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The D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe, launched on June 6, 1944, is widely referred to as the longest day of World War Two. Historian Victor Brooks argues that 1944 was, in effect, the longest year for Americans of that era both in terms of United States casualties and in deciding the outcome of war itself.

In the gripping second installment of this classic tale, an ex-convict breaks parole in search of redemption, only to find himself relentlessly pursued by a determined police inspector. As he strives to forge a new life as a virtuous man, he becomes embroiled in a revolution, embraces fatherhood by adopting a daughter, and engages in fierce confrontations. Join us on this thrilling journey of struggle, love, and resilience. (Summary by smileyman457)

Dive into the gripping tale of an ex-convict who breaks parole in search of redemption. As he strives to become a righteous man, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by a determined police inspector. Along his journey, he becomes entangled in a revolution, adopts a daughter, and confronts his past in unexpected ways. Join us for a thrilling adventure filled with heart and action! (Summary by smileyman457)

But in darkness, leaders emerge to shine a light of hope to guide people. During the American Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant emerged to guide the nation to victory, then to the beginnings of reconciliation.

From the acclaimed author of The Nobel Prize comes this fascinating portrait of four of the greatest minds in the history of science and the impossible turning point they faced. As World War II wound down, and it became increasingly clear that the Allies would emerge victorious, Albert Einstein invited three close friends - all titans of contemporary science and philosophy - to his home at 112 Mercer Street in Princeton, New Jersey, to discuss what they loved best: science and philosophy.

This is the Victor Davis Hanson Show. Victor is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College. Victor's co-host for 2 podcasts is Jack Fowler. He is the Director for the Center for Civil Society at American Philanthropic. Victor and Jack discuss current political and social events and ideas, and current and past cultural trends. Victor also is joined by Sami Winc on 2 podcasts as they discuss current national news, what's trending in California, and how history repeats itself.

Les Misérables is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Beginning in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, the novel follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption.Examining the nature of law and grace, the novel elaborates upon the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, antimonarchism, justice, religion, and the types and nature ...

Joss Ackland, Roger Allam and Leslie Phillips star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel. When poverty drives Jean Valjean to steal a loaf of bread from a baker’s window, it is an action that will haunt him for the rest of his life. A citizen of...

Ambushed in Afghanistan and betrayed by their own leaders, these elite Marines fought for their lives again, back home. A cross between A Few Good Men and American Sniper, this is the true story of an elite Marine special operations unit bombed by an IED and shot at during an Afghanistan ambush. The Marine Commandos were falsely accused of gunning down innocent Afghan civilians following the ambush. The unit’s leader, Major Fred Galvin, was summarily relieved of duty, and his unit was booted from the combat zone.

Korea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled by the most authoritarian regime in the world, a poor country in a rich region, and is best known for the cult of personality surrounding the ruling Kim family. But both Koreas share a unique common history. Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo draw on decades of research to explore the history of modern Korea, from the late nineteenth century, Japanese occupation, and Cold War division to the present day.

Step into the tumultuous world of Queen Mary I of England, where defiance can cost you your head! When the fiery young monarch discovers that her new favorite courtier, the Italian gentleman Fabiano Fabiani, has been caught sneaking around with a commoner, her wrath knows no bounds. As court tensions rise and revenge schemes unfold, watch as Mary plans her royal retribution in a way only a Queen could. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)

Este volumen cubre del primer tercio del siglo XVI al inicio del XVII, enlazando las Germanías de Valencia y Mallorca con la especificidad catalana: malestar social sin insurrección general, auge del bandolerismo y tensiones con la corte de Madrid que erosionan el pactismo medieval catalán. A través de dietarios, procesos judiciales y crónicas, se reinterpreta el bandolerismo como fenómeno político con jefes como Antonio Roca, el Moreu Palau, Roque Guinart y Serrallonga, cuyas cuadrillas, apoyadas por redes locales y casas principales, combaten bajo los bandos rivales de Nyerros y Cadells.

Un recorrido vibrante por la Corona de Aragón entre Jaime II “el Justo” y Alfonso V, donde la política pactista se entrelaza con batallas navales, intrigas diplomáticas y el pulso de unas Cortes que exigen juramentos y libertades reales. El volumen abre con la paz trabajada con Castilla, los acuerdos con Francia y el Papado, y los pactos que redefinen Sicilia, Córcega y Cerdeña tras las Vísperas Sicilianas, con episodios estelares de Roger de Lauria y negociaciones ante Bonifacio VIII y los Anjou.​ Desde Pedro IV “el Ceremonioso” se proyecta un Mediterráneo en tensión.

Hello, I'm Pamela Nightingale, daughter of the late international best-selling author and radio personality, Earl Nightingale. I'd like to share with you the true-life story of my father and the personal secrets of his life, with behind-the-scenes details of how he discovered the Strangest Secret. In this time of uncertainty and difficulty for many, the time is right to release the inspirational example of how Earl Nightingale lived his life and overcame adversity and limitations to help others do the same. Join me and my cousins on the adventure of a lifetime.

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The classic book of strategy A Book of Five Rings is now available on CD. Miyamoto Musashi was renowned in his own time as an invincible warrior, a master artisan, an author, and philosopher. Today, his philosophy is still revered by the Japanese and used as a guide for daily...

Este volumen se centra en el tránsito que va de los orígenes de la Guerra de Sucesión tras la muerte de Carlos II a las transformaciones borbónicas y los ecos ilustrados del siglo XVIII, mostrando cómo la pugna dinástica entre Borbones y Austrias reconfigura la legalidad catalana y el equilibrio europeo. Abre con intrigas cortesanas, testamentos, renuncias y tratados de partición, y sigue la designación de Felipe de Anjou, la respuesta del Papado y de las potencias, y el temprano pulso institucional en Barcelona por fueros, juramentos y prerrogativas municipales.

In the tumultuous year of 1793, the revolutionary government of France strives to eradicate injustice and usher in a new era of liberty, equality, and brotherhood—beginning with the execution of those who oppose their ideals. Meanwhile, in Vendée, a band of determined peasants, backed by imperial England, rises in rebellion to challenge this government, seeking to restore the values of Christianity, family, honor, and decency, and likewise starting with the elimination of those who defy their vision. The exiled Marquis de Lantenac returns from England to spearhead the Vendéan uprising, ...

Este volumen sigue el tránsito desde la subida al trono de Jaime II “el Justo” tras la muerte de Alfonso III hasta el gobierno de Pedro IV “el Ceremonioso”, con el eje en la paz con Castilla, los arreglos con Francia y el Papado, y la redefinición del dominio sobre Sicilia y Cerdeña mediante los pactos de Anagni y las Cortes de Barcelona de 1295.

Este primer volumen narra el nacimiento histórico de Cataluña desde la Antigüedad hasta el ascenso de los condes de Barcelona como poder soberano, hilando con rigor fuentes, crónicas y arqueología para pasar de los pueblos prerromanos y las guerras púnicas a la formación condal y la Corona de Aragón en ciernes.