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Pliable Truths (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
by Dayton WardA thrilling new Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine adventure from New York Times bestselling author Dayton Ward!2369: Shortly after Starfleet thwarts a Cardassian attack on a Federation star system, the Cardassian government orders an end to its fifty-year occupation of the planet Bajor. As a result, a newly installed Bajoran government requests immediate assistance from the Federation to mediate how the withdrawal will proceed and what recompense, if any, Bajorans are owed from their brutal oppressors. Captain Jean-Luc Picard is ordered by Starfleet Command to oversee these tense negotiations on Terok Nor, the massive Cardassian space station still orbiting Bajor, even as he still deals with his own recent trauma as a prisoner held and tortured by a Cardassian interrogator. As these critical peace talks get underway, Ensign Ro Laren receives a call for help from a friend thought long dead, exposing an insidious secret from inside Cardassian space. Now, Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise must act to prevent an interstellar incident from reigniting deadly hostilities between the Federation and the Cardassians, and shattering any hope of justice for the Bajoran people… TM & © 2023 CBS Studios Inc. Star Trek and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Pocahontas, Alias Matoaka: Through Her Marriage at Jamestown, Virginia in April, 1614, With John Rolfe, Gentleman
by Wyndham Robertson Robert Alonzo BrockExplore the rich and enduring legacy of one of America's most iconic figures with Wyndham Robertson's comprehensive genealogy, "Pocahontas, Alias Matoaka: And Her Descendants Through Her Marriage at Jamestown, Virginia in April, 1614." This meticulously researched work offers an in-depth look at the life of Pocahontas and the generations that followed her historic union with English settler John Rolfe.Robertson's book begins with a detailed account of Pocahontas's life, from her early days as the beloved daughter of Chief Powhatan to her pivotal role in fostering peace between the Native American tribes and English settlers. Through engaging narrative, Robertson highlights Pocahontas's courage, intelligence, and the cultural significance of her marriage to Rolfe, which was a critical moment in the early history of Jamestown and the American colonies.The heart of the book lies in its extensive genealogical research, tracing the descendants of Pocahontas and John Rolfe through the centuries. Robertson meticulously documents the family lines, providing readers with detailed records, biographical sketches, and historical context for each generation. This genealogical exploration not only sheds light on the lives of Pocahontas's descendants but also offers a broader understanding of the impact her legacy had on American history and society.This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the lineage of one of America's foundational figures, the intertwining of Native American and colonial histories, and the ongoing story of Pocahontas's descendants. Wyndham Robertson's work stands as a testament to the lasting legacy of Pocahontas and the profound impact of her life and lineage on American history.
The Poet and the Silk Girl: A Memoir of Love, Imprisonment, and Protest
by Satsuki InaA compelling and prismatic love story of one family's defiance in the face of injustice—and how their story echoes across generations.In 1942 newlyweds Itaru and Shizuko Ina were settling into married life when the United States government upended their world. They were forcibly removed from their home and incarcerated in wartime American concentration camps solely on account of their Japanese ancestry. When the Inas, under duress, renounced their American citizenship, the War Department branded them enemy aliens and scattered their family across the U.S. interior. Born to Itaru and Shizuko during their imprisonment, psychotherapist and activist Satsuki Ina weaves their story together in this moving mosaic. Through diary entries, photographs, clandestine letters, and heart-wrenching haiku, she reveals how this intrepid young couple navigated life, love, loss, and loyalty tests in the welter of World War II-era hysteria.The Poet and the Silk Girl illustrates through one family's saga the generational struggle of Japanese Americans who resisted racist oppression, fought for the restoration of their rights, and clung to their full humanity in the face of adversity. With psychological insight, Ina excavates the unmentionable, recovering a chronicle of resilience amidst one of the severest blows to American civil liberties. As she traces the legacies of trauma, she connects her family's ordeal to modern-day mass incarceration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Lyrical and gripping, this cautionary tale implores us to prevent the repetition of atrocity, pairing healing and protest with galvanizing power.
Politics and Force Levels: The Strategic Missile Program of the Kennedy Administration
by Desmond BallThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.
