Customs Traditions category: 898 books

Hinduism is the second largest socio-religious denomination in Trinidad and Tobago, yet much of the fundamental dimensions of Trinidad Hinduism remain undocumented and a virtual enigma for most of the non-Hindu population. In The Ramayana Tradition and Socio-Religious Change in Trinidad, 1917−1990,...

Un doppio viaggio sospeso tra la vita dell’autrice, che oggi si definisce “bosniaca perciò multiculturale”, e il dissolvimento della Jugoslavia. Il racconto dell’esperienza personale di Enisa Bukvić è al contempo la narrazione di un difficile cammino interiore alla ricerca di una nuova...

This single volume reference resource offers students, scholars, and general readers alike an in-depth background on Mexico, from the complexity of its pre-Columbian civilizations to its social and political development in the context of Western civilization. • Explains how Mexico's modern...

Asian American Religions brings together some of the most current research on Asian American religions from a social science perspective. The volume focuses on religion in Asian American communities in New York, Houston, Los Angeles, and the Silicon Valley/Bay Area, and it includes a current demographic...

Trade has long been—and will continue to be—a driving force that shapes our world. This book documents the tremendous importance of trade throughout history and its influence toward peaceful coexistence among nations.

Older Lady’s Day is Book 5 in the Regency Life Series. This book depicts both the working and social aspects of an older lady’s day in the early 1800’s. Through historic images, historical information, and funny anecdotes, it shows how busy she was kept with running a household, hosting social...

What was fashionable for outer wear in past centuries? Call them what you like: Spencers, short jackets, or Regency jackets. They provided modesty and warmth and they changed greatly with the prevailing fashions of the time. Take a look at the jackets being worn by women in the early 1800s. Enjoy these historical and edited images of purses and the changes in styles and colors.

Young Gentleman’s Day is Book 2 in the Regency Life Series. This book depicts the ups and downs of a young gentleman’s day in the early 1800’s. Through historic images, historical information, and funny anecdotes, it shows how he fills his day, where he goes, and who he spends time with. These...

What was fashionable for outer wear in past centuries? Call them what you like: Coat, Pelisse, Redingote, Walking Dress, Promenade Dress. They all did the same job and they changed greatly with the prevailing fashions of the time. Take a look at what was being worn by women, men, and children and enjoy lots of historical and edited images from fashion plates and extant garments.

The history of Ireland's oldest fair, which celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2013Puck Fair, Ireland's oldest festival, was established by a royal patent in October 1613, granted to the Welsh planter, Jenkyn Conway, of Killorglin. It first became famous, however, as a result of the parading and...

Alla scoperta delle tradizioni siciliane. Libro informativo riguardo le diverse tradizioni, usi e costumi storici o divertenti, tra il sacro ed il profano, i quali da secoli si tramandano in ogni provincia dell'isola. Santi, ricette, proverbi, storie e storielle.

Un’indagine sulla complessa relazione tra sacralità e regalità nell’Europa cristiana e nel mondo islamico. Mettendo a frutto la ricca storiografia a disposizione, M.A. Visceglia indaga la stretta corrispondenza tra i mutamenti delle pratiche cerimoniali e l’evoluzione dell’idea stessa di...

Supporting the current trends toward document-based teaching, this book introduces the reader to the multifaceted world of ancient Egypt through revealing excerpts from 51 texts written by Egyptians themselves. • Offers a fresh yet accessible approach to the study of ancient Egypt by giving...

Extrait : "L'amour du changement, l'espoir d'un sort meilleur, ont déterminé les premières émigrations. Sous cette double influence, la terre entière a été explorée, des colonies ont été fondées, tous les habitants du globe sont devenus solidaires. De nos jours les émigrations ont un motif...