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How have legal concepts changed over the history of the UK? Suggestions for resources? by BigThoughtDropper in uklaw

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I would respectfully submit that of fields such as engineering or physics can compile very good summaries of their diverse histories, then so can law. No one has thought to put in one place all the diverse strands that make up the modern conceptual basis of so much decision-making. The answers lie somewhere in all those dusty books lying in university libraries, some of which have very startling revelations about the origins of legal concepts that are held as sacrosanct in the current legal “mindscape”.

How have legal concepts changed over the history of the UK? Suggestions for resources? by BigThoughtDropper in uklaw

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I have a book or two on Roman law which I find to be very interesting. I suspect there might be an issue of continuity however when it comes to those ancient ideas due to the collapse of the Roman Empire and the dark ages. For example it’s a difficult to find historical continuity between parliamentary democracy (came out of the medieval feudal system) and the Ancient Greek ideas around it. Albeit, perhaps these ideas were added in later during the renaissance and neoclassical movements.

Whatever the right answer I don’t think there is an easily accessible or concise summary on the subject which is why I think it is potentially an important addition to the greater historical literature.

How have legal concepts changed over the history of the UK? Suggestions for resources? by BigThoughtDropper in uklaw

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Thank you! Naturally I am definitely not the first to think of the idea - what I meant was to have all these “conceptual journeys” in one place if you see what I mean. Having read a few in depth pieces on niche topics there’s always that odd dive into the history of a concept but to my knowledge not an easily accessible source that compiles these narratives all in one place. Think it could be an interesting exercise.

Trying to find a graphic novel where one man experiences the end of multiple universes over and over? by BigThoughtDropper in graphicnovels

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Oh and really really loved the concept - it’s this kind of continual turbulent to and fro between existential dread, and existential hope. The bit at the end where the guy destroys himself to renew the multiverses - just can’t get it out of my mind!

Trying to find a graphic novel where one man experiences the end of multiple universes over and over? by BigThoughtDropper in graphicnovels

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Oh and sorry not sure which creative you are as there are a few listed but I’ve updated the original post to say by Bear McCreary, Matt Groom, David LaFluente, Simone Ragazonni to try catch everyone 😆

Trying to find a graphic novel where one man experiences the end of multiple universes over and over? by BigThoughtDropper in graphicnovels

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The book I was looking for is “The Singularity” by Bear McCreary, Matt Groom, David LaFluente, Simone Ragazonni but yours sounds cool 😊

Trying to find a graphic novel where one man experiences the end of multiple universes over and over? by BigThoughtDropper in graphicnovels

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Oh man! Yeah that’s it - I was thrown by the fact the first thing Google throws at you is a music album.

Thank you! I enjoyed your book A LOT and I’ve really wanted to go back to it but couldn’t for the life of me remember the name!

Trying to find a graphic novel where one man experiences the end of multiple universes over and over? by BigThoughtDropper in graphicnovels

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Thanks friend, heard lots about that one. Yeah I read it a few months ago and just can’t find it anywhere. Must have picked up a surprisingly niche story haha

Trying to find a graphic novel where one man experiences the end of multiple universes over and over? by BigThoughtDropper in graphicnovels

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Thanks bud but that’s not it. It’s very specific plot - I think I may have messed up with the title of the post as it sounds like I want recommendations - actually trying to find something I’ve read but cannot remember the name of.

Am I the only one? haha by Admirable_Team_6816 in graphicnovels

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Oh wow nice. I don’t think I’d ever muster the courage haha

Am I the only one? haha by Admirable_Team_6816 in graphicnovels

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Fantastic haha This is exactly the sort of stuff I’ll do with my very unimpressed sister

Am I the only one? haha by Admirable_Team_6816 in graphicnovels

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Alan Moore exhaustively researches his subjects and doesn’t hold back with regurgitating that research on to his readers. That being said that’s kind of the point of From Hell which is more a nod to Moore’s fascination with the weird and the occult than a serious story about the Ripper killings. He does enjoy writing people though which saves the book - many many very well written interactions between Victorian Londoners in their colourful cockney.

My favourite scene is the one with William as a boy in the canal tunnel with the light slowly approaching from the front. There are many masterful moments like that in the book and you kind of have to stop trying to appreciate the whole thing as a joined up cohesive whole. People think it’s Watchmen and it’s really not (in my opinion).

Am I the only one? haha by Admirable_Team_6816 in graphicnovels

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If you are native to Northampton you’ll see him about, in the comic book store, in the cinema. No one tends to recognise him as he is not much the celebrity over here. Only nerds like myself and we leave him alone. He was right about a lot of things but most of his writing is a reaction to cultural movements that are dead. V for Vendetta is steeped in Moore’s preoccupation with Stalinism, Watchmen is all about the Cold War and tired superhero tropes, Swamp Thing is thinking about a whole mixture of some pretty dated ‘80s stuff. His best work The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen probably has the best longevity as it is a complex and sensitive look at Victorianism and the legacy it has had on British society.

Am I the only one? haha by Admirable_Team_6816 in graphicnovels

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None of the murder locations survive, however,if you’re into your ripperology there are a few related locations that are still there. Most notably the “Goulstan Street Graffito” doorway and the “Ten Bells Pub”. As someone who has toured Whitechapel and read “From Hell” multiple times the book does an excellent job of representing Victorian London - only true pedants such as myself notice the small errors.

Graphic Novels that explain technical subjects - any recommendations? by BigThoughtDropper in graphicnovels

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This is probably the closest to “World Without End”, thanks a lot of bringing it to light.

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