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  Essays: First Series Heroism

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  True heroism does not seek applause. It does not wear armor or demand recognition. It walks quietly, steady in its purpose, untouched by fear or flattery. In Heroism, Ralph Waldo Emerson strips away the illusions of grandeur and reveals the essence of courage: a quiet, unwavering commitment to one's own principles.
  This is not a celebration of warriors or conquerors but of those who face the world with integrity, who move through life unshaken by its storms. Emerson's hero is not molded by circumstance but by an inner law, a deep sense of self that refuses to bend to convention or compromise. True bravery, he argues, is not found in extraordinary moments but in the quiet persistence of a soul that remains true to itself.
  Part of Essays: First Series, Heroism is an invitation to look beyond the theatrical and into the enduring. It is a reminder that the greatest strength is not in domination but in self-possession. To read it is to reconsider what it means to be fearless.

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  Georgy Zhukov: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the warm predawn darkness of June 22, 1941, 3 million men waited along a front hundreds of miles long, stretching from the Baltic coast of Poland to the Balkans. Ahead of them in the darkness lay the Soviet Union, its border guarded by millions of Red Army troops echeloned deep throughout the huge spaces of Russia. This massive gathering of Wehrmacht soldiers from Adolf Hitler's Third Reich and his allied states – notably Hungary and Romania – stood poised to carry out Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's surprise attack against the country of his putative ally, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.  
  Of the Soviet generals, none played as crucial a role in the war as Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, one of the most highly decorated army officers in Russian military history. At critical stages during the Second World War, it seemed as if it was Zhukov alone who stood between Russian defeat and German victory. Zhukov was ultimately involved in all the major battles on the Eastern Front, including Moscow, Leningrad, Stalingrad, Kursk, Bagration, and the final assaults into Poland and Germany to capture Berlin.  
  Stalin came to depend on Zhukov’s ruthless military skills for victory, but in the cut-throat Soviet Union, that was always a double-edged sword, because it seemed that Stalin envied Zhukov and feared him as well. Zhukov, who could be as aggressive and blunt as Stalin, was one of the few people prepared to stand up to the Soviet dictator and argue with him, and as many Soviet politicians and generals learned to their detriment, going toe to toe with one of the most brutal leaders of the 20th century was a highly risky venture. However, the mutual understanding they forged as they confronted the Germans may have played the biggest role in Hitler’s demise. 

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  Romanovs The: An Enthralling...

  Billy Wellman

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  With some of the most memorable names in history, the Romanov dynasty is one of those royal families whose legacy can only be rivaled by a few. 
  Ruling Russia for a little over three hundred years, from the 17th to the early 20th centuries, the Romanov tsars and, in rare but unforgettable cases, empresses dominated the political landscapes of their times and forged one of the most legendary dynasties of all time. 
  In fact, Russia, the big and powerful nation-state we know today, was largely created because of the efforts of Romanov rulers like Peter the Great or Catherine the Great. The Romanov family has forever been guaranteed a place in Russian, European, and even world history books. 
  Diving into the history of such a well-known dynasty is a treat for anyone who is passionate about learning more about Russia. 
  Here’s a glimpse of what you will find in this audiobook:An in-depth history of the emergence of the Romanov dynasty, which happened during perhaps the most turbulent period in Russia’s existenceThe social and political developments throughout the Romanov dynasty, from Mikhail Romanov to Nicholas IIA deep dive into the external and domestic conflicts that shaped Russia under the RomanovsAn exciting journey of Russia’s cultural transformation from a backward country to a world superpower that strived to achieve a clear European identityThe role of the Romanovs in several world-shattering events, such as World War I and the Russian Revolution of 1917The legacy of the Romanov dynastyAnd much, much more! 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into the past today!

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  Women of Ancient China -...

  Layla Gupta

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  In ancient China, a woman’s place in society was shaped by a deep-rooted system of values that emphasized hierarchy, duty, and tradition. From birth, girls were taught the virtues of obedience, humility, and domestic responsibility—qualities believed to ensure familial harmony and uphold social order. These expectations were not merely cultural but were reinforced by state philosophy, especially Confucianism, which placed women within a strict patriarchal structure. 
  Confucian teachings emphasized a "Three Obediences" rule: a woman must obey her father before marriage, her husband during marriage, and her son in widowhood. This framework confined women largely to the private sphere and discouraged female independence. Even so, this ideology did not completely erase their influence. Women often wielded subtle but meaningful power within the home, guiding family affairs, managing finances, and raising the next generation in accordance with moral and cultural norms. 
  Women’s lives were further shaped by their class and family background. Elite women had access to education, poetry, and the arts, and they could sometimes play key roles in managing household affairs or even participating in court life. Their influence, though largely informal, could stretch far when navigating palace politics or securing power through marriage alliances. In contrast, women of lower classes worked alongside men in the fields, sold goods in markets, or labored in homes and workshops. These working women formed the backbone of the economy, though their contributions often went unrecorded in historical texts.

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  What you say to yourself? - Your...

  Parshwika Bhandari

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  What you say to yourself is way more powerful,than you think off,your self talk is key to your success or key to get everything that you want in your life,note down what you say to yourself and change it if you don't like it, so much more in this book to help you with this

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  Forty Years of Psychic Research

  Hamlin Garland

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  Forty Years of Psychic Research by Hamlin Garland offers a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating realm of psychic phenomena spanning four decades. Garland meticulously examines various aspects of psychic research, delving into topics such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and mediumship, drawing upon both historical accounts and contemporary studies. Through a blend of empirical evidence and insightful analysis, Garland presents a nuanced portrait of the enigmatic world of psychic phenomena, shedding light on its implications for our understanding of consciousness and the nature of reality.

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