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In The Crowd - A Study of the Popular Mind, social theorist Gustave Le Bon gives historical insight into the political thinking of his era while offering timeless social commentary. Le Bon challenges the listener to contemplate how individual ideas change - often to a destructive end - when employed in a setting of groupthink. As technology and communications innovations make group formation easy and accessible for better or for worse, this book's message is certainly one that will not be lost in the crowd.

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution, from the days before slaves had been emancipated (or women had the vote) to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has gathered some of the most important and iconic speeches ever delivered and presents them here - with a biographical background for each speaker - in this complete collection.

Discover India like never before with "Immortal India with Amish." Hosted by bestselling author, broadcaster and former diplomat Amish, this podcast delves into India's rich culture, history, legends and its modern-day influence. With engaging stories and fresh perspectives, Amish invites listeners to explore the essence of India, the only pre-bronze age culture that is still alive. The podcast will be released in both English and Hindi. Join the journey and see India through new eyes!

The Dutch East India Company, officially the United East India Company (Dutch: Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie; VOC), was a megacorporation created in the early 17th century by a government-directed merger of many competing Dutch trade services. You might think that Amazon or Google is big, but the VOC is still thought to be the world's biggest corporation in documented history.

In 1845 Henry David Thoreau, one of the principal New England Transcendentalists, left the small town of Concord for the country. Beside the lake of Walden he built himself a log cabin and returned to nature, to observe and reflect – while surviving on eight dollars a year. From this experience emerged Walden, one of the great classics of American literature.

This audiobook contains the original text of the Communist Manifesto as written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. For any lover of economics or history, this book is a must-listen. Narrated by Mark Harrietha, you will not find a crisper performance of this classic.

The history of India is long and complicated. It dates back to thousands of years before Christ, according to historical analysts, and it involves wars, peoples, different spiritual movements, claims of independence, merging of empires, and various cultural aspects.

During the long 18th century, Europe's travelers, scholars, and intellectuals looked to Asia in a spirit of puzzlement, irony, and openness. In this panoramic book, author Jürgen Osterhammel tells the story of the European Enlightenment's nuanced encounter with the great civilizations of the East, from the Ottoman Empire and India to China and Japan. A momentous work by one of Europe's most eminent historians, Unfabling the East takes listeners on a thrilling voyage to the farthest shores, bringing back vital insights for our own multicultural age.

As we move through life our mind guides our every step. Sometimes we get far off track. "Out of a clean heart comes a clean life", says James Allen. "Out of a defiled mind proceeds a defiled life and a corrupt body." Most people try to achieve a high worldly position without giving attention to their inner spiritual life. James Allen writes about what he learned during his own successful search for answers in this fascinating journey into truth.

Immerse yourself in the harrowing tales of authors who paid the ultimate price for their work. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, freedom of thought was a dangerous concept. Authors could be executed for presenting truths we now take for granted, such as the idea that the earth orbits the sun. Explore what life was like in these perilous times, when an authors pen could lead to their downfall. (Summary by Michele Eaton)

In Little Journeys to the Homes of English Authors, Elbert Hubbard guides us through the residences of prominent authors, poets, and social reformers, offering a unique perspective on how their environments might have shaped their work. These engaging essays blend biography with Hubbards insightful commentary on the subject and their body of work. The fifth volume in a series of 14, it delves into the lives of well-known English authors including William Morris, Alfred Tennyson, John Milton, Samuel Coleridge, Lord Byron, and Benjamin Disraeli.

In this candid memoir, William Godwin reflects on the life of his late wife, Mary Wollstonecraft, a pioneering advocate for womens rights and the mother of Mary Shelley. Written just a year after her passing, this intimate account reveals the complexities of a woman who defied societal norms and lived boldly during her time. - Summary by Katie Cocco

Join us as we have conversations with local history authors all across America to learn how local history is national history.

'Superb ... entertaining ... Phillips traverses this sprawling terrain with energy and charm' Telegraph 'Exceptionally funny from cover to cover, it is not only an entertaining read but also deeply researched and thoughtful' Irish Independent 'Fans of Phillips's earlier books Humans and Truth...

Modern humans have come a long way in the seventy thousand years they’ve walked the earth. Art, science, culture, trade—on the evolutionary food chain, we’re true winners. But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, and sometimes—just occasionally—we’ve managed to truly f*ck things...

An important book of epic scope on America's first racially integrated, religiously inspired movement for change. The true story of the Underground Railroad is much more morally complex and politically divisive than even the myths suggest. Against a backdrop of the country's westward expansion...

The Authors of History Podcast talks to authors of history books from around the world and across history. Celebrating them as authors, talking to them about their inspiration to write and the subjects they write about. Their writing process and challenges they face, new books they have coming up and gets them to recommend a author or history book we all should read. Supporting independent books shops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author-Read-Tea is a podcast where I tell the stories of some of the most influential writers the world has ever seen, with a story-teller’s flare. This is a show that highlights the lives and works of the writers of our society whose writing inspire, challenge, and shape the way we see our world. While this may not be a messy show, I can’t promise that no tea will be spilled, so, keep your napkins close! I will also be providing book summaries and reviews of some of my favorite books, however, if you have a book you’d like me to read & review, write to me, you know I love to read!

"Any kind of movement for freedom of Black people based solely within the confines of America is absolutely doomed to fail." Speeches and interviews of Malcolm X.

Nuclear weapons history, The Cold War, and related topics. A former U.S. Army nuclear weapons technician, Jeff Woodward shares his experiences working on nuclear weapons at the end of the Cold War and his time spent in Europe. Jeff also dives into the stories of people who have participated in the Cold War, including former U.S., NATO, Warsaw Pact and Soviet service members. Jeff also relates stories from other figures throughout history.