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"A breathtaking, tragicomic debut novel about the indomitable child of a scorned, formerly land-owning family who must grow up in the wake of Ethiopia's socialist revolution. Wisecracking, inquisitive, and bombastic, Selam Asmelash is the youngest child in her large, boisterous family. Even before she is born, she has a wry, bewitching omniscience that animates life in her Small Town in southwestern Ethiopia in the 1980s. Selam and her father listen...
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"Lin Chong is an expert arms instructor, training the Emperor's soldiers in sword and truncheon, battle axe and spear, lance and crossbow. Unlike bolder friends who flirt with challenging the unequal hierarchies and values of Imperial society, she believes in keeping her head down and doing her job. Until a powerful man with a vendetta rips that carefully-built life away. Disgraced, tattooed as a criminal, and on the run from an Imperial Marshall...
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"As history, the uprisings of 1848 have long been overshadowed by the French Revolution of 1789 and the Russian revolutions of the early twentieth century. And yet in 1848 nearly all of Europe was aflame with conflict. Parallel political tumults spread like brush fire across the entire continent, leading to significant changes that continue to shape our world today. These battles for the future were fought with one eye kept squarely on the past: The...
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"Qi'ra's final plot to take down the Empire! The mysterious criminal syndicate Crimson Dawn and its leader, Lady Qi'ra, have become the galaxy's most wanted now that Emperor Palpatine has realized the scope of their plans against him and moves to destroy her. But Qi'ra still has tricks up her sleeve - and with the help of the Knights of Ren and her many other allies, she will not go down without a fight! But as her bid to use an ancient Dark Side...
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"In an unnamed Middle Eastern country, government leaders maintain a stranglehold over women's lives and freedoms. But in a neglected southern province, a secret female resistance movement has been forming for years. Now, the Hamiyat are preparing for battle, as they plan a daring attack on the perpetrators of the central regime."--
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La Revolución francesa fue un conflicto social y político, con diversos periodos de violencia, que convulsionó Francia y, por extensión de sus implicaciones, a otras naciones de Europa que enfrentaban a partidarios y opositores del sistema conocido como el Antiguo Régimen. Se inició con la autoproclamación del Tercer Estado como Asamblea Nacional en 1789 y finalizó con el golpe de Estado de Napoleón Bonaparte en 1799. Si bien después de...
9) Start of the French Revolution: The History and Legacy of the Seminal Events that Began the Uprising
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*Includes pictures
*Includes a bibliography for further reading
*Includes a table of contents
As one of the seminal social revolutions in human history, the French Revolution holds a unique legacy, especially in the West. The early years of the Revolution were fueled by Enlightenment ideals, seeking the social overthrow of the caste system that gave the royalty and aristocracy decisive advantages over the lower classes. But history remembers the...
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This audiobook narrated by Noah Feldman reveals why the conventional wisdom about the Arab Spring is wrong
The Arab Spring promised to end dictatorship and bring self-government to people across the Middle East. Yet everywhere except Tunisia it led to either renewed dictatorship, civil war, extremist terror, or all three. In The Arab Winter, Noah Feldman argues that the Arab Spring was nevertheless not an unmitigated failure, much less an inevitable...
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Embark on a Timeless Journey through Romania's Rich History!
Are you ready to explore the complex and riveting tale of a nation that has shaped and been shaped by the forces of history?
This comprehensive book on Romanian history offers a fascinating look into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of the people who have called this land home.
From the ancient civilizations that once dominated the region to the creation of a modern, united nation,...
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Greetings, brave explorer of the past!
Are you prepared to journey into the depths of one of history's most tumultuous eras?
Venture, if you dare, into the haunting world of the French Revolution and Napoleon with our enthralling book, as it uncovers the sinister forces that lurked behind the curtain of revolution and empire.
This gripping book weaves a tale of intrigue, ambition, and terror that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From the...
13) The Revival
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This 2 in 1 combo contains the following titles:
1 - Age of Enlightenment: Finally…finally, humanity began to wake up. Finally, they decided to take science, knowledge, politics, development, multiple angles and perspectives, and the details of our everyday lives a bit more seriously. For centuries, raw and primal urges and principles had taken hold of conquerors, officials, and governments. But there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Humanity...
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Discover the Tumultuous World of the French Revolution and Napoleon.
Bonjour, history enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on an enthralling journey into the heart of one of the most transformative periods in history?
We invite you to explore the captivating world of the French Revolution and Napoleon with our remarkable book, which promises to transport you to a time of upheaval, triumph, and change.
From the storming of the Bastille to the rise...
15) Mao Zedong
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Introducing a new book that will take you on a journey through the life and times of one of the most revolutionary leaders in modern history. Follow the path of Mao Zedong, as he rises to power and ultimately falls from grace. A complex man with a complicated legacy, Mao's story is told with both power and simplicity, as we explore the key events that shaped his life and the tumultuous era in which he lived.
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16) The lost crown
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In alternating chapters, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia tell how their privileged lives as the daughters of the Tsar in early twentieth-century Russia are transformed by World War and revolution.
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At the end of 1776, the American war effort was on the verge of collapse, and despite Washington's success at Trenton, the British were confident that they could quell the rebellion in 1777. That winter, the British planned a complicated campaign in which British armies from Canada and New York would strike out across New England and link up, with the goal of cutting off the Northern colonies. Indeed, 1777 did prove to be the pivotal year of the war,...
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Men whose minds are aflame with idealism gather at the Corinthe, in the center of Paris, to stage a rebellion! Marius and Valjean have an unexpected reunion at the barricades, and then part ways equally unexpectedly. The long night of revolution dawns into a morning of celebration. Paris is in a festive mood as Cosette and Marius are blissfully married. While the couple bask in their joy, Valjean withdraws into lonely darkness. But when crafty innkeeper...
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