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This is one of three plays Shaw published as Plays Unpleasant in 1898; they were termed "unpleasant" because they were intended, not to entertain their audiences—as traditional Victorian theatre was expected to—but to raise awareness of social problems and to censure exploitation of the laboring class by the unproductive rich. In this play, Dr. Harry Trench becomes disillusioned when he discovers how his fiancee's father, Mr. Sartorius, makes his money. However, it is soon revealed that Trench's own income is far from untainted. (Summary by wildemoose and Wikipedia) Cast:Dr. Harry Trench: ...

Bernard Montgomery, “the Spartan General”, was one of the giants of World War II. He was a field marshal, as well as an entirely powerful personality, who shaped much of how that aforementioned cataclysmic conflict turned out. If it weren’t for Montgomery’s steady hand in North Africa, for example, it would have been much harder for the Allies to prevail. Montgomery was born the humble son of a minister. As he matured, he grew increasingly bold and confident in his own abilities. He realized he was a natural leader of men—and others quickly came to realize it as well.

In this intimate portrait of one of the Middle Ages' most consequential men, Brian Patrick McGuire delves into the life of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux to offer a refreshing interpretation that finds within this grand historical figure a deeply spiritual human being who longed for the reflective quietude of the monastery even as he helped shape the destiny of a church and a continent. Heresy and crusade, politics and papacies, theology and disputation shaped this astonishing man's life, and McGuire presents it all in a deeply informed and clear-eyed biography.

From Neil Sheehan, author of the Pulitzer Prize—winning classic A Bright Shining Lie, comes this long-awaited, magnificent epic. Here is the never-before-told story of the nuclear arms race that changed history–and of the visionary American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever, who led the...

Born in the two decades prior to World War I, George Patton, Bernard Montgomery, and Erwin Rommel became among the most recognized and successful military leaders of the twentieth century. However, as acclaimed military historian Lloyd Clark reveals in his penetrating and insightful braided chronicle of their lives, they charted very different, often interrupted, paths to their ultimate leadership positions commanding hundreds of thousands of troops during World War II and celebrated as heroes in the United States, Britain, and Germany.

Join Professor Bernard Lewis at this visit to New York's 92nd Street Y as he shares his thoughts on Iraq and the Middle Eastern power balance.

Renowned French philosopher, journalist, and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Levy speaks with The New Yorker's Adam Gopnik about the often-fraught relationship between France and its Jewish population, and between America and France because of the situation between France and its Jews.

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Revolution, Devils Disciple follows the rebellious Richard Dudgeon, who, disillusioned by his mothers strict religious fervor and the narrow-mindedness of his neighbors, boldly embraces the title of the devils disciple. He finds camaraderie among the towns outcasts and relishes in the discomfort of those around him, including the earnest minister Anthony Anderson and his unassuming wife, Judith. However, as the British Army, led by General Burgoyne, draws near in search of prominent rebels to punish, Richard, Anthony, and Judith confront a ...

Sophie Vitali célèbre médium, chroniqueuse presse et animatrice radio reçoit Olivier Bernard auteur de l'ouvrage à paraître le 21 mai : Les lueurs célestes. Passionné par le phénomène OVNI, Olivier Bernard a fait des recherches et nous explique dans ce livre ce qui est avéré ou non. Dans cette émission, nous avons abordé des sujets tels que : La zone 51 et la zone S24 contiennent elles réellement le corps d'un extra-terrestre et des morceaux de soucoupes volantes. Les kidnappings d'humains par les extra-terrestres sont ils vrais ? Les essais nucléaires attirent-ils les E.T ? ...

Diciassette mesi nascosti sottoterra: l'avventura di quarantasei ebrei nel diario di un ragazzo che sfuggì ai nazisti. Nei primi mesi del 1943 l'ombra della liquidazione incombeva sul ghetto di Drohobycz, una cittadina polacca ai piedi dei Carpazi. Gli ebrei scampati a due anni di occupazione nazista sapevano di essere condannati e cercarono di nascondersi in attesa dell'Armata rossa. Alcuni di loro, raccolti attorno alle famiglie Mayer e Schwartz, spesero le ultime risorse per costruire un bunker sotto una villa.

A rollicking juvenile adventure tale, this historical fiction book received the Newbery Honor award in 1922. Set in England during the early 1200s, the scion of a Western Marches noble family relates the many encounters and battles that he faces with the Saxon yeoman who becomes his fast friend. This yeoman, great of cross-bow skill and strategy, often saves the day, and after earning knighthood, becomes instrumental in the making of the Magna Carta. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

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Plongez dans l'obscurité de l'esprit humain avec "Dans la tête des tueurs", le podcast captivant écrit et réalisé par Quentin Bernard et produit avec le soutien de Jonathan Dailler. Explorez les profondeurs du crime en série, décortiquez les histoires des serial killers qui ont marqué l'histoire par leur folie. Bienvenue dans l'univers sombre et fascinant des tueurs en série. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Plongez dans l'obscurité de l'esprit humain avec "Dans la tête des tueurs", le podcast captivant écrit et réalisé par Quentin Bernard et produit avec le soutien de Jonathan Dailler. Explorez les profondeurs du crime en série, décortiquez les histoires des serial killers qui ont marqué l'histoire par leur folie. Bienvenue dans l'univers sombre et fascinant des tueurs en série. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Plongez dans l'obscurité de l'esprit humain avec "Dans la tête des tueurs", le podcast captivant écrit et réalisé par Quentin Bernard et produit avec le soutien de Jonathan Dailler. Explorez les profondeurs du crime en série, décortiquez les histoires des serial killers qui ont marqué l'histoire par leur folie. Bienvenue dans l'univers sombre et fascinant des tueurs en série. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Je m'appelle Quentin BERNARD, je me rends sur les lieux dans lesquels des crimes ou des phénomènes paranormaux ont été rapportés. Muni seulement de mon dictaphone et de ma lampe de poche, je vous invite à me suivre afin d'enquêter, ensemble, dans ces lieux chargés de mystères. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.