Focusing on early inscriptions, this pioneering work examines epigraphic evidence to trace the development of English prior to the Anglo-Saxon period. It integrates linguistic, historical, and archaeological insights, aiming to make these findings more accessible to a broader audience. The book highlights the significance of early inscriptions in understanding the evolution of the English language and its historical context.
Focusing on the evolution of contemporary business ethics, this book explores significant thinkers, issues, and institutions that have shaped current perspectives. It offers a thorough analysis of how these elements have influenced governance and ethical practices in the business world, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the subject's historical context and development.
Exploring the rich history of Celtic cursing, this analysis delves into ancient and medieval expressions, drawing on a variety of sources such as magical charms and curse tablets. It examines the cultural significance and linguistic intricacies behind these curses, offering insights into the beliefs and practices of Celtic societies. The work highlights how these expressions reflect social dynamics and the human experience in historical contexts.
The first theoretically informed study of the relationship between an academic discipline and what the Nazis termed their Weltanschauung. The first study of Sinnbildforschung, German ideograph or swastika studies, though more broadly it tells the tale of the development of German antiquarian studies (ancient Germanic history, archaeology, anthropology, folklore, historical linguistics and philology) under the influence of radical right wing politics, and the contemporary construction of 'Germanicness' and its role in Nazi thought. The swastika and similar symbols were employed by the ancestors of the modern day Germans. As these had also become emblematic symbols of the forces of German reaction, Sinnbildforschung became intrinsically connected with the National Socialist regime after 1933 and disappeared along with the Third Reich in 1945.