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Table of Nations: Japheth, Noah's First Son by Benjamin Ritzer (Kosher Otaku Publishing) 4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

First Volume on the Table of Nations for Japheth Within the pages you will find complete discussions of: Japheth, Gomer, Ashkenazi, Riphath, Togarmah, Magog, Madai, Javan, Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, Dodanim, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras Identification for each individual with ethnic/national people groups as their associated descendants Greek mythology and it's relation to the Bible Indo-European peoples common ancestry and shared origin Overview of the Flood and it's contextual framework for the Table of Nations Full Chart Identifying each child with academic and historical groups, with alternatives This book serves as a complete scholarly overview for the descendants of Japheth, otherwise known as Yafez, from the Torah, or Old Testament. Each son of Japheth will be explained in laborious detail, with a complete discussion of identifications for each figure. The material cross references interdisciplinary theories from Rabbinic literature, archeological research, genetic data, ...

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Length: 139 Pages (49,634 KB)
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Added: May 29th, 2024

CIA: Revealed Secrets: Volume 3 by Eric Young 3.6 Stars (5 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

CIA Secret Missions told by their own agents.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 72 Pages (2,520 KB)
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Added: May 29th, 2024

1982 Lebanon War: A History from Beginning to End (Palestine Israeli Conflict) by Hourly History 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

Discover the remarkable history of the 1982 Lebanon War... Free BONUS Inside! The politics and recent history of the Middle East can seem baffling to outsiders. Nowhere was that more evident than during the Lebanon War that raged in 1982. Even contemporary reporting often made fundamental mistakes, and there was little general understanding of what was happening and why. This conflict involved a bewildering number of groups and influences from different parts of the world. The precipitating event was the attempted assassination of the Israeli ambassador in London, carried out by members of a Palestinian terrorist group. In response, Israel's armed forces, the IDF, launched an invasion of Lebanon in which the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) had established its own army. The IDF also found themselves fighting against the armed forces of Syria. Some Lebanese served in the forces directed by Syria, some fought with Palestinian groups, while others aligned themselves with ...

Genre: History [x]
Length: 115 Pages (1,118 KB)
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Added: May 29th, 2024

A Jewish State by Theodor Herzl (DigiCat) 4.5 Stars (245 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In 'A Jewish State' by Theodor Herzl, the author presents a groundbreaking vision for the establishment of a Jewish homeland. Written in the form of a political pamphlet, the book explores the reasons for the necessity of a Jewish state and lays out a plan for its creation. Herzl's writing style is direct and persuasive, drawing on historical and political arguments to make his case. The book is a seminal work in the Zionist movement, sparking a new wave of advocacy for a Jewish homeland in what was then Palestine. Herzl's vision has had a lasting impact on Jewish politics and identity, shaping the course of history in the 20th century. As a pioneering text in the field of modern Zionism, 'A Jewish State' remains essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people and the creation of the state of Israel.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 98 Pages (1,102 KB)
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Added: May 29th, 2024

Skull and Bones: The History and Mystery of Yale University’s Notorious Secret Society by Charles River Editors Price verified 5 hours ago

Conspiracy theories, and particularly the belief that elements of the world are secretly controlled by individuals or groups, have been around for as long as people have lived in groups. Perhaps that's inevitable - after all, those who are excluded from power are very likely to be inclined to see their position not as an outcome of their own choices or situation but because of the secret machinations of shadowy groups. This type of conspiracy theory isn't new. As far back as the final years of the Roman Republic, some Romans became convinced that powerful people were secretly conspiring to subvert the power of Rome's elected assemblies and planning to take control. It can be argued that this is the earliest documented conspiracy theory, but in that case, it was actually true. From the Catiline Conspiracy to the First Triumvirate, it is now clear that men like Julius Caesar, Pompey, Marcus, Crassus, and Catiline were in fact attempting to subvert the Republican system, and their ...

