Adam Schwartz Boeken

The book explores the spiritual journeys and diverse religious and cultural beliefs of four influential figures in the revival of British Catholicism during the twentieth century. It delves into the lives and contributions of G. K. Chesterton, Graham Greene, Christopher Dawson, and David Jones, highlighting their unique perspectives and the impact they had on Catholic thought and culture. Through their stories, the text examines the intersection of faith, literature, and society in a pivotal era for British Catholicism.

Set against the backdrop of Baltimore, this collection explores the lives of young characters grappling with crisis and moral dilemmas. Each story delves into their struggles with betrayal, redemption, and resilience as they navigate complex relationships and challenging circumstances. The author’s empathetic portrayal highlights the deep yearnings of teens and young adults, showcasing their determination to support one another despite the odds.

Recent research into the military history of ancient Greece has questioned the central rôle traditionally ascribed to the famous hoplite phalanx by historians and suggested that even as late as the Persian Wars of 480–479 BC, Greek battles consisted essentially of open fighting and duels between individual combatants, in an almost Homeric fashion. In this meticulous study, Adam Schwartz in turn questions the new orthodoxy. Departing from a detailed scrutiny of hoplite equipment and its physical characteristics, the author demonstrates that this equipment must in fact have been developed specifically to meet the needs of warriors fighting in phalanx formations, which, it is shown, can be traced back into the eighth century BC. In this way, the study is not only a reappraisal of the rôle of the phalanx, but also a significant contribution to the study of Archaic Greek history. Great emphasis is, furthermore, placed upon the illumination of such crucial questions as the duration of the average hoplite battle and the rôle of the othismos – pushing – in deciding the outcome. In short, this book will quickly claim its place as one of the basic studies of ancient Greek hoplite battle.

Focusing on language education, this book addresses the needs of White secondary and post-secondary teachers of Spanish. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the racially dynamic Spanish-speaking world while providing strategies to combat both interpersonal and institutional racism in educational settings. Through its insights, it aims to foster a more inclusive and culturally aware approach to teaching Spanish.

Written specifically for secondary and post-secondary teachers who identify as White, second language learners of Spanish, Spanish So White will support the development of language education that centers a racially dynamic Spanish- speaking world and challenges interpersonal and institutional forms of racism.