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Before Utopia

The Making of Thomas More’s Mind

By: Ross Dealy

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Before Utopia

The Making of Thomas More’s Mind

By: Ross Dealy

This book explores the influence of Stoicism on the evolution of Thomas More's mind, asserting that More's engagement with the work of Erasmus radicalized his understanding of Christianity and shaped the writing of Utopia.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487506597

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The Stoic Origins of Erasmus' Philosophy of Christ

By: Ross Dealy

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The Stoic Origins of Erasmus' Philosophy of Christ

By: Ross Dealy

This study focuses on Erasmus' two-dimensional grasp of Stoicism evident in his edition of De officiis (1501) and the huge implications he saw for religion. The author argues that "The Philosophy of Christ' for which Erasmus is famous is a Christian version of Stoicism."--

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University of Toronto Press

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1487500610

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Before Utopia

The Making of Thomas More’s Mind

By: Ross Dealy

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Before Utopia

The Making of Thomas More’s Mind

By: Ross Dealy

Before Utopia demonstrates that Thomas More’s Utopia (1516) is not, as is widely accepted, a rhetorical play of spirit but is instead built from a particular philosophy. That philosophy is not Platonism, but classical Stoicism. Deeply disturbed in his youth by the conviction that he needed to decide between a worldly and a monastic path, Thomas More was transformed in 1504 by Erasmus’ De taedio Iesu and Enchiridion. As a consequence, he married in 1505 and wholeheartedly committed himself to worldly affairs. His Lucian (1506), written after working directly with Erasmus, adopts the Stoic mindset; Erasmus’ Praise of Folly (1511) shows from beginning to end the workings of More’s life-changing Stoic outlook. More’s Utopia then goes on to systematically illustrate the Stoic unitary two-dimensional frame of thought within an imaginary New World setting. Before Utopia is not just a book about Thomas More. It is a book about intellectual history and the movement of ideas from the ancient world to the Renaissance. Ross Dealy emphasizes the continuity between Erasmus and More in their religious and philosophical thought, and above all the decisive influence of Erasmus on More.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487534493

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The Pope's Battalions

Santamaria, Catholicism and the Labor Split

By: Ross Fitzgerald,Adam James Carr,William J. Dealy

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The Pope's Battalions

Santamaria, Catholicism and the Labor Split

By: Ross Fitzgerald,Adam James Carr,William J. Dealy

A prophet whose confident prophecies were frequently proved wrong, B.A. Santamaria profoundly affected 20th century Australian political life. Although he rarely gave interviews and never held elected office, Santamaria became widely known through his regular commentaries in the "Australian" and in his magazine "News Weekly".Building on his battle against Communist influence in the trade unions, Santamaria boldly attempted to capture the ALP and transform it into a European-style Christian Democrat party. The ensuing split was disastrous, demoralising the ALP, and casting Santamaria out of the Labor fold for all time.

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Univ. of Queensland Press

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0702233897

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9780702233890

Connecticut: Mapping the Nutmeg State through History

Rare and Unusual Maps from the Library of Congress

By: Vincent Virga,Diana Ross McCain

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Connecticut: Mapping the Nutmeg State through History

Rare and Unusual Maps from the Library of Congress

By: Vincent Virga,Diana Ross McCain

These books, produced from the archives of the Library of Congress and edited by Vincent Virga, offer a glimpse into the history of the United States through rare historical full-color maps, narrative captions, and short essays. Combining 50 rare, beautiful, and diverse maps of the Nutmeg State from the collections of the Library of Congress, a foreword by Vincent Virga about the Library of Congress collection and the Connecticut maps, informative captions about the origins and contents of those maps, and essays on state history, this book is a collectible for cartography buffs and a celebration of Connecticut for residents, former residents, and visitors.

