Sentences with phrase «historical chronicles»

We surveyed available historical chronicles for astronomical observations for the period around the AD770s to identify potential sightings of aurorae borealis and supernovae.

You may find there not only different books and newspapers but also some historical chronicles, memoirs of witnesses or participants of the historical events.

Sacks celebrates this ingenious human invention, letter by letter, in a historical chronicle packed with curious trivia.

Visionary Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin pays tribute to his beloved hometown with this goodbye letter and self - described «docu - fantasia» that is equal parts transcendental rumination, historical chronicle, and personal portrait.

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It describes the actions of notable leaders and thinkers, although it occasionally chronicles popular Christian religiosity or opinion where the historical sources are available.

Runciman's History resembles the medieval chronicles on which it is based, using narratives of events and depictions of individuals to draw moral as well as historical lessons: «by the inexorable laws of history, the whole world pays for the crimes and follies of each of its citizens.»

Some of it is historical but from a special viewpoint, such as I and II Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah.

Rabble wines include single varietals with labels showcasing a selection of historical woodblock print renditions from the Nuremberg Chronicles from the 1400s.

Of this trio of books, Eclipse — more a memoir of Close's lifetime fascination and personal experiences with eclipses than a detailed chronicle of historical lore — provides the most amusing and insightful descriptions of eclipse chasers.

Documentary photography usually refers to a popular form of photography used to chronicle both significant and historical events and everyday life.

This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more.

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Co-directors Louise Osmond and Jerry Rothwell's historical documentary Deep Water chronicles one of the most infamous nautical tragedies of the past several decades.

The film chronicles much of his life, and depicts key historical events that deeply affected the course of Jiro's life, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic and Japan's plunge into war.

THE WIND RISES chronicles much of Jiro's life, and depicts key historical events that affected deeply the course of his life, including The Great Kanto earthquake of 1923, The Great depression, the tuberculosis epidemic, and Japan's plunge into war.

Even while reading the script for «The Danish Girl,» the film opening Friday that chronicles the gender transition of artist Lili Elbe, Redmayne wasn't fully aware of the historical or the present - day struggles of transgender people.

The pitch: An elaborate historical biopic chronicling the rise and fall of Ida Dalser, an ardent follower of Mussolini who would end up marrying the Fascist leader, only to be written out of biography altogether.

Edsel's historical source material chronicles the efforts of the «Monuments Men»: a group of American and British art historians / museum curators who rally to recover art stolen by the Third Reich before it is destroyed — as members of Hitler's regime rush to cover their tracks during the final days of WWII.

In 1985, film historian Rudy Behlmer authored a definitive examination of vintage studio production with «Inside Warner Bros,» so he's a natural choice to chronicle the film's production aspects, with heavy historical and cast / crew / location profiles.

Directed by Sarah Gavron, the historical drama chronicles the fight for women's suffrage in 1910s England, led by activists like Emmeline Pankhurst (Streep).

The film Here's a Hollywood curiosity: a historical drama chronicling the depraved reign of the Roman emperor who fell in love with his sister.

Suffragette (PG - 13 for intense violence, mature themes, brief profanity and partial nudity) Historical drrama, set in England, chronicling the selfless fight for women's equality staged by feminists at the dawn of the 20th Century.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening December 5, 2008 BIG BUDGET FILMS Cadillac Records (R for sexuality and pervasive profanity) Historical drama chronicles the rise of the legendary record company founded in Chicago in the Fifties by Leonard (Adrien Brody) and Phil Chess (Shiloh Fernandez), siblings who roamed the South in search of promising talent, and discovered such future musical greats as Muddy Waters (Jeffrey Wright), Etta James (Beyonce»), Chuck Berry (Mos Def), Howlin» Wolf (Eamonn Walker) and (Willie Dixon (Cedric the Entertainer).

There's no doubt the angle taken by the film in chronicling the lead - up to one of the defining events of the 20th century is an interesting one, based as it is on the diaries of Brooke as well as other historical sources.

She provided a historical analysis, full of rare primary sources and remarkable quotes that exposed a long sordid chronicle of

The acclaimed historical writer's first book to be set in America chronicles the journey of a runaway slave in the 1850s.

«If fact - filled narrative were all there was to historical writing, this book would be unsurpassed; history being more than chronicle, the book suffers as a result.»

John Jakes, author of The Kent Family Chronicles and The North and South Trilogy, began a new cycle of historical...

Best Biographical, Historical, or Journalistic Presentation AL CAPP: A LIFE TO THE CONTRARY, Denis Kitchen, Bloomsbury AMERICAN COMIC BOOK CHRONICLES: THE 1950S, TwoMorrows Publishing ART OF RUBE GOLDBERG, Jennifer George, Abrams ComicArts CO-MIX: A RETROSPECTIVE OF COMICS, GRAPHICS, AND SCRAPS, Art Spiegelman, Drawn and Quarterly THE FIFTH BEATLE: THE BRIAN EPSTEIN STORY, by Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson, and Kyle Baker, Dark Horse Comics MARCH: BOOK ONE, John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell, Top Shelf Productions

Literary agent and historical novelist William C. Hammond just released the second book in his Cutler Chronicles about an east coast merchant shipping dynasty.

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Her first historical mystery − Death of a Schoolgirl: The Jane Eyre Chronicles − won the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence.

This painstaking chronicle captures all the drama and excitement of each homer with photos, quotes, and historical context.

Part memoir, part family story, part immigrant fable, Yolen's book weaves together historical facts and family truths as she chronicles her family's immigration from the Ukraine through Ellis Island to Connecticut.

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Think George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series and Game of Thrones: J. Boyce Gleason's sweeping historical epic fiction Anvil of God: Book One of the Carolingian Chronicles

After subduing the pagan religions in the east and halting the march of Islam in the west, Charles the Hammer has one final ambition — the throne... J. Boyce Gleason's sweeping historical epic fiction Anvil of God: Book One of the Carolingian Chronicles

Be swept away to another time with a historical fiction read: Raven's Choice (The Replacement Chronicles Book 1) by Harper Swan

Based on a true story, Anvil of God is a whirlwind of love, honor, sacrifice, and betrayal that follows a bereaved family's relentless quest for power and destiny... Kindle Historical Fiction eBook of The Month: J. Boyce Gleason's Anvil of God: Book One of the Carolingian Chronicles

Comment for bonus points to win a two book signed set of William C. Hammond's historical fiction Cutler Chronicles — A Matter of Honor and For Love of Country.

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We're scheduling a tour for erotic historical / paranormal «Claimed by the Zyndevine» (Bayou Magiste Chronicles Book 4).

As it happens, I recently heard from another Kindle Chronicles podcast listener about a similar KDP project with historical content.

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Andrew Rosenheim, Chair of Judges, Kindle UK Storyteller Award, said: «It is a remarkably diverse shortlist, ranging from a non-fiction chronicle of one man windsurfing around Britain's coast to historical fiction that provides an intimate view of a little - known king, Henry VII.

Myrmikan Research chronicles the collapse of the current, global credit bubble — the largest and broadest in history — analyzing current events from the perspective of Austrian economics and placing them in historical context.

Documentary photography usually refers to a popular form of photography used to chronicle both significant and historical events and everyday life.

Other historical attractions worth a visit are the St Blaize lighthouse, a manned lighthouse built in 1864 and the Great Trek museum which chronicles the epic journey by early settlers at Hartenbos.