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Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

Naples '44 is an unflinching autobiographical account of a year in Naples after the armistice and Allied landings in Sorrento in 1943. Working as a British counterintelligence officer under the Allied occupation, Lewis documents the rich pageant of life in the city and its surrounding areas. There is suffering and squalor: Criminal gangs are on the rise, along with typhus and black market commerce, and the female population is forced into part-time prostitution. But there is farce and humor, too, witnessed in the Roman uncle paid handsomely simply to appear at funerals.

I denne lydbog kastes der lys og klarhed over alle de mere eller mindre hårdnakkede myter og halve sandheder om 2. Verdenskrig på en faktuel og underholdende måde. Myterne spaender vidt fra de alvorlige fejlopfattelser til de mere uskyldige og kuriøse, ligesom nogle af myterne kan tilbagevises fuldstaendigt, mens andre mere har karakter af halve sandheder, der naermere traenger til en forklaring og nuancering.

I denne lydbog kastes der på en faktuel, men samtidig underholdende måde lys og klarhed over alle de mere eller mindre hårdnakkede myter og halve sandheder fra verdenshistorien, der er opstået gennem tiden. Lydbogen kommer omkring de mest alvorlige, spøjse og forundrende myter og spaender vidt fra alvorlige fejlopfattelser til de mere uskyldige, kuriøse og folkelige.

Dive into the tumultuous history of the First Anglo–Afghan War, a fierce conflict waged between British India and Afghanistan from 1839 to 1842. This war was not only a pivotal moment in the 19th-century Great Game—a struggle for dominance in Central Asia between the United Kingdom and Russia—but also marked one of the most significant setbacks to British authority following the establishment of the British Raj by the East India Company. Join us as we unravel the complexities and consequences of this early imperial clash. (Summary by Phil)

In Part 2 of The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80, we delve into the tumultuous conflict of 1878-80, a pivotal chapter in the Great Game—a fierce 19th-century struggle for dominance in Central Asia between the United Kingdom and Russia. This war not only showcased the complexities of imperial ambitions but also represented a significant blow to British authority in the region, following the establishment of British Raj by the East India Company. Join Lynette Caulkins and Phil Griffith as they unpack the intricacies and implications of this historical episode.

This explores the historical significance of the "Forty Acres and a Mule" promise made to formerly enslaved African Americans at the end of the Civil War. It details how Union General William T. Sherman's Special Field Order No. 15 in January 1865 set aside 400,000 acres of confiscated Confederate land along the Atlantic coast for distribution to freed families. The article examines the immediate impact of this order, which settled approximately 40,000 formerly enslaved people on their own land, and discusses how these communities quickly established farms, schools, churches, and governance ...

Delve into the captivating world of cricket with Dick Barlow, one of the most celebrated all-round cricketers of the late 19th Century. Known for his strategic batting and exceptional bowling, Barlow recounts his 40-year journey in club, county, and test cricket, sprinkling in delightful anecdotes about how he frequently dismissed his contemporary, W. G. Grace. For newcomers to sports autobiographies, the three chapters on Barlows Australian tours with the England cricket team serve as an engaging starting point. The book is concluded with Francis Thompsons At Lords, a nostalgic tribute to ...

A conservative historian defends Americaâ€s past by debunking four dozen common liberal myths In this follow-up to the best-selling A Patriotâ€s History of the United States, Professor Larry Schweikart once again challenges liberal historians and their shameful attempts to distort...

This podcast will cover 47 individual stories related to the India-Pakistan Partition in 1947. These stories are distributed geographically across the country and include individuals across backgrounds and fields. This podcast aims to understand a fraction of the impact of partition and how it shaped the formation of a Pakistani identity. Given that Pakistan has one of the youngest populations in the world, with over 40% of its population being under 15 years of age and less than 2% of its population older than 75, there are few left who have memories of this event, raising the importance of ...

notélé a recueilli les témoignages de citoyens de Wallonie picarde qui ont connu la Seconde guerre mondiale. Tous ces témoignages sont à retrouver en vidéos sur notélé.be.

Septembre 1939. La Seconde Guerre Mondiale éclate. Henriette, Paulette, René & Julien n’étaient alors âgés que de 9 à 18 ans. Ils habitaient Besançon, Ris-Orangis, Coutances. Dans le podcast “39-45, mémoires d’une jeunesse en guerre”, ils reviennent sur leur quotidien, leurs souvenirs. Combats d’avion, bombardements, rationnements alimentaires. Une partie de leur jeunesse a été brisée. Ils ont souvent dû fuir, se débrouiller dans une nouvelle langue, apprendre de nouveaux métiers. Une expérience tragique qui les a parfois conduits jusqu’à la déportation. Découvrez...

This issue of Christian History explores what life was like for many different types of Christians in the Middle Ages.

En diciembre de 1983, argentinos y argentinas recuperamos la democracia. Los años oscuros de nuestra historia quedaban atrás, y volvíamos a vivir en libertad. Es una historia de alegrías compartidas, en la que cada crisis revive el temor de volver al pasado o perder el rumbo futuro. Esos momentos en los que hubo que poner el cuerpo para reclamar lo debido, o defender lo justo. Este podcast busca revivir algo de todo eso, porque, es una forma de ejercitar la memoria. Y reflexionar sobre lo que pasó. Lo que pasa, y lo que vendrá.Producción y conducción: Omar Quiroga, Daniel Riera, Pedro ...

Türkiye ve dünya gündemi, tarih, felsefe, kültür hakkında muhabbet aparatı.

Gender Equality: 40 years on! This podcast series introduces the work and activism of Birmingham based women. The research project conducted by Dr. Annette Naudin investigates women’s contributions to addressing gender equality in Birmingham, UK. The Barbara Webster Collection was the starting point for a research project which included an exhibition, roundtable discussion and a series of oral history podcasts produced by Dr. Siobhán Stevenson.The research aims to make historical links between current concerns with diversity and equality in the arts, and activities linked to the Women's ...

A podcast where two African women share stories and their love of motorsport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Un podcast que repasa la historia de Ibiza desde su pasado agrícola, rural y pesquero hasta convertirse en la isla de los sueños. Algunos de los protagonistas de este podcast son invitados muy poco accesibles, lo que supone un valor añadido a esta historia. Un total de 26 voces, más que autorizadas para sumergir a la audiencia en una de las experiencias más seductoras del siglo XX.

This Part 2 of "The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80" discusses the 1878-80 war, which was one of the major conflicts during the Great Game, the 19th century competition for power and influence in Central Asia between the United Kingdom and Russia, and also marked one of the worst setbacks inflicted on British power in the region after the consolidation of British Raj by the East India Company. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins and Phil Griffith

The First Anglo–Afghan War was fought between British India and Afghanistan from 1839 to 1842. It was one of the first major conflicts during the Great Game, the 19th century competition for power and influence in Central Asia between the United Kingdom and Russia, and also marked one of the worst setbacks inflicted on British power in the region after the consolidation of British Raj by the East India Company. (Summary by Phil)