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Ira Stoll's fascinating biography not only restores this figure to his rightful place in history but portrays him as a man of God whose skepticism of a powerful central government, uncompromising support for freedom of the press, concern about the influence of money on elections, voluble love of liberty, and selfless endurance in a war for freedom has enormous relevance to Americans today.

This "glorious" revelatory biography from a Pulitzer Prize winner is about the most essential Founding Father (Ron Chernow)—the one who stood behind the change in thinking that produced the American Revolution. Thomas Jefferson asserted that if there was any leader of the Revolution, “Samuel...

It is June 1940. The war against Hitler’s forces is raging. And the tide is turning against the British. In this hour of despair, Prime Minister Winston Churchill receives a mysterious letter from an even more mysterious woman, offering a Faustian bargain and a promise of victory. But if Churchill accepts, will he be condemning his nation’s very soul?

Samuel Adams, born in 1833, embarked on his journalism journey in 1858, dedicating a decade to the Army before returning to his true passion—writing. Renowned for his literary contributions, Adams presents one of his final works, The Myths and Fables of To-day. This enchanting collection of myths and fables promises to delight and entertain children, ensuring they wear smiles as they immerse themselves in these timeless tales. Summary by adr6090.

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Stagnant government failing to resolve the debt ceiling crisis? State-level abortion laws making changes to healthcare? Total inaction towards gun and police violence? Political lines dividing the nation? Welcome to Bright Future, a political podcast that follows current events which aims to see how we could solve today's problems for a better tomorrow. Controversial or not, we will cover any topic. Each episode starts with an essay section that covers the facts and my own opinion. Don’t agree with me, or think I missed an important fact? After my essay, I open discussion to anyone else who ...

Whitehall is a royal tale full of true history and sensual intrigue, from Serial Box Publishing. Set in the 17th century court of King Charles II and his queen, Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza. Her journey to find her place as the foreign wife in a court riddled with political and religious intrigue—not to mention the many mistresses of Charles the “Merry Monarch”—is a tale of perseverance only a true queen could endure. Love mingles with betrayal before a sensual renaissance of art, culture, and sex in this lush historical serial.

Adam Nelson and Samuel Paul talk America's pastime. News, fantasy, opinions, banter. What else is there?

In an untitled article in The Boston Gazette of February 27, 1769, Samuel Adams defends the right of the people of Boston to bear arms. He argues that citizens need to have a means of defending themselves and cites several instances of the military in the city having violated the rights of citizens. "Rights of the Colonists" is an essay of November 20, 1772 in which he defends the natural rights of the colonists.

In addition to writing as a reporter uncovering the conditions of public health in the United States, Samuel Hopkins Adams was a prolific fiction writer, who wrote numerous novels and hundreds of short stories. "The Man Who Spoke Latin" features protagonist Average Jones, a detective who finds cases, clues, witnesses - and often solves the crime - through classified ads.

A fascinating investigation into the value of difference and an inspiring blueprint for outsiders everywhere. Samuel Kasumu was the most senior black advisor in Boris Johnson's government, until he left in April 2021. Throughout his time in Whitehall, Samuel became increasingly aware that he was...

Hun, som ønsker at være dronning, må vinde kongens kærlighed - og rigets. Whitehall udspiller sig i det 17. århundrede hos den engelske konge Charles II hofs og er fortællingen om hans dronning, den portugisiske prinsesse, Catherine af Braganza.

hroughout history, Christians have sought guidance to bolster their spiritual walk with Christ and life of prayer. Even Christ's disciples would ask, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1). But in our current individualistic culture, it's almost too easy to neglect the wisdom of those who came before us. To restore a love of historic Christian tradition, theology, and practice, this comprehensive anthology combines prayers and petitions of the greatest figures throughout the formation of the church, continuing through the medieval, Reformation, and modern eras.