A collection of essays by the art historian Aby Warburg, these essays look beyond iconography to more psychological aspects of artistic creation: the conditions under which art was practised; its social and cultural contexts; and its conceivable historical meaning.

Awarded the Dexter Prize by the Society for the History of Technology, this book offers a comparative history of the evolution of modern electric power systems. It described large-scale technological change and demonstrates that technology cannot be understood unless placed in a cultural context.

This fascinating historical document offers a unique glimpse into the religious and cultural milieu of the mid-19th century. Compiled by the Free Church of Scotland, the magazine covers a wide range of topics, including theology, politics, and social issues. With its lively, engaging prose and rich insight into a bygone era, this magazine is an essential resource for anyone interested in Scottish history or the history of Christianity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Recasts the Reformation as a battleground over memory, in which new identities were formed through acts of commemoration, invention and repression.