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  Imperial Germany’s Invasions of...

  Editors Charles River

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  Prussian leaders, especially Otto von Bismarck, the chancellor and advisor to Prussia’s king, believed Prussia could be a united and respected power, but only without the traditional Austrian dominance. At the time, the Austrian empire was a collection of ethnically diverse peoples and had been dominated by a socio-political conservatism that sought to keep the empire ruled in Hapsburg tradition.  
  After Prussia was victorious in the Austro-Prussian War, Bismarck played a waiting game where the unification of Germany was concerned, as the joining of the southern states - initially resistant to Prussian rule, friendly with Austria, and bent on independence - would have to be overcome. What was needed was “a clear case of French aggression” toward either Prussia or the southern states. Not only would such a move by Emperor Napoleon III trigger the terms of the treaty between the German states, but it would keep the remaining world powers out of the conflict. It would be a dispute over the throne of Spain that would cause Napoleon III to act. 
  	If trench warfare was an inevitability during the war, it is only because the events leading up to the First Battle of the Marne were quite different. The armies at the beginning of the war moved quickly through the land, but the First Battle of the Marne devolved into a bloody pitched battle that led to the construction of trenches after the Germans retreated, blocked in their pursuit of Paris. When the aftermath disintegrated into a war between trenches, some Germans thought they had the upper hand since they were occupying French territory, but with fewer soldiers than the combined Allied nations and fewer resources and supplies, it was possibly only a matter of time before they were ultimately defeated. The commander of the German armies, General Helmuth von Moltke, allegedly said to Kaiser Wilhelm II immediately after the First Battle of the Marne, "Your Majesty, we have lost the war."

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  Political Animals - The secret...

  Peter Cardwell

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  Peter Cardwell is a broadcaster, author, academic and international political commentator. He served as a special adviser in the UK government for three and a half years, working across four departments. Peter has worked on three continents for the BBC, Sky News and ITV and has written for publications including The Times, the Sunday Independent and Your Cat magazine. He is currently a presenter on Talk and, occasionally, Times Radio.
  
  After being educated in Northern Ireland, Peter studied at St Hugh's College, Oxford, before winning a Fulbright scholarship to the Columbia School of Journalism, New York.
  He lives in London with his rescue cat Jack.

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  Poverty by America: Book Summary...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Poverty, by America, by Matthew Desmond.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Matthew Desmond.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  Why does poverty persist in the wealthiest nation in the world? Poverty, by America takes listeners on a powerful journey to uncover the systems, policies, and choices that sustain inequality in the United States. With a critical yet hopeful lens, the author reveals how poverty is not an inevitable condition but a deliberate outcome of exploitation, exclusion, and prioritizing wealth over welfare.
   
  Through compelling stories, hard-hitting data, and bold analysis, this audiobook explores the hidden architecture of poverty—from exploitative housing markets and stagnant wages to systemic exclusion from healthcare, education, and justice. It also tackles the provocative question: Who benefits from poverty? The answer will challenge listeners to rethink their understanding of inequality and their own role in perpetuating it.
   
  But Poverty, by America is more than a diagnosis—it’s a call to action. The author outlines proven solutions to reduce poverty and invites listeners to become “poverty abolitionists,” advocating for systemic change and justice. This audiobook is a clarion call for those who believe in creating a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
   
  Perfect for anyone seeking clarity on one of today’s most pressing issues, Poverty, by America inspires hope and action. It’s not just about understanding poverty—it’s about fighting it.

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  Finis Britanniae - A Military...

  Murray Dahm

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  The end of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons forms part of the most disruptive period in Britain’s history. Centuries of relative stability as a Roman province gave way to an age of conquest and destruction. It is a period which is difficult to comprehend, coming at the end of the Roman era and in the pre-dawn of the Medieval. It is a Dark Age, both in terms of our apparent lack of source material and in our understanding of events. As a result, several legendary figures appear – it is the age of Arthur, Merlin and others; figures steeped in mystery, mysticism and magic, allowed to thrive in the paucity of the source material. 
   
  In this new analysis, Murray Dahm explores the military history of Roman Britain’s slow decline, going back to the roots of the province’s final rupture from Rome in the fifth century and the subsequent invasions. Using a wide array of sources, the author illuminates this dark world and examines what we know (or what we think we know) of the Angle, Jute, Saxon and other invasions that took advantage of Rome’s absence and which, in their own way, shaped the Britain of today.

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  The Coffin Roads - Journeys to...

  Ian Bradley

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  'Coffin roads' along which bodies were carried for burial are a marked feature of the landscape of the Scottish Highlands and islands – many are now popular walking and cycling routes. This book journeys along eight coffin roads to discover and explore the distinctive traditions, beliefs and practices around dying, death and mourning in the communities which created and used them.
  The result is a fascinating snapshot into place and culture. After more than a century when death was very much a taboo subject, this book argues that aspects of the distinctive West Highland and Hebridean way of death and approach to dying and mourning may have something helpful and important to offer to us today.
  
  
  Routes covered in this book are:
  The Kilmartin Valley – the archetypal coffin road in this ritual landscape of the dead.
  The Street of the Dead on Iona – perhaps the best known coffin road in Scotland.
  Kilearnadil Graveyard, Jura – a perfect example of a Hebridean graveyard.
  The coffin road through Morvern to Keil Church, Lochaline - among the best defined and most evocative coffin roads today.
  The Green Isle, Loch Shiel, Ardnamurchan - the oldest continuously used burial place anywhere in Europe.
  The coffin road on Eigg – with its distinctive 'piper's cairn' where the coffin of Donald MacQuarrie, the 'Great Piper of Eigg', was rested.
  The coffin road from Traigh Losgaintir to Loch Stocinis on Harris - popular with walkers and taken as the title for a best-selling thriller by Peter May.
  The coffin road on Barra – A detailed study of burial practices on Barra in the early 1950s provides a fascinating record of Hebridean attitudes to dying, death and mourning.

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  LIVING WITHOUT BLAMING YOURSELF...

  Sophie Dimanth

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  Imagine a daily life free of the incessant pressure of guilt, where every thought is no longer a return to past mistakes, but an opening to a more peaceful future. This book is an introspective journey designed to help those who feel an invisible weight, an incessant self-criticism, to finally free themselves from this burden.  
  	This book proposes liberation from guilt and self-judgment, paving the way to lasting inner peace. You'll discover how to transform self-criticism into a benevolent and constructive force, cultivating a calmer, more understanding view of your journey. This guide will help you identify the deep-rooted sources of guilt and adopt an attitude of acceptance towards your imperfections and past mistakes. 
  	Through practical exercises and inspiring reflections, this book gives you the tools to shed emotional burdens and move towards a lighter, more harmonious life. By putting aside harsh judgments, you can find a new serenity, an inner space of freedom that will enable you to live fully and authentically. Whether you're seeking to overcome a persistent sense of guilt or simply to accept yourself better, this book will guide you step by step towards a gentler existence in tune with your deepest aspirations.

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