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  Roman Britain - A New History:...

  Guy de la Bédoyère

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  This illuminating account of Britain as a Roman province sets the Roman conquest and occupation of the island within the larger context of Romano-British society and how it functioned. 
   
   
   
  The author first outlines events from the Iron Age period immediately preceding the conquest in AD 43 to the emperor Honorius's advice to the Britons in 410 to fend for themselves. He then tackles the issues facing Britons after the absorption of their culture by an invading army, including the role of government and the military in the province, religion, commerce, technology, and daily life. For this revised edition, the text and bibliography have been updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in recent years.

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  My Life in Seventeen Books - A...

  Jon M. Sweeney

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  A memoir for the bookish-inclined, using personal stories to demonstrate how books have a magical way to move a person from one stage of life to the next. 
   
   
   
  "This is a small gem of a book, tender, humble, loving." —Mary Gordon 
   
   
   
  "Sweeney makes a charming companion, telling stories in joyful reflection." —Jeff Deutsch, author of In Praise of Good Bookstores 
   
   
   
  Former bookseller, longtime publisher, and author Jon M. Sweeney shows—with history and anecdotes centering around books such as Thoreau's Journal, Tagore's Gitanjali, Martin Buber's Hasidic Tales, and Tolstoy's Twenty-three Tales—what it means to be carried by a book. He explores the discovery that once accompanied finding books, and books finding us. He ponders the smell of an old volume, its heft, and why bibliophiles carry them around even without reading them. He demonstrates how and why there is magic and enchantment that takes place between people and books.

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  Two Treatises of Government The:...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Two Treatises of Government, by John Locke.
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 
  John Locke.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Two Treatises of Government is a foundational work of political philosophy that challenges the concept of absolute monarchy and lays the groundwork for modern democracy. Divided into two parts, the first treatise critiques the idea of divine-right monarchy, dismantling its theological and philosophical arguments. The second treatise presents a compelling vision of government based on natural rights, consent, and the social contract. Addressing themes of liberty, property, and governance, this timeless text continues to influence debates on freedom and justice in contemporary society.

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  The Poverty of Philosophy

  Karl Marx

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  Marx started work on this book in January 1847, as can be judged from Engel's letter to Marx on January 15, 1847. By the beginning of April 1847, Marx's work was completed in the main and had gone to the press. On June 15, 1847, he wrote a short foreword. 
   
  Published in Paris and Brussels in 1847, the book was not republished in full during Marx's lifetime. Excerpts from section five of Chapter Two appeared in different years, mostly between 1872 - 1875 in papers such as La Emancipacion, Der Volksstaat, Social-Demokrat, and others. In 1880 Marx attempted to publish the Poverty of Philosophy in the French socialist newspaper L'Égalité, the organ of the French Workers' Party, but only the foreword and section one of Chapter One were published. 
   
  This translation is from the original 1847 French edition. It has been updated to also include the changes/corrections Marx made in the copy of the book he presented to N. Utina in 1876, as well as the corrections made by Frederick Engels in the second French edition and the German editions of 1885 and 1892. The first English edition of this work was published in 1900 by Twentieth Century Press. 

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  Native American History

  Introbooks Team

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  The antiquity of Native American bounces back hundreds of years ago till the extant. The aboriginal inhabitants left their mark in many climates and tribes in the form of ethnicities, relic’s and registers made by the white voyagers. When European explorers set foot on American soil and had dealings with the tribes of now Peru, Canada and Mexico is what marks the beginning of Native American history. 
  Their history is all about the tribes and the cities they built and sustained on fishing, hunting and fruits. They used urbane form of trade and the later generations of the tribes also used money. Most of the tribes were hoarders and hunters and desired to keep their ways. The tribes battled among themselves for superiority but amalgamated the captured tribes into their erudite political system which consisted of leading a number of small lands and creating governmental frames. 
  The tribes forgot their mutual enmities and stood one against the European settlers. However there were many tribes who sided the British just to avenge their rival tribes. At the time of French and Indian War, the tribes fought for French or British based on the side which their enemy tribe was. The history of Native America is full of such coalitions and conflicts. 
  This eBook discusses the ways of the Native American tribes. Their struggle for a decent life, their fight against the deadly diseases and their position in the society of today.

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  The Stoic Habit - How to Own...

  Dr. Bob Robinson

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  What if the path to a meaningful life isn't about what happens to you, but how you respond? 
  Learn to master your mindset when it matters most. The Stoic Habit offers a practical pathway to developing the strength of character needed to handle any of life's challenges with wisdom and purpose. 
  For centuries, the greatest minds faced obstacles just like ours. From Marcus Aurelius's Meditations written amid war and plague, to Epictetus's teachings on personal freedom despite being born into slavery, to Musonius Rufus's practical lessons on ethical living—these ancient guides offer profound insights for today's challenges. Their wisdom isn't confined to philosophy classrooms but comes alive in the arena of daily life. 
  This isn't another self-help book filled with quick fixes and empty promises. Instead, it's a practical framework for developing wisdom, mental strength, emotional intelligence, and unshakeable character through daily habits and proven practices. 
  Master the mindset for handling life's most challenging moments:Find lasting calm and resilience through time-tested wisdom.Gain clarity and control over your emotions and responses to stress.Turn any obstacle into an opportunity for growth and learning.Create a life of purpose, deeply aligned with your highest values.Build authentic relationships through principled action and trust. 
    
  Through small, deliberate actions, you'll discover how to build the mental strength and character needed to handle anything life presents.

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