David E. Shi Book order (chronological)

A best-selling narrative history enters a new generation

"What is shamanism? Where is it from? How does one become a shaman? What are the requirements to become one? Anthropologists tell us that the word shaman derives from the Tungus language and traditions, but few people understand the full scope of what that means. In his groundbreaking book, Spirit Voices, David Shi answers all these questions and more. Drawing upon his own ancestral traditions, Shi explores the history and practice of shamanism. He guides readers through what may be the unfamiliar landscapes of North Asia--the place where shamanism was born--as well as the largely hidden and unfamiliar traditions of Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungus shamanism, exploring the subtle and unique aspects of each tradition. Shi provides a clear and accessible guide that explores the many different North Asian shamanic traditions"--

This work is the second of a two-volume set that presents a chronological, narrative history of America, with a blend of political, social, cultural and economic history. The fourth edition devotes more attention to the theme of the frontier in American history.

Dějiny předkolumbovských civilizací tvoří stručný úvod k vlastním politickým, hospodářským a kulturním dějinám země od 17. stol. do současnosti. Značná pozornost je věnována i významným osobnostem amerických dějin. Za dominující trend amerických dějin považují autoří demokratické směřování země, které v průběhu historie působí jako prvek sjednocující pestrou mozaiku etnik a kultur.

This work covers all aspects of American history: political and military, social, cultural, immigration and the Frontier. There is more emphasis on popular culture, such as tavern life and the rise of spectator sports.