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  In the Skin of a Beast -...

  Peggy McCracken

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  In medieval literature, when humans and animals meet—whether as friends or foes—issues of mastery and submission are often at stake. In the Skin of a Beast shows how the concept of sovereignty comes to the fore in such narratives, reflecting larger concerns about relations of authority and dominion at play in both human-animal and human-human interactions. Peggy McCracken discusses a range of literary texts and images from medieval France, including romances in which animal skins appear in symbolic displays of power, fictional explorations of the wolf’s desire for human domestication, and tales of women and snakes converging in a representation of territorial claims and noble status. These works reveal that the qualities traditionally used to define sovereignty—lineage and gender among them—are in fact mobile and contingent. In medieval literary texts, as McCracken demonstrates, human dominion over animals is a disputed model for sovereign relations among people: it justifies exploitation even as it mandates protection and care, and it depends on reiterations of human-animal difference that paradoxically expose the tenuous nature of human exceptionalism.

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  GeopOlympics - English version -...

  Kévin Veyssière

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  Why have the Olympic Games always been a geopolitical event in their own right? How did the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968, Moscow in 1980 and Barcelona in 1992 reflect international tensions, despite the Olympics' political neutrality? In2024, what are the stakes for France in the Paris Olympics, against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian and Russian-Ukrainian conflicts? Why have new powers such as China, Qatar and Saudi Arabia made the organization of the Games an objective of their influence strategy?
  
  In his fourth book, Kévin Veyssière invites sports fans, geography buffs and the curious to explore the history of our world through the Olympic Games. From Athens in 1896 to Paris in 2024, he unveils the most striking geopolitical backdrops to a theater of 206 nations, where sporting performances and power games come together.

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  The Thirty Years’ War - The Most...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Thirty Years' War, a protracted and catastrophic conflict, raged from 1618 to 1648, primarily within the borders of the Holy Roman Empire. Often regarded as one of the most devastating wars in European history, it is estimated that between 4.5 to 8 million people perished as a result of the conflict, with some regions of Germany experiencing population losses exceeding 50%. This war, though often thought of in isolation, was deeply interconnected with several other significant European conflicts, including the Eighty Years' War, the War of the Mantuan Succession, the Franco-Spanish War, and the Portuguese Restoration War. 
  For much of the history of the conflict, historians regarded the Thirty Years' War as a continuation of the religious struggles that had begun during the Reformation and were seemingly concluded with the Peace of Augsburg in 1555. The Peace of Augsburg had divided the Holy Roman Empire into Catholic and Lutheran states, but the rapid spread of Protestantism, particularly beyond these established boundaries, steadily eroded Imperial authority in the years that followed. While religion undeniably played a role in sparking the conflict, scholars generally agree that the broader struggle for European supremacy between the Habsburgs of Austria and Spain, and the House of Bourbon in France, fueled the war's escalation and far-reaching impact.

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  Exploring the Flavors of Our...

  Landon Reddington

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  Exploring the Flavors of Our Food Choices 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to explore the rich stories behind everyday ingredients and deepen your culinary knowledge? 
  Seeking a comprehensive guide packed with all the essentials to enhance your understanding of food choices? 
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  This guide is your definitive companion for delving into the world of flavors, applying your culinary skills, and engaging in hands-on kitchen exercises. With this, you're geared for a flavorful journey. 
  Updated to include the latest culinary insights. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights into the stories behind everyday ingredients 
  - Detailed explanation of various food elements and their origins 
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  Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, essential for your culinary adventures. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official culinary entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
  Designed with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our culinary guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to dense jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
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  Revealing Secrets: How the Fall...

  Gideon Merrick

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  "Revealing Secrets: How the Fall of the Republic Shaped Our Future" 
  Are you eager to advance in your career while deepening your knowledge of the transformative events that have shaped our future? 
  Searching for a comprehensive guide that encapsulates everything needed to navigate these pivotal topics? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This audiobook serves as your essential companion for enhancing your understanding, applying learned concepts, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you’re equipped for success. 
  Updated to reflect the latest insights and structures, this guide covers profound truths about the pivotal events that have influenced our collective future. 
  Key features of this insightful guide include: 
  - In-depth insights into the significant transformations that shape our world 
  - Thorough explanations of crucial historical contexts 
  - Effective strategies for preparing and interpreting essential themes 
  Our guide stands out due to its expansive coverage, which is critical for grasping the complexities of these historical shifts. We're not just skimming the surface; we dive deep into the significant themes with accuracy. 
  Please note, this guide operates independently and is not affiliated with any official institutions. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our audiobook ensures fluid transitions between ideas. Say farewell to convoluted jargon and embrace clear, accurate content. 
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  Men of 18 in 1918 - Memories of...

  Frederick James Hodges

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  An astounding account of one young infantryman's personal experience of the Western Front in the last year of World War One. 
   
   
   
  Perfect for fans of Peter Hart, Max Hastings, and Barbara W. Tuchman. 
   
   
   
  In the spring of 1918 German forces broke through Allied lines in a last-ditch attempt to overcome their enemies. To hold back this tide young, inexperienced men from France, Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada were sent into war against battle-hardened and desperate German soldiers. 
   
   
   
  What was it like to be an eighteen-year-old and sent to the frontlines in the First World War? 
   
   
   
  Frederick James Hodges was one of these young men and his book, Men of 18 in 1918, provides insight into the ordeals of an ordinary soldier who left Britain as a teenager but returned as a man having witnessed the full horrors of war. 
   
   
   
  Hodges charts his progress through the conflict from his short period of training to being thrown into defending Allied lines against the onslaught before being ordered, as part of Britain's prime assault troops, into a ninety-five-day non-stop attack which only ended with the armistice of November 1918.

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