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The Queer Politics of Pride
Global LGBTQ+ Activism and Homocapitalism
2025
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The first book to explore the queer politics of LGBTQ+ Pride in global terms, exploring the impacts, controversies and potential of Pride across the world.Drawing from extensive fieldwork in South Africa, South and East Asia, Cuba and New York, The Queer Politics of Pride explores and conceptualises the contemporary politics of LGBTQ+ Pride and queer activism in global contexts. Building on critical queer scholarship, the book includes the perspectives and...
2025
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Three Friars, says a legend, hid themselves near the Witch Sabbath orgies that they might count the devils; but the Chief of these, discovering the friars, said—‘Reverend brothers, our army is such that if all the Alps, their rocks and glaciers, were equally divided among us, none would have a pound’s weight.’ This was in one Alpine valley. Any one who has caught but a glimpse of the world’s Walpurgis Night, as revealed in Mythology and Folklore, must agree that this courteous devil did no...
Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
Revolutionary Responses to the Existing Order
2014
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The second half of the 19th Century saw a revolution in both European politics and philosophy. Philosophical fervour reflected political fervour. Five great critics dominated the European intellectual scene: Ludwig Feuerbach, Karl Marx, Soren Kierkegaard, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Friedrich Nietzsche. "Nineteenth-Century Philosophy" assesses the response of each of these leading figures to Hegelian philosophy - the dominant paradigm of the time - to the shifting political landscape of Europe ...
2025
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"Demonology And Devil-Lore," Moncure Daniel Conway delves into the folklore, mythology, and religious traditions related to demons and devilish entities. The book is divided into two volumes, and Volume 1 focuses on the origins and beliefs concerning demons in different cultures and historical periods.The main themes and topics covered in "Demonology And Devil-Lore, Volume 1" include:Prevalence of Demonology: Conway examines the widespread belief in demons and evil spirits across cultures ...
Who Trespass Against Us
The Untold Story of the Life, Death and Judgment of the Las Vegas SHooter
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- After Life
2018
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"A gripping fictional account of one of the nation's worst tragedies, Who Trespass Against Us” offers an emotional account of a killer's lineage and upbringing, with a surprising ending that will offer solace and comfort to all." Connie SwensonD.P. Conway was on the verge of releasing his 12 Book 'After Life' series when Stephen Paddock opened fire. Conway’s daughter narrowly missed attending the concert, and this moved him to want to tell a story that would offer hope to many, and...
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- Thinking the Political
2005
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In this study Daniel Conway shows how Nietzsche's political thinking bears a closer resemblance to the conservative republicanism of his predecessors than to the progressive liberalism of his contemporaries.The key contemporary figures such as Habermas, Foucault, McIntyre, Rorty and Rawls are also examined in the light of Nietzsche's political legacy. Nietzsche and the Political also draws out important implications for contemporary liberalism and feminist thought, above al...
2016
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A collection of poems celebrating life, nature, spirituality and humour. Here you will find verses from infamous poets such as John Keats, Emily Dickinson and Rudyard Kipling on a range of joyful subjects including the natural world, faith, inspiration and irreverence and satire. For the religious and non-religion alike, you are sure to find something to get your soul singing.
2016
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Love comes in many different forms, and no one understands this more than the poet. This universal and complex emotion is expressed so eloquently here in the verses of master poets such as Keats, Coleridge, Shakespeare, Dickinson, Mansfield, Blake, Wilde, and Whitman.From romantic words on love and longing, poems on home and family right through to light-hearted, humorous verses, the writings of these famous and best-loved poets are sure to inspire and warm the heart.
2019
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Three Friars, says a legend, hid themselves near the Witch Sabbath orgies that they might count the devils; but the Chief of these, discovering the friars, said-"Reverend Brothers, our army is such that if all the Alps, their rocks and glaciers, were equally divided among us, none would have a pound's weight." This was in one Alpine valley. Any one who has caught but a glimpse of the world's Walpurgis Night, as revealed in Mythology and Folklore, must agree that this courteous devil did no...
2025
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"Demonology and Devil-lore" by Moncure Daniel Conway explores the rich tapestry of beliefs surrounding demons and the devil throughout history. Conway delves into various cultural interpretations of evil, examining how different societies have conceptualized malevolent forces. The book is a comprehensive study that combines folklore, religion, and psychology, providing insights into humanity's enduring fascination with the supernatural. Conway's scholarly approach invites readers to reflec...
2022
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A monumental and systematic study tracing the evolution of the concept of the Devil and demons across all major global mythologies and religions.First published in 1879, this is the definitive and exhaustive study of the genesis and evolution of the concept of evil across world cultures. The complete work of Moncure Daniel Conway, a prominent scholar of comparative religion and mythology, provides a monumental and systematic examination of the figures of the demon ...
2025
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"The Life of Thomas Paine, Vol. 1" by Moncure Daniel Conway is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and contributions of one of America's founding thinkers. Conway meticulously explores Paine's revolutionary ideas, his role in the American and French revolutions, and his advocacy for individual rights and social justice. The book highlights Paine's writings, including "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man," which inspired countless individuals and movements. Conway's narrati...