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In this captivating volume, Shahrazad spins a tapestry of enchanting Arabic folk tales for her sister, all expertly translated by the renowned Richard F. Burton. These timeless stories have been gathered over centuries from diverse cultures, including Syria, Arabia, Yemen, India, Persia, Egypt, and Asia Minor, with origins dating back to AD 800-900. While Burtons 17-volume collection has garnered many admirers, it has also faced criticism for its archaic language and a preoccupation with sexuality, leading some to describe it as an eccentric ego-trip. His extensive notes and appendices are ...

Dive into a captivating collection of legendary tales and mythical stories from diverse cultures around the globe. These recordings feature timeless heroes, enchanting lore, and the rich tapestry of human imagination, all drawn from works that are in the Public Domain. Join Lynette Caulkins as she narrates these fascinating narratives that have shaped our understanding of the world.

The memoirs of the honorable Ayatollah Seyyed 'Ali Jamenei: From prisons and exile during the confrontations of the Islamic Revolution.

President Woodrow Wilson entered World War I reluctantly, and he aimed to be strategic and fair when arranging peace terms to leave it. He delivered his 14-point treaty to Congress in January 1918. In it, he emphasized the importance of establishing free trade, restoring sovereign territories, and reducing arms. This speech outlined the terms on which he sought to establish enduring peace in Europe, which he recognized as vital to maintaining peace in the Americas as well as the rest of the world.

La passionnante et longue vie de Louis XIV mérite un récit continu, précis et documenté. Le voici. Nous découvrons la personnalité d'un homme secret, ainsi que les rouages de l'État royal qui l'accompagne dans ses vastes projets. Cet ouvrage dévoile une page importante de l'histoire de la France et des Français, à travers toutes les facettes de ce règne qui a connu des moments brillants et exaltants et des épisodes pittoresques, mais également des drames terribles.

In the fifth installment of Francis Parkmans acclaimed series, France and England in North America, we delve into the captivating life of Count Frontenac, the most extraordinary representative of the French crown in the New World. This narrative unfolds around a pivotal figure whose journey began with humble beginnings yet evolved through myriad challenges, showcasing his remarkable ability to rise to every occasion. His career was marked by conflicts‚both personal and monumental‚that shaped the fate of nations in North America. Note This audio recording omits footnotes, which reference ...

Dive into the intriguing period between 1648 and 1679 with British historian Osmund Airy. We explore a time when Cardinal Mazarin, fresh off concluding the pivotal Peace of Westphalia for France, had to face the noble rebellions known as the Fronde. By the time Mazarin drew his last breath in 1661, he had paved the way for Louis XIV to become an absolute monarch, eager to expand his realm through conquest. However, opposition arose from the young Stadtholder, William III of Orange in Holland, and the reinstated Charles II in England, who was dealing with Parliament, placating religious ...

"International disputes that end in war are not generally questions of absolute right and wrong. They may quite as well be questions of opposing rights. But, when there are rights on both sides; it is usually found that the side which takes the initiative is moved by its national desires as well as by its claims of right.This could hardly be better exemplified than by the vexed questions which brought about the War of 1812."This volume of the Chronicles of Canada series explains both the causes of the War of 1812 and the campaigns of the war from a primarily Canadian viewpoint, a perspective ...

É successo che per 14 giorni, dal 30 maggio al 13 giugno 19e84, Roma è stata la città più silenziosa di tutta la sua storia eterna. Quelli che c’erano dicono che se eri romanista, se eri comunista, se eri romanista e comunista, quelli sono stati i giorni più brutti della tua vita. Sono stati i giorni di Romaliverpul, la finale di coppa dei campioni giocata in casa e persa ai calci di rigore, e due settimane dopo, dei funerali di Enrico Berlinguer, il segretario del partito comunista. Due cose cose che non sarebbero dovute succedere e invece sono successe. Inserti audio AAmod

The F-14 Tomcast is an internet show dedicated to the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and the amazing men and women who flew, fixed, fought, and loved her. Season 1, which aired between September 2021 and August 2022, was hosted by a former US Navy F-14 pilot and RIO duo who combined had more than 30 years, 5,000 hours, and 1,000 carrier landings in the Tomcat. Episodes featured guests explaining the F-14's service from early development to the beloved fighter's retirement. Season 2 is in development. Stay tuned!

En août 1914, Valère Lecocq, mon arrière grand-père, rédigea jour après jour sur son petit carnet d’épicier un ”memorandum” relatant, à la manière d’un journaliste, les premiers mois de la première guerre mondiale à Frameries, au Borinage. Les rumeurs de guerre, le passage des troupes anglaises, l’invasion allemande et l’occupation dans son petit village de mineurs borains. Un document émouvant et réaliste d’un témoin privilégié que je vous livre à mon tour, plus d’un siècle après ces événements tragiques.

Memorias de las Raíces Vivas rescata y comparte los trabajos de estudiantes de Raíces Culturales del SEMS, Universidad de Guadalajara. A través de relatos, entrevistas y proyectos, exploramos nuestras tradiciones, historias familiares y patrimonio cultural. Un espacio para conectar con nuestras raíces, celebrar la diversidad y dar voz a nuevas generaciones que mantienen viva nuestra identidad. ¡Descubre y revive el legado cultural con cada episodio!

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeJean de La Bruyère famously characterized Versailles as "that region where joys were visible but false, and vexations hidden but real." In this witty and scholarly book, Baron Arthur-Léon Imbert de Saint-Amand explores the solar system of the Sun King with its planets, the women of the court, now orbiting in warm proximity to the monarch, now hurtling away under his glacial disfavor. Here are his neglected queen, Maria Theresa, his imperious mistress, Madame de Montespan, his illegitimate daughters, and his final consort, the pious and...

No hay camino para la felicidad, la felicidad es el camino. El éxito es la suma de pequeños esfuerzos repetidos día tras día. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.