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In 1647, Poland stands on the brink of annihilation, besieged by the threat of fire and sword. External forces, like the Tartar hordes, sweep across the steppes, reducing cities to ashes and turning Poles into slaves. Internally, the nation grapples with betrayal as the treacherous Hmyelnitski leads the Cossacks in a brutal revolt. Yet, perhaps the greatest peril lies within, as the countrys leaders and nobility have grown selfish, complacent, and ill-prepared to confront the looming horrors. For Poland to endure, it will rely on the heroes who rise to the occasion. Among them is Yeremi ...

In Traitor, Dixon explores the turbulent aftermath of Reconstruction, a period he likens to the French Revolution in its brutality and turmoil. This gripping conclusion to his trilogy—following The Leopard’s Spots (1902) and The Clansman (1905)—delves into the decline of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina during the years 1870-1872. With a personal connection to the Klan through his father, an early leader, Dixon presents the original Klan as a desperate response to lawlessness and perceived Yankee oppression, aiming to safeguard Southern civilization. As the narrative unfolds, he ...

Wir wollen über aktuelle Themen sprechen - lokal u. national vielleicht auch international. Wir wollen Gäste einladen, uns mit ihnen austauschen. Gemeinsam Ideen und Gedanken über Bande entwickeln. Ins Gespräch kommen mit interessierten Menschen auch ohne Parteibuch. Menschen, die sich auf der kommunalen Ebene einsetzen wollen. Menschen, die sich bereits ehrenamtlich einsetzen, egal wofür.

Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of a small group of individuals caught in the chaos of the French Revolution. Experience their struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs as they navigate a world turned upside down. - Summary by Brad Filippone

Set in the turbulent Tudor period of English history, When Knighthood Was in Flower explores the heart-wrenching story of Mary Tudor, the younger sister of Henry VIII. Caught in a web of political intrigue, Mary finds herself torn between her deep love for a commoner and her brothers ruthless demands. As King Henry insists she marry King Louis XII of France for the sake of the House of Tudor, he ominously threatens, You will marry France and I will give you a wedding present – Charles Brandons head! This captivating narrative delves into the sacrifices and struggles of love amid the harsh ...

In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about ...

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In With Lee in Virginia, follow the gripping journey of Vincent Wingfield, the son of a prosperous Virginian planter. As the nation plunges into war, Vincent bravely enlists in the cavalry and finds himself in the thick of action under various commanding generals across Virginia. His adventures are not limited to the battlefield; he faces personal foes, orchestrates daring prison escapes, rescues a young lady, embarks on espionage missions, and even undertakes the recovery of a stolen slave. As he rises through the ranks of the Confederate army, the aftermath of the war leads him back to his ...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK FINALIST FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NONFICTION “Riveting . . . a powerful snapshot of four young Chinese women attempting to assert control over the direction of their lives.” —The New York Times Book Review “As powerfully intimate as it is politically...

"Clermont, hors campagne" est le podcast de la rédaction de La Montagne qui dévoile la femme ou l'homme derrière le candidat à l’élection municipale de Clermont-Ferrand.Animé par les journalistes Simon Antony et Stéphanie Merzet, ce rendez-vous propose un regard plus intime, loin des débats et des programmes politiques.À travers leur parcours de vie, leur lien à Clermont, leurs passions et leurs motivations profondes, les invités se racontent sans filtre.Chaque épisode est une rencontre authentique avec une personnalité engagée, guidée par une histoire, un élan, une ambition ...

“Detailed, nuanced, gripping . . . A must-read for all who care about presidential power.” —The Washington Post From the New York Times bestselling author comes the definitive, revelatory reckoning with arguably the most consequential decision in the history of American foreign policy--the...

The Covid pandemic quickly led to the greatest mobilization of emergency powers in human history. By early April 2020, half the world's population were living under quarantine. The most devastating pandemic in a century and the policies adopted in response to it upended life as we knew it. In this book, Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee examine our pandemic response and pose some provocative questions: Why did we ignore pre-Covid plans for managing a pandemic? Did we adequately consider the costs and benefits of different policy options?

From minding your Ps and Qs to wondering why X should mark the spot, Alphabetical is a book for everyone who loves words and language. Whether it's how letters are arranged on keyboards or Viking runes, textspeak or zip codes, this book will change the way you think about letters forever. How on earth did we fix upon our 26 letters? What do they really mean? And how did we come to write them down in the first place?

A gripping account of thirteen women who joined, endured, and, in some cases, escaped life in the Islamic State—based on years of immersive reporting by a Pulitzer Prize finalist. FINALIST FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND...

What makes an ordinary but highly educated Englishman, with no previous military training, decide to travel and fight in one of the most brutal conflicts on the planet? Desert Sniper is an extraordinary true account of one man's journey from well-meaning volunteer to battle-scarred combat sniper, placing himself daily in the line of fire to fight one of the greatest evils of this new century.

An enlarged edition of Thomas Sowell's brilliant examination of the origins of economic disparities Economic and other outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups, and nations. Many explanations have been offered for the differences. Some believe that those with less fortunate outcomes are...

Penguin presents the audio edition of Prison: A Survival Guide, written by Carl Cattermole. Read by Carl Cattermole, Darcey Hartley, Julia Howard, Elliot Murawski, Lisa Selby and Adam Gallagher. The cult guide to UK prisons by Carl Cattermole - now fully updated and featuring contributions from female and LGBTQI prisoners, as well as from family on the outside.

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This selection of essays from K-Punk: The Collected and Unpublished Writings of Mark Fisher (2004-2016) brings together the best of Fisher's political writing. K-Punk: Politics shows Fisher at his most combative and incendiary, wrangling with the contradictions and complexities of capitalism and setting out the way forward into a more just, fair, and equal future for all.