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In this captivating fourth volume of a comprehensive four-part series on the First World War, we delve into the pivotal year of 1917, a time when Germany is undergoing a crucial reorganization and Russia teeters on the brink of collapse. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricate web of events, providing listeners with a clear and engaging understanding of the complexities of war, all without overwhelming detail. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

The Art of War, an enduring masterpiece attributed to the legendary Sun Tzu, is an ancient Chinese military treatise that has shaped the course of warfare for centuries. Comprising 13 insightful chapters, each focused on a unique facet of military strategy, this text is widely regarded as the definitive guide to tactics and strategy of its era. As one of Chinas Seven Military Classics, it has transcended time, becoming an essential reference not only in military circles but also in business, legal strategy, and beyond. Its wisdom has resonated through the ages, influencing both Eastern and ...

In lucid and energised prose, Emily Mayhew summons the four horsemen of the apocalypse; the collective threat to humanity bearing the names of war, pestilence, famine and death. As they began in Revelations and have remained in human consciousness ever since, spanning time and space and evolving as new scientific discoveries and advancements in technology alter the world.

Behind the Scenes, or Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House is the life story of Elizabeth Keckley, a shrewd entrepreneur who, while enslaved, raised enough money to purchase freedom for herself and her son. Working as a seamstress and dressmaker for the wives of influential politicians, Keckley helped organize an auction of dresses that belonged to Mary Todd Lincoln, the former first lady. The auction elicited strong criticism from the Washington elite.

American news broadcaster Edward R. Murrow became famous for these eyewitness radio reports during World War II. His reporting greatly influenced broadcast journalism in the following decades.

American news broadcaster Edward R. Murrow became famous for these eyewitness radio reports during World War II. His reporting greatly influenced broadcast journalism in the following decades.

American news broadcaster Edward R. Murrow became famous for these eyewitness radio reports during World War II. His reporting greatly influenced broadcast journalism in the following decades.

American news broadcaster Edward R. Murrow became famous for these eyewitness radio reports during World War II. His reporting greatly influenced broadcast journalism in the following decades.