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Popular Culture in Early Modern Europe
The concept of cultural history has in the last few decades come to the fore of historical research into early modern Europe.Due in no small part to the pioneering work of Peter Burke, the tools of the cultural historian are now routinely brought to bear on every aspect of history, and have transformed our understanding of the past. First published in 1978, this study examines the broad sweep of pre-industrial Europe's popular culture.From the world of the professional entertainer to the songs, stories, rituals and plays of ordinary people, it shows how the attitudes and values of the otherwise inarticulate shaped - and were shaped by - the shifting social, religious and political conditions of European society between 1500 and 1800. This third edition of Peter Burke's groundbreaking study has been published to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the book's publication in 1978.It provides a new introduction reflecting the growth of cultural history, and its increasing influence on 'mainstream' history, as well as an extensive supplementary bibliography which further adds to the information about new research in the area.
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Weeds and the Carolingians : Empire, Culture, and Nature in Frankish Europe, AD 750–900
Why did weeds matter in the Carolingian empire? What was their special significance for writers in eighth- and ninth-century Europe and how was this connected with the growth of real weeds?In early medieval Europe, unwanted plants that persistently appeared among crops created extra work, reduced productivity, and challenged theologians who believed God had made all vegetation good.For the first time, in this book weeds emerge as protagonists in early medieval European history, driving human farming strategies and coloring people's imagination.Early medieval Europeans' effort to create agroecosystems that satisfied their needs and cosmologies that confirmed Christian accounts of vegetable creation both had to come to terms with unruly plants.Using diverse kinds of texts, fresh archaeobotanical data, and even mosaics, this interdisciplinary study reveals how early medieval Europeans interacted with their environments.
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Nature Law and Policy in Europe
This volume considers current and future challenges for nature law and policy in Europe. Following the Fitness Check evaluation of the Birds and Habitats Directives, in 2017 the EU adopted an Action Plan for nature, people and the economy to rapidly improve the Directives’ implementation and accelerate progress towards the EU's biodiversity targets for 2020.More recently, the EU has adopted a Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and proposed an EU Nature Restoration Law.This book makes a timely contribution by examining the current state of play in light of recent and historical developments, as well as the post-2020 nature law and policy landscape.While evidence suggests that Natura 2000 and the Habitats and Birds Directives have delivered conservation benefits for wildlife in Europe, biodiversity loss continues apace.The book reviews the requirements for an effective international nature conservation system, with reference to the Birds and Habitats Directives.It examines regulatory regimes, current legal issues in the fields of site protection and species protection, the protection of areas outside Natura 2000, recent developments in the EU and the UK, including the implications of Brexit, agriculture and nature conservation, litigation, science and access to justice.Written by leading experts in the field, from a range of stakeholder groups, the volume draws on diverse experiences as well as providing interdisciplinary perspectives. This volume will be essential reading for students, scholars, practitioners, NGOs and policy-makers interested in European environmental policy and law, including for example lawyers, ecologists, environmental scientists, political scientists, natural resource managers, planners and civil servants.
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Hip Hop Culture : A roadtrip across Europe
Hip-hop expert and Backspin publisher Niko Backspin, together with Porsche, has created a new travel guide to Europe's hip-hop music and culture.Far from promotion tours or concert halls, Huls meets and talks to rappers, DJs, street performers and breakdancers.Part of Porsche's 'Back 2 Tape' documentary series, this guide sheds a light on the influence of urban hip-hop youth culture in European cities. With 17 artists from Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, France, Spain and Denmark, it combines portraits of hip-hop stars such as Kool Savas (Berlin), Lord Esperanza (Paris), Edson Sabajo (Amsterdam), Falsalarma (Barcelona), Lars Pedersen (Copenhagen) and the Flying Steps (Berlin) with destinations that every hip-hop and road trip fan in Europe should visit. "This book is an invitation to encounter European hip-hop culture with all its diversity in an open and positive way..." Niko Backspin
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Is Swabian culture the oldest in Europe?
Swabian culture is not the oldest in Europe. The Swabian region, located in present-day Germany, has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times, as evidenced by archaeological sites such as the Swabian Jura. However, there are other cultures in Europe, such as the Minoan civilization in Crete or the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, that predate Swabian culture by thousands of years. Each of these cultures has contributed to the diverse tapestry of European history and heritage.
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Is the Swabian culture the oldest in Europe?
The Swabian culture is not the oldest in Europe. While the Swabian region in Germany has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times, it is not the oldest culture in Europe. The Swabian culture is known for its archaeological sites such as the famous Swabian Jura, which contains some of the oldest known figurative art in the world. However, there are other cultures in Europe, such as the Mesolithic cultures in Scandinavia and the Paleolithic cultures in Spain and France, that predate the Swabian culture.
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Where in Europe are the most and highest mountains located?
The most and highest mountains in Europe are located in the Caucasus Mountains, which stretch across Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus, is part of the Caucasus range and is located in Russia. The Caucasus Mountains are known for their rugged and majestic peaks, with several summits reaching heights of over 5,000 meters. These mountains are a popular destination for mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking challenging climbs and breathtaking views.
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Why is Europe called Europe?
Europe is believed to be named after the Phoenician princess Europa from Greek mythology. According to the myth, Zeus, the king of the gods, fell in love with Europa and transformed himself into a bull to seduce her. He then carried her away to the island of Crete, where she became the queen. The continent was named after her in honor of this mythological story.
