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Examining nine landmark battles from ancient to modern times - from Salamis, where outnumbered Greeks devastated the slave army of Xerxes, to Cortes' conquest of Mexico to the Tet offensive - Victor Davis Hanson explains why the armies of the West have been the most lethal and effective of any fighting forces in the world. Looking beyond popular explanations such as geography or superior technology, Hanson argues that it is in fact Western culture and values which have consistently produced superior arms and soldiers.

A colorful look at how modern presidents play sports, have used sports to play politics, and what our fan-in-chief can often tell us about our national pastimes. POWER PLAYERS tells all the great stories of presidents and the sports they played, loved and spectated as a way to better understand...

This global history as the Chinese would write it gives brilliant and unconventional insights for understanding China's role in the world, especially the drive to "Make China Great Again." We in the West routinely ask: "What does China want?" The answer is quite simple: the superpower status it...

"The Power of 'Why?' and 'What If?'" is from the July 01, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Warren Berger and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Russia's Economic Pain Reveals Limits to Putin's Power" is from the May 02, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Andrew Higgins and narrated by Kristi Burns.

The Turkish Parliament on Monday began debating legislation that would effectively rewrite the constitution, vastly expanding the powers of Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and possibly allowing him to remain in power until 2029.

"Turkey’s Parliament Starts Debate on Expansion of President’s Powers" is from the January 09, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Sewell Chan and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

The No1 Sunday Times Bestseller A Waterstones Best Politics Book 2024 A Mail on Sunday ‘Best Holiday Read 2024’ ‘A searing exposé’ Glamour ‘A timely reminder of the dangers posed by men who crave power’ – Observer From New York Times bestseller Maureen Callahan, a fierce...

"Climate Models May Overstate Clouds' Cooling Power, Research Says" is from the April 7, 2016 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by John Schwartz and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Americans Blame Obesity on Lack of Willpower, Despite Evidence It’s Genetic" is from the November 1, 2016 Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Gina Kolata and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Pro Boxers at the Olympics: An Opportunity, or a Dangerous Power Grab?" is from the August 15, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Ken Belson and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.