texts.In "Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition," King examines the parallels and shared themes between the mythological narratives of Babylon, Egypt, and Hebrew traditions f...

"The Code of Hammurabi" is the most complete and perfect extant collection of Babylonian laws, developed during the reign of Hammurabi (1792–1750 BCE) of the 1st dynasty of Babylon.The Code consists of his legal decisions that were collected toward the end of his reign and inscribed on a diorite stela set up in Babylon’s temple of Marduk, the national god of Babylonia. These 282 case laws include economic provisions (prices, tariffs, trade, and commerce), family law (marria...