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  A Rare Recording of Poet Robert...

  Robert Frost

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  In 1961, poet Robert Frost was invited to read at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. It would be the first by a poet for an inaugural ceremony. President-elect Kennedy asked Frost to recite the poem "The Gift Outright" unless the poet planned to write a poem especially for the occasion. Frost did, in fact, write a new poem for the day entitled "Dedication." However, when the time came to read, the wind and sun's glare made this impossible, though Frost made a valiant attempt. Instead, he reverted to "The Gift Outright," which he read by heart: 
   
  "The land was ours before we were the land’s. She was our land more than a hundred years, Before we were her people. She was ours In Massachusetts, in Virginia, But we were England’s, still colonials, Possessing what we still were unpossessed by, Possessed by what we now no more possessed. Something we were withholding made us weak, Until we found out that it was ourselves, We were withholding from our land of living, And forthwith found salvation in surrender. Such as we were we gave ourselves outright, (The deed of gift was many deeds of war), To the land vaguely realizing westward, But still unstoried, artless, unenhanced, Such as she was, such as she will become."

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  Blitzkrieg - The Lightning...

  Sage Winters

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  The outbreak of World War II in 1939 heralded the arrival of a new era in military strategy, characterized by speed, surprise, and relentless coordination. At the heart of this revolution was Blitzkrieg, or "lightning warfare," a doctrine developed and executed primarily by Nazi Germany. Blitzkrieg was a military strategy that sought to overcome the static, trench-based warfare that had defined World War I. The tactics were designed to strike quickly and decisively, bypassing traditional defenses and causing maximum disruption. Its goal was not just to win battles but to create a psychological shock, overwhelming the enemy with rapid, coordinated strikes before they could mount a defense. 
    
  Unlike previous strategies that relied heavily on prolonged engagements and entrenched frontlines, Blitzkrieg emphasized speed and flexibility. The term itself was popularized by the media, but it aptly described the essence of the tactics: a rapid, forceful onslaught combining armored vehicles, infantry, and air support in a synchronized fashion. The Wehrmacht, under the leadership of figures like General Heinz Guderian, adapted the lessons of the past and fused them with new technology, creating a military machine that was faster and more mobile than any seen before. 
    
  The strategy was grounded in the belief that modern warfare required more than just brute force; it needed precision, rapid maneuvering, and the element of surprise. The mechanized forces, including tanks (Panzer divisions) and aircraft (Luftwaffe), worked in tandem to create an unstoppable offensive. They would punch through enemy lines with armored columns and then encircle and isolate units, preventing them from retreating or reinforcing. The Luftwaffe, meanwhile, would provide air superiority, neutralizing enemy air forces and bombing key infrastructure.

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  Brexit - The United Kingdom’s...

  Fredrich Hazelton

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  Brexit, the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union, is one of the most consequential events in modern European history. The term, derived from “British exit,” encapsulates not just a political decision but a significant shift in governance, identity, and global relationships. This momentous choice followed decades of debate over the UK’s role within the European project and culminated in the 2016 referendum, where a slim majority of voters chose to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership.  
    
  For many supporters, Brexit symbolized a reclamation of sovereignty. They believed that leaving the EU would restore the UK’s ability to independently manage its borders, laws, and economic policies. Critics, however, warned of the economic, political, and social risks associated with exiting such an interconnected union. The campaign and its aftermath highlighted divisions within British society\u2014geographical, generational, and ideological\u2014that have defined the national conversation ever since.  
    
  The journey from referendum to departure was marked by profound challenges. The complexities of untangling years of shared policies, trade agreements, and legal frameworks became evident as negotiations unfolded. Key issues, such as citizens’ rights, future trade relationships, and the Irish border, underscored the depth of the UK’s integration with the EU and the difficulties inherent in leaving. Political turmoil further complicated the process, with successive governments struggling to reconcile domestic and international pressures. 