The Popes on Air: The History of Vatican Radio from Its Origins to World War II (World War II: The Global, Human, and Ethical Dimension)
by Raffaella PerinThe story of the origin of Vatican Radio provides a unique look at the history of World War IIThe book offers the first wide-ranging study on the history of Vatican Radio from its origins (1931) to the end of Pius XII’s pontificate (1958) based on unpublished sources. The opening of the Secret Vatican Archives on the records regarding Pius XII will shed light on the most controversial pontificate of the 20th century. Moreover, the recent rearrangement of the Vatican media provided the creation of a multimedia archive that is still in Fieri.This research is an original point of view on the most relevant questions concerning these decades: the relation of the Catholic Church with the Fascist regimes and Western democracies; the attitude toward anti-Semitism and the Shoah in Europe, and in general toward the total war; the relationship of the Holy See with the new media in the mass society; the questions arisen in the after-war period such as the Christian Democratic Party in Italy; the new role of women; and anti-communism and the competition for the consensus in the social and moral order in a secularized society.
Populus: Living and Dying in the Wealth, Smoke and Din of Ancient Rome
by Guy de BédoyèreA Time Travellers Guide to Ancient Rome - by one of the best historians of the ancient worldLiving in ancient Rome was superbly and vividly recorded by Rome's historians, philosophers, and poets who were acutely aware of the seething and voluptuous nature of a city that ruled the known world. Through the words of Tacitus, Seneca, Martial, and a host of others including ordinary Romans, Guy de la Bédoyère takes the reader into a world of violent politics, civil disorder, unspeakably brutal entertainments, extravagance, decadence, eroticism, exotica, and staggering inequality, participated in daily by the Roman people from the hyper-rich elite to the lowliest slaves. Populus places those who experienced Rome in person at the forefront of their story, from the rabble-rousing senator Clodius Pulcher to Pliny the Elder and Hortensia who defended the rights of women in court to the ex-slave and celebrity baker Eurysaces.'A superb combination of wit, first-rate research and panache. Highly recommended!' TONY ROBINSON
Populus: Living and Dying in the Wealth, Smoke and Din of Ancient Rome
by Guy de BédoyèreA Time Travellers Guide to Ancient Rome - by one of the best historians of the ancient worldLiving in ancient Rome was superbly and vividly recorded by Rome's historians, philosophers, and poets who were acutely aware of the seething and voluptuous nature of a city that ruled the known world. Through the words of Tacitus, Seneca, Martial, and a host of others including ordinary Romans, Guy de la Bédoyère takes the reader into a world of violent politics, civil disorder, unspeakably brutal entertainments, extravagance, decadence, eroticism, exotica, and staggering inequality, participated in daily by the Roman people from the hyper-rich elite to the lowliest slaves. Populus places those who experienced Rome in person at the forefront of their story, from the rabble-rousing senator Clodius Pulcher to Pliny the Elder and Hortensia who defended the rights of women in court to the ex-slave and celebrity baker Eurysaces.'A superb combination of wit, first-rate research and panache. Highly recommended!' TONY ROBINSON
Public Engagement with Holocaust Memory Sites in Poland (The Holocaust and its Contexts)
by Diana I. PopescuThis book aims to address a neglected field of research by providing evidence-based insights into how contemporary visitors of different national and generational background, especially those of Polish and Jewish descent, experience and reflect on their visits, or on living in the proximity of different sites of memory across Poland, including former concentration and death camps, ghetto sites, and other physical sites such as museums with a connection to the Holocaust.
Queen of Diamonds: An exciting and gripping new crime saga series (Queen of Thieves #3)
by Beezy MarshLondon, 1922. Orphan girl Alice dreams there's more to life than toiling long hours in Pink's jam factory. Inspired by stories about the legendary Queen of Thieves, Mary Carr, who terrorised the streets of Victorian London, Alice decides to set up her own gang: The Forty Thieves.Sly seamstress Kate Felix from Whitechapel has the same plan and will stop at nothing to keep Alice and her pals off her turf in the West End shops. But Alice is determined to win at all costs, hitting the headlines as the Bob-Haired Bandit. It isn't long before they make some powerful enemies, and Alice must sacrifice more than she ever thought if she is to become Queen of Diamonds.But the toughest and most beautiful diamonds are formed under pressure.The third in a thrilling new crime saga series about a real-life gang girl from Sunday Times bestselling author Beezy Marsh, Queen of Diamonds is perfect for fans of Sam Michaels, Martina Cole and Jessie Keane.
