Was it really such a "good war"? It was; if popular memory is to be trusted. We knew who the enemy was. We knew what we were fighting for. The war was good for the economy. It was liberating for women. It was a war of tanks and airplanes―a cleaner war than World War I. Americans were united. Soldiers were proud. It was a time of prosperity; sound morality; and power.But according to historian Michael Adams; our memory is distorted; and it has left us with a misleading―even dangerous―legacy. Challenging many of our common assumptions about the period; Adams argues that our experience of World War II was positive but also disturbing; creating problems that continue to plague us today.
#512184 in Books Jan Assmann 2001-02-15Original language:GermanPDF # 1 9.00 x .65 x 6.00l; .86 #File Name: 0801487293288 pagesThe Search for God in Ancient Egypt
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Religion in Egypt; Beyond the Pharaohs and Pyramids.By Charles VekertThis is an excellent and informative book about Egyptian religion that goes beyond the usual discussion of the Book of the Dead and the various stuff that was done to make Pharaohs immortal; along with their various hangers-on. Religion needs to play a part in an attempt to bless and safeguard the state as well as help with the day to day concerns of individuals. These matters are described and discussed.The book; however; is translated from the German and is not intended for a popular audience. It is something of a slog to get through it. But if you are interested in the subject it is essential.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Egyptian ReligionBy Jeanette SimpsonI have read much on Egypt; I have studied Egypt and Comparative religions at university. That was a long time ago and this is my first introduction to Jan Assmann. At first I found the text aggravatingly dry and academic and wanted more Egyptian soul. However; I persevered and was rewarded by an enthralling new way of looking at Egypt; which IS all about soul and religion and a mystical way of seeing life. I would have liked more illustrations/pictures; which is why I only gave 4 stars. I look forward to reading some more of this author.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerI found what I was looking for.
