In 1691, a Livonian peasant known as Old Thiess boldly announced before a district court that he was a werewolf. Yet far from being a diabolical monster, he insisted, he was one of the &;hounds of God,&; fierce guardians who battled sorcerers, witches, and even Satan to protect the fields, flocks, and humanity&;a baffling claim that attracted the notice of the judges then and still commands attention from historians today. In this book, eminent scholars Carlo Ginzburg and Bruce Lincoln offer a uniquely comparative look at the trial and startling testimony of Old Thiess. They present the first English translation of the trial transcript, in which the man&;s own voice can be heard, before turning to subsequent analyses of the event, which range from efforts to connect Old Thiess to shamanistic practices to the argument that he was reacting against cruel stereotypes of the &;Livonian werewolf&; a Germanic elite used to justify their rule over the Baltic peasantry. As Ginzburg and Lincoln debate their own and others&; perspectives, they also reflect on broader issues of historical theory, method, and politics. Part source text of the trial, part discussion of historians&; thoughts on the case, and part dialogue over the merits and perils of their different methodological approaches, Old Thiess, a Livonian Werewolf opens up fresh insight into a remarkable historical occurrence and, through it, the very discipline of history itself. Autorid: Carlo Ginzburg, Bruce Lincoln
'A beautiful meditation on the writer's relocation from bustling London to bucolic Florence. It reminded me why I cherish slow living in southern Europe' (Taiye Selasi, Guardian)Chosen as Book of the Year by Random JottingsMade redundant from her job, Kamin Mohammadi flees the bleak streets of London for a friend's sun-dappled apartment in Florence. There, among the cobbled streets, the bustling, vibrant markets and the majestic palazzos, she finds a new lease of life, and a new way to live it.At once lyrical and practical, Bella Figura shows us how to make every aspect of life as beautiful as it can be. From how to choose the perfectly ripe tomato to how to walk down the street in style, Kamin Mohammadi explores the intricate nuances of Italian culture, and sets down a simple guide to a better, more elegant - and ultimately more satisfying - life.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 576, Publishers: Sourcebooks, Author: WILDENSTEIN OLIVIA, ISBN-13: 9781464266744, Date of issue: 2026
An homage to a spiritual man who followed his vision to bring the connection to Mother Earth back to Europe. A young European meets the Indian Chief and Medecin man who travels through Europe. He becomes his friend and chauffeur. A personnal tale and a spiritual journey that gives a close view to the ancient Indian way of life. Native ceremonies and a charismatic teacher change the life of this young european who searches for true wisdom. the learning begins, and with the learning an exciting road movie finds its places all over Europe and in America.
