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  • Inflection Point: Biden, Trump, and the Future World Order | A Lowy Institute Paper: Penguin Special

    by Thomas Wright ...
    ‘I would like to share with you what I saw.’The old international order is over, and a competition is underway to determine what comes next. Inflection Point is an insider account of how the Biden administration handled global crises and what is to come under Trump and beyond. Written by a senior member of President Biden’s National Security Council, this book argues there are now two Americas – ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Life of Sir Richard Burton

    by Thomas Wright ...
    Wright chronicles Burton's many expeditions, including his famous journey to Mecca disguised as a Muslim pilgrim, which broke cultural and religious barriers of the time. The biography highlights Burton's fascination with diverse cultures, his proficiency in languages, and his contributions to the study of geography and anthropology. Wright also explores Burton's complex personality, marked by a ... Read more

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  • The Life of Sir Richard Burton, both volumes

    by Thomas Wright ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he ... Read more

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  • The Life of Sir Richard Burton

    Unveiling the Adventurous Life of a Literary Explorer

    by Thomas Wright ...
    In "The Life of Sir Richard Burton," Thomas Wright embarks on a meticulous exploration of the extraordinary life of one of the 19th century's most enigmatic figures. Wright adeptly combines biographical narrative with scholarly rigor, situating Burton'Äôs adventures within the wider context of Victorian exploration, imperialism, and cultural exchange. The prose is both engaging and informative, ... Read more

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  • Early Travels in Palestine

    by Thomas Wright ...
    The book begins with an overview of the ancient and medieval context of Palestine, emphasizing its importance as a center of religious pilgrimage for Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Wright examines the motivations behind these early travels, often rooted in the desire to visit sacred sites, such as Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and to engage with the biblical landscape. He highlights the challenges ... Read more

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  • The Ruins of the Roman City of Uriconium

    Rediscovering the Ancient Roman City of Uriconium

    by Thomas Wright ...
    In "The Ruins of the Roman City of Uriconium," Thomas Wright crafts a meticulous exploration of the archaeological remnants of this once-vibrant settlement, located in present-day Shropshire, England. Utilizing a blend of detailed observation and historical analysis, Wright not only documents the physical ruins but also contextualizes them within the broader tapestry of Roman Britain. His literary ... Read more

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  • The Life of Colonel Fred Burnaby

    by Thomas Wright ...
    He stood six feet four inches tall, spoke seven languages, rode solo across frozen Russian steppes, and died with a lance through his chest at the Battle of Abu Klea. Colonel Fred Burnaby was not a man who did things quietly. A decorated officer of the Royal Horse Guards, a celebrated balloonist, a war correspondent, a political firebrand, and one of the most physically imposing figures of the ... Read more

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  • The Life of Sir Richard Burton

    by Thomas Wright ...
    Fifteen years have elapsed since the death of Sir Richard Burton and twelve since the appearance of the biography of Lady Burton. A deeply pathetic interest attaches itself to that book. Lady Burton was stricken down with an incurable disease. Death with its icy breath hung over her as her pen flew along the paper, and the questions constantly on her lips were "Shall I live to complete my task? ... Read more

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  • A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art

    Enriched edition. Humor, Satire, and Social Critique from Antiquity to the Modern Era

    by Thomas Wright ...
    In "A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art," Thomas Wright embarks on an extensive exploration of the evolution of caricature and the grotesque across various forms of artistic expression. The book meticulously dissects the interplay between humor and social critique, presenting a scholarly examination of how caricature has shaped societal perceptions and artistic movements ... Read more

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  • The Worship Of The Generative Powers

    by Thomas Wright ...
    The Worship of The Generative Powersby Thomas Wright"This work first appeared as the second half of the 1865 printing of A Discourse on the Worship of Priapus. Wright's extended essay on Phallic worship is distinguished by much better scholarship and writing than some of the other works of this genre. Along with the usual suspects (ancient and modern phallic objects, fertility rituals and so on) ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Built of Books

    How Reading Defined the Life of Oscar Wilde

    by Thomas Wright ...
    An entirely new kind of biography, Built of Books explores the mind and personality of Oscar Wilde through his taste in booksThis intimate account of Oscar Wilde's life and writings is richer, livelier, and more personal than any book available about the brilliant writer, revealing a man who built himself out of books. His library was his reality, the source of so much that was vital to his life. ... Read more

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  • A History of Domestic Manners and Sentiments in England During the Middle Ages

    by Thomas Wright ...
    Much has been written at different times on the costume and some other circumstances connected with the condition of our forefathers in past times, but no one has undertaken with much success to treat generally of the domestic manners of the middle ages. The history of domestic manners, indeed, is a subject, the materials of which are exceedingly varied, widely scattered, and not easily brought ... Read more

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