Queen of Diamonds: An exciting and gripping new crime saga series (Queen of Thieves #3)
by Beezy MarshLondon, 1922. Orphan girl Alice dreams there's more to life than toiling long hours in Pink's jam factory. Inspired by stories about the legendary Queen of Thieves, Mary Carr, who terrorised the streets of Victorian London, Alice decides to set up her own gang: The Forty Thieves.Sly seamstress Kate Felix from Whitechapel persuades Alice they'd make the perfect team and before long, the pair are making headlines in the glitzy world of 1920s Soho with their criminal sprees.A life of crime means they soon make some powerful enemies, and Alice must sacrifice more than she ever thought if she is to be crowned Queen of Diamonds.But the toughest and most beautiful diamonds are formed under pressure.From squalid slums and the grim confines of Holloway Prison to the glittering nightclubs of London in the roaring twenties, Queen of Diamonds is a fast-paced, gritty story of love, loss and loyalty to the gang.The third in a thrilling new crime saga series about a real-life gang girl from Sunday Times bestselling author Beezy Marsh, Queen of Diamonds is perfect for fans of Sam Michaels, Martina Cole and Jessie Keane.
Racism and Antisemitism in Fascist Italy: The Politics, Ideology, and Imagery of ‘La Difesa della razza’ (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Italy)
by Francesco CassataThe racism and antisemitism of Fascist Italy have often been described as ‘mild’, ‘cultural’, ‘spiritual’, and essentially non-violent, especially in comparison with the racial ideology of Nazi Germany. This book challenges this simplistic interpretation with a thorough analysis of the texts and images of the magazine La Difesa della razza (Defence of the race), the principal public voice of Fascist biological racism, which appeared fortnightly between 1938 and 1943 under the editorship of Telesio Interlandi, Mussolini’s ‘unofficial mouthpiece’, with governmental financial support.A negative icon of the propaganda of Fascist racism, La Difesa della razza first appeared in August 1938 shortly before the passing of Italy’s Racial Laws, but had a long gestation. It was the expression of a Fascist cultural milieu – journalists, writers, artists, and architects – headed by Interlandi, whose racism and antisemitism dated back to the end of the First World War.By placing the magazine’s emergence in this longer timescale, and exploring the interrelationships of political action, ideological discourse, and imagery, this book also demonstrates how the project of ‘anthropological revolution’ – building the New Man – was a central element of Italian Fascism, from the very beginning to the deportation of Italian Jews.This new English edition has been thoroughly revised and updated.
Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville Vol. I (Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville #1)
by Colonel Aymar-Olivier Le Harivel De GonnevilleStep into the vivid and action-packed world of 19th-century military life with Colonel Aymar-Olivier Le Harivel De Gonneville's "Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville." This engaging memoir offers a firsthand account of Colonel de Gonneville's experiences, providing readers with a unique perspective on the historical events and personal encounters that shaped his distinguished career.Colonel de Gonneville, a seasoned military officer, presents a rich tapestry of recollections that span his years of service in the French army. From the bustling streets of Paris to the battlefields of Europe, his narrative captures the essence of a soldier’s life during a time of significant political and social upheaval. De Gonneville who served with, among others, the 13th Cuirassier Regiment, Marshal Suchet's best mounted unit, gives a contemporary picture of events in Austria, Prussia and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars."Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville" delves into the Colonel's participation in key military campaigns, offering detailed descriptions of battles, strategies, and the camaraderie of soldiers. His keen observations and reflective insights provide a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by military leaders. De Gonneville’s memoir is not just a chronicle of warfare; it also highlights the personal side of military service, sharing anecdotes about his interactions with notable figures, the friendships forged in the heat of battle, and the toll of conflict on both body and spirit.This memoir is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in military history, providing an authentic and personal glimpse into the life of a 19th-century French officer. "Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville" stands as a testament to the courage, resilience, and dedication of those who serve, preserving the legacy of an era through the eyes of one who lived it.Join Colonel Aymar-Olivier Le Harivel De Gonneville on a journey through his remarkable military career and discover the stories that have shaped history. This compelling memoir offers a rare and intimate portrait of a soldier’s life, filled with adventure, wisdom, and enduring human spirit.
Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville Vol. II (Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville #2)
by Colonel Aymar-Olivier Le Harivel De GonnevilleStep into the vivid and action-packed world of 19th-century military life with Colonel Aymar-Olivier Le Harivel De Gonneville's "Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville." This engaging memoir offers a firsthand account of Colonel de Gonneville's experiences, providing readers with a unique perspective on the historical events and personal encounters that shaped his distinguished career.Colonel de Gonneville, a seasoned military officer, presents a rich tapestry of recollections that span his years of service in the French army. From the bustling streets of Paris to the battlefields of Europe, his narrative captures the essence of a soldier’s life during a time of significant political and social upheaval. De Gonneville who served with, among others, the 13th Cuirassier Regiment, Marshal Suchet's best mounted unit, gives a contemporary picture of events in Austria, Prussia and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars."Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville" delves into the Colonel's participation in key military campaigns, offering detailed descriptions of battles, strategies, and the camaraderie of soldiers. His keen observations and reflective insights provide a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by military leaders. De Gonneville’s memoir is not just a chronicle of warfare; it also highlights the personal side of military service, sharing anecdotes about his interactions with notable figures, the friendships forged in the heat of battle, and the toll of conflict on both body and spirit.This memoir is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in military history, providing an authentic and personal glimpse into the life of a 19th-century French officer. "Recollections of Colonel de Gonneville" stands as a testament to the courage, resilience, and dedication of those who serve, preserving the legacy of an era through the eyes of one who lived it.Join Colonel Aymar-Olivier Le Harivel De Gonneville on a journey through his remarkable military career and discover the stories that have shaped history. This compelling memoir offers a rare and intimate portrait of a soldier’s life, filled with adventure, wisdom, and enduring human spirit.
Recovering Naval Power: Henry Maydman and the Revival of the Royal Navy (Cass Series: Naval Policy and History)
by John B. Hattendorf Geoffrey TillThis book offers a new edition of Henry Maydman’s work Naval Speculations with a detailed commentary by two leading experts on its importance to the naval issues of the 21st century. Written at a revolutionary and troubling time, Maydman’s 1691 book offers an analysis of the state of the Royal Navy at the time, together with a set of recommendations for its improvement. It not only tells us a good deal about the Royal Navy of the time but also provides a general theory of why navies decline and what can be done to rejuvenate them. Recovering Naval Power shows that the issues he identifies have applied to every navy in every period. We are now seeing the dramatic rejuvenation of the Chinese Navy and the reactions to it of the US and other navies, together with a new rise in naval tensions in the Euro-Atlantic. Despite the obvious political, economic and technological differences between Maydman’s day and ours, this work shows that his recommendations could hardly be more relevant in today’s circumstances. Alongside the modified text of Naval Speculations, this book includes a preface and two chapters addressing, first, the Royal Navy of Maydman's time and his role in it and, second, the relevance of what Maydman said for the navies of the 21st century. The book concludes with some overall comments about Maydman and the recovery of naval power and recommendations for further reading. This book will be of much interest to students of naval history, maritime power, strategic studies, and International Relations in general.