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Europe Divided: Huguenot Refugee Art and Culture
This richly illustrated book focuses on the extraordinary international networks resulting from the diaspora of more than 200,000 refugees who left France in the late 17th century to join communities already in exile spread far and wide. First-generation Huguenot refugees included hundreds of trained artists, designers, and craftsmen.Beyond the French borders, they raised the quality of design and workshop practice, passing on skills to their apprentices; sons, godsons, cousins, and to successive generations, who continued to dominate output in the luxury trades.Although silver and silks are the best-known fields with which Huguenot settlers are associated, their significant contribution to architecture, ceramics, design, clock and watchmaking, engraving, furniture, woodwork, sculpture, portraiture, and art education provides fascinating insight into the motivation and resolve of this highly skilled diaspora.Thanks to a sophisticated network of Huguenot merchants, retailers, and bankers who financed their production, their wares reached a global market.
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Minarets in the Mountains : A Journey into Muslim Europe
A magical, eye-opening account of a journey into a Europe that rarely makes the news and is in danger of being erased altogether.Another Europe. A Europe few people believe exists and many wish didn't.Muslim Europe. Winner of a BGTW Members' Excellence Award: Travel Narrative Book of the Year - The Adele Evans Award.Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2021. Shortlisted in the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2022: Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year.Londoner Tharik Hussain sets off with his wife and young daughters around the Western Balkans, home to the largest indigenous Muslim population in Europe, and explores the regions of Eastern Europe where Islam has shaped places and people for more than half a millennium.Encountering blonde-haired, blue-eyed Muslims, visiting mystical Islamic lodges clinging to the side of mountains, and praying in mosques older than the Sistine Chapel, he paints a picture of a hidden Muslim Europe, a vibrant place with a breathtaking history, spellbinding culture and unique identity.Minarets in The Mountains, the first English travel narrative by a Muslim writer on this subject, also explores the historical roots of European Islamophobia.Tharik and his family learn lessons about themselves and their own identity as Britons, Europeans and Muslims.Following in the footsteps of renowned Ottoman traveller Evliya Celebi, they remind us that Europe is as Muslim as it is Christian, Jewish or pagan. Like William Dalrymple's In Xanadu, this is a vivid reimagining of a region's cultural heritage, unveiling forgotten Muslim communities, empires and their rulers; and like Kapka Kassabova's Border, it is a quest that forces us to consider what makes up our own identities, and more importantly, who decides?
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Nature Conservation in Europe : Approaches and Lessons
European ecosystems and species remain under pressure from intensive agriculture and forestry, fishing, pollution, urban sprawl, invasive species and climate change.This book provides a detailed description and critical analysis of nature conservation responses, achievements and failures, motivated by the concerning state of nature and missed biodiversity targets.It summarises Europe's nature and the impact of human activities, and then gives an overview of relevant international biodiversity treaties and the EU nature conservation policy and legislative framework.The core of the book comprises chapters written by national experts, which cover the UK and twenty-five EU Member States, providing comparative case studies from which valuable lessons are drawn.Covering wide-ranging topics such as biodiversity pressures, legislation and governance, biodiversity strategies, species protection, protected areas, habitat management, and funding, this book is of interest to a wide audience, including academics and professionals involved in nature conservation and related environmental fields.
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Mountains : Sporting in the most beautiful mountain regions in Europe
The mountains have always fascinated people. When you think of a mountain vacation you immediately think of hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing, climbing, etc., but there are plenty of other disciplines to discover that you can practice while overlooking magnificent mountain scenery!Jurgen Groenwals, editor-in-chief of 100%Snow and 100%Trails, guides you through the rich array of mountain sports, and in the meantime lets you discover the twenty most beautiful - known and less known - mountain villages and valleys in Europe.
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Why is the Ural Mountains the border between Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains are considered the border between Europe and Asia due to their geographical location. They stretch from north to south, dividing the two continents. This natural barrier has historically been used to distinguish between the two regions. Additionally, the Ural Mountains have different climates and vegetation on either side, further emphasizing the division between Europe and Asia.
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Why are flights from Europe to Europe more expensive than from Europe away?
Flights from Europe to Europe are often more expensive than flights from Europe to other continents due to a variety of factors. Firstly, there is generally more demand for flights within Europe, leading to higher prices. Additionally, there may be less competition on certain routes within Europe, allowing airlines to charge higher fares. Furthermore, taxes and fees for flights within Europe can also contribute to the higher prices. Finally, the cost of living and operating expenses in European countries may be higher, leading to increased ticket prices for domestic and intra-European flights.
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Why is Eastern Europe poorer than Western Europe?
Eastern Europe is generally considered to be poorer than Western Europe due to historical, political, and economic factors. The region experienced decades of communist rule which hindered economic development and innovation. Additionally, Eastern European countries had to undergo a difficult transition from planned economies to market economies after the fall of communism, which led to economic instability and challenges. Western Europe, on the other hand, had a head start in industrialization and economic development, which contributed to its overall wealth and prosperity compared to Eastern Europe.
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Why is Northwest Europe naturally developed, while Southern Europe and Eastern Europe are still developing?
Northwest Europe has historically been more developed due to factors such as its proximity to major trade routes, access to natural resources, and a more temperate climate conducive to agriculture. Additionally, Northwest Europe has benefited from political stability and strong institutions that have fostered economic growth. In contrast, Southern Europe and Eastern Europe have faced challenges such as political instability, limited access to resources, and a history of conflict that have hindered their development progress. These regions are also more vulnerable to economic crises and have struggled with issues such as corruption and weak governance.
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