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The Conquest of Plassans is a psychological drama about a quiet French town whose peace is shattered by the arrival of a manipulative priest, Abbe Faujas. As his influence grows, he disrupts the lives of the townspeople, leading to betrayal, madness, and destruction.

Journey into the past with Prescott‚s masterful narrative of Hern°n Corts and his men as they ventured into the heart of the Aztec Empire. This captivating account not only chronicles their remarkable exploits but also delves into the profound impact of their conquest. Inspired by the poetic words of Keats, the story reflects on the awe and ambition that drove these explorers as they faced the vast unknown. Experience the thrill of discovery and the weight of history in this compelling retelling. (Note The project has been updated to correct missing and duplicate sections as of July 9, 2010...

Join us in "The Conquest of Bread" podcast as we explore Peter Kropotkin's revolutionary ideas on anarchism and mutual aid. This podcast breaks down the text's arguments for a cooperative society and its relevance today, making it essential listening for those interested in social justice, anarchism, and economic theory.

Join Pat Travis, a spacer known for his incredible luck, as he faces an unexpected twist of fate. Tasked with securing commercial contracts with newly Contacted human races, Pat finds himself stranded on a planet where every significant decision is dictated by astrology. Unfortunately for him, he arrives on one of the most ill-fated days in history. Dive into this captivating tale by Michael Shaara, the acclaimed author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Killer Angels, originally published in Fantastic Universe in 1956. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)

Welcome to Stats on Stats, your one stop LitRPG shop. Richey and Joel are your guides on the journey as they talk about some of their favorite LitRPGs. What is LitRPG? LitRPG stands for Literary Role Playing Game. Stop in and find out why this genre of books are a must read.

In this work, Kropotkin points out what he considers to be the defects of the economic systems of feudalism and capitalism, and how he believes they thrive on and maintain poverty and scarcity, as symbol for richness and in spite of being in a time of abundance thanks to technology, while promoting privilege. He goes on to propose a more decentralised economic system based on mutual aid and voluntary cooperation, asserting that the tendencies for this kind of organisation already exist, both in evolution and in human society. He also talks about details of revolution and expropriation in order...