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In The Darkening Age, Catherine Nixey tells the little-known - and deeply shocking - story of how a militant religion deliberately tried to extinguish the teachings of the Classical world, ushering in unquestioning adherence to the 'one true faith'. The Roman Empire had been generous in embracing and absorbing new creeds. But with the coming of Christianity, everything changed. This new faith, despite preaching peace, was violent, ruthless and intolerant. And once it became the religion of empire, its zealous adherents set about the destruction of the old gods.

The Russo-Ukraine War is a vital learning opportunity for military strategists across the globe. The first and clearest lesson to be gleaned from it is this: the soundness of a military's strategy and the nimbleness with which it can adapt to unforeseen circumstances are the two most important factors in deciding victory or defeat. The War for Ukraine analyzes the war through these twin lenses of strategy and adaptation, detailing how each army has succeeded or failed to plan for and adapt to this twenty-first century war.

A timely investigation of the causes of technological and scientific stagnation, and a radical blueprint for accelerating innovation. From the Moon landing to the dawning of the atomic age, the decades prior to the 1970s were characterized by the routine invention of transformative technologies at breakneck speed. By comparison, ours is an age of stagnation. Median wage growth has slowed, inequality and income concentration are on the rise, and scientific research has become increasingly expensive and incremental.

Het verzwegen verhaal van een Amsterdamse familie die zich schuldig maakte aan verraad en collaboreerde met de nazi's. 'Als je voorouders helden waren, dan lijkt dat ook iets over jezelf te zeggen. Alsof een stukje van hun heldendom ook afgeeft op jou. Maar wat als je voorouders verraders waren, zoals de mijne? En aan de verkeerde kant van de geschiedenis stonden?'. Stephanie Biesheuvel stuitte bij toeval op een familiegeheim toen haar overgrootvader in Het Parool werd genoemd als de mogelijke verrader van Anne Frank.

The Untold Story of Everything Digital: Bright Boys, Revisited celebrates the 70th anniversary (1949-2019) of the world "going digital" for the very first time—real-time digital computing’s genesis story.

Who are the most courageous, greatest, most admirable, respectable, and world-saving or world-enhancing “Superheroes” of this century and centuries past? Is this not one of the most fascinating questions individuals could ask and research during their lives, with the answer constantly changing during these individuals’ journeys through life as a result of their ever-increasing wisdom that they all accumulate with each addition life obstacle, challenge, and positive or negative (expected or unexpected) life experience they encounter and deal with on a daily basis?

This is your gateway to self-mastery, resilience, and inner peace through the works of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. For over two thousand years, their words have shaped leaders, thinkers, and everyday people searching for meaning. The Complete Stoicism Collection brings their most powerful ideas directly to you, translated and adapted for the contemporary listener. Whether you seek practical advice on how to face life’s challenges or wish to deepen your understanding of Stoic philosophy, this collection has everything you need.

Socrate va par les rues d'Athènes, interpellant ceux qu'il trouve sur son chemin : Connais-toi toi- même ! Ne te soucie pas des richesses, cherche la vérité et deviens philosophe ! Ce n'est pas du goût des Athéniens. Au terme d'un procès, Socrate est condamné à boire la ciguë. Va-t-il s'enfuir ? Un philosophe doit-il craindre la mort ? Par une froide nuit d'hiver, alors que toute la ville était plongée dans la torpeur, Monsieur Descartes doutait : Se pourrait-il que trois et deux ne fassent pas cinq ? Que le monde, finalement, soit un rêve ?

The first in a fantastic new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson. Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining and gory bits about the Romans! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book.

서유럽이 주목하고 있는 독일 뮌헨의 젊은 저널리스트 그룹 난젠&피카드(Nansen&Piccard)의 첫 저작으로, 섹스를 통해 지난 1만 년 인류 역사를 되짚는 『에로틱 세계사』. 호모사피엔스는 1만 년 전부터 섹스에 대해 광적으로 관심을 가져왔고, 어느 시대건 재생산을 목적으로 남녀가 성기를 결합하는 것 이상의 의미를 가지고 있다. 1만 년 전부터 현재에 이르기까지 역사 곳곳에 깊이 숨겨져 있던 성 담론을 체계적으로 발굴하고 정리한 이 책은 이처럼 인간이 늘 섹스를 과도하게 해왔음을 보여준다.

A History of Religion–Catholics and Protestants provides a sweeping history of the mesmerizing struggle between these two major branches of Christianity, spanning from the Reformation to modern day times. It describes the clashes, often violent, between these two groups, across multiple geographies around the world, from Europe, the UK and Ireland to Asia, Africa and the Americas.

Tired of dry and dull history books that put you to sleep faster than a lullaby? Brace yourself for a literary rollercoaster like no other! "Emergency Services Humorous History Book" grabs your attention and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Step into a world where history meets humor, and the extraordinary tales of first responders (firefighters, EMS, police, dispatcher), nurses, military heroes, and those in corrections come alive with a side-splitting twist.

Las y los excéntricos es una recopilación que incluye anécdotas de más de 40 extravagantes personajes que Guadalupe Loaeza nos presenta a través de su pluma. Originalmente, estos artículos fueron publicados cada semana en el diario Reforma en una columna que llevaba por título el mismo nombre. Estas entrañables figuras públicas han convivido con nosotros desde generaciones y, a través del tiempo, nos han encantado con sus exquisitas personalidades.

Entre agosto y septiembre de 2012, un centenar de mexicanos, familiares de las víctimas de la guerra contra el narcotráfico, recorrieron más de once mil kilómetros por el territorio de Estados Unidos. Su propósito era gritar su dolor frente a los principales responsables del conflicto, y construir lazos con organizaciones de sobrevivientes y otros familiares de personas asesinadas o desaparecidas por las mismas causas en el país vecino.

تحاول الدراسات الآتية تفسير ثلاثة من أعظم الأحداث في تاريخ البشرية.

Enantes es un excelente texto híbrido que enlaza el cuadro de costumbres con el anecdotario histórico de la emigración. Salpicado de relatos y sueños contados en décimas y el recuerdo de costumbres y tradiciones que se contraponen a las transformaciones vividas por los personajes, como consecuencia del ir y venir de la emigración.

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 contra los pueblos indígenas se llevaron a cabo en este breve lapso de tiempo, que es el tema central de este libro.

Have you ever heard about the "Hello Girls" of World War I? These heroic women worked as telephone switchboard operators for the U.S. military. Despite the dangers of war, they kept American officers in contact with their soldiers during battle, and spoke in French and English. Yet, "Hello Girls" weren't recognized for their wartime service. What historic year did women win the right to vote?

Vodou, Vodoun, Vudu, and Voodoo has captivated the imaginations of Americans for centuries. Everyone is familiar with New Orleans Voodoo and its images of black candles, chicken’s feet, and skulls meant to invoke fear and awe in outsiders. Voodoo as practiced in the United States has become an amalgam of witchcraft, necromancy, rootwork, conjure, and a catch-all word for any type of magic that seems dark and ominous. In the Caribbean, however, Voodoo is spelled Vodou and is practiced as an African Traditional Religion (ATR).

Folklore of the Indigenous people of Canada. The stories shared here tell of all the folklore from Coast to Coast. Sharing Toronto, Vancouver, to Ottawa, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland. From West Coast to East Coast telling of "Sasquatch" and "Great Bear Run", Northern Lights, Yukon Lights etc. Ghosts and Eerie spirits abound in this Canadian tale of the past. Explaining the beliefs of the Indigenous people of Canada.