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  Spinoza - Freedom's Messiah

  Ian Buruma

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  Ian Buruma explores the life and death of Baruch Spinoza, the Enlightenment thinker whose belief in freedom of thought and speech resonates in our own time 
   
   
    
  Baruch (Benedictus) Spinoza (1632–1677) was a radical free thinker who led a life guided by strong moral principles despite his disbelief in an all-seeing God. Seen by many as Satan's disciple during his lifetime, Spinoza has been regarded as a secular saint since his death. Many contradictory beliefs have been attached to his name: rationalism or metaphysics, atheism or pantheism, liberalism or despotism, Jewishness or anti-Semitism. However, there is no question that he viewed freedom of thought and speech as essential to an open and free society. 
   
   
    
  In this insightful account, the award-winning author Ian Buruma stresses the importance of the time and place that shaped Spinoza, beginning with the Sephardim of Amsterdam and followed by the politics of the Dutch Republic. Though Spinoza rejected the basic assumptions of his family's faith, and was consequently expelled from his Sephardic community, Buruma argues that Spinoza did indeed lead a modern Jewish life. To Heine, Hess, Marx, Freud, and no doubt many others today, Spinoza exemplified how to be Jewish without believing in Judaism. His defense of universal freedom is as important for our own time as it was in his.

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  The African Wars

  Julius Caesar

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  Julius Caesar's African Wars were a series of military campaigns waged by the Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar between 58 and 50 BC in order to expand the Roman Republic's sphere of influence and gain control of the Mediterranean region. During this time, Caesar clashed with several prominent enemies such as King Juba I of Numidia, King Bocchus III of Mauretania, and the forces of Pharnaces II of Pontus. Read in English, unabridged.

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  James Baldwin - The Life Album

  Magdalena J. Zaborowska

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  James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a pivotal figure of the twentieth century, an influential author, intellectual, and activist who led a celebrated public life—and whose words and image and persona remain current in our culture. Baldwin's many incarnations have reemerged in the digital age as Baldwin's work becomes a touchstone for a new generation. It is the private, vulnerable, and messier Baldwin—the man behind the prophet and the online meme—who is the focus of this book. 
   
   
    
  Magdalena J. Zaborowska draws on Baldwin's archives and material legacy—from his unpublished papers to his books to his house in France—to offer a fresh look at the writer's understated and obscured private life. Taking a cue from Baldwin's own love of the blues, Zaborowska presents his biography as a series of tracks on a vinyl record, introducing, developing, and remixing the themes and relationships from his life. She recounts episodes from Baldwin's troubled childhood, his struggles with sexuality and gender, his intimate relationships, and the overlooked influence of women, Jews, and queers on his writing. This Life Album revolves around Baldwin's development of a unique worldview, "Black queer humanism," premised on African diaspora aesthetics, resilience, joy, community, internationalism, activism, and justice.

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  Spanish Empire The: A...

  Captivating History

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  What was it that set the Spanish Empire on the path to such illustrious glory? Was it the Spaniards’ fiery passion, unwavering ambition, or simply the sheer fortune of timing? To find out, keep reading… 
  The Spanish Empire stands as one of the most magnificent empires in the history of the world. It unfurled its might across multiple continents, conquered all who stood in its way, and left an indelible impact on cultures around the globe. For over four centuries, its dominance remained unchallenged, casting a vast shadow across Europe and beyond. 
  But how did Spain, a modest nation nestled in the Iberian Peninsula, ascend to such meteoric heights? What fueled their insatiable hunger for expansion? And what catalyzed their eventual descent into decline? 
  You will find these answers in this introductory history audiobook. Here are some of the things you can look forward to doing with this guide:Trace the roots of the Spanish Empire, its influences, and the circumstances that sowed the seeds for its rise.Sail through the Age of Exploration, a time when Spain’s thirst for land and resources took its explorers across the seas, forging unprecedented global connections.Witness the brutal conquests, devastating wars, and complex political struggles that shaped the empire’s expansion into the New World.Revel in the empire’s Golden Age—a period of unparalleled artistic, literary, and scientific achievements.Learn about the key figures who defined the empire, from its most successful rulers to the infamous conquerors whose actions still spark controversy today.Understand the impact of colonialism on both the conquered and the conquerors and how this legacy continues to shape our world today. 
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  Montgolfier Brothers: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Montgolfier Brothers, Inventors of the hot air balloon: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Beyond Survival - Strategies and...

  Leah Lakshmi...

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  Transformative justice seeks to solve the problem of violence at the grassroots level, without relying on punishment, incarceration, or policing. Community-based approaches to preventing crime and repairing its damage have existed for centuries. However, in the putative atmosphere of contemporary criminal justice systems, they are often marginalized and operate under the radar. Beyond Survival puts these strategies front and center as real alternatives to today's failed models of confinement and "correction." 
   
   
   
  In this collection, a diverse group of authors focuses on concrete and practical forms of redress and accountability, assessing existing practices and marking paths forward. They use a variety of forms—from toolkits to personal essays—to delve deeply into the "how to" of transformative justice, providing alternatives to calling the police, ways to support people having mental health crises, stories of community-based murder investigations, and much more. At the same time, they document the history of this radical movement, creating space for long-time organizers to reflect on victories, struggles, mistakes, and transformations.

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