Genre: History [x]
Length: 56 Pages (3,980 KB)
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Added: May 29th, 2024

Shaland’s Lisbon: An Illustrated Guide to Jewish History and Sites In and Around Lisbon (Shaland's Portugal) by Irene Shaland 5.0 Stars (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In 1497, twenty thousand Jews came to Lisbon from every corner of Portugal. King Manuel I promised that ships would be waiting in the harbor to take those who did not wish to abandon Judaism out of the country. But there were no ships in the Port of Lisbon! Instead, the Jews were harassed by the priests and their henchmen and forcibly converted to Christianity. And so, Judaism was dead in Portugal, or was it? Drawing on extensive academic research and personal experiences during an extended stay in Portugal, Irene Shaland paints a vivid picture of the Sephardic Jewish experience in Iberia from Antiquity through modern times. This captivating narrative, with full-color photographs, will keep you turning pages. And if you decide to follow in Irene Shaland's footsteps and explore Lisbon on your own, this book will help you plan your trip and find the sites related to Jewish history. In "Shaland's Lisbon" you will learn about: ? Sephardic History from Biblical Times to the Edict of ...

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Length: 126 Pages (35,442 KB)
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Added: May 29th, 2024

Aztec Gods: Journey To Exploring the Deities in Mesoamerican Mythology by Chronicle Press Price verified one hour ago

Journey into the heart of ancient Mexico and uncover the captivating world of Aztec Mythology with. In this illuminating and enchanting exploration, you'll embark on an epic odyssey through the rich tapestry of Aztec gods, legends, and rituals. Delve deep into a civilization that worshipped the sun, revered the feathered serpent, and danced with the gods in awe-inspiring ceremonies. Unveil the enigmatic tales of Huitzilopochtli, the warrior god who demanded human sacrifices to keep the world from falling into darkness. Discover the mysteries of Quetzalcoatl, the benevolent deity with the power to shape civilizations and the fate of humanity. Whether you're a history enthusiast, mythology lover, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of a fascinating civilization, "Echoes of the Ancients" is your gateway to a world of wonder and wisdom. Prepare to be entranced, enlightened, and enthralled as you journey through the sacred stories and ancient wisdom of the Aztecs. Get your copy ...

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Length: 57 Pages (1,065 KB)
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Added: May 28th, 2024

101 People Who Made Poland (The 101 People Series) by Christopher Townley Price verified 4 hours ago

Who are the 101 people who made Poland? From the days of the early Slavs who inhabited the region, through a union with Lithuania and into a period of growing interference from Russia, this unique book traces the history of Poland through the lives of 101 people who made the land their home. The stories of kings, queens, soldiers, artists, inventors and more can be found in these pages. There are only three rules for inclusion: everyone included must have changed the country in some way, they're all dead now, and they all either come from Poland or made a big impact when they arrived. Part of the 101 People history series, 101 People Who Made Poland brings the story of the country to life through the stories of the people who have lived there.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 109 Pages (2,481 KB)
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Added: May 28th, 2024

KOREAN FOLK TALES IMPS, GHOSTS AND FAIRIES : Box Set 1-5: Bilingual Edition (Korean - English) by Jongho Park 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Are you eager to explore the enchanting stories of imps, ghosts, and fairies from Korea? Are you ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of traditional Korean folklore, which has been crafted over generations within Korea's rich culture? If so, then "Korean Folk Tales: Imps, Ghosts, and Fairies" is the guidebook that will take you on this journey. This book features a variety of characters, from mischievous imps to wise elderly fairies, each story brimming with wonder, humor, and timeless wisdom. These tales delve into universal themes that transcend generations while offering glimpses into Korean culture and values. From the power of mercy to the pitfalls of greed, each story imparts valuable lessons. Korean traditional folklore stories will captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds with their magic, mystery, and enticing darkness. For readers interested in mythology and folklore, "Korean Folk Tales: Imps, Ghosts, and Fairies" is a must-read. Click the "Buy Now" ...

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Length: 274 Pages (4,542 KB)
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Added: May 28th, 2024

Trending Mix 'MéMés': Jokes Funny Danks Quotes Over the World by Joe Lawrence 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Funniest Hilarious Jokes Collection!

