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Meet 35 of the most influential people who lived during the 200 most difficult years in the history of the West. Between the years 1715 and 1914, the lives of these artists, writers, scientists, and leaders shaped our times and reflected their own.You'll meet such figures as Charles Darwin, Sir Robert Walpole, David Lloyd George, Mary Wollstonecraft, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, Napoleon Bonaparte, and others whose lives represent the crucial forces that shaped European history during two decisive centuries.

The Story of My Life is the explosive and exhilarating autobiography by the infamous libertine Giacomo Casanova. Intense and scandalous, Casanova’s extraordinary adventures take the listener on an incredible voyage across 18th-century Europe - from France to Russia, Poland to Spain and Turkey to Germany, with Venice at their heart. He falls madly in love, has wild flings and delirious orgies, and encounters some of the most brilliant figures of his time, including Catherine the Great, Louis XV, and Benjamin Franklin.

Explore the riveting tale of Saul of Tarsus, a man born into privilege and schooled by the most respected teacher of his era. A prominent thinker among the Pharisees, his fervor for the law drove him to become the principal oppressor of the emerging Christian sect, mercilessly imprisoning countless individuals. However, a life-altering encounter on the road to Damascus transformed him into a remorseful man, often self-labeled as the chief of sinners. Despite his previous actions, no other Apostle demonstrated such dedication or achieved as much in propagating the Gospel. This podcast delves ...

America's most original and controversial literary critic writes trenchantly about forty-eight masterworks spanning the Western tradition—from Don Quixote to Wuthering Heights to Invisible Man—in his first book devoted exclusively to narrative fiction. In this valedictory volume, Yale...

Discover timeless wisdom for modern living with Gita Unveiled. Dive into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita as we explore its profound lessons on life, purpose, and spirituality. Whether you're seeking personal growth, inner peace, or inspiration, each episode brings practical insights from the Gita to enrich your daily life. Tune in and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.Released on Every Friday.Produced by Telugu One.For Sponsorships and Promotions reach out to us at teluguonepodcasts@gmail.com✨ Contact - +91 9160311880Radio : www.teluguoneradio.comTelugu One...

Join us on an inspiring journey through the life of Saint Joan of Arc, crafted especially for young listeners but sure to captivate adults as well. Discover the bravery and determination of this remarkable figure in history!

How the Other Half Lives was a pioneering work of photojournalism by Jacob Riis, documenting the squalid living conditions in New York City slums in the 1880s. It served as a basis for future muckraking journalism by exposing the slums to New York City's upper and middle class. How The Other Half Lives quickly became a landmark in the annals of social reform.

In this intriguing essay, Binet explores a little-known branch of psychology that reveals the psychological phenomena present even among the simplest life forms. He argues that these phenomena are fundamental to all living beings, from the most basic cells to complex organisms, emphasizing their essential role in the essence of life itself. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of micro-organisms and their inherent psychological experiences. - Summary by Leon Harvey

This insightful book presents fifty-two distinct sections, fifty of which were originally crafted for ‘The Sunday School Times’ as reflections on the International Lessons of 1909. Each section stands alone, yet together they weave a rich tapestry of the early Churchs life, teachings, and evolution. The Churchs growth was shaped by progressive revelation experienced by its earliest followers through the indwelling Spirit and their deepening understanding of the Divine purpose. Lukes careful selection and arrangement of events and figures in his history reflect this guiding principle. The ...

This groundbreaking book serves as a manifesto for Progressive beliefs, predicting the shift from competitive capitalism to corporate dominance and the evolution of government towards a welfare state. By the time of Herbert Croly’s passing in 1930, only 7,500 copies of The Promise of American Life had been sold. Yet, its impact was profound, notably shaping the political landscape and influencing Theodore Roosevelt to embrace the principles of The New Nationalism.

Two thousand books have been written about Columbus, most of them spirited defenses or relentless attacks. Recently, the balance has shifted: the Genoese navigator, once considered a hero, is now blamed for bringing plunder and genocide to the Americas. In The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus, historian Matthew Restall takes us beyond polemic, sifting through the evidence across nations, languages, and five centuries to explore the central questions of Columbiana.

Writing a new educational book in progress! Based on the structure of civilization. The fundamentals of life & matters in the mind, body, and soul. Defining the law of nature.

Andrei Lankov has gone where few outsiders have ever been. A native of the former Soviet Union, he lived as an exchange student in North Korea in the 1980s. He has studied it for his entire career, using his fluency in Korean and personal contacts to build a rich, nuanced understanding. In The Real North Korea, Lankov substitutes cold, clear analysis for the overheated rhetoric surrounding this opaque police state.

A knowledge of China's imperial history is vital for any understanding of its present, as modern China is linked in many ways to the extraordinary culture of its empire. These 24 lectures take you to the heart of life during China's imperial era, through the lives of individual subjects of all social ranks. Across the arc of the course, you'll witness what daily life was like for government bureaucrats, for scholars, for women of the court, for soldiers, merchants, craftspeople, courtesans, imperial cooks, and many others.

In Life of Jesus Critically Examined, David Friedrich Strauss emerges as a groundbreaking figure in the Quest of the Historical Jesus movement. First published in Germany in 1835 when he was just 27, Strausss work marked a pivotal moment in theological discourse. He boldly challenged two prevailing ideologies of his time the biblical Literalists, who insisted on the literal truth of Gospel miracles, and the Rationalists, who sought natural explanations for these events. Strauss took a stand against both perspectives, conducting a meticulous historical analysis of the Gospels that revealed how ...

Produced and Directed by Andrea Earl Sound design and production, JP Le Blond Musical arrangement and piano and vocals, Damien Cayro A Pink Granite Studio production recorded on location in Jersey

Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This award-winning, unabridged guide to the "literature of possibility" surveys 50 of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications, everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.

An intimate, myth-shattering new biography of Mary Queen of Scots by a premier historian that draws on a trove of newly discovered sources.Queen of Scots, the first full-scale biography of Mary in more than thirty years, offers a singularly novel, nuanced, and dramatic portrait of one of...

Dive into a captivating exploration of agricultural education as envisioned by early 20th-century authors. They passionately argue that agriculture is as teachable as subjects like arithmetic, geography, or grammar. This insightful textbook emphasizes the importance of training youth for farming with the same dedication afforded to any profession, making a compelling case for the value of agricultural knowledge in a childs education. Discover the rich connection between plant life and the principles of farming that shaped a generation.

Discover the art of falconry through Our Vanishing Wild Life, an insightful treatise by Edmund Bert, Gentleman. This comprehensive work is divided into three sections the first reveals how to train a short-winged hawk to possess excellent qualities; the second offers strategies to reclaim a hawk from undesirable behaviors; and the third provides remedies for known ailments and afflictions. Bert, who resided in Collier Row near Romford, Essex, shares his remarkable experiences training the Goshawk, having achieved great success in the field. He recounts thrilling hunts across the downs of ...