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  The Shortest History of The Crown

  Stephen Bates

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  'There have been scores of books about the monarchy but few, if any, as fearless and perceptive as this is... Bates tells it like it is, covering every aspect with rare humour and intelligence. I couldn't recommend it more highly.' LITERARY REVIEW on ROYALTY INCAmidst the turbulence and invasions, upheaval and dissent that characterise British history, one thing has remained remarkably stable. Although there are other monarchies, Britain's Crown stands out due to the continuity of its traditions, and its ability to adapt.There's a reason why schoolchildren still learn about the Kings and Queens: it's their power struggles and subtle compromises that have shaped the nation we inhabit today. When members of the Royal family go on 'walkabouts', they do so because monarchs stretching back to King Alfred understood the need to be seen by their subjects, and the dire consequences of remaining aloof (or abroad). When they give interviews, or accept taxes, they do so as part of a long series of engagements with other, almost-equally powerful operators: Church, Parliament, the nobility.In this sprightly commentary on the Crown's 1,800-year-long story, Stephen Bates provides a dazzling insight into Royal custom and ritual, whilst depicting the individuals behind the myth with compassion and wit. And as our ageing Queen prepares to pass the baton, he asks us all to consider: could we ever do without the Crown?

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  Lesbians - Where are we now?

  Julie Bindel

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  'Bracing, nourishing and wonderfully pro-woman'Victoria Smith, author of Hags
  'A big-hearted, infuriating, clever and highly entertaining read, just like the woman who wrote it' Kathleen Stock, author of Material Girls
  'Personal, passionate memoir-cum-cultural commentary' New Statesman
  'Excellent ... Discursive and engaging' Susanna Rustin, author of Sexed: A History of British Feminism
  What does it mean to be a lesbian now? Has the quest for lesbian liberation stalled, and if so, why?
  Part-memoir, part frontline reportage and part cultural commentary, Julie Bindel examines what defines lesbian culture, love, friendship and happiness today. She distinguishes the particular challenges facing lesbians from the very different experiences of gay men, and asks: why do lesbians so often seem to face particular hostility? Comparing past attitudes to today, she argues that lesbians continue to suffer from bigotry and discrimination because sexism and enforced gendered roles are still left unchallenged. She explores why many of the biggest assaults on lesbian freedom and wellbeing around the world now come, not just from conservatives, but also from so-called progressives, who are often antagonistic to lesbians organising and socialising autonomously.
  Rooted in her own remarkable story, this personal and passionate book is both an investigation into the obstacles to lesbian flourishing, and a testament to the particular delights of being a lesbian.

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  A Rare Recording of Pope Paul VI

  Pope Paul VI

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  Pope Paul VI (born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini) lived from Sept. 26, 1897 to August 6, 1978. He reigned as Pope from June 21, 1963 to his death on August 6, 1978. After succeeding John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council, which he closed in 1965. He then helped to oversee the numerous reforms and improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestants. This speech is delivered primarily in Latin, with a short message of prayer in English for American astronauts.

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  Aftermath of World War II The:...

  Charles River Editors

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  At the end of World War II, the world was faced with some sobering statistics. With over 50,000,000 deaths when both military and civilian losses had been accounted for, the death toll was devastating, and for many of those who lived in countries that had been ravaged by war, hunger and financial strain had become parts of daily life. Furthermore, beyond the physical damage was the growing knowledge of the atrocities that had been committed both before and during the war. In fact, the Allies were discussing how to dole out justice for Axis war crimes as early as 1943, and once the war was over, it was time for the nations to turn their attention towards determining the proper punishments.  
  	In the wake of the war, the European continent was devastated, and the conflict left the Soviet Union and the United States as uncontested superpowers. This ushered in over 45 years of Cold War, and a political alignment of Western democracies against the Communist Soviet bloc that produced conflicts pitting allies on each sides fighting, even as the American and Soviet militaries never engaged each other. Though it never truly got “hot” between the two superpowers directly, the Cold War was a tense era until the dissolution of the USSR, and nothing symbolized the split more than the division of Berlin.  
  	If anyone wondered whether the Cold War would dominate geopolitics, any hopes that it wouldn’t were dashed by the Soviets’ blockade of West Berlin in April 1948, ostensibly to protest the currency being used in West Berlin but unquestionably aiming to extend their control over Germany’s capital. By cutting off all access via roads, rail, and water, the Soviets hoped to force the Allies out, and at the same time, Stalin’s action would force a tense showdown that would test their mettle.

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  Empowered for Excellence -...

  Caleb David

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  "Empowered for Excellence: Building Strength and Success Step by Step" is a transformative guide designed to help you unlock your full potential and achieve excellence in all areas of your life. With a step-by-step approach, this book provides you with the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts necessary to build strength, confidence, and success.Through practical exercises, real-life examples, and inspiring stories, you'll learn how to overcome obstacles, develop resilience, and cultivate a growth mindset. You'll discover how to set and achieve goals, prioritize your time and energy, and create a supportive network of relationships.Whether you're looking to advance your career, improve your relationships, or simply feel more fulfilled and purposeful, "Empowered for Excellence" will provide you with the roadmap you need to succeed. So why wait? Start your journey to excellence today and discover the incredible impact you can have on the world.

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  Hillbilly Nationalists Urban...

  James Tracy, Amy Sonnie

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  Some of the most important and little-known activists of the 1960s were poor and working-class radicals. Inspired by the Civil Rights movement, the Black Panthers, and progressive populism, they started to organize significant political struggles against racism and inequality during the 1960s and into the 1970s. 
   
   
    
  Historians of the period have traditionally emphasized the work of white college activists who courageously took to the streets to protest the war in Vietnam and continuing racial inequality. Poor and working-class whites have often been painted as spectators, reactionaries, and, even, racists. But authors James Tracy and Amy Sonnie disprove that narrative. 
   
   
    
  Through over ten years of research, interviewing activists along with unprecedented access to their personal archives, Tracy and Sonnie tell a crucial, untold story of the New Left. Their deeply sourced narrative history shows how poor and working-class individuals from diverse ethnic, rural and urban backgrounds cooperated and drew strength from one another. The groups they founded redefined community organizing, and transformed the lives and communities they touched.

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