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The struggle between East and West
2008-03-21 05:36:00 It is hardly a coincidence, he suggests, that ancient Athens found itself doing battle with the Persian tyranny of Xerxes, while the modern Western world faces a stand-off with the mullahs’ Iran. In his view of history, these are simply related chapters in a single narrative: the contest between liberal and enlightened societies whose locus is Europe (or at least European culture) and different forms of Oriental theocracy and authoritarianism. “Worlds at War” offers some fine vignettes. It takes the reader to the walls of Constantinople as it fell to the Turks; it describes the millenarian passions which inspired the Crusades (and is commendably frank about their brutality); and details the fierce inter-Christian wars which raged in Europe until the continent had the sense to rise above such nonsense. Read More… Worlds at War Anthony Pagden. Random House 2008, Hardcover, 656 pages, $35.00
By: 1913 Intel
East and West part ways in test of facial expressions
2008-03-18 14:46:00 From Health & Science - International Herald Tribune: How do you know how someone is feeling? For people in Western societies, it is usually easy: look at the person's face. But for people from Japan and other Eastern societies, a new study finds, it may be more complex —
A Short History of Malaysia: Linking East and West ??????:???? (??????)
2007-12-30 22:42:00 A Short History of Malaysia: Linking East and West (Short History of Asia series, A)??????:???? (??????)# Author:Virginia Matheson Hooker# Format:PDF 3.1MB# Page Count: 372 pages# Publisher: Allen & Unwin (November 1, 2003)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 1864489553# ISBN-13: 978-1864489552The origins of Malaysia's aboriginal peoples, the years of Western domination in the country, and the forceful political stance of its current leader are all outlined in this lively and informative account of Malaysia's history and politics. A concise and accessible look at this constantly changing country, this book is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Discussed are the major trends in its contemporary political life and the challenges the country faces in the 21st century as Malaysia serves as a model for rapid modernization. The lives of individuals from various time periods are examined to create a complete picture of Malaysia. Also included are maps and illustrations.
East is East and West is West
2007-10-22 17:10:00 Found this little post on the JunkYardBlog Brooklyn:Little girl cited for chalk drawings on doorstep, threatened with $300 fine. Berkeley: While the police had made sure that no damage was done to the office itself, Code Pink had ascertained that writing with chalk on the sidewalk is legal at protests, and the police can’t stop them. So they ...
Metal Gear Solid 4 video interview discusses east and west, the new aiming
2007-10-06 00:00:00 What more can be said about Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (release date: March 1st, 2008) that hasn’t already been said? Well plenty of course! In this video interview with the developers over at Konami, they discuss how Kojima has to top his previous work to be able to sleep at night (yes, ...
East and West head for final showdown
2007-10-03 13:36:00 This year's AFC Champions League semi-finals have a distinctly regional flavour.
By: sports
European Perceptions of East and West and Everything in Between
2007-07-29 15:59:00 Analyzing Central Europe How do you know you live in Western Europe? What is Western Europe? And where are Central and Eastern Europe? These are not geographical questions as much as they are normative questions. Since the start of the Cold War, Europe has been split in half, and a clear distinction could be made between ...
By: Analyzing EU
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