Genre: History [x]
Length: 1,248 Pages (143,353 KB)
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Added: May 28th, 2024

Baseball's Starry Night by Paul Kocak (Kocak Wordsmiths Ink) 3.9 Stars (38 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Experience a unique fan's-eye view of a night that many have called the most exciting night in the history of Major League Baseball. Going beyond a standard retelling of the balls and strikes and homers and webgems, the book hears from 20 fans in their own words. Loyal fans of the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays provide exciting and deeply personal eyewitness accounts -- either from the stadiums or their living rooms. This critically acclaimed book is for casual and serious fans alike. "This is a magical book about a magical night. This beautifully told story captures baseball at its very best." - Doris Kearns Goodwin

Genre: History [x]
Length: 230 Pages (421 KB)
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Added: May 27th, 2024

La conquista española de América: Un apasionante repaso a los conquistadores y sus conquistas de los imperios azteca e incaico (Mesoamérica) ... by Billy Wellman Price verified 4 hours ago

La conquista española de las Américas es una parte fundamental de la historia de la colonización. El descubrimiento hecho por Cristóbal Colón, aunque accidental, de una nueva masa de tierra puso el mundo patas arriba. A partir de finales del siglo XV, el reino de España encabezó el esfuerzo de colonización, enviando una expedición tras otra a las islas del Caribe y, posteriormente, a América del Norte y del Sur. Mediante la violencia, el derramamiento de sangre y la conquista, los conquistadores españoles lograron hacerse con el control de las ricas y prósperas tierras de las civilizaciones indígenas americanas, arrasando magníficas entidades políticas y sociales como los imperios azteca e inca. Este libro narra la historia de cómo España consiguió conquistar las Américas en medio siglo, desde finales del 1400 hasta mediados del 1500. Aunque la explotación y la guerra continuaron entre colonizadores y colonizados después de este periodo, las mayores campañas ...

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Length: 158 Pages (4,879 KB)
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Added: May 27th, 2024

Are You Still Alive?: A Novel of Redemption by Zev Cohen 5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

June 1941. Nazi-occupied Poland as the Holocaust begins. Emil Grossman is forced to leave his home and finds himself at the mercy of a cruel and murderous invading power seeking to eradicate everyone and everything he holds dear. Saved from certain death in a slave labor camp, he is offered a second chance when he meets a young mother, Ella, and her daughter Sophie in the ghetto. Love gives him the motivation to fight for their survival against all odds, but will it be enough to sustain them as they embark on a journey from the Nazi killing fields of Europe to the founding struggle of the new State of Israel. Are You Still Alive? is a story of love, courage, and hope in the face of despair and, above all, a testament to the indomitable power of the human spirit.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 252 Pages (2,499 KB)
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Added: May 27th, 2024

Historia incaica: 500 datos interesantes sobre los incas (Colección de Historias Curiosas) (Spanish Edition) by Ahoy Publications Price verified 7 hours ago

¡Descubra los misterios de la historia incaica con estos 500 datos fascinantes! Acompáñenos a explorar la historia incaica, desde el surgimiento de su civilización en el siglo XII hasta su declive en el siglo XVI. Descubra el funcionamiento interno de sus estructuras políticas y sociales, sus creencias espirituales y sus costumbres funerarias. Conozca sus vestimentas y las artes que adornaban su tierra, junto a las leyes y la justicia que gobernaban su sociedad. Aprenda sobre sus prácticas médicas, agricultura y acuicultura, arquitectura, tecnología, idioma, comercio y mucho más. 500 datos interesantes sobre la historia incaica es una mirada global a una civilización fascinante. Dentro de este libro encontrará información sobre: • El surgimiento de la civilización incaica • Su gobierno y estructura política • Su religión y espiritualidad • Las costumbres incaicas sobre muerte y entierro • Las fiestas incaicas • Su comida y gastronomía • La ...

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Length: 115 Pages (33,299 KB)
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Added: May 27th, 2024

Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 1 by United States. Work Projects Administration 4.5 Stars (801 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 385 Pages (394 KB)
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Added: May 26th, 2024

History of Malaysia: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Kingdoms, Colonial Melaka, Modernization, and the Post-Independence Years (Asian Countries) by Captivating History 5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Journey Through the Ages: Malaysia's Epic Story Unveiled Step into the pages of Malaysia's history, from the haunting echoes of ancient battlefields to the grand halls of its sultans. This book takes you on an exciting trip through the dramatic and inspiring moments that have shaped Malaysia, offering more than just a recounting of events -- it captures the imagination with stories of bravery and mystery. Here's what awaits you within these pages: • Ancient Kingdoms Revealed: Explore the origins of Langkasuka, one of the earliest kingdoms on the Malay Peninsula, known for its fascinating history. • Sultanate of Melaka: Dive into the rise and fall of the powerful Sultanate of Melaka, where smart strategies and betrayal were part of the region's history. • Borneo's Tribal Spirit: Experience the strong spirit of Borneo's tribes as they resisted colonial rule, fighting to preserve their way of life against great odds. • Struggle and Independence: Witness the tough days of ...

