Nadia Durrani Bücher

Die Geschichte eines Möbelstücks, an dem niemand vorbeikommt Das Bett ist ein politischer Ort – das wussten nicht erst Yoko Ono und John Lennon. Denn im Bett wurde seit jeher nicht nur geschlafen, sondern auch regiert, kommuniziert, Nachwuchs gezeugt und zur Welt gebracht, aber natürlich auch gelitten und gestorben. Was im Bett geschieht, war über Jahrhunderte weitgehend öffentlich und Teil eines gesellschaftlichen Miteinanders. Erst in der jüngsten Vergangenheit scheint sich das Bett ins Private zurückgezogen zu haben … oder doch nicht? »Es macht unglaublich viel Spaß dieses Buch zu lesen, man hat ganz viele Aha-Effekte.« Carmen Schwarz, ORF 2

Focusing on the Tihamah plain, this publication offers the first long-term culture-history analysis of the region, examining its socio-economic, cultural, and political developments in relation to South West Arabia and the Horn of Africa. It synthesizes archaeological findings, including the author's field research, and historical sources such as pre-Islamic inscriptions and Graeco-Roman texts. By identifying patterns and changes over time, the study highlights the Tihamah's significance in broader cultural and economic contexts, enriching the understanding of pre-Islamic history in the area.

Pulling back the covers on the fascinating, yet often forgotten, history of the bed "If you thought that your bed was only good for sleeping in, having sex in, or dying in, then this book will disabuse you--in fact, it's so entertaining, it will keep you awake long into the night."--Paul Chrystal, author of In Bed with the Ancient Greeks and In Bed with the Romans Louis XIV ruled France from his bedchamber. Winston Churchill governed Britain from his during World War II. Travelers routinely used to bed down with complete strangers, and whole families shared beds in many preindustrial households. Beds were expensive items--and often for show. Tutankhamun was buried on a golden bed, wealthy Greeks were sent to the afterlife on dining beds, and deceased middle-class Victorians were propped up on a bed in the parlor. In this sweeping social history that covers the past seventy thousand years, Brian Fagan and Nadia Durrani look at the endlessly varied role of the bed through time. This was a place for sex, death, childbirth, storytelling, and sociability as well as sleeping. But who did what with whom, why, and how could vary incredibly depending on the time and place. It is only in the modern era that the bed has transformed into a private, hidden zone, and its rich social history has largely been forgotten.

Offering a global perspective, this introduction to human prehistory spans 3 million years, from the origins of humanity to the emergence of pre-industrial civilizations. It is designed for beginners, featuring a jargon-free style that balances theoretical insights with engaging descriptions, making complex concepts accessible and relatable.

The narrative explores the prehistory of humankind, tracing our evolution from origins over 3 million years ago to the emergence of the first pre-industrial states around 5,000 years ago. It delves into the development of early societies, cultural practices, and the significant milestones that shaped human history during this expansive time frame.

Focusing on the evolution of archaeology, this book explores early excavations and the discipline's transformation into a multidisciplinary science. It highlights the modernization of excavation techniques in the twentieth century and showcases significant discoveries that reshaped our understanding of human societal development.

Focusing on fundamental principles, the book outlines essential methods and theoretical approaches in archaeology. Written in a clear and engaging style, it minimizes technical jargon, making the content accessible. The global perspective enriches the reader's understanding of archaeological practices and concepts, making it suitable for both novices and those interested in the discipline.

Nazrite pod perinu fascinujúcich dejín postele V tejto pútavej knihe sa Brian Fagan a Nadia Durrani venujú nekonečne rozmanitej úlohe postele v dejinách ľudstva. Posteľ bola miestom, kde sa nielen spalo, ale aj umieralo, milovalo, rodilo, rozprávali sa príbehy a konali spoločenské aktivity. Kto robil čo, s kým, prečo a ako sa v závislosti od doby a miesta neuveriteľne líšilo. Ľudovít XIV. vládol Francúzsku z postele. Winston Churchill riadil počas druhej svetovej Britániu z tej svojej. Pocestní si bežne líhali spať s úplne cudzími ľuďmi a v mnohých domácnostiach sa o postele delili celé rodiny. Postele boli drahocenné a často boli vystavované na obdiv – Tutanchamóna pochovali na zlatej posteli a bohatí Gréci odchádzali do podsvetia na honosných ležadlách. Posteľ sa na súkromné, skryté miesto zmenila až v modernej dobe a na jej bohatú spoločenskú históriu sa do veľkej miery zabudlo.