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David's Sling

A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art

By: Victoria C. Gardner Coates

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David's Sling

A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art

By: Victoria C. Gardner Coates

Throughout Western history, the societies that have made the greatest contributions to the spread of freedom have created iconic works of art to celebrate their achievements. Yet despite the enduring appeal of these works—from the Parthenon to Michelangelo’s David to Picasso’s Guernica—histories of both art and democracy have ignored this phenomenon. Millions have admired the artworks covered in this book but relatively few know why they were commissioned, what was happening in the culture that produced them, or what they were meant to achieve. Even scholars who have studied them for decades often miss the big picture by viewing them in isolation from a larger story of human striving. David’s Sling places into context ten canonical works of art executed to commemorate the successes of free societies that exerted political and economic influence far beyond what might have been expected of them. Fusing political and art history with a judicious dose of creative reconstruction, Victoria Coates has crafted a lively narrative around each artistic object and the free system that inspired it. This book integrates the themes of creative excellence and political freedom to bring a fresh, new perspective to both. In telling the stories of ten masterpieces, David’s Sling invites reflection on the synergy between liberty and human achievement.

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329

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Encounter Books

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1594037221

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9781594037221

David Diamond, a Bio-bibliography

By: Victoria J. Kimberling

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David Diamond, a Bio-bibliography

By: Victoria J. Kimberling

A complete musical biography and an exhaustive bibliography with a catalog of David Diamond's works and premiere performances through 1986.

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196

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Scarecrow Press

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0810820587

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9780810820586

Caspar David Friedrich

By: Victoria Charles

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Caspar David Friedrich

By: Victoria Charles

Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840), a prominent German painter of the 19th century, was a vital figure in the Romantic movement. His artwork is characterised by its poetic and melancholic essence, displaying a profound sense of spirituality and transcendence. In his paintings, he masterfully blended external nature depictions with deep inner symbolism. His often desolate landscapes and grand architecture evoke a yearning for peace, solitude, and spiritual elevation. The skilful utilisation of light and shadow in his composition amplifies the emotional resonance of Friedrich's art, imbuing it with an almost mystical quality. The artistic legacy of Caspar David Friedrich continues to influence contemporary landscape painting. His unparalleled aptitude for capturing the infinite within the finite renders his work a timeless representation of humanity's quest for transcendence and spiritual connection. This biography delves into the life and creations of this remarkable artist, celebrating his invaluable contributions to the evolution of Romantic painting.

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194

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Parkstone International

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1639197753

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9781639197750

American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic

By: Victoria Johnson

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American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic

By: Victoria Johnson

Finalist for the 2018 National Book Award for Nonfiction A New York Times Editors' Choice Selection The untold story of Hamilton’s—and Burr’s—personal physician, whose dream to build America’s first botanical garden inspired the young Republic. On a clear morning in July 1804, Alexander Hamilton stepped onto a boat at the edge of the Hudson River. He was bound for a New Jersey dueling ground to settle his bitter dispute with Aaron Burr. Hamilton took just two men with him: his “second” for the duel, and Dr. David Hosack. As historian Victoria Johnson reveals in her groundbreaking biography, Hosack was one of the few points the duelists did agree on. Summoned that morning because of his role as the beloved Hamilton family doctor, he was also a close friend of Burr. A brilliant surgeon and a world-class botanist, Hosack—who until now has been lost in the fog of history—was a pioneering thinker who shaped a young nation. Born in New York City, he was educated in Europe and returned to America inspired by his newfound knowledge. He assembled a plant collection so spectacular and diverse that it amazes botanists today, conducted some of the first pharmaceutical research in the United States, and introduced new surgeries to America. His tireless work championing public health and science earned him national fame and praise from the likes of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander von Humboldt, and the Marquis de Lafayette. One goal drove Hosack above all others: to build the Republic’s first botanical garden. Despite innumerable obstacles and near-constant resistance, Hosack triumphed when, by 1810, his Elgin Botanic Garden at last crowned twenty acres of Manhattan farmland. “Where others saw real estate and power, Hosack saw the landscape as a pharmacopoeia able to bring medicine into the modern age” (Eric W. Sanderson, author of Mannahatta). Today what remains of America’s first botanical garden lies in the heart of midtown, buried beneath Rockefeller Center. Whether collecting specimens along the banks of the Hudson River, lecturing before a class of rapt medical students, or breaking the fever of a young Philip Hamilton, David Hosack was an American visionary who has been too long forgotten. Alongside other towering figures of the post-Revolutionary generation, he took the reins of a nation. In unearthing the dramatic story of his life, Johnson offers a lush depiction of the man who gave a new voice to the powers and perils of nature.

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485

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Liveright Publishing

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1631494201

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9781631494208

David and Goliath and Other Bible Stories

By: Victoria Parker

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David and Goliath and Other Bible Stories

By: Victoria Parker

This is a selection of Old Testament Bible stories for children. Read about the battle of Jericho, Samson and Delilah and King Solomon's magnificent people.

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Miles Kelly Publishing

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1848103972

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9781848103979

David

By: Victoria Kovacs

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David

By: Victoria Kovacs

If your child loves hero stories, there’s no better place to find them than the Bible! In these pages, learn about how young David bravely fought Goliath in God’s name and won. Then read the rest of the stories in the Little Bible Heroes™ series. Each book offers a story of bravery, faithfulness, or kindness—straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts! Collect all 16 Little Bible Heroes™ stories: Creation Noah Miriam Daniel Joshua Rahab Samuel The Little Maid David Esther Joseph The Good Samaritan Christmas Easter Jesus’ Miracles Martha

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B&H Publishing Group

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1433686961

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9781433686962

Confessions of a Teen Nanny #3: Juicy Secrets

By: Victoria Ashton

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Confessions of a Teen Nanny #3: Juicy Secrets

By: Victoria Ashton

Two teen nannies become even more involved in the treacherous world of their wealthy, elite employers as Adrienne begins a surprising new relationship and Liz struggles to keep hers from falling apart.

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212

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Harper Collins

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0060731818

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9780060731816

Fighting the Good Fight

One Family's Struggle Against Adolescent Alcoholism

By: Victoria C. G. Greenleaf

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Fighting the Good Fight

One Family's Struggle Against Adolescent Alcoholism

By: Victoria C. G. Greenleaf

Examines the problem of adolescent alcoholism and its devastating effects on parents and families through the personal experiences of one family.

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1879384434

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9781879384439

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David's Sling

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David Diamond, a Bio-bibliography

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Caspar David Friedrich

Caspar David Friedrich

American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic

American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic

David and Goliath and Other Bible Stories

David and Goliath and Other Bible Stories

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David

Confessions of a Teen Nanny #3: Juicy Secrets

Confessions of a Teen Nanny #3: Juicy Secrets

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Fighting the Good Fight

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