The volume reproduces a set of recently-published articles demonstrating the embeddedness of Nazi genocide and other crimes against humanity in a German society that was haunted by practices of denunciation. Although analyzing the past, the book also seeks contribute to current debates on the causes of genocide and other crimes against humanity.
Exploring the boundaries of perception and action, this study challenges modern rationalism's view of the separation between perceivers and their environments. Harald Kleinschmidt delves into historical narratives that question the feasibility of extraordinary phenomena, such as dancers enduring without basic needs. By examining various textual and visual sources, he reveals how medieval shifts in perception led to the emergence of a new rationalism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of actions and their contexts. Kleinschmidt teaches at the University of Tsukuba, Japan.
In his biography of Charles V Harald Kleidschmidt paints a vivid portrait of one of the most intriguing of the great European monarchs.
The Transformation of Ideas and Attitudes in the Medieval World
Exploring the evolution of thought in Western Europe over a millennium, this radical study examines the significant shifts in ideas from the fifth to the sixteenth centuries. It delves into the cultural, social, and intellectual changes that shaped the era, providing insights into how these transformations influenced modern Western thought. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of historical contexts and the interplay of various movements that contributed to this profound intellectual journey.
Describes internal and external migration in Europe and Southeast Asia over a period of 1500 years and analyzes attitudes and perceptions of migrants. [publisher]