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  The Rise and Fall of the Korean...

  History Retold

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  Are you looking to dive into the rich and complex history of the Korean Peninsula? Look no further than this captivating book, which explores the fascinating past of South and North Korea. 
  From the earliest origins of Korean culture to the current state of affairs on the Korean Peninsula, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. With detailed research and engaging writing, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors that have shaped the history of Korea. 
  The book delves into the development of Korean culture and traditions, including the unique language, cuisine, and art that define the region. You'll also learn about the influence of outside factors, including China and Japan, on the history of Korea. 
  But the book doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of Korean history. You'll explore the impact of wars and conflicts on the region, from ancient battles to modern-day tensions between North and South Korea. The book also covers the experiences of individuals caught up in these conflicts, from soldiers and civilians to political leaders and activists. 
  Perhaps most importantly, the book provides a deep understanding of the complex relationship between North and South Korea. You'll learn about the factors that led to division, the challenges faced by each country, and the current state of affairs on the Korean Peninsula. 
  Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the world, this book is an essential read. It provides a deep understanding of the history of the Korean Peninsula and sheds light on the factors that continue to shape the region today. 
  Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore this captivating history. Order your copy now and gain a comprehensive understanding of the history of the Korean Peninsula.

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  How to Spot a Hijackal

  PhD Rhoberta Shaler

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  A Hijackal® can make you feel crazy. Knowing how to spot one can help you take back your power and your sanity, and help you to:Know you're not to blameExperience joy and freedom againRebuild your self-esteemFeel safe and anxiety-free 
  This easy-to-hear, short field guide to Hijackals is the first step to understanding that you are not crazy, and quite possibly not wrong and not at fault for every single thing that happens TO the Hijackal in your life. 
  The typical behaviour of a Hijackal - whether your spouse, ex, parent or child - is actually abusive. And you don't have to accept it or tolerate it. And even if you desperately love this human, you can develop skills to navigate a relationship that is safe and a lot less crazy-making. 
  Dive in for a fast primer and start understanding just how a Hijackal thinks and behaves, so you can change your approach and strengthen your boundaries to stay safe, secure and sane.

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  Historical LOLs: When the Past's...

  Funny History Bites

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  In this book, we take you to meet history's most unforgettable comedians, namely humanity itself. We will explore how Christopher Columbus, dreaming of reaching India, accidentally set foot in America; how Marie Antoinette's "let them eat cake" remark led to a misunderstanding; and how Napoleon, by losing his hat at Waterloo, lost both the battle and his prestige. 
  The book will not only help us understand the past but also show us how unchangeable human nature is, how funny it can be, and how laughter can build connections even in the most serious moments. For instance, think of Archimedes' "Eureka!" moment from his bath; today, this could have been a YouTube sensation. Or imagine Neil Armstrong forgetting his camera on the Moon; this would surely cause a storm on Twitter, perhaps even trending with the hashtag #MoonCamCrisis. 
  Moreover, in these pages, you'll witness the Vikings accidentally discovering America while searching for Iceland, the Wright brothers' flight trials filled with arguments about who would fly first, 
  Edison's comical experiments with the light bulb, and even the morale-boosting power of music during the sinking of the Titanic. Each story is revitalized with modern technology, culture, and humor, offering you a chance to learn about history while laughing out loud. 
   With "Historical LOLs," we will revisit history's funniest moments, embedding them into today's digital age, social media, and humor, recalling the past with a new, laughing perspective. 
  Because history is not just filled with lessons, wars, and revolutions, but also with laughter. 
  This book brings together the comedic anecdotes of the past with today's technological and cultural world, spotlighting history's most ludicrous aspects. 
  Are you ready? 
  Then let's embark on a time-traveling journey to laugh together at history's most comical moments!

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  Victorian People - A...

