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Imagine you learn that there are kids your age living in a prison with their families. None of them have done anything wrong. It is racial prejudice and fear that has put these people there. Then imagine that your family volunteers to live in one of these places to help the people who are imprisoned. That is what twelve-year-old Helen Hannan experiences in 1945. She hears about these prisons before most other Americans do. Traveling to a place called Camp Amache with her brother, sister and parents, she quickly discovers this is no summer camp.

When Allied fighters were trapped behind enemy lines, one branch of military intelligence helped them escape: MI9. The organization set up clandestine routes that zigzagged across Nazi-occupied Europe, enabling soldiers and airmen to make their way home. Secret agents and resistance fighters risked their lives and those of their families to hide the men. Drawing on declassified files and eye-witness testimonies from across Europe and the United States, Helen Fry provides a significant reassessment of MI9’s wartime role.

Richard of Bordeaux and Henry Bolingbroke were first cousins, born just three months apart. Their two lives were from the beginning entwined. When they were still children, Richard was crowned King Richard II with Henry at his side, carrying the sword of state: a ten-year-old lord in the service of his ten-year-old king. Helen Castor tells this story of one of the strangest and most fateful relationships in English history. It is a story about power, and masculinity in crisis, and a nation brought to the brink of catastrophe and disintegration – and then brought back.

During World War II, Canada trained tens of thousands of airmen under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Those selected for Bomber Command operations went on to rain devastation upon the Third Reich in the great air battles over Europe, but their losses were high. German fighters and anti-aircraft guns took a terrifying toll. The chances of surviving a tour of duty as a bomber crew were almost nil.

This captivating recording features two original documents that shed light on the harrowing experiences of slavery in America. The first is Life of James Mars, a Slave Born and Sold in Connecticut, penned by James Mars himself in 1869. Born in 1790 in Connecticut, Mars endured years of enslavement, enduring hardships and even fleeing with his family to escape relocation to the South. After gaining his freedom at age twenty-five, he became a prominent leader in Hartfords African American community, offering a poignant perspective on slave life in early New England. The second document, Facts ...

World War 2 began on September 1st, 1939, and from its very first fiery shots, it dictated the tempo of this new and modernized form of warfare. It was a war unlike any other. It was the modern war. It superseded the Great War of the early years of the 20th century and overshadowed its scale and complexity. In the following book, we will cover the essential moments of World War 2 – those defining events of modern history, whose magnitude dictated the fate of the entire globe.

The OSS - Office of Strategic Services - created under the command of William Donovan, has been celebrated for its cloak-and-dagger operations during World War II and as the precursor of the CIA. As the "Oh So Social", it has also been portrayed as a club for the well-connected before, during, and after the war.

Two Paths presents a captivating series of five lectures by John Ruskin, delivered between 1858 and 1859, that delve into the intricate worlds of art and architecture. Ruskin, in his eloquent style, connects each lecture to reveal fundamental principles of art in a manner that resonates with both scholars and casual learners alike. He champions the idea of organic form as essential to noble design across diverse artistic fields. Among these insightful addresses, the fifth lecture, known as The Work of Iron, emerges as a crucial examination of artistic craftsmanship. Join us in exploring ...

The struggle for North Africa was unlike any other campaign of World War II. The desert proved a real test of generalship, pitting Germany's Erwin Rommel against Britain's Bernard Montgomery and America's George Patton. Here, from award-winning military historian Stephen W. Sears, is the dramatic story of the generals, politicians, and soldiers who changed the course of the war.

Join Charles Dickens as he journeys through America in 1842, capturing the essence of a nation in transformation. With keen observation and vivid storytelling, Dickens shares his unique impressions of American life, culture, and landscapes, revealing the contrasts and curiosities that defined this emerging country. Experience the vibrant interactions and thought-provoking reflections that come to life through his words, narrated by Brad Hamlet Filippone.

Join the daring expedition aboard the ship Fram during the years 1893 to 1896, as chronicled by explorer Fridtjof Nansen. This captivating narrative recounts not only the remarkable voyage of exploration but also the gripping tale of a fifteen-month sleigh journey undertaken by Dr. Nansen and Lieutenant Johansen. Discover their challenges, triumphs, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Arctic, all enriched by an insightful appendix from Otto Sverdrup. Immerse yourself in this extraordinary account of human endurance and exploration in one of the worlds most remote regions.

