Civilisation
a personal view
Kenneth Clark
Discover the roots of radical Basque nationalism and its violent political movement in "Civilisation" by Kenneth Clark. Explore the interplay of ethnicity and violence through an analysis of Euskadi Ta Askatusana's (ETA) violent campaign, while diving into the inherited myths, memories, and cultural symbols that make up Basque identity.
Publish Date
1969-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1969-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2007
ISBN
9781299625471
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
Q: What should I read to learn more about history? PG: The way to do it is piecemeal. You could just sit down and try reading Roberts's History of the World cover to cover, but you'd probably lose interest. I think it's a better plan to read books about specific topics, even if you don't understand everything the first time through. Here are the most exciting ones I can think of: – source
2018-07-07T22:07:45.000Z
Civilisation, A Personal View, by Kenneth Clark (Book/TV show) Clark narrates the long view of civilization through the detail of fine works of art, from the Ancient World to the present. Clark's gentle charm & mastery of subject is incredibly endearing. – source