Historical perspective
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Published in 1984, this book can only be used for historical perspective on the development of visual merchandising.
3817026
expanded my vocabulary.  good historical perspective.
3883550
Presents a concise historical context for various current economic systems as they stood at the time of writing. As such presents a 'current' perspective which is effectively a historical snapshot of how things were perseved when the book was written in the 1970's.  Avoids the hindsight view of the inevitability of the collapse of communism which flavours econmic historical reviews today.
194243
They lived in a different world. This summary presentation creates images from the far distant past. Privilege and wealth had a profound impact on bright young things. The current political and religious climate help us understand the Mitford a bit better. A good read, if a bit short on analysis.
3223602
Very interesting. Gives a really excellent historical perspective.
3557527
Author provides a good historical perspective on causes for Jewish liberal attitudes including his conversion from an die hard liberal to neoconservative.
2377571
The anthropological perspective made it an interesting read.
964530
Great view of history and of the attitudes of the time with many perspectives along with a growing romance.
4724647
An interesting perspective on the future of the North American Christian Church.  Certainly worth reading in that presents a message of hope from an historical standpoint.
4512429
It offers a perspective that is not often expressed. The points of view reflected in this book are varied and appreciated.
1239475
Interesting historical perspective about Thomas Jefferson from the life experiences of his daughter.  Enjoyed the political story of America, and how times have and have not changed!
3533346
This book was required for my history class. I really enjoyed the perspective this author gives.
3550439
A real page turner; historical perspective and insight into personalities of leaders on both sides were enlightening.
700965
An abridged version of a multi-volume history of England from 1680 written in the 1840's.  This is a narrative history of men, ideas and politics.  The focus is on the 1680's when modern England was formed, keeping some of the feudal, medieval, cultural past, but becoming a thoroughly new and more complex world.  Kings and queens matter, but have lost their absolute authority, balanced by the power of religious and political bodies.  England bullies Ireland and Scotland, with self-interested justification.  England, Spain, France, the Netherlands and other nations jockey for position.  The Roman Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian and other churches establish their positions.  This history is focused on military, political and religious conflicts rather than the progress of trade, arts and sciences.  For Americans, the notion that England was wrestling with many of the issues of the American Revolution a century earlier may come as a surprise.  The author tells interesting stories that support his world view and justification for the commanding English world view of the nineteenth century.  As for America in the twentieth century there is a sense of providential guidance and exceptionalism.  With another 150 years of perspective many of the self-serving national beliefs are obviously wishfull thinking.  This book is a great reminder of man's need to make sense of his universe, using the best available tools and have faith that there is progress, not merely recurring cycles of growth and decline.
554537
I have been a student of new thought for many years and appreciated the historical context presented in this book.
4089349
somewhat dated, but well written and a good historical perspective to the effect of the computer in today's society.  Strongly recommended.
4320343
I really enjoyed the approach taken by this author.  The weaving together of different perspectives gives this book a fresh approach to a period that has been intensely written about.