Red Sky Mourning: The unmissable new James Reece thriller from New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr
by Jack Carr***NOW AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING CHRIS PRATT*** 'Jack Carr is the real deal' ANDY MCNAB 'Seriously good' LEE CHILD You think you know James Reece. Think again. A storm is on the horizon. America&’s days are numbered. A Chinese submarine has gone rogue and is navigating towards the continental United States, putting its nuclear missiles within striking distance of the West Coast. A rising Silicon Valley tech mogul with unknown allegiances is at the forefront of a revolution in quantum computing and Artificial Intelligence. A politician controlled by a foreign power is a breath away from the Oval Office. Three seemingly disconnected events are on a collision course to ignite a power grab unlike anything the world has ever seen. The country&’s only hope is a quantum computer that has gone dark, retreating to the deepest levels of the internet, learning at a rate inconceivable at her inception. But during her time in hiding, she has done more than learn. She has become a weapon, positioned to act as either the country&’s greatest saviour or its worst enemy. She is known as &‘Alice&’, and her only connection to the outside world is a former Navy SEAL sniper named James Reece who has left the violence of his past life behind. With the walls closing in, James Reece is on a race to dismantle a conspiracy that has forced America to her knees in the latest high-octane page-turner from the &‘hottest author on the thriller scene today&’ (The Real Book Spy), #1 New York Times bestseller and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr.
Red Sky Mourning: The unmissable new James Reece thriller from New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr
by Jack Carr***NOW AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING CHRIS PRATT*** 'Jack Carr is the real deal' ANDY MCNAB 'Seriously good' LEE CHILD You think you know James Reece. Think again. A storm is on the horizon. America&’s days are numbered. A Chinese submarine has gone rogue and is navigating towards the continental United States, putting its nuclear missiles within striking distance of the West Coast. A rising Silicon Valley tech mogul with unknown allegiances is at the forefront of a revolution in quantum computing and Artificial Intelligence. A politician controlled by a foreign power is a breath away from the Oval Office. Three seemingly disconnected events are on a collision course to ignite a power grab unlike anything the world has ever seen. The country&’s only hope is a quantum computer that has gone dark, retreating to the deepest levels of the internet, learning at a rate inconceivable at her inception. But during her time in hiding, she has done more than learn. She has become a weapon, positioned to act as either the country&’s greatest saviour or its worst enemy. She is known as &‘Alice&’, and her only connection to the outside world is a former Navy SEAL sniper named James Reece who has left the violence of his past life behind. With the walls closing in, James Reece is on a race to dismantle a conspiracy that has forced America to her knees in the latest high-octane page-turner from the &‘hottest author on the thriller scene today&’ (The Real Book Spy), #1 New York Times bestseller and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr.
The Relief of Ladysmith [Illustrated Edition]
by J. B. AtkinsIncludes Boer War Illustrations Pack with 300 maps, plans, and photos.The Relief of Ladysmith is a detailed account of the siege of Ladysmith during the South African War (1899-1902) and the efforts to lift the siege and rescue the town's inhabitants. Atkins, a British officer who participated in the relief, provides a firsthand perspective on one of the most dramatic episodes of the war.—Print Ed.
Religious Humanitarianism during the World Wars, 1914–1945: Between Atheism and Messianism (Elements in Modern Wars)
by null Patrick J. HoulihanThe history of modern war has focused on destruction; however, practices of saving lives and rebuilding societies have received far less scrutiny. The world wars reconfigured geopolitics on a sacred-secular spectrum dominated by the USA and the USSR. In these events, the motivations of humanitarian actors are disputed as either secular or religious, evoking approval or censure. Although modern global humanitarianism emerged during the world wars, it is often studied in a Euro-centric framework that does not engage the conflicts' globality. The effects of humanitarianism during the Second World War look toward the post-1945 era with not enough reflection on the pre-1945 history of humanitarianism. Thus, what is needed is a critical history beyond moralizing, bringing synchronic and diachronic expansion to study questions of continuity and change. A global history of religious humanitarianism during both world wars places faith-based humanitarianism on a spectrum of belief and unbelief.
