{"title":"Barry Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Barry Wood collection, where history enthusiasts and readers with a keen interest in the past can explore compelling narratives that unravel the intricacies of historical events and their impact on society. Barry Wood is a distinguished author known for his meticulous research and engaging writing style in the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Wood's critically acclaimed books, \u003cem\u003eInvented History\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFabricated Power\u003c\/em\u003e, which meticulously dissect the nuances of historical events and challenge conventional interpretations with fresh perspectives. Whether you are a seasoned history buff or a curious newcomer to the subject, Wood's works offer illuminating insights that transform our understanding of historical power dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWood's thorough research and ability to weave factual integrity with compelling storytelling make this collection an essential addition to any history lover's bookshelf. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the past and discover how history's echoes continue to shape our present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"invented-history-fabricated-power-by-barry-wood-9781785274756","title":"Invented History, Fabricated Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvented History, Fabricated Power\u003c\/em\u003e begins with an examination of prehistoric beliefs in spirits, souls, mana, and orenda that provided personal explanation and power through ritual and shamanism among tribal peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn this foundation, spiritual power evolved into various kinds of divine sanction for kings and emperors, including Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Indian, Chinese and Japanese. As kingships expanded into empires, fictional histories and millennia-long genealogies developed, portraying imperial superiority and greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupernatural events and miracles were attached to religious founders—Hebrew, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Islamic. A unique variation developed in the Roman Church, which fabricated papal power through forgeries in the first millennium CE and the later \"doctrine of discovery,\" authorising European domination and conquest around the world during the Age of Exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElaborate fabrications continued with epic histories and literary cycles from the Persians, Ethiopians, Franks, British, Portuguese, and Iroquois Indians. Both Marxists and Nazis created doctrinal texts that passed for economic or political explanations but were in fact self-aggrandising narratives that eventually collapsed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book ends with the idealistic goals of the current liberal democratic way of life, highlighting its limitations as a sustaining narrative and the numerous problems threatening its viability over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849331167468,"sku":"9781785274756","price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17362393482823.jpg?v=1759041021"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/barry-wood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}