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All Quiet on the Western Front is a powerful anti-war novel that resonates deeply with readers. Written by WWI veteran Erich Maria Remarque, this semi-autobiographical tale follows Paul Bäumer and his classmates, who, driven by the fervor of a patriotic teacher, Kantorek, enlist in the Imperial German Army. They soon confront the harrowing mental and physical struggles of life in the trenches, experiencing a profound disconnection from civilian life back home. First published in serial form in 1928, the book was later banned in Nazi Germany and has been adapted into films in 1930, 1979, and ...

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Western art, with its lineage from the ancient world to the present, has given us works of genius by the likes of Phidias, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Monet, Van Gogh, and many more. In the 25 engrossing lectures of Understanding Western Art: Stories, Styles, and Masterworks, you’ll explore the larger themes, principles, and expressive currents that tell the story of Western art, and which shed light on its deeper meanings.

In 1915, Oscar Hornung, the son of renowned author E W Hornung, was tragically killed at Ypres after just a year of service in Flanders, at the tender age of 20. Two years later, E W Hornung stepped forward to assist in running a YMCA canteen situated close to the front lines. This poignant book chronicles Hornungs personal experiences in Northern France, where he began by aiding in a canteen and later established a library for the soldiers. Driven by a desire to be near his sons final resting place, Hornung sought to connect with the brave young men fighting in the war and to enhance their ...

Bennett served in various roles during the WWI effort, and his firsthand experiences on the Western Front inspired this poignant collection of essays written in 1915. In these reflections, he captures the essence of war and the profound impact it had on him. Notably, he declined the honor of an OBE (Order of the British Empire) at the wars conclusion, emphasizing his humility and dedication. - Summary by David Wales

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The Kerrigans have fought long and hard to carve out their own piece of heaven on the Texas frontier. And when evil comes knocking at their door, with guns blazing, there'll be hell to pay...It begins with a simple act of kindness—and ends in a shocking night of violence. A homeless family shows up on Kate Kerrigan's doorstep, seeking refuge from a vengeful rancher's wrath. Seeing their desperation—and fear—the West Texas matriarch welcomes the family into her home.

A series that captures the essence of frontier life, portraying the challenges and adventures faced by those in the American West.

A series that captures the essence of frontier life, portraying the challenges and adventures faced by those in the American West.

A series that captures the essence of frontier life, portraying the challenges and adventures faced by those in the American West.

A Welsh Mythology Saga in Story and Song The great dragon will return. In the youth of the world, when God called for builders to shape a home for His children, he answered first. These hills rose at his command. He labored long, thinking all was for his own kind. But the vineyard was always intended for the children of Adam. For fragile creatures who would receive what the mightiest of beasts could not possess. In that betrayal, his purpose turned to poison, and now he returns to unmake his creation. For a thousand generations a guardian kept watch where rain drives against ancient stone and ...

What is art? Why do we value images of saints, kings, goddesses, battles, landscapes or cities from eras of history utterly remote from ourselves? This history of art shows how painters, sculptors and architects have expressed the belief systems of their age: religious, political and aesthetic. From the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece, to the revolutionary years of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the artist has acted as a mirror to the ideals and conflicts of the human mind.

Here are 12 episodes from the greatest Western shows ever broadcast during the golden age of radio! You'll hear William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke; John Dehner as the man called Paladin in Have Gun - Will Travel; Alan Ladd in a Western tale well calculated to keep you in suspense; John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Gregory Peck reprising their film roles in Fort Apache, Destry Rides Again, and Yellow Sky; plus other great Western radio episodes, including four episodes of the high-adventure series Escape.

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Military historian Richard Holmes turns his attention to the infamous First World War trench line, the Western Front. Of the nine million British and Dominion soldiers who were killed in action in the Great War, most died here. In this thorough examination of the role the Front played in the war...

A series that captures the essence of frontier life, portraying the challenges and adventures faced by those in the American West.

A series that captures the essence of frontier life, portraying the challenges and adventures faced by those in the American West.

A series that captures the essence of frontier life, portraying the challenges and adventures faced by those in the American West.

Hit the dusty trails with the Cisco Kid, Luke Slaughter, Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Rogers, Tales of the Texas Rangers, Wild Bill Hickok. Follow the original Matt Dillon’s exploits on Gunsmoke, and enjoy the Tales of the Texas Rangers in these great adventures of the Old West. 100 great Western classics in one collection.

Full audiobook of All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque, read in a calm male voice at a slow pace. Ideal for thoughtful, immersive listening, study, or relaxation. Experience this powerful WWI classic through steady, reflective narration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.