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Length: 131 Pages (7,044 KB)
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Added: May 26th, 2024

Native American History Trivia: Test Your Knowledge with 200+ Questions and Answers about Indigenous Cultures, Influential Leaders, and Historical ... by Ahoy Publications 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Get over 200 fun, informative, and unique trivia questions about Native Americans! Are you a trivia buff? Do you love to learn new things? Have you always wanted to know more about Native American culture? If so, then this is the book for you! You can match your skills against challenging trivia questions about topics like Native American leaders, major battles, artwork, religions, and languages. See how you measure up to the experts across 10 chapters packed to the brim with amazing lore, incredible facts, and fantastic puzzles. Here's a taste of what you can find inside: • Endless Exciting Trivia: Access to hundreds of exciting trivia questions about Native American History. • Challenge Your Memory with Match-Up Questions: Look at the options and see if you can match the right facts with each other. • Fill in the Blanks: See if you can complete sentences and jog your memory! • Visual Trivia Fun: Go through fun visual hints to help give the trivia that added ...

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Length: 182 Pages (19,727 KB)
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Isabella Warior Queen "StorytellerUK2023" by Michael G Kramer OMIEAust. 3.8 Stars (13 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This story is about an amazing couple in the 14th century, who actually had a working 'Open Marriage' suchg that Queen Isabella even tolerated King Edwards II's homosexual activities with his male 'Favourates'. Things remained that way until te current favourite of the king, caled Pier Gaveston was killed. He was replaced by Hugh le Despencer the Younger and an intense homosexual affair developed bvetween the king and his chamberlain. After a time, Hugh le Despencer the Younger moved against Isabella by reducing her income markedly as well as taking her lands and other riches from her. Things came to a head when he also took her children from her and she went to France, raising a mercenary army and invaded England. she deposed her husband and installed her son as King Edward III.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 209 Pages (1,825 KB)
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Added: May 25th, 2024

The bear and the swastika: Book 1 of the Axis Alternate series by Max Lamirande 4.1 Stars (186 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The year is 1939. The World rocks with the news of the signing of the Germano-Soviet pact. A dark veil soon falls on Europe as Poland is invaded and destroyed by the overwhelming forces of the Wehrmacht and the Red Army. France and the United Kingdom can only sit by and watch the two military juggernauts obliterate the Polish state. No one believes the two totalitarian regimes can agree in the long term as their ideologies completely contradict each other. Russia wants influence in the Balkans, has eyes on Finland, and wants an opening to the Mediterranean. Germany needs Romanian oil to keep its war machine operational, and Hitler is adamant about not letting the Bolsheviks gain another inch of ground in Europe. At least not more than he has already given out in the treaty of non-aggression signed before the Polish campaign. The year is 1940. The French campaign unfolds with a disaster for the Allies, and the Germans win an incredible victory over the combined forces of the ...

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Length: 330 Pages (5,496 KB)
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Added: May 25th, 2024

Sketches of the Covenanters by J. C. McFeeters 4.2 Stars (20 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 266 Pages (377 KB)
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Added: May 18th, 2024

The Twentieth Century American Being a Comparative Study of the Peoples of the Two Great Anglo-Saxon Nations by Harry Perry Robinson 2.5 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 490 Pages (986 KB)
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Added: May 18th, 2024

El despertar de las águilas (Spanish Edition) by Francisco Tarazona Torán (Self published Ink) 3.9 Stars (74 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

