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In 1943 Winston Churchill and the British Empire needed millions of Indian troops, all of India's industrial output, and tons of Indian grain to support the Allied war effort. Such massive contributions were certain to trigger famine in India. Because Churchill believed that the fate of the British Empire hung in the balance, he proceeded, sacrificing millions of Indian lives in order to preserve what he held most dear. The result: the Bengal Famine of 1943-44, in which millions of villagers starved to death.

Dive into the thrilling, covert world of Father John Gerard, an English Jesuit priest who risked his life to uphold his faith during the Elizabethan era, a time when the Catholic Church faced intense persecution. Successfully evading capture by English authorities for eight years, enduring brutal torture, and making a daring escape from the Tower of London, Gerards resilience is nothing short of extraordinary. After he fled to the Continent, his Jesuit superiors urged him to pen an account of his life, resulting in this book. This gripping account is a later translation, widely known as ...

Explore the rich tapestry of medieval life and culture in France, with insights drawn from across Europe. This engaging account delves into various aspects of daily life, including private rituals, culinary traditions, hunting practices, games, clothing styles, social privileges, justice systems, and more. With over 400 contemporary illustrations enhancing the narrative, this book brings history to life. Please note that sections 27 and 28 on punishments may be unsettling for sensitive readers. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

Join Arthur Young, an English agriculturist, as he embarks on an extraordinary journey to document the agricultural landscape of France, only to find himself swept into the tumult of the French Revolution. His vivid account of life in both the bustling capital and serene countryside during the pivotal years of 1787, 1788, and 1789 is filled with amusing travel mishaps and serves as a striking eyewitness narrative of a society on the edge of upheaval. From the opulent court of Versailles to quaint village backroads, immerse yourself in this remarkable chronicle of unfolding events, conspiracy ...

This insightful work offers a detailed overview of the Christian Churchs journey during its first six centuries. Relying on original sources and highlighting key modern scholarship, it aims to provide a concise summary for busy readers and a valuable guide for those wishing to explore the foundational documents of Church history.

Autumn 1945 saw the start of the Nuremberg trials, in which high ranking representatives of the Nazi government were called to account for their war crimes. In a curious yet fascinating twist, witnesses for the prosecution and the defense were housed together in a villa on the outskirts of town. The Witness House reveals the social structures that allowed a cruel and unjust regime to flourish and serves as a symbol of the blurred boundaries between accuser and accused that would come to form the basis of postwar Germany.