by Katie Pickles (2002)
"Through a detailed study of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, or the IODE, the British Empire's largest women's patriotic organisation, this book examines the relationship between female imperialism and national identity. It throws new light on women's involvement in imperialism; on the history of 'conservative' women's organisations; on women's interventions in debates concerning citizenship and national identity; and on the history of women in white settler societies." "This important study of a fascinating organisation will be of interest to historians of Imperial History, Gender Studies and Postcolonial Studies."--Jacket.
Lionel Casson
In Everyday Life in Ancient Rome, Lionel Casson offers a lively introduction to the society of the age. Instead of following the standard procedure of social history, he presents a series of vignettes focusing on the "ways of life" of various members of that society, from the slave to the emperor.
Yves Blanchard
Le livre bien écrit a des lacunes et parfois prend le ton d'une pub pour Thales. C'est une bonne synthèse des dizaines d'ouvrages anglo-saxons sur le sujet et il y ajoute le point de vue français. Il a le mérite d’exister. On regrettera que l'auteur règle l'échec de PARKA(sic) en deux lignes, ne reconnaît pas le 584 comme le "papa" du Cotal, oublie l'ANTPS1, etc... Toutefois il reconnaît la contribution allemande trop souvent oubliée. Le titre enfin est une belle exagération : un siècle d’innovations ? On pourrait ainsi dire de l’hélicoptère « 500 ans de vol… ! » (Leonardo da Vinci)
Karen Bellenir
A reference on religious holidays and calendars includes sections on the history of calendars, calendar reforms, and the many holidays of religious groups, with information on some twenty major religions.
Michael Power
"The compelling story of the founding of one of Canada s key Catholic institutions. The Catholic Church Extension Society of Canada, now called Catholic Missions in Canada, had its beginnings in 1908 during the settling of the Canadian West. Over a century later, the Society's early history is explored in this dynamic narrative by renowned Church historian, Michael Power. Mining many primary sources including letters, telegrams and detailed meeting minutes, Power brings to life the fascinating cast of characters who were involved from the start. Father Alfred Burke, the fiery founding president, was a key driving force the one with the singular vision to take the idea of sharing the Word of God across our vast country as it was being settled. His fearless approach ensured things were done, but he also proved to be a lightning rod for controversy. Both because of and in spite of Burke, the Society has survived and thrived up unto this day."--Publisher's description.