La Geografía Universal, Ó, Descripción de Todas Las Partes del Mundo Según Un Nuevo Plan, 2: Precedida de Una Historia General de la Geografía de Todo

De todo corazón desearía comer el fruto del árbol de la ciencia, y me parece que la prohibición de comerlo es bastante extraña. Puesto que Dios concedió la razón al hombre, debía parecerle bien que se instruyese, ¿o acaso prefería que su servidor fuese un ignorante? Desearía también hablar con la serpiente, tan ingeniosa ella. Anunciar únicamente la moral, ¿no sería prestar un servicio a los hombres? Esa moral es tan pura, tan santa, tan universal, tan clara y tan antigua, que bien debe provenir del mismo Dios, como la luz que entre nosotros se tiene por su primera creación....

This study presents a compelling reflection on the historian's task. Based on his extensive teaching and research experience as well as his rigorous analysis of historical scholarship, Professor Bernardo Ares's study of history sets historical knowledge against the general framework of scientific knowledge. Supported by a thorough definition of the concept of history, Historiology, Research and Didactics focuses on the basic epistemological and methodological questions involved in the study of history, and provides a unique analysis of the didactics of history. Stressing the importance of...

A riveting, comprehensive history of the Arab people and tribes that explores the role of language as a cultural touchstone. This kaleidoscopic book covers almost 3,000 years of Arab history and shines a light on the footloose Arab people and tribes who conquered lands and disseminated their language and culture over vast distances. Tracing this process to the origins of the Arabic language, rather than the advent of Islam, Tim Mackintosh-Smith begins his narrative more than a thousand years before Muhammad and focuses on how Arabic, both spoken and written, has functioned as a vital source...

A passionate journey through the greatest enigmas of the past, this series seeks the answers to impossible questions that are shrouded in mystery. The explanation of the universe has fascinated humans since the beginning of time, and in their attempts at discovery, they have developed science, worshipped gods, invented myths, and had miracles revealed. Un recorrido apasionante por los grandes enigmas del pasado, esta serie busca respuestas a aquellas preguntas imposibles y llenas de misterio. La explicación del universo ha fascinado al hombre desde sus orígenes, y para ello ha desarrollado...