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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 ...

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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‘Architecture is not Western’ is an invitation to change the way we think about architecture, to shift our gaze away from the standardised image of the city and discover the diversity of architecture around the world.Each episode explores this otherness, using Central African architecture as a case study. Some original architectural developments that took place before industrialisation era will make us aware of other ways of conceiving space.The aim is to create cities where everyone can find their place through the inclusion of diverse cultural characteristics, a source of lasting ...

A couple of years ago Jonah Andrist convinced Will Peterson, of the Walrus and Carpenter bookstore in Pocatello ID, to go halfsies on a recorder. Every month or so we've sat down in front of this recorder for a chat, with some beer, to talk about writing and great writers and the philosophy of doing as such. Will has an incredible amount of developed training as a talker - being a personal knowledge hub who people look to for suggestion and guidance, a great bookstore owner - and as a writer himself knows the pains and pleasures of trying to do something great. Jonah felt doomed to becoming a ...

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Step into the rugged frontier with Old Time Western Radio, a collection of classic tales from the Golden Age of broadcasting. These are the timeless stories of dusty trails, lone riders, frontier justice, and the legends who shaped the American West. Every episode has been carefully restored and remastered, preserving the grit, drama, and adventure that made Western radio one of the most beloved genres of its time. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Restoration and ...

Considered by many to be the greatest war novel of all time, All Quiet on the Western Front is the chronicle of a German soldier fighting in the trenches of World War I, including the severe physical suffering and emotional trauma that will leave many unable to readjust to civilian life afterward. - Summary by the Mark Nelson

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.