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  Power and Politics - The...

  Rogan Fish

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  This bundle offers an in-depth exploration of how political institutions, civil unrest, and power dynamics shaped the Roman Republic and Empire. Beginning with the early Republic, this book dives into the foundational structures of Roman governance—such as the Senate, consuls, and tribunes—highlighting how the balance of power evolved in response to internal challenges and external expansion. The early sections emphasize the ideals of civic virtue and republicanism that underpinned Rome’s initial governance, and how those ideals were tested by growing inequality and political rivalry. 
  As Rome expanded, the book traces the emergence of social conflict between the patricians and plebeians, the rise of populist leaders, and the violence that accompanied land reform and calls for justice. From the Gracchi brothers to Julius Caesar, readers will witness how political ambition and civil war undermined the Republic’s foundations. Key events such as Caesar’s dictatorship, the assassination that followed, and the shifting alliances during the subsequent power vacuum demonstrate how Rome’s political system struggled to contain individual ambition and the burden of imperial management. 
  Finally, the book examines the transformation into empire, where power became centralized under emperors who ruled with divine authority and military backing. Though the empire brought relative stability, it came with corruption, oppression, and loss of representative governance. This section looks closely at the early emperors, the role of the Senate under imperial rule, and the public’s shifting relationship with authority. Power and Politics serves as a gripping account of how Roman ideals clashed with political reality, offering timeless lessons about governance, ambition, and civic duty.

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  Joan of Arc

  History Nerds

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  Joan of Arc. Leader, hero, warrior, martyr. 
  Follow Joan's awe-inspiring transformation from an unlikely warrior to a revered military commander, defying societal norms and facing insurmountable odds. With unwavering faith and unyielding determination, she rallies the French troops, inspiring them with her fervor and strategic brilliance. 
  As Joan's legend grows, so too does the complexity of her world. Navigate the treacherous political landscape of medieval Europe, where allegiances shift, betrayals abound, and the consequences of her actions have far-reaching implications. Encounter both allies and adversaries who are captivated or threatened by Joan's extraordinary spirit, including kings, commanders, and religious leaders, each with their own agendas and motivations. 
  Yet, amidst the chaos and strife, Joan's unwavering spirit and unshakable belief in her divine mission shine brightly. Experience the battles she leads, the trials she endures, and the sacrifices she makes, all in the name of liberating her beloved country and securing a place in history as a symbol of courage and resilience.

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  Jean-Jacques Rousseau - The...

  Hector Davidson

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  Jean-Jacques Rousseau, one of the most influential philosophers of the 18th century, reshaped the landscape of political and social theory. His ideas, particularly those outlined in The Social Contract and Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men, have had a profound impact on modern thought, influencing the French Revolution, the development of democratic ideals, and the evolution of social theory. Rousseau's philosophy is a reflection of his deep concern with the relationship between individuals and society, the nature of human freedom, and the consequences of civilization. 
  At the heart of Rousseau’s thought is his concept of the "state of nature," a condition in which humans existed before the corrupting influence of society. In this natural state, Rousseau argued, humans were free, equal, and solitary. Their basic needs were limited, and they acted primarily on instinct, guided by compassion and self-preservation. However, with the rise of private property, inequality began to emerge, leading to the social contract—a mechanism through which individuals could unite to form a collective body politic, agreeing to follow the “general will” for the common good. This social contract was Rousseau's answer to the problem of how to create a just society that respects both individual liberty and collective harmony. 
  Rousseau rejected the view that human beings are inherently selfish, as suggested by other philosophers like Hobbes. Instead, he believed that while civilization introduced inequality and competition, it also created the potential for true human freedom, which could only be realized in a political community that was based on the collective will of its people. Rousseau’s idea of the general will is central to his political theory. The general will is not simply the sum of individual desires but represents the collective interests that transcend personal ambitions, aiming for the common good.

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  NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES (NDE) -...

  Hatem Helmy

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  269 Astonishing and true documented Near-Death Experiences that will forever change the way you see life—and what comes after 
  Near-Death Experiences are not hallucinations, nor are they the fading sparks of a dying brain. They are real, documented events that continue to challenge everything we thought we knew about life, death, and consciousness. 
  Consider this: a woman who had been blind since birth—who had never seen light, color, or even darkness—suddenly described the precise details of her husband’s appearance and the wedding ring he wore, after returning from a Near-Death Experience. For the first time in her life, she truly saw.

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  Digital Stockholm Syndrome in...

  Mark Jarzombek

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  Once, humans were what they believed. Now, the modern person is determined by data exhaust—an invisible anthropocentric ether of ones and zeros that is a product of our digitally monitored age. Author Mark Jarzombek argues that the world has become redesigned to fuse the algorithmic with the ontological, and the discussion of ontology must be updated to rethink the question of Being. In Digital Stockholm Syndrome in the Post-Ontological Age, Jarzombek provocatively studies the new interrelationship between human and algorithm. 
  Forerunners is a thought-in-process series of breakthrough digital works. Written between fresh ideas and finished books, Forerunners draws on scholarly work initiated in notable blogs, social media, conference plenaries, journal articles, and the synergy of academic exchange. This is gray literature publishing: where intense thinking, change, and speculation take place in scholarship.

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  Gangsters vs Nazis - How Jewish...

  Michael Benson

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  As Adolph Hitler rose to power in 1930s Germany, a growing wave of fascism began to take root on American soil. Nazi activists started to gather in major American cities, and by 1933, there were more than one-hundred anti-Semitic groups operating openly in the United States. Few Americans dared to speak out or fight back—until an organized resistance of notorious mobsters waged their own personal war against the Nazis in their midst. Gangland-style . . .  
   
   
    
  In this thrilling blow-by-blow account, acclaimed crime writer Michael Benson uncovers the shocking truth about the insidious rise of Nazism in America—and the Jewish mobsters who stomped it out. 
   
   
    
  Packed with surprising, little-known facts, graphic details, and unforgettable personalities, Gangsters vs. Nazis chronicles the mob's most ruthless tactics in taking down fascism—inspiring ordinary Americans to join them in their fight. The book culminates in one of the most infamous events of the pre-war era—the 1939 Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden—in which law-abiding citizens stood alongside hardened criminals to fight for the soul of a nation. This is the story of the mob that's rarely told—and one of the most fascinating chapters in American history. And American organized crime.

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