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Wars are kinder to men, for they are given a chance, in the battlefield,
to showcase their prowess at weapons and strategy-making - either to
emerge victorious or to die valorously. The very act of fighting a battle
washes them off their earthly sins, securing their position in the heavens.
But what about the women? Burning silently inside, anxious and
afraid, guilty and grieved, passive and powerless, they remain silent
spectators of events...
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Get the Summary of Dick North's Mad Trapper of Rat River in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Mad Trapper of Rat River" by Dick North is a detailed account of the enigmatic figure Albert Johnson, known as the "Mad Trapper," and the intense manhunt that unfolded in the Canadian Arctic during the winter of 1931-1932. The narrative begins with the Snowshoes brothers' encounter with Johnson and follows the subsequent...
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A history of the various manifestations and shifting meaning of the Twentieth Century's single great contribution to mythology: the UFO.
Neither a credulous work of conspiracy theory nor a sceptical debunking of belief in 'flying saucers', How UFOs Conquered the World explores the origins of UFOs in the build-up to the First World War and how reports of them have changed in tandem with world events, science and culture. The book will also explore...
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Relatos y crónicas radicales es una mirada objetiva del partido más antiguo de Argentina en estos cuarenta años de democracia, a través del relato histórico de hechos que sucedieron y personajes que se involucraron en la vida democrática del país y de la provincia de Santiago de Estero. Este relato se traslada particularmente al pequeño pueblo de Fernández, desde la década del cuarenta, cuando los inquietos habitantes comenzaron a expresar...
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En el escenario geopolítico actual, la presencia de armas nucleares en manos de regímenes dictatoriales plantea uno de los retos más apremiantes para la seguridad internacional. La combinación de un liderazgo autocrático, la opacidad gubernamental y la falta de rendición de cuentas, crea un entorno propicio para la proliferación nuclear y, para la inestabilidad regional y global. Ante esta amenaza, la comunidad internacional se enfrenta al...
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Hay libros que cuentan historias y otros nos las explican. Este nos ayuda justo a entender las causas de las rebeliones populares de 2011 y las razones que llevaron a la mayoría a evolucionar de formas turbulentas. Gilbert Achcar empieza por analizar la modalidad del capitalismo en el Medio Oriente y cómo se ha bloqueado el desarrollo económico y social, ocasionando desempleo, desigualdad, pobreza y frustración. Su exploración no se limita a...
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Nos hallamos ante un documento peculiar y no carente de una cierta controversia. Fray Alonso de Benavides escribió en 1630 un Memorial sobre la primera evangelización de Nuevo México, tras su experiencia como superior de sus misiones. El Memorial fue publicado ese mismo año y traducido a varios idiomas. Ante el éxito, Benavides trabajó en 1634 en un segundo Memorial, el que aquí presentamos.
Llama la atención el hecho de que la versión de...
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En los convulsionados tiempos de la Conquista, fray Francisco de Tembleque, un hombre introvertido e inseguro con el sueño de ser un gran arquitecto, es enviado a Otumba, Nueva España (México), contra su voluntad.
Conmovido por las precarias condiciones de vida de los indígenas, emprende la colosal tarea de construir un acueducto que surta de agua limpia a la población más necesitada. Sin embargo, tiene que enfrentar las intrigas, prejuicios,...
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After food rationing was introduced in 1940, and German U-boats began threatening merchant shipping bringing in essential foodstuffs, the Ministry of Agriculture decided something had to be done to make the kitchens of Britain more self-sufficient.
The result was one of Britain's most successful propaganda campaigns – Dig for Victory – encouraging every man and woman to turn their garden, or even the grass verge in their street, over to cultivating...
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Wales is a Celtic country and the Celts have always treasured oral learning and recitation. Indeed they have a passion for committing facts to memory rather than relying on the written word. So it is no surprise, as we can see from Anne Ross's study, that Welsh folklore and story-telling is so rich and varied. In addition to examining the part played by the medieval church in this oral tradition, individual chapters cover legends associated with place-names;...
32) Scottish Castles
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A compendium of 28 beautiful, historical Scottish Castles for local and visitor alike
Scotland: A land with rich history, wild landscapes and some of the most beautiful castles on Earth. There have been over 2000 castles in scottish history; some have been preserved in superb condition, some lie in picturesque ruin and others have been resigned to historical records.
Discover the story of the well-trodden fortress of Edinburgh Castle, uncover the...
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Tras sus muros carmesí, la Ciudad Prohibida de Pekín esconde mil secretos. Vedada al público (de ahí su nombre), este increíble recinto medieval, diez veces más grande que el palacio de Versalles, fue la residencia de los veinticinco emperadores de las últimas dinastías chinas, Ming (1368-1644) y Qing (1644-1912). Como sus familias y cortes sólo salían de esta «ciudad dentro de la ciudad» en contadas ocasiones, todas las decisiones políticas...
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The Short History of Museums relates the story of the museum from the early, ancient museums up to the current, leading world museums. The Smithsonian and other museums in Washington DC are also included. The book also features a listing of state museum and historical societies in every state in the United States.
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The early origins of the Ghaznavid dynasty are rooted in the turbulent political landscape of Central Asia during the 10th century. The rise of the founder, Alptigin, and the subsequent expansion of Ghaznavid power marked a significant chapter in the history of the Islamic world, particularly in the region encompassing present-day Afghanistan and parts of Iran.
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The Road to Redemption is a revisionist history of what writers have been doing to revise the teaching of American history for generations. The book presents an alternate approach that takes readers back to a time when the nation was more united and schools prepared students to become victors instead of victims by presenting to them how America evolved into what now is the most powerful country in the world. It draws attention to those...
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The childhood memory of British India, by virtue of a parental great-grandfather's birth (and a curious foreign diplomatic incident abroad), suggested the idea for Mr. Abdul Haye Amin. He was born in the District of Sylhet in the year 1970. He wrote his first book of English poems, "The Islands Historia De Amor," in memory of the British Channel Islands, Lord Jesus Christ (RA), and his father (Allah/God). He has also written a book of Bangla poems...
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El Municipio de Olavarría, en la provincia de Buenos Aires, fue una sociedad abierta y móvil que se expresó en los circuitos sociales, económicos, culturales y políticos. Sus preocupaciones se manifestaron en el intercambio entre la prensa, las instituciones y la opinión pública, lo cual dinamizó la sociabilidad y la vida política. Contribuyeron a ese dinamismo las movilizaciones y fiestas organizadas por las sociedades de socorros mutuos,...
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Hull's Fishing Heritage' is a unique nostalgic account, brought to you by Wharncliffe Books. Focusing upon three decades of research, the fishing community of Hessle Road represents a unique breed of people who endured hardship from the elements in times of peace and danger from the enemy in times of war. Within the world of the fishing families of Hull is a whole universe of humanity. Based upon interviews, a range of colourful tales are presented...
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