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Revised and updated to reflect recent Russian and Western scholarship on the subject, this new edition maintains the 1995 original's distinction as a crucial volume in the history of World War II and of the Soviet Union and the most informed and compelling perspective on one of the greatest military confrontations of all time.

Acclaimed presidential historian Tevi Troy takes listeners on a riveting journey through the biggest battles between CEOs and the nation’s commander in chief. He unearths the untold stories—both political and personal—that have shaped America. The Power and the Money shows how some of the nation’s most important CEOs forged (and fumbled) relationships with the president, revealing an intricate web of power, where CEOs need presidents, and presidents need CEOs. Troy shows how each must step carefully—or risk unpredictable costs and collateral damage.

The Greco-Persian Wars (499–449 BCE) were not merely a series of skirmishes—they were a collision of two worlds. On one side, the Achaemenid Empire under Darius I and Xerxes I, the largest empire the world had yet seen, stretching from the Indus to the Aegean. On the other, a loose coalition of Greek city-states led by Athens and Sparta, defending concepts of freedom and autonomy that would shape Western civilization. Lucas and Luna guide you through the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea, but they also delve into the cultural, political, and philosophical underpinnings...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Marathon—one of history’s most pivotal battles. Its very name evokes images of almost superhuman courage, endurance, and fighting spirit. But until now, the story of what happened at Marathon has been told exclusively through the narrow viewpoint of specialists in...

Now a Major Motion Picture titled Whiskey Tango Foxtrot starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, and Billy Bob Thornton. From tea with warlords in the countryside to parties with drunken foreign correspondents in the “dry” city of Kabul, journalist Kim Barker captures...

Time Clash pits history’s legends against today’s hot topics, hosted by the sly Jax Reed. AI brings icons like Einstein and Cleopatra to life, clashing over AI ethics, social media, and more. Past meets present in wild debates—AI sparks, history clashes!Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series!https://amzn.to/424pzouThis show includes AI-generated content.

In the 21st Century, weve witnessed a significant resurgence of skepticism towards science, particularly among Evangelicals. However, this conflict between science and religion is far from new. In the late 1800s, author Andrew Dickson White asserted that any interference with science in the name of religion, regardless of intent, has historically led to dire consequences for both realms. Conversely, he argued that unimpeded scientific inquiry, even when seemingly threatening to religious beliefs, ultimately fosters the greatest advancements for both science and faith. In this volume, White ...

Some stories refuse to fade.This podcast explores the history behind hauntings, legends, and the unexplained. From infamous locations to the people at the center of them, each episode takes a closer look at what was reported, what can be verified, and how these stories have evolved over time. Because the truth is rarely as simple as the legend… and sometimes, what lingers isn’t what we think.Full episodes available on YouTube and podcast platforms.History lingers. Questions remain.Want to share your paranormal experience or ghost story? Join our subreddit or Discord Server.Do you ...

Bienvenue dans L'amour est dans le clash, un espace de parole libre, sincère et bienveillant dédié à la santé et à la vie des femms. Ici, on parle de tout ce que nous vivons au quotidien : le corps, le mental, le foyer, le mariage, les enfants, les disputes, les moments de doute mais aussi de joie et de force.À travers chaque épisode, je me libère un peu plus , je dis ce que je pense, comme je le pense, parce que je sais que je ne suis pas la seule à ressentir tout ça. Ce podcast, c’est notre bulle à nous, un lieu où l’on peut se reconnaître, s’apaiser, se soutenir.Vous ...

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In this pioneering study of the long and arduous struggle for civil rights in South Carolina, longtime journalist Claudia Smith Brinson details the lynchings, beatings, bombings, cross burnings, death threats, arson, and venomous hatred that black South Carolinians endured—as well as those who risked their lives for equality. Through extensive research and interviews with more than 150 civil rights activists, Brinson chronicles twenty pivotal years of petitioning, preaching, picketing, boycotting, marching, and holding sit-ins.

The first hundred years of the American Mafia's existence would come to be seen as a golden age. From small-town Sicily to glittering Las Vegas, the mob had carefully expanded and consolidated their power until their influence touched almost every aspect of American society. But in the 1960s...

Winner of the 2022 award for biography from the American Society of Journalists and Authors The fascinating story of how the three most influential American progressives of the early twentieth century split over America’s response to World War I. In the early years of the twentieth century...

The controversial history of Chavez Ravine, the immigrant community that once existed on the site that is now Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, is explored with humor, brutal honesty, and pulse-racing music by the nation's premier Chicano/Latino theatre troupe, Culture Clash.

'A first-class work of reporting [and] a work of compassion for Indigenous peoples everywhere' BENJAMIN MOSER, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of SONTAG 'A non-fiction novel of modern conquest, capitalism and murder . . . a stunning work' GREG GRANDIN, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of FORDLANDIA...

Where desperate battles shaped the world's fate. Discover the untold tactical realities of the Eastern Front through expert analysis that bridges Russian archival research with Western military scholarship. Each week, dive deep into the complex strategic decisions, fierce tank battles, and human stories that defined the largest theater of World War II. From the border battles of June 1941 to the fall of Berlin, we examine both Soviet and German perspectives with scholarly rigor and historical balance.

WW2 Eastern Front History: Clash of Giants explores the Eastern Front WW2 through expert military analysis and Soviet archives research. Each episode combines tactical history with strategic analysis of the Red Army vs Wehrmacht conflict. Join us for evidence-based history that reveals the untold realities of Operation Barbarossa, Battle of Stalingrad, and more.Each week, dive deep into the complex strategic decisions, fierce tank battles, and human stories that defined the largest theater of World War II. From the border battles of June 1941 to the fall of Berlin, we examine both Soviet and ...