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  British Traitors - Betrayal and...

  Gordon Kerr

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  Capital punishment was abolished for murder in Great Britain in 1969, but remained as the punishment for high treason until as recently as 1998, demonstrating how seriously we take the crime of betraying your country. But even with the threat of the noose hanging over them, many still chose the path of treachery during the cataclysmic events of last century. 
   
  British Traitors examines the lives and motivations of a number of the perpetrators of this most heinous of crimes, following the footsteps of Fascist traitors such as William Joyce (Lord Haw-Haw) and John Amery to the gallows, investigating what drove men such as Wilfred Macartney and John Herbert King to betray their country during the war to end all wars and delving into the mysterious web of espionage and subterfuge surrounding the Cambridge Spy Ring that spied for the Soviet Union from the nineteen-thirties until the early nineteen-fifties. 
   
  People commit treason for many reasons - some seek adventure, some seek reward, some are motivated by political philosophy, while others are sucked into it by their own foolishness. British Traitors provides a fascinating look at the lives and impulses of those who chose to betray their country.

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  The Cambridge Modern History

  J.B. Bury, R. Nisbet Bain,...

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  How did the modern world take shape?
  
  The Cambridge Modern History is one of the most ambitious and respected historical projects ever produced. Written by leading scholars and historians, this landmark work offers a comprehensive account of global history from the late medieval period through the early twentieth century.
  
  Covering politics, religion, economics, diplomacy, intellectual movements, and social change, the series presents history not as isolated events, but as interconnected forces shaping nations and civilizations. Its balanced, analytical approach made it a cornerstone of modern historical scholarship and a trusted reference for generations.
  
  This Kindle edition brings together this monumental work in a clear, accessible format, ideal for study, research, or deep reading.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  A comprehensive scholarly history of the modern era
  
  Contributions from distinguished historians and academics
  
  Global perspectives on political, social, and intellectual change
  
  A foundational reference work in historical studies
  
  Long regarded as a classic of historical scholarship, The Cambridge Modern History remains essential reading for anyone seeking a serious understanding of how the modern world emerged.
  
  Study the past with clarity and depth. Buy now and explore one of the great achievements of historical writing.

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  Bounce - Overcoming Adversity...

  Cassandra Gaisford

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  Bounce your way to happiness and joy 
  From the best-selling author of Mid-Life Career Rescue, Stress Less and How to Find Your Passion and Purpose: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about boosting resilience, overcoming obstacles, and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks. 
  Are you feeling flat? Despondent? Stressed or lacking energy? If so, you’ve come to the right place. It’s time to turn up the volume and get your vitality back. 
  Bounce offers short soundbites of stand-alone readings designed to help you cultivate resilience and awareness amid the challenges of daily living. 
  Gently, conversationally, and with humor, Bounce: Overcoming Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy offers strategies for seeing and thinking differently. For many people, the approach is nothing less than transformational. 
  More than a collection of thoughts for the day, Bounce: Overcoming Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy offers a progressive program of holistic study—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—guiding you through essential concepts, themes, and practices on the path to well-being, joy, and happiness. 
  Through the course of this book, you will learn practical, creative, and simple methods for heightening awareness and overcoming habitual patterns that block happiness and joy and hold you back. 
  Amongst the many benefits you'll reap after reading this book, you'll learn:How to find strength in the face of adversityHow to build your courage muscles easilyHow to fire up your determination to live a life of passion, love, and joyHow to gain the happiness advantage and master the art of absolute success

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  Modern China: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Let’s take a look at the past 120 years of Chinese history, from the country’s start as a backward, struggling empire in the late 19th century to a totalitarian communist superpower. 
  The radical transformation of China from a dynastic monarchy to a dominant global communist regime is very compelling for readers of all ages and interests, and this audiobook tells the history of the most important developments during this period. 
  Filled with ideological and intellectual struggles, internal divisions and civil wars, conflicts with foreign nations, and influential changes throughout the 20th century, modern Chinese history promises to be interesting to listen to. 
  Throughout the audiobook, you will learn about the following:The collapse of the Qing dynasty in early 20th-century ChinaInfluential characters from the early days of the Chinese RepublicEvents that shaped the first thirty years of the 20th century in China and eventually led to the First United FrontThe rise of communism and the formation of the CCPThe impact of World War II, Japanese occupation, and the Chinese Civil WarMao Zedong, the communist victory, and the fleeing of the Nationalist government to the island of TaiwanThe formation of the People’s Republic of China and the socioeconomic policies of the 1950sThe Great Leap Forward and its results for the Chinese peopleThe Cultural Revolution, Mao’s death, and the development of the country from the late 1970sAnd much, much more! 
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  Our Tortured Souls - The 29th...

  Joseph Balkoski

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  The acclaimed WWII historian continues his in-depth chronicle of the 29th Infantry Division as it made its brutal push into Germany. By November of 1944, the U.S. 29th Infantry Division had stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day and embarked on an epic and arduous path toward Allied victory. In Our Tortured Souls, acclaimed military historian Joseph Balkoski picks up the story of the 29th on the eve of the all-out offensive intended to carry the Allies to the Rhine River by Christmas and end the war soon afterward.  The plan for the 29th seemed simple enough. As part of General William Simpson’s Ninth Army, the division was to drive ten miles eastward, breaking through several German strongpoints, crossing the Roer, and seizing Jülich, beyond which lay the Rhine and Germany’s heartland.   The offensive encountered problems from the very beginning, on November 16th, when it took days to crack the German’s first line of defense. By the time the offensive was halted on the banks of the Roer three weeks later, the 29th Infantry Division had suffered 2,600 casualties and fallen short of its objectives. Balkoski reconstructs this tragic chapter in the division’s history with his trademark combination of meticulous research and vivid st

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  Brothers Karamazov

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  First published in 1880, "The Brothers Karamazov" is a philosophical novel by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. The story revolves around the morally complex Karamazov family: Fyodor, the debauched father, and his three sons—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha. The novel delves deep into themes like faith, doubt, morality, and the complexities of human nature. Through a blend of narrative styles, including dialogues, monologues, and essays, the book grapples with existential and spiritual questions.

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