This exciting new series explores ancient life by examining the traditions and religious beliefs of each culture. Through photographs; illustrations; and cut-away; detailed diagrams; each book considers the way religious beliefs affected everything from food; drink; and entertainment to rituals surrounding birth and death.
#249892 in Books 2014-03-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.60 x 1.40 x 6.50l; .0 #File Name: 0871403757400 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Good book; but takes awhile to get goingBy AndrewFirst 1/4 or 1/3 of the book is disappointing. It rambles and seems to focus more on Irish culture than Tammany. It also doesn't provide a proper (or at least satisfying) account of the origins of the organization and Boss Tweed. We hear a lot about WHY Tammany and its methods came around; but not HOW.The latter 2/3 of the book is really good; though. It's very interesting if you are fascinated by NYC politics; party politics; the Progressive Era; and more. Very good read overall; I just wish the first portion had been more focused.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Book is very interesting. I grew up in NYC ...By Patricia ThompsonBook is very interesting. I grew up in NYC and many of the people in the book have schools and streets named after them. It was eye opening to see how their lives impacted the development of NYC. The other thing I found interesting is that discrimination has been around for ions and all people have experienced it in one form or another.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It's easy to read and hard to put downBy Daniel C GoldbergA must-read for fans of Irish history and/or New York politics. It's easy to read and hard to put down. Lots of people will say this book is about politics — and it is — but it is also a nuanced study of people; reminding us that heroes and villains exist only in comic books and the men who ushered this country into the 20th century were far more complex; exhibiting both virtue and vice.
