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  Phocion - Good Citizen in a...

  Thomas R. Martin

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  "Elegant and enlightening." —Dominic Green, Wall Street Journal 
   
   
    
  Phocion (402–318 BCE) won Athens's highest public office by direct democratic election an unmatched forty-five times and was officially honored as a "Useful Citizen." A student at Plato's Academy, Phocion gained influence and power during a time when Athens faced multiple crises stemming from Macedonia's emergence as an international power under Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. Following Athens's defeat by Macedonia, Phocion unsuccessfully sought mild terms of surrender. Oligarchy was imposed on democratic Athens, and more than twelve thousand "undesirable" Athenians were exiled. When the oligarchic regime was overthrown and the exiles returned, dispossessed Athenians took out their volcanic anger on Phocion, who throughout his career had often been a harsh critic of the citizens' political decisions. His inflammatory rhetoric contributed to the popular conclusion that he lacked a genuine sense of belonging to the community he wished so desperately to preserve. When he was eighty-four, the Athenians convicted him of treason and condemned him to die by hemlock. In this fresh biography, Thomas R. Martin explores how and why Phocion ultimately failed as a citizen and as a leader. His story offers unsettling lessons for citizens in democracies today.

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  Pedagogy of the Ignored: Unseen...

  Ronan Ashcroft

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  Pedagogy of the Ignored: Unseen Truths Transforming Lives  
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance your career and solidify your knowledge in the process of empowering minds to challenge injustice and inspire change? 
  Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need to navigate the journey towards transforming lives? 
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  This guide is your ultimate resource for enhancing understanding, applying skills, and engaging in practical exercises that set you up for success. 
  Now updated to align with the 2024-2025 landscape of empowerment and transformation. 
  Key features of this comprehensive guide include: 
  - In-depth insights regarding empowering minds to challenge injustice and inspire change 
  - Thorough explanation of the fundamental concepts surrounding this transformative journey 
  - Effective strategies for preparation and approach to overcoming obstacles  
  Our guide stands out with its extensive coverage, vital for achieving your goals in empowerment and transformation. Concepts are explored in depth, ensuring clarity and understanding.  
  Crafted with a straightforward structure and accessible language, our guide ensures smooth navigation through various topics. Say farewell to complex jargon and embrace clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
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  SIMPLE Secrets to Achieve...

  Asa Mortimer

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  SIMPLE Secrets to Achieve Unstoppable Success on the PSAT 
  ⭐⭐ Comprehensive Guide & Insights Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance in your educational journey and enhance your skills for achieving top scores on the PSAT? 
  Searching for an all-encompassing guide that equips you with all the essential tools to excel on the PSAT? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for gaining a deeper understanding, honing your abilities, and participating in practical exercises. With this resource, you're primed for success. 
  Updated for the 2024 PSAT Exam Format. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - In-depth insights into the PSAT and its significance for college readiness 
  - Comprehensive breakdown of proven strategies for exceptional PSAT performance 
  - Effective techniques for exam preparation and effective practice 
  Our guide sets itself apart through its thorough approach, which is