"Para el lector que no tomó parte en el nacimiento de ASPA, el relato del capitán Francisco Tarazona le hará sentir las emociones, angustias y alegrías que vivieron los pilotos que conjugaron sus esfuerzos para lograr el sindicato del cual disfruta hoy. Para el lector que no tomó parte en el nacimiento de ASPA, el relato del capitán Francisco Tarazona le hará sentir las emociones, angustias y alegrías que vivieron los pilotos que conjugaron sus esfuerzos para lograr el sindicato del cual disfruta hoy. No se trata de una relación cronlógica de hechos que resultaría tediosa. Como todo historiador, el autor seleccionó los acontecimientos más relevantes; de acuerdo con su personalidad y los iluminó de una luz que refleja con fuerza el verdadero sentido de la lucha sindical. "

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Length: 304 Pages (106,765 KB)
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Hoarfrost to Roses (Hoarfrost Mysteries Book 1) by D.L. Gardner 4.5 Stars (20 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In 1879, in a small but growing town in the Pacific Northwest, there was an attempted murder, a romance, and a ghost... Adele Johansson is the town outsider, desperate for a chance at redemption. Her parents are murderers, sentenced to hang, and she must live on the charity of an aunt and uncle she barely knows. She struggles with overcoming the reputation of her parents, and the stigma of being the orphaned daughter of criminals. Grai Madison is on the brink of inheriting a vast fortune until fate steps in... Just before Grai can take command of his grandfather's estate, he is brutally stabbed and robbed. Left for dead, he is saved by his spirit who takes control of his body to save his life. When Adele stumbles into the ruins that shelter Grai, she finds a man whose mystery must be unraveled before his would-be killer discovers them both. Follow the Barrington and Madison families of the 1880's in this sometimes humorous, often romantic series of paranormal mysteries.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 230 Pages (1,904 KB)
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Added: May 17th, 2024

A Maid of the Silver Sea by John Oxenham 4.3 Stars (11 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 134 Pages (335 KB)
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History of Holland by George Edmundson 3.6 Stars (42 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 518 Pages (706 KB)
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Added: May 13th, 2024

Stamping American Memory: Collectors, Citizens, and the Post (Digital Humanities) by Sheila Brennan 3.6 Stars (9 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Winner of the University of Michigan Press / Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory (HASTAC) Prize for Notable Work in the Digital Humanities In the age of digital communications, it can be difficult to imagine a time when the meaning and imagery of stamps was politically volatile. While millions of Americans collected stamps from the 1880s to the 1940s, Stamping American Memory is the first scholarly examination of stamp collecting culture and how stamps enabled citizens to engage their federal government in conversations about national life in early-twentieth-century America. By examining the civic conversations that emerged around stamp subjects and imagery, this work brings to light the role that these underexamined historical artifacts have played in carrying political messages. Sheila A. Brennan crafts a fresh synthesis that explores how the US postal service shaped Americans' concepts of national belonging, citizenship, and race through its ...

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Length: 236 Pages (4,218 KB)
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Added: May 13th, 2024

Early Film Culture in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Republican China: Kaleidoscopic Histories by Emilie Yueh-yu Yeh 5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This volume features new work on cinema in early twentieth-century Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Republican China. Looking beyond relatively well-studied cities like Shanghai, these essays foreground cinema's relationship with imperialism and colonialism and emphasize the rapid development of cinema as a sociocultural institution. These essays examine where films were screened; how cinema-going as a social activity adapted from and integrated with existing social norms and practices; the extent to which Cantonese opera and other regional performance traditions were models for the development of cinematic conventions; the role foreign films played in the development of cinema as an industry in the Republican era; and much more.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 366 Pages (2,260 KB)
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Added: May 13th, 2024

Printing and Prophecy: Prognostication and Media Change 1450-1550 (Cultures Of Knowledge In The Early Modern World) by Jonathan Green (University of Michigan Press) 5.0 Stars (5 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Printing and Prophecy: Prognostication and Media Change 1450-1550 examines prognostic traditions and late medieval prophetic texts in the first century of printing and their effect on the new medium of print. The many prophetic and prognostic works that followed Europe's earliest known printed book---not the Gutenberg Bible, but the Sibyl's Prophecy, printed by Gutenberg two years earlier and known today only from a single page---over the next century were perennial best sellers for many printers, and they provide the modern observer with a unique way to study the history and inner workings of the print medium. The very popularity of these works, often published as affordable booklets, raised fears of social unrest. Printers therefore had to meet customer demand while at the same time channeling readers' reactions along approved paths. Authors were packaged---and packaged themselves---in word and image to respond to the tension, while leading figures of early modern culture such as ...