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129

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0762767480

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9780762767489

Breaking Ice for Arctic Oil

The Epic Voyage of the SS Manhattan through the Northwest Passage

By: Ross Coen

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Breaking Ice for Arctic Oil

The Epic Voyage of the SS Manhattan through the Northwest Passage

By: Ross Coen

In 1969, an icebreaking tanker, the SS Manhattan, was commissioned by Humble Oil to transit the Northwest Passage in order to test the logistical and economic feasibility of an all-marine transportation system for Alaska North Slope crude oil. Proposed as an alternative to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, the Manhattan made two voyages to the North American Arctic and collected volumes of scientific data on ice conditions and the behavior of ships in ice. Although the Manhattan successfully navigated the Northwest Passage—closing a five-hundred-year chapter of Arctic exploration by becoming the first commercial vessel to do so—the expedition ultimately demonstrated the impracticality of moving crude oil using icebreaking ships. Breaking Ice for Arctic Oil details this historic voyage, establishing its significant impact on the future of marine traffic and resource development in the Arctic and setting the stage for the current oil crisis.

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University of Alaska Press

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1602231702

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9781602231702

The Governors of Texas

By: Ross Phares

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The Governors of Texas

By: Ross Phares

The state of Texas holds an interesting and important place in the history of the United States, and this volume explores those men and women who have helped to shape the course of the state by serving as governor. For example, Miriam V. Ferguson (1925-1927, 1933-1935) was the first woman governor of the state. She won the governorship by promising that she would work with her husband, former Texas governor, James E. "Farmer Jim" Ferguson (1915-1917), assuring Texans that they would have "two governors for the price of one." As in the story of the Fergusons, The Governors of Texas offers political and biographical information on each Texas governor from the period of French control through 1973. Thus the progression towards statehood and beyond is clearly visible in this history of the individuals who took great pride in serving as their state's chief executive officer. For quick reference, a roster of governors is also provided, giving full names and the dates in which each individual held office. Also included are pictures of most of the governors, so that these men and women may be more vividly brought to life.

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200

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Pelican Publishing

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1455605239

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9781455605231

Polar Pioneers

John Ross and James Clark Ross

By: M. Ross

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Polar Pioneers

John Ross and James Clark Ross

By: M. Ross

In 1818 John Ross led an expedition to search for the Northwest Passage. He got as far as Baffin Bay, but when he reached the only practicable entrance to the passage he declared it to be no more than a bay enclosed by mountains. In subsequent years he was widely derided for that error and carried the scars of public and professional humiliation for the rest of his life. In 1829 he mounted a private expedition to search for the passage, during which he became trapped in the Canadian Arctic and survived a four-year ordeal of isolation and hardship. He proved that whatever his shortcomings as an explorer, he could never be accused of lacking courage. James Clark Ross was one of the most experienced and respected explorers of his day. He led or took part in eight expeditions to the Arctic, including John Ross' 1818 and 1829 expeditions and three with the great explorer William Edward Parry. He also led a highly successful scientific expedition to the Antarctic in 1839-43. His many important discoveries included locating the North Magnetic Pole, and he ensured the presence of the Ross family name throughout both polar regions: Ross Island, Ross Ice Shelf, and Ross Sea in the Antarctic; James Ross Strait, Ross Bay, Ross Point, and Rossøya in the Arctic. Drawing on family papers and extensive research, M.J. Ross traces the careers of these two very different men, highlighting their achievements and defeats, and presents a detailed picture of their private lives.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773565035

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9780773565036

Appendix to the Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North-West Passage

And of a Residence in the Arctic Regions During the Years 1829-33

By: John Ross

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Appendix to the Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North-West Passage

And of a Residence in the Arctic Regions During the Years 1829-33

By: John Ross

Published in 1835, this account of Ross's second expedition to Northern Canada describes the geography and people of the region.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108050212

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9781108050210

The Pope's Battalions

Santamaria, Catholicism and the Labor Split

By: Ross Fitzgerald,Adam James Carr,William J. Dealy

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Santamaria, Catholicism and the Labor Split

By: Ross Fitzgerald,Adam James Carr,William J. Dealy

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Book's by Ross Dealy

Before Utopia

Before Utopia

The Stoic Origins of Erasmus' Philosophy of Christ

The Stoic Origins of Erasmus' Philosophy of Christ

Before Utopia

Before Utopia

The Pope's Battalions

The Pope's Battalions

Connecticut: Mapping the Nutmeg State through History

Connecticut: Mapping the Nutmeg State through History

Breaking Ice for Arctic Oil

Breaking Ice for Arctic Oil

The Governors of Texas

The Governors of Texas

Polar Pioneers

Polar Pioneers

Appendix to the Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North-West Passage

Appendix to the Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North-West Passage

The Pope's Battalions

The Pope's Battalions

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