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  Architects of Terror: Paranoia...

  Paul Preston

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  A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 
  From the preeminent historian of 20th century Spain Paul Preston, Architects of Terror is a new history of how paranoia, conspiracy and anti-Semitism was used to justify the military coup of 1936 and enabled the construction of a dictatorship built on violence and persecution. 
  It is the previously untold story of how antisemitic beliefs were weaponised to justify and propagate the Franco overthrow of liberal Spain. 
  The Spanish military coup of 1936 was launched to overturn the social and economic reforms of the democratic Second Republic, and its educational and cultural challenges to the established order. The consequent civil war was fought in the interests of the landowners, industrialists, bankers, clerics and army officers whose privileges were threatened. However, a central justification for a war that took the lives of around 500,000 Spaniards was that it was being fought to combat an alleged scheme for world domination by a non-existent ‘Jewish- Masonic-Bolshevik Conspiracy’. Despite the fact that Spain had only a tiny minority of Jews and Freemasons, Franco and his inner circle were ardent believers in this fabricated conspiracy and spread the notion that the survival of Catholic Spain, as well, of course, of the establishment ’ s economic interests, required the total annihilation of Jews and Freemasons. 
  Architects of Terror is the story of how fake news, mendacity, corruption and nostalgia for lost empire generated violence and hatred. The book presents vivid portraits of the key ideologues who propagated the myth of the Jewish-Masonic-Bolshevik Conspiracy and of the military figures who implemented the atrocities that it justified. Among the convictions shared by these individuals was their belief in the idea that Freemasonry was responsible for Spain ’ s loss of empire and in the factual veracity of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, the notorious fiction about the global domination of the Jews. 
  This is a history that reverberates in our own political moment 
  In his latest work, Architects of Terror, Paul Preston presents a compelling narrative of the Spanish military coup of 1936, a historical event marred by paranoia, conspiracy, and anti-Semitism. The book, a must-read in the biography and historical genre, uncovers the role of fake news, corruption, and nostalgia in generating violence and hatred. 
  For fans of Antony Beevor (Arnhem), Giles Tremlett (The International Brigades), Adam Hochschild (American Midnight), Anne Applebaum (Red Famine), and Ernest Hemingway (Ernest Hemingway on Writing). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Sipahi The: The History and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Among those who were responsible for the projection of Ottoman power, few deserve as much credit as the Sipahi. Civilizations across the steppes and the Middle East relied heavily on cavalry, and the Sipahi were elite cavalry units during medieval times for a couple of powers. That said, they were a massive contributor to the success of Ottoman warfare, and during good times for the empire, the Sipahi were rewarded, to the extent that they became their own social class, much like the Janissaries. In fact, much the way the Janissaries became less effective over time as being one denoted social status, the Sipahi and Janissaries had class resentments among each other, one of the various cracks in the Ottoman Empire that would help bring about its decline.  
  	As a result, the Sipahi’s private lives in the Ottoman Empire were varied and complex, depending on their social status, wealth, education, and religion. Their homes were often luxuriously decorated, and they were usually portrayed as highly-educated and sophisticated people. The Sipahi frequently had several wives and concubines, and their houses were equipped to accommodate their many guests. They had harems, where they kept their concubines and slaves, and the maintenance of their harems was important for each Sipahi's reputation and status. Their wives and concubines were often confined to the harem, and they did not have much freedom, but in some cases, especially in wealthier families, the women were educated and had an active social life. Furthermore, the Sipahi were often involved in art, music, and writing poetry. They had castles and villas they used for parties and social events, and they were also known for organizing hunts and other sporting activities. Many of them were also highly educated and engaged in the sciences, such as mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.

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  Rolling Seas Cliffs and Thunder...

  Richie Cotton

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  Life stories gleaned from the author's colourful past growing up in Australia in the 50s and 60s. Snapshots of seemingly endless summers, and joyous, uncomplicated life...just the way it used to be.

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