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Length: 280 Pages (3,547 KB)
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Added: May 11th, 2024

Surrender: How the Clinton Administration Completed the Reagan Revolution by Michael Allen Meeropol 4.3 Stars (6 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Michael Meeropol argues that the ballooning of the federal budget deficit was not a serious problem in the 1980s, nor were the successful recent efforts to get it under control the basis for the prosperous economy of the mid-1990s. In this controversial book, the author provides a close look at what actually happened to the American economy during the years of the "Reagan Revolution" and reveals that the huge deficits had no negative effect on the economy. It was the other policies of the Reagan years--high interest rates to fight inflation, supply-side tax cuts, reductions in regulation, increased advantages for investors and the wealthy, the unraveling of the safety net for the poor--that were unsuccessful in generating more rapid growth and other economic improvements. Meeropol provides compelling evidence of the failure of the U.S. economy between 1990 and 1994 to generate rising incomes for most of the population or improvements in productivity. This caused, first, the electoral ...

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Length: 402 Pages (5,346 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Race for Citizenship: Black Orientalism and Asian Uplift from Pre-Emancipation to Neoliberal America (Nation of Nations Book 23) by Helen Heran Jun (NYU Press) 3.0 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Helen Heran Jun explores how the history of U.S. citizenshiphas positioned Asian Americans and African Americans in interlocking socio-political relationships since the mid nineteenth century. Rejecting the conventional emphasis on 'inter-racial prejudice,' Jun demonstrates how a politics of inclusion has constituted a racial Other within Asian American and African American discourses of national identity. Race for Citizenship examines three salient moments when African American and Asian American citizenship become acutely visible as related crises: the 'Negro Problem' and the 'Yellow Question' in the mid- to late 19th century; World War II-era questions around race, loyalty, and national identity in the context of internment and Jim Crow segregation; and post-Civil Rights discourses of disenfranchisement and national belonging under globalization. Taking up a range of cultural texts -- the 19th century black press, the writings of black feminist Anna Julia Cooper, Asian American ...

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Length: 210 Pages (3,761 KB)
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Added: May 7th, 2024

The Far Shore by Edward Ellsberg 4.6 Stars (577 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

June 6, 1944, D-Day: Allied forces took the beaches at Normandy -- and the naval engineering genius of Edward Ellsberg would play a crucial part. Before World War II, Edward Ellsberg had already established himself as a true innovator and master naval engineer, revolutionizing the salvage and rescue of sunken vessels like no one before. Then, having served his country for over a decade, he retired to private life. But his work was not finished. Within hours of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the aging and physically ill Ellsberg was on a train to Washington, DC, to offer his services once again. And they would be needed for the greatest military invasion in human history. In The Far Shore, Rear Admiral Ellsberg describes in detail the meticulous preparation and efforts behind the Normandy Invasion -- efforts that would keep the flow of men and materials streaming onto the beaches and into the heart of Europe. From dealing with the extremes of engineering possibilities to ...

Genre: History [x]
Length: 397 Pages (2,440 KB)
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Added: May 1st, 2024

The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer by John Beatty 4.5 Stars (74 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: History [x]
Length: 257 Pages (610 KB)
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Added: May 1st, 2024

Roman Britain (The History of England Book 1) by History Nerds Price verified 5 hours ago

Delve into the captivating world of Roman Britain with this concise exploration of one of history's most intriguing eras. In this meticulously researched book, uncover the remarkable story of Roman occupation in Britain, spanning from the invasions of Julius Caesar to the eventual decline of Roman influence. Journey back in time to witness the clash of cultures as Roman legions march across ancient landscapes, establishing towns and fortresses that would shape the course of British history. Discover the everyday lives of Romans and Britons alike -- explore the bustling streets of Londinium, witness the strategic genius of Hadrian's Wall, and uncover the mysteries of religious practices and social structures in this richly diverse society. Through vivid storytelling and expert analysis, this book breathes life into the past, offering a nuanced portrayal of Roman Britain. From political intrigue to military conquests, from trade networks to technological advancements, this book paints ...

Genre: History [x]
Length: 70 Pages (258 KB)
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