The Reminiscences of Carl Schurz: Volume 1. 1829-1852 (The Reminiscences of Carl Schurz #1)
by Carl SchurzFascinating and detailed memoirs of Carl Schurz whose political and military career spanned seminal events in Germany and the American Civil War.Carl Schurz (March 2, 1829 – May 14, 1906) was a German revolutionary and an American statesman, journalist, and reformer.... After serving as a Union general in the American Civil War, he helped found the short-lived Liberal Republican Party and became a prominent advocate of civil service reform....Born in the Kingdom of Prussia's Rhine Province, Schurz fought for democratic reforms in the German revolutions of 1848–1849 as a member of the academic fraternity association Deutsche Burschenschaft...Like many other "Forty-Eighters", he then migrated to the United States, settling in Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1852. After being admitted to the Wisconsin bar, he established a legal practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also became a strong advocate for the anti-slavery movement and joined the newly organized Republican Party, unsuccessfully running for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. After briefly representing the United States as Minister (ambassador) to Spain, Schurz served as a general in the American Civil War, fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg and other major battles.After the war, Schurz established a newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri, and won election to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first German-born American elected to that body. Breaking with Republican President Ulysses S. Grant, Schurz helped establish the Liberal Republican Party. The party advocated civil service reform, sound money, low tariffs, low taxes, an end to railroad grants, and opposed Grant's efforts to protect African-American civil rights in the Southern United States during Reconstruction. Schurz chaired the 1872 Liberal Republican convention, which nominated a ticket that unsuccessfully challenged President Grant in the 1872 presidential election.
The Reminiscences of Carl Schurz: Volume 2. 1852-1863 (The Reminiscences of Carl Schurz #2)
by Carl SchurzFascinating and detailed memoirs of Carl Schurz whose political and military career spanned seminal events in Germany and the American Civil War.Carl Schurz (March 2, 1829 – May 14, 1906) was a German revolutionary and an American statesman, journalist, and reformer.... After serving as a Union general in the American Civil War, he helped found the short-lived Liberal Republican Party and became a prominent advocate of civil service reform....Born in the Kingdom of Prussia's Rhine Province, Schurz fought for democratic reforms in the German revolutions of 1848–1849 as a member of the academic fraternity association Deutsche Burschenschaft...Like many other "Forty-Eighters", he then migrated to the United States, settling in Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1852. After being admitted to the Wisconsin bar, he established a legal practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also became a strong advocate for the anti-slavery movement and joined the newly organized Republican Party, unsuccessfully running for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. After briefly representing the United States as Minister (ambassador) to Spain, Schurz served as a general in the American Civil War, fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg and other major battles.After the war, Schurz established a newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri, and won election to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first German-born American elected to that body. Breaking with Republican President Ulysses S. Grant, Schurz helped establish the Liberal Republican Party. The party advocated civil service reform, sound money, low tariffs, low taxes, an end to railroad grants, and opposed Grant's efforts to protect African-American civil rights in the Southern United States during Reconstruction. Schurz chaired the 1872 Liberal Republican convention, which nominated a ticket that unsuccessfully challenged President Grant in the 1872 presidential election.
The Reminiscences of Carl Schurz: Volume 3. 1863-1869 (The Reminiscences of Carl Schurz #3)
by Carl SchurzFascinating and detailed memoirs of Carl Schurz whose political and military career spanned seminal events in Germany and the American Civil War.Carl Schurz (March 2, 1829 – May 14, 1906) was a German revolutionary and an American statesman, journalist, and reformer.... After serving as a Union general in the American Civil War, he helped found the short-lived Liberal Republican Party and became a prominent advocate of civil service reform....Born in the Kingdom of Prussia's Rhine Province, Schurz fought for democratic reforms in the German revolutions of 1848–1849 as a member of the academic fraternity association Deutsche Burschenschaft...Like many other "Forty-Eighters", he then migrated to the United States, settling in Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1852. After being admitted to the Wisconsin bar, he established a legal practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also became a strong advocate for the anti-slavery movement and joined the newly organized Republican Party, unsuccessfully running for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. After briefly representing the United States as Minister (ambassador) to Spain, Schurz served as a general in the American Civil War, fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg and other major battles.After the war, Schurz established a newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri, and won election to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first German-born American elected to that body. Breaking with Republican President Ulysses S. Grant, Schurz helped establish the Liberal Republican Party. The party advocated civil service reform, sound money, low tariffs, low taxes, an end to railroad grants, and opposed Grant's efforts to protect African-American civil rights in the Southern United States during Reconstruction. Schurz chaired the 1872 Liberal Republican convention, which nominated a ticket that unsuccessfully challenged President Grant in the 1872 presidential election.
