William Gallois Libros

Exploring the complex relationship between time and human culture, William Gallois presents a comparative historical analysis of how various religions perceive time, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and the Australian Dreamtime. He challenges the modern assumption of time as a fixed entity, revealing how differing conceptions influenced historical narratives and lifestyles. Gallois also connects these religious views to contemporary scientific theories, suggesting that our understanding of time is deeply intertwined with our humanity.

The book delves into the cultural and religious importance of artworks created by women artists in the late nineteenth century in Qayrawåan, Tunisia. It highlights how these wall paintings reflect the unique perspectives and contributions of female artists during that era, emphasizing their role in shaping the artistic landscape and cultural identity of the region. Through this exploration, the book uncovers the intersection of gender, art, and spirituality in a historical context.

The book presents a thorough examination of the violence employed by the French Army during the early years of the Algerian colony, utilizing newly uncovered military documentation. It includes in-depth case studies of specific massacres and explores the contentious debate surrounding the occurrence of genocide in Algeria, providing a critical perspective on colonial violence and its implications.

This innovative study of Emile Zola’s Les Rougon-Macquart cycle reads Zola’s novels as a history of capitalism. Drawing on critical methods from history, politics and literary theory, the author seeks to establish new connections between the work of Zola and that of Marx, Weber and Durkheim and to situate Zola’s ideas in contemporary debates on capitalism.