Fools, Martyrs, Traitors: The Story of Martyrdom in the Western World
Lacey Baldwin Smith
Lacey Baldwin Smith takes us on a riveting journey through history as he examines one of the most baffling characteristics of the human experience: the willingness to die to sanctify a deity, defend a cause, or simply to prove a point. By delving into the psyches, politics, and personalities of martyrs like Thomas Becket, John Brown, and Gandhi, he illuminates the complex and elusive subject of martyrdom as it has evolved over 2,500 years.
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Année:
1999
Editeur::
Northwestern University Press
Langue:
english
Pages:
429
ISBN 10:
081011724X
ISBN 13:
9780810117242
Fichier:
EPUB, 3.99 MB
IPFS:
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english, 1999