Reminiscences of the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857
by Mrs Elizabeth Wagentreiber“Elizabeth Wagentreiber was the youngest daughter of Colonel James Skinner of the famous cavalry regiment 'Skinner's Horse'. She had originally married a Captain Radclyffe Haldane, an officer of Skinner's Horse who was killed at the Battle of Chillianwallah during the Second Anglo-Sikh War. She subsequently married George Wagentreiber. And in the Spring of 1857 the couple were living in the civilian lines at Delhi when the Indian Mutiny broke out in the Bengal Army and reports arrived that the native cavalry was running amok in the city, slaughtering Europeans. Fearful for their lives the couple escaped with their children and the harrowing account of their time as fugitives makes compelling reading.”-Print ed.
Renegade Immortality
by Christopher ClayTo save his sister, a special ops agent must stop deadly organization from unleashing the magic of the Nephilim in this military fantasy adventure novel. Following the deaths of his wife and daughter, special ops agent Cody Willis has been struggling to cope with his overwhelming grief. When the burden becomes too much to bear, and Cody is sent on temporary leave, he finds himself even further adrift. But he&’s about to rediscover his purpose when danger strikes close to home. Cody&’s sister, Tessa, has been kidnapped and taken to Peru, where she is forced to lead a top-secret research team. To win her freedom, she must uncover the many secrets of the Nephilim—a race of ancient giants once thought to have dominated our lands. When Cody learns of Tessa&’s disappearance, he is determined to save her no matter the cost. With the help of a few fellow agents, he races across the world to face a shadowy cabal intent on harnessing terrifying ancient powers.
The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War
by Jim SciuttoThe essential new book by CNN anchor and chief national security analyst Jim Sciutto, identifying a new, more uncertain global order with reporting on the frontlines of power from existing wars to looming ones across the globe. <p><p> The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 dawned what Francis Fukuyama called “The End of History.” Three decades later, Jim Sciutto said on CNN’s air as the Ukraine war began, that we are living in a “1939 moment.” History never ended—it barely paused—and the global order as we long have known it is now gone. Powerful nations are determined to assert dominance on the world stage. And as their push for power escalates, a new order will affect everyone across the globe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a part of it, but in reality, this power struggle impacts every corner of our world—from Helsinki to Beijing, from Australia to the North Pole. This is a battle with many fronts: in the Arctic, in the oceans and across the skies, on man-made islands and redrawn maps, and in tech and cyberspace. <p><p> Through globe-spanning, exclusive interviews with dozens of political, military, and intelligence leaders, Sciutto defines our times as a return of great power conflict, “a definitive break between the post–Cold War era and an entirely new and uncertain one.” With savvy, thorough, in-person reporting, he follows-up his 2019 bestseller, The Shadow War: Inside Russia’s and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America, which focused on the covert tactics of a hidden conflict. <p><p> The Return of Great Powers analyzes a historic and visible shift in real time. It details the realities of this new post–post–Cold War era, the increasingly aligned Russian and Chinese governments, and the flashpoint of a new, global nuclear arms race. And it poses a question: As we consider uncertain, even terrifying, outcomes, will it be possible for the West and Russia and China to prevent a new World War? <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Road Past Monchy: Fighting the First World War at Arras, 1914–1918
by Terence LoveridgeTerence Loveridge offers a unique look at the land and air operations around the strategic village of Monchy-le-Preux at the center of the western front during World War I. The story of the Great War is usually one of condemnation or rehabilitation of strategists and consecration of the common soldier, while the story of those who planned, directed, and led operations on the ground has generally been overlooked.Loveridge uses experiences of junior leaders fighting around the key terrain of Monchy-le-Preux to challenge the currently accepted views and reveal that the Great War, despite subsequent impression, was a surprisingly dynamic effort conducted in an arena of constantly evolving practices, techniques, and technology. Less well known than its contemporary campaigns at the Somme, Verdun, or Passchendaele, Monchy also carries less preconceived baggage and thus offers a prime opportunity to reevaluate the accepted wisdom of the events, personalities, and understandings of the Great War.The Road Past Monchy offers readers a unique chance to uncover the "lost" perspective of junior war leaders in a theater of war that saw almost continuous operations from 1914 through to 1918.