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Harriet Tubman is among the most famous Americans ever born and soon to be the face of the twenty-dollar bill. Yet often she’s a figure more out of myth than history, almost a comic-book superhero. You could almost say she’s America’s Robin Hood, a miraculous vision, often rightly celebrated but seldom understood. Tiya Miles’s extraordinary Night Flyer changes all that.

Who was the man that would become Caesar's lieutenant, Brutus' rival, Cleopatra's lover, and Octavian's enemy? When his stepfather is executed for his involvement in the Catilinarian conspiracy, Mark Antony and his family are disgraced. His adolescence is marked by scandal and mischief, his love affairs are fleeting, and yet, his ambition is vast. Antony's path to prosperity leads him to an education in Athens, a campaign for a seat in the Senate, and a position of military command.

A Historical Biography set in the New England Coastline during the 18th and 19th Centuries. Dive into the captivating and tumultuous life of Captain Elijah Cobb, a quintessential New England shipmaster whose memoirs and letters weave a rich tapestry of historical maritime adventures and the relentless spirit of a 19th-century sailor. Born into the seafaring culture of Cape Cod, Elijah Cobb began his journey to the high seas at a tender age, embarking on voyages that would take him to the fevered coasts of Surinam, the dangerous waters infested with Algerine threats, and the war-torn ports ...

Щоденник Анни Франк ("Щоденник", "Сховище. Щоденник у листах") — записи нідерландською мовою, які вела єврейська дівчинка Анна Франк з 12 червня 1942 по 1 серпня 1944 року в період нацистської окупації Нідерландів.З початку 1944 року Франк почала літературно обробляти свої записи, сподіваючись на публікацію щоденника після звільнення Нідерландів, проте ця робота залишилася незавершеною.Останній запис у щоденнику датований 1 серпня 1944 року. А через три дні гестапо заарештувало всіх, хто ховались в притулку. Анна Франк померла в концтаборі Берґен-Бельзен.

He was called "the wickedest man in the world." But who was the real Aleister Crowley? Delve into the life and legacy of this enigmatic figure, a man who defied categorization. This biography explores the controversial magician, writer, and occultist, revealing the complexities behind the myth. Discover: Crowley's early years: From his privileged upbringing to his descent into bohemian London His exploration of esoteric knowledge: From the rituals of the Golden Dawn to his founding of Thelema His impact on popular culture: How his ideas resonated across art, music, and literature The truth ...

Discover the riveting tale of youthful idealism, adventure, and survival with "Rosebud Farm: The Journey of Young Idealists" by Louella Bryant, skillfully narrated by Butch Bryant. This gripping audiobook takes you back to 1970, where a group of young American ex-pats from wealthy families abandons their conventional lives to establish an ideal society at Rosebud Farm in Far North Queensland. Join Charlie Dean, a headstrong resident of the farm, as he decides to leave the comforts of his new home to explore Southeast Asia.

We could all write a book about our life's adventures, growing up and experiencing life on the planet Earth. It's like I've been living two different lives; a programmed one and a liberated one. I have had adventures, experienced romance, and started my life over at least a half dozen times. I have experienced a broken heart four different times by four different wives, but I have been single now for fourteen years!

A fascinating life story intertwined with the history of the Navajo tribe. This is the story of a woman born in an earthen floored hogan on the Navajo Reservation in northern Arizona, educated in government-run boarding schools, denied marriage to the man she loved in favor of tradition and denied her birthright by family. Despite these roadblocks, she continued her education in the medical field. At times, she was sought out by the rich and famous people to provide care for their loved ones.

У небольшого Соленого озера, что в двух шагах от реки Вычегды люди селились еще в XV веке. Наиболее предприимчивые из них уже в то время начали строить на берегу первые «варницы», специальных приспособления для «варения соли». В последствии эти варницы стали основой крупного промышленно-торгового центра - Соль Вычегодска, процветанию которого помимо солеварения способствовало и его удобное расположение на судоходной реке. Но настоящую известность это место получило после появления здесь деятельного и предприимчивого семейства Строгановых.

Step into the captivating world of ancient Rome with 'Julius Caesar: The Julio-Claudian Dynasty Emperors of Rome.' In this compelling narrative, renowned author Dan Wilson unravels the dramatic rise and fall of one of history's most influential figures and the far-reaching implications of the dynasty he seeded. Wilson guides you through the expansive landscape of Caesar's world, from the battle-ridden fields of Gaul to the intrigue-infused corridors of power in Rome itself. This epic tale charts Caesar's ascendancy to the zenith of power, his radical reforms, and the transformation of the ...

"Napoléon n'aime pas Fouché et Fouché n'aime pas Napoléon" : un fascinant portrait d'un "génie de la trahison" - sans doute l'homme le plus détesté (et le plus puissant) de l'histoire de France. Traduction entièrement révisée par Olivier Mannoni et préface de l'historien Philippe Artières, spécialiste des criminels et de l'écriture de l'histoire.

The following two audio clips are from Friedrich August von Hayek (May 8, 1899 - March 23, 1992), who was an Austrian-British economist and political philosopher. Hayek shared the 1974 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with Gunnar Myrdal for work on money and economic fluctuations, and how prices communicate information. His seminal work, "The Road to Serfdom," has been republished many times over the eight decades since its original publication.

Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises (September 29, 1881-October 10, 1973) was an Austrian-American Austrian School economist, historian, logician, and sociologist. Mises wrote and lectured extensively on the societal contributions of classical liberalism and the power of consumers. He is best known for his work on human behavior studies comparing communism and capitalism.

Kofi Annan stands out as one of the most pivotal figures of the early twenty-first century. As the secretary-general of the United Nations, he became an enduring icon and a voice for peace and freedom all over the world.

Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises (September 29, 1881-October 10, 1973) was an Austrian-American Austrian School economist, historian, logician, and sociologist. Mises wrote and lectured extensively on the societal contributions of classical liberalism and the power of consumers. He is best known for his work on human behavior studies comparing communism and capitalism.

Guido Ucelli di Nemi (1885-1964) è stato uno dei grandi industriali italiani del Novecento e, al tempo stesso, un italiano che ebbe il coraggio di mettere in gioco tutte le sue fortune per salvare gli amici ebrei dalle aberrazioni delle leggi razziali prima e dalle persecuzioni naziste poi. Nel 1914 sposò Carla Tosi, figlia del fondatore delle omonime officine meccaniche di Legnano. Consigliere delegato della Riva, ingegnere, era un visionario appassionato di archeologia.