Showing results for "The Fall" in Political Science

Meeting with a revolutionary (codename 'Satan') who risked Stasi capture to undermine an oppressive regime, an American-Gambian activist who plotted to liberate his homeland on breaks during his construction job and the unapologetic former leader of a Burundian rebel group which carried out a massacre, internationally renowned security expert and political scientist Dr Marcel Dirsus draws on extensive field research and personal interviews with coup leaders, rebels and soldiers to examine the workings and malfunctions of tyrants.

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE Written with the style of a great novelist and the intrigue of a Cold War thriller, Embers of War is a landmark work that will forever change your understanding of how and why America went to war in Vietnam. Tapping newly accessible diplomatic archives in several...

Offering a new view of one of America's most important, infamously strained, and widely misunderstood relationships of the postwar era, this book tells the history of America and Iran from the time the last shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was placed on the throne in 1941 to the 1979 revolution that brought the present Islamist government to power.

Chinese society has been shaped by the interplay of the EAST—exams, autocracy, stability, and technology—from ancient times through the present. Beginning with the Sui dynasty's introduction of the civil service exam, known as Keju, in 587 CE—and continuing through the personnel management system used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—Chinese autocracies have developed exceptional tools for homogenizing ideas, norms, and practices. But this uniformity came with a huge downside: stifled creativity.

Owner of Harrods, bereaved father of Dodi and instigator of the 'cash for questions' sensation, this book was originally published in 1998 to wide acclaim. But with the recent heinous accusations of sexual misconduct coming to light, this new and updated edition will offer a new focus of Tom Bower's trademark acerbic insight on this controversial figure.

In Volume I of the captivating History of the Papacy, Anglican Lord Bishop Mandell Creighton delves into the intricate web of popes, princes, and scholars during the tumultuous era of the Great Schism. He explores the controversial reign of Pope Urban VI, the rise of two rival anti-popes, and the various attempts by the University of Paris, the erratic king of France, and the inebriated Holy Roman Emperor Wenzel to resolve the crisis. The narrative culminates in the dramatic deposition of Pope John XIII, who famously fled the Council of Constance disguised as a groom. This volume presents a ...

In a dystopian society, The Authority enforces control through constant surveillance, propaganda, and mandatory, party-approved affirmations. Liberty, a naive supermarket worker, dreams of escaping to the utopian Caldera Country. However, that dream turns into a nightmare when she unwittingly clicks on a mysterious message, triggering events that thrust her into the heart of a deadly rebellion.Recruited by Rebels on the promise of a quicker path to Caldera Country, Liberty is exposed to the brutal reality of the city’s underbelly. She learns that her clean profile on The App makes ...

In Volume 2 of The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War, delves into a candid exploration of the history and ideals of the Confederacy. Written in 1881, this work serves not only as a historical account but also as a heartfelt defense of the principles he believed justified the Civil War. Davis poignantly reflects on the tragic subjugation of state governments by the United States, expressing his deep sorrow for the transformation of a constitutional government into an instrument of ...

In The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government (1881), Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States of America, provides a detailed history of the Confederacy, positioning it as both a historical account and a defense of its principles. Davis meticulously explores the Confederate constitution and government while recounting significant military campaigns. His arguments regarding the constitutional and moral rationale for secession resonate powerfully with both his contemporaries and modern scholars. Through an extensive examination of constitutional texts and the ...

Duty Calls, BS Falls is straight-shooting talk about what really matters—raw, honest conversations from those who’ve lived it. No sugarcoating, no spin—just calling it like it is, because somebody has to.

Learn why the Roman Republic collapsed -- and how it could have continued to thrive -- with this insightful history from an award-winning author. In Mortal Republic, prize-winning historian Edward J. Watts offers a new history of the fall of the Roman Republic that explains why Rome exchanged...

The unmissable inside story of the most dramatic general election campaign in modern history and Theresa May’s battle for a Brexit deal, the greatest challenge for a prime minister since the Second World War. By the bestselling author of All Out War, shortlisted for the Orwell Prize 2017. This...

David French warns of the potential dangers to the country—and the world—if we don’t summon the courage to reconcile our political differences. Two decades into the 21st Century, the U.S. is less united than at any time in our history since the Civil War. We are more diverse in our beliefs...

In the 25 years after 1989, the world enjoyed the deepest peace in history. In The Rise and Fall of Peace on Earth, the eminent foreign policy scholar Michael Mandelbaum examines that remarkable quarter century, describing how and why the peace was established and then fell apart. Mandelbaum argues that the widespread peace ended because three major countries put an end to it with aggressive nationalist policies aimed at overturning the prevailing political arrangements in their respective regions.

Wann tritt die EU der Türkei bei? Nach dem Scheitern des gegen ihn gerichteten Militärputsches ist der türkische Präsident Erdogan dabei, das NATO-Mitgliedsland Türkei systematisch in einen islamistischen Unterdrückungsstaat umzubauen. Rigoros geht er gegen Andersdenkende vor. Zehntausende Menschen wurden aus dem Staatsdienst entlassen, Massenverhaftungen sind an der Tagesordnung. Im Südosten dauert der Krieg gegen die Kurden an.

Step into the captivating world of the Roman Empire with Edward Gibbons monumental work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. First published in 1776, this landmark achievement of 18th-century literature spans six volumes, exploring the intricate events that led to the rise and eventual fall of one of historys greatest empires. Volume I covers the period following the reign of Marcus Aurelius, delving into the significant decisions and behaviors that precipitated the decline of both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires, concluding with reflections that reach as far as 1590...

Dive into the captivating narrative of The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, an extraordinary literary achievement from the 18th century by the renowned English historian Edward Gibbon. This volume, part of a six-volume series, explores the Roman Empires journey from the reign of Marcus Aurelius around 180 AD to its eventual twilight in 1453 and beyond, concluding in 1590. Gibbon meticulously examines the pivotal behaviors and decisions that precipitated the decline and ultimate fall of both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires, offering profound insights into the factors ...

Delve into the monumental work of Edward Gibbon, the renowned English historian, with Volume III of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. This literary masterpiece, published in six volumes during the 18th century, chronicles the turbulent period following the reign of Marcus Aurelius, spanning from 180 AD to 1453 and beyond, with a conclusion in 1590. Gibbon meticulously examines the critical events and decisions that contributed to the disintegration of the Roman Empire in both the East and West. Often regarded as the first modern historian of ancient Rome, Gibbons ...

Dive into the profound narrative of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, a monumental literary work by the esteemed 18th-century historian Edward Gibbon. Spanning six volumes, this comprehensive account examines the trajectory of the Roman Empire from the reign of Marcus Aurelius around 180 AD to its eventual demise in the East and West by 1453, with reflections extending to 1590. Gibbon meticulously analyzes the pivotal events and decisions that contributed to the Empires decline, providing insights that have shaped the understanding of history. Often regarded as the first...

The Fall of Roe Podcast is hosted by a forty- year veteran of the service-provision side of abortion rights. Chris Charbonneau caps her career as Planned Parenthood’s longest serving CEO with her new stint; guiding us through what is happening on the ground to people seeking abortion care as Roe falls. She interviews movement colleagues throughout the Country, and clarifies the implications of the looming (and actual) disaster unfolding in the USA, not from a legal perspective, but explores the human toll.