Step into the profound world of The Consolation of Philosophy, a timeless work crafted around 524 A.D. This influential text unfolds as a gripping dialogue between Boethius, its author, and Lady Philosophy, his insightful muse. Together, they explore deep themes of fortune, misfortune, wealth, and the essence of good and evil. This dramatic reading brings the richness of Boethiuss reflections to life in an engaging audio format, while remaining true to its original dialogic spirit. Join us on this philosophical quest, narrated by Larry Wilson, with Devorah Allen embodying Philosophy, and ...

In Platos Apology, listeners are drawn into the dramatic defense of Socrates during his trial in 399 BC. Accused of corrupting the youth and rejecting the citys gods, Socrates stands resolute, embodying the true essence of philosophical inquiry. The term apology here refers not to regret, but to a robust defense of ones beliefs and actions. Unlike satire, which aims to critique, this work seeks to uphold the ideals of truth and virtue. Written in the first person, the text immerses you in Socrates compelling rhetoric as he addresses the court, passionately defending his way of life. Notably, ...

Jay A. Stout breaks new ground in World War II history with this gripping account of one of the war’s most highly decorated American fighter groups. Stout combines the storytelling gifts and careful research for a seasoned historian with the combat experience of a former fighter pilot to tell the remarkable story of the 352nd Fighter Group. This isn’t just the story of a single fighter group; it’s the story of how the United States won the air war over Europe.

Brought to you by Penguin. Journey through time and space with Bill Bryson in the best-selling popular science book of the 21st century, exploring the history of the Earth, the universe, and everything in between. NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED IN THIS NEW ABRIDGED EDITION, READ BY THE AUTHOR...

A rousing tale of espionage and unsung valor, this is the captivating true story of Vera Atkins, Great Britain's spymistress from the age of 25. With her fierce intelligence, blunt manner, personal courage, and exceptional informants, Vera ran countless missions throughout the 1930s. After rising to the leadership echelon in the Special Operations Executive (SOE), a covert intelligence agency formed by Winston Churchill, she became head of a clandestine army in World War II.

May 1945. Hitler is dead, and the Third Reich is little more than smoking rubble. No GI wants to be the last man killed in action against the Nazis. But for cigar-chewing, rough-talking, hard-drinking, hard-charging Captain Jack Lee and his men, there is one more mission: rescue 14 prominent French prisoners held in an SS-guarded castle high in the Austrian Alps. It's a dangerous mission, but Lee has help from a decorated German Wehrmacht officer and his men, who voluntarily join the fight.

Sie war ein Kind, als der Krieg ihr alles nahm. Und sie lernte zu überleben–in einer Welt ohne Schutz. Ostpreußen, 1945: Die 13-jährige Edith wird aus ihrem Zuhause gerissen und in eine Welt gestoßen, in der Angst, Hunger und Gewalt den Alltag bestimmen. Auf der Flucht vor der Roten Armee verliert sie alles–ihre Familie, ihre Sicherheit, ihre Kindheit. Was folgt, ist eine Odyssee durch ein zerstörtes Europa: Edith wird von ihrer Familie getrennt, zurückgelassen, verschleppt und immer wieder aufs Neue mit Situationen konfrontiert, die kein Mensch–und erst recht kein Kind–erleben sollte.

Bloomsbury presents Operation Mincemeat written and read by Ben Macintyre. THE SUNDAY TIMES NO 1. BESTSELLER 'Astonishing . . . Sheds riveting new light on this breathtaking plan' Daily Mail 'A rollicking read' Max Hastings, Sunday Times 'Brilliant and almost absurdly entertaining' Malcolm...

Embark on an enthralling journey through the heart of Medieval England in this captivating exploration of one of history's most dynamic periods. Delve into the lives of kings and queens, knights and peasants, as the story of England unfolds against the backdrop of feudalism, chivalry, and religious upheaval. Experience the turbulence of the Magna Carta, the devastation of the Black Death, and the intrigue of the Wars of the Roses, all of which shaped the destiny of England.