  Asa Briggs

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  This text looks at the people, ideas and events between the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the Second Reform Act of 1867. From "John Arthur Roebuck and the Crimean War", and "Samuel Smiles and the Gospel of Work" to "Thomas Hughes and the Public Schools" and "Benjanmin Disraeli and the Leap in the Dark", Asa Briggs provides an assessment of Victorian achievements; and in doing so conjures up an enviable picture of the progress and independence of the last century. "For expounding this theme, this interaction of event and personality, Mr. Briggs is abundantly and happily endowed. He is always readable, often amusing, never facetious. He is widely read and widely interested. He has a sound historic judgment, and an unfailing sense for what is significant in the historic sequence and what is merely topical. . . . Above all, he is in sympathy with the age of which he is writing."—Times Literary Supplement

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  Persecution of Jews in Medieval...

  Editors Charles River

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  The term “Reconquista” is a Spanish word transferred to the English language to represent the nearly 800 years in which the Moors and Christians struggled against one another for control of the Iberian Peninsula. Although the phrase typically refers to the time when the numerous Christian kingdoms mobilized to overthrow the Islamic Caliphates set up in the peninsula, the term can additionally be used to refer to the entire situation starting in the 8th century, when Islamic civilization slowly moved out of North Africa, across the Mediterranean Sea, and into southern Iberia.  
  	Not surprisingly, three religions attempting to coexist during medieval times resulted in nearly incessant conflicts, marked by high taxation, disparate societies, rigid cultural controls, and systemic violence. Despite the odds, these three religions managed to live in a state of quasi-acceptance and peace in most of the major cities like Cordoba and Toledo, with sporadic warfare occurring on the borders between Al-Andalus and the Christian kingdoms near the Pyrenees Mountains. Muslims, Christians, and Jews would attempt to reorganize their societies several times over the centuries through warfare, always with Jews on the lower rungs and Christians and Muslims fighting it out above them.   
  	By the end of the 14th century, the distrust and prejudice against Jewish communities quickly spread to Spain. In 1391, James II of Aragon boarded the bandwagon; backed into a corner by the Roman Catholic Church, he established a law that banned Jews from Spain altogether. Jews were shunned in droves, and the remaining were given an ultimatum to either convert/revert to Catholicism or face immediate death. Yet another wave of gory pogroms ensued across the country, especially in Barcelona.

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  Life and Death at Abbey Gate -...

  Robert Conlin, Mikael Cook

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  "...a brutal, honest account by an American veteran of what went wrong and how a few determined people tried to make it right. Beautifully crafted and deeply researched, it marks a vital contribution to the accounts that have come out of the War on Terror."— Sebastian Junger, New York Times bestselling author
  
  As the American government began a disastrous mass evacuation of its Afghan allies, a group of American veterans saw the writing on the wall—the people who had supported them on the ground over the past two decades were going to be left behind. Instead of watching on the sideline, they sprang into action. The effort became known nationally as #DigitalDunkirk, in reference to the civilian aspect of the evacuation of soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940. As America's last days in Afghanistan came to a chaotic end, an ad-hoc group of veterans, intelligence assets and legislative aides undertook an extraordinary mission to honor the U.S. battlefield creed to leave no comrade behind.
   
  Relying on cell phones and satellites as their weapons, they worked feverishly around the clock to help evacuate as many Afghans who had supported U.S. troops over the past twenty years as possible. As the desperate mass of Afghans tried to flee brutal Taliban rule, Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, worked at Hamid Karzai International Airport's Abbey Gate in conditions that brought combat-hardened veterans to tears. After an ISIS suicide bomber detonated his S-vest, killing 13 U.S. service members, operations came to a halt.
   
  Told through the eyes of Mikael, his Afghan friend Abdul and the 2/1 Marines on the ground, including a Marine squad leader who personally led the Afghans through the airport, Life and Death at Abbey Gate tells the story behind the story of the mass evacuation of over 124,000 Americans and Afghan allies during a two-week period in the summer of 2021. 
   
  This is an important story that should be read by all Americans. A story of leadership, empty government promises and the convictions of our military to stand by our allies in their time of need.

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