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  Starting a World War: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  By the 20th century, warfare was nothing new to the European powers, especially when it came to fighting each other. Conflicts had been a mainstay on the European continent for over two millennia. Even after the Napoleonic wars had enveloped Europe in large scale war for nearly 20 years in the 19th century, the Europeans’ imperialism continued unabated. It would take the devastation of World War I to shock Europe and jolt the world’s superpowers out of their imperialistic tendencies.  
  	With Europe anticipating a potential war, all that was missing was a conflagration. That would start in 1908, when Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Balkan Peninsula, drawing it into dispute with Russia. Moreover, this upset neighboring Serbia, which was an independent nation. From 1912-1913, a conflict was fought in the Balkans between the Balkan League and the Ottoman Empire, resulting in the weakening of the Ottoman Turks. After the First Balkan War, a second was fought months later between members of the Balkan League itself. The final straw came June 28, 1914, when a Serbian assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, in Sarajevo, Bosnia.   
  The Munich Agreement is widely reviled today and is held up as the epitome of appeasement, but historians still debate its effects on the Second World War, as well as Neville Chamberlain's character and motivations. Some believe the attempted appeasement of Nazi Germany hastened, or even caused, the mayhem occupying the next seven years. Others believe that the pact merely failed to alter war's inevitable arrival in either direction.  
  Of course, as most people now know, the invasion of Poland was merely the preface to the Nazi blitzkrieg of most of Western Europe, which would include Denmark, Belgium, and France by the summer of 1940

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  Listen to HSK2 - Listen Your Way...

  Letitia Wu

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  Are you looking to ace your HSK2 exam? Good news! Introducing Listen to HSK2. This audiobook contains all the 170 words you need to know for the HSK2 exam. With 17 audio files and 10 words in each, you’ll never miss a vocabulary word again! Each word comes with its English translation, example sentence and the English translation of the example sentences. Our expert teacher reads each example sentence twice – the first time slowly, to enable easier pronunciation and imitation, and the second time quickly, to help you practice your comprehension of normal-speed Chinese speaking. All this packaged together into one neat and convenient audiobook! Learn with us! Don’t let HSK2 get in the way of your progress. Our professional, yet witty, materials are the perfect way to enhance your learning experience. With Listen to HSK2, no one is left behind. Make Listen to HSK2 your go-to audiobook and get closer to success.

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  Stories from kathasaritasagara...

  Anusha HS

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  The book Kathasaritsagara has been created by Soma Deva. It consists of 21,500 shlokas. 
  This book Kathasaritsagara has been divided into 18 lambakaas, and those 18 lambakaas are still more divided into 125 Tharanga's. 
  Some lambakaas are very big, while some are very small. 
  If there are 115 Shlokas in the 11th Lambaka, there are around 4925 Shlokas in 12th Lambaka. 
  During ancient times from the mouth of Lord Shiva, this story got birth. Those who listen to this story will experience all sorts of worldly pleasures. They will be blessed by Lord Shiva and at last reach jnana Loka by the blessings of lord shiva.

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  Indus Valley Civilization and...

  Editors Charles River

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  India’s oldest civilization, known as the Indus Valley Civilization or the Harappan Civilization, was contemporary with ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt and had extensive contacts with the former, making it one of the most important early civilizations in the world. Spread out along the rivers of the Indus River Valley, hundreds of settlements began forming around 3300 BCE, eventually coalescing into a society that had all of the hallmarks of a true civilization, including writing, well-developed cities, a complex social structure, and long-distance trade. 
  During the last centuries of the first millennium BCE, most of the Mediterranean basin and the Near East were either directly or indirectly under the influence of Hellenism. The Greeks spread their ideas to Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Persia and attempted to unify all of the peoples of those regions under one government. Although some of the Hellenistic kingdoms proved to be powerful in their own rights – especially Ptolemaic Egypt and the Seleucid Empire, which encompassed all of Mesopotamia, most of the Levant, and much of Persia during its height – no single kingdom ever proved to be dominant. The Hellenic kingdoms battled each other for supremacy and even attempted to claim new lands, especially to the east, past the Indus River in lands that the Greeks referred to generally as India. But as the Hellenistic Greeks turned their eyes to the riches of India, a dynasty came to power that put most of the Indian subcontinent under the rule of one king. The dynasty that came to power in the late 4th century BCE is known today as the Mauryan Dynasty, and although the ruling family was short-lived and their power was ephemeral, its influence resonated for several subsequent centuries and spread as far east as China and into the Hellenistic west.

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  Not Forsaken - A Story of Life...

  Michelle Jennifer Greenberg

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  A story of surviving abuse by the power of gospel hope  Jenn Greenberg was abused by her church-going father. Yet she is still a Christian. In this courageous, compelling book, she reflects on how God brought life and hope in the darkest of situations. Jenn shows how the gospel enables survivors to navigate issues of guilt, forgiveness, love, and value. And she challenges church leaders to protect the vulnerable among their congregations.  Her reflections offer Biblical truths and gospel hope that can help survivors of abuse as well as those who walk alongside them.

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  White Poverty: Book Summary and...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of White Poverty, by William J. Barber II.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 
  William J. Barber II.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
  
  In this eye-opening and transformative audiobook, the author delves deep into the often-overlooked issue of white poverty in America. Through a dynamic and thought-provoking narrative, the author explores the systemic causes, historical roots, and emotional toll of poverty, challenging listeners to rethink their understanding of socioeconomic inequality.
   
  With a tone that is both motivational and compassionate, the audiobook takes you on a journey through the complexities of poverty, from its impact on individuals and families to its long-lasting psychological effects. The author highlights how white communities, often left out of conversations about poverty, face unique challenges that require our attention and collective action.

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