A close analysis of the architecture of the stupa―a Buddhist symbolic form that is found throughout South; Southeast; and East Asia. The author; who trained as an architect; examines both the physical and metaphysical levels of these buildings; which derive their meaning and significance from Buddhist and Brahmanist influences.
#3442073 in Books Northern Illinois University Press 2001-12-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .90 x 6.00l; 1.19 #File Name: 0875802796240 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Superb regimental historyBy Clark B. TimminsI guess any review would have to start by pointing out that if you want to read about the 12th Ill Cav then this is pretty much your only option. Otherwise; you'll be getting bits and pieces from standard library crawls and you'll be going all over the country to do it. Here; it's all put together into a cohesive narrative that covers the topic admirably. The book stays on track--doesn't try to be more than what it is--and reads like the exciting history it is. The assumption is the reader will be familiar enough with broad Civil War facts and history that this account will expand it; not explain it. Instead; the space is devoted to the history of the unit; how it was recruited; how it was handled; where it went; and what it did.I have a favorite old ancestor that served in the 12th Ill Cav. He's not noted in the book by name but I have compared his National Archives service record (and personal statements) to the actions described in the book and found they line up perfectly--some of the specific small-scale actions noted in the book involved my ancestor. That makes for a pretty thrilling read; for sure.Good index; good writing; good physical quality. I really enjoyed it--highly recommended.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The History is in the DetailsBy Sherman PeabodyI am not as taken with this book as the above reviewers. First; the author can't seem to grasp how the regiment was organized. He states that it started out as an 8 company battalion early in 1862 while Dyer's "Compendium" indicates that it began as 6 companies with three existing companies added when the unit reached Virginia. Blackwell has 8 companies as A thru K (meaning 10 companies) and also says the unit had the more normal 12 company organization by the summer of 1862 (whereas the records show three additional companies being raised in the winter of 1863-64.) If he is confused; he has also confused me. Not to nitpick; but there are many other details that he has wrong. Did the 12th Corps really have 40;000 men present in December 1862? Yikes. Did the 12th Corps back away from the Battle of Fredericksburg? No; it never got there. Did troopers really seal their Colt revolver's bullets with animal fat in combat but not do this to their Remington revolvers? Must be an Illinois trick. I don't want to be unfair to what is basically an average modern regimental history about an interesting unit; but boy could this manuscript have used a good editor.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Contributions of Illinois Cavalry in Civil WarBy Carolyn M MannBrand new book in excellent condition. Especially pleased the dust cover is flawless! Used an edition from the library in earlier research. My great grandfather served in the 12th Illinois Cavalry; so I am delighted to re-live the unit's history through this volume; and to have this volume in my personal library.
