Written in an engaging and student-friendly style; American Odysseys examines the entire period between 1492 and 1763; covering important topics that shaped the colonial experience across time and in a variety of places. Authors Timothy J. Shannon and David N. Gellman use a thematic approach; focusing on colonial development and integration within a wider Atlantic world. Each chapter begins with the story of an individual who experienced the wonder and terror of colonization firsthand; so that students can feel a human connection to each of these topics and themes. Taken together; these figures--Indians; servants; slaves; explorers; planters--embody the full array of peoples and cultures that gave the colonial era a trans-Atlantic; multicultural character. Each chapter also features a chronology of events described in that chapter. Maps and images throughout the book help visually orient readers to the stories that comprise this concise yet broad-ranging narrative.
#2014360 in Books Heine Steven EDT 2012-02-29 2012-02-29Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.10 x 1.00 x 9.20l; 1.01 #File Name: 0199754470312 pagesDogen
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Good book for all stutends of ZenBy GotoMassVery well written; edited and studied. A serious and comprehensive work. Better than average books about Dogen in Japanese in my humble opinion.2 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Not quite what I expected...By ShikantazaI didn't avail myself of the "Look Inside!" feature; so this book isn't quite what I expected: it is a serious; scholarly book! Even the introduction is a real dunking in well-written; if a trifle austere; expository prose.I will wade through it eventually - I never return books - but only after I've read most of the other; more immediately important books on my Zen library shelf.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Paul A. Dietricha fine scholarly set of essays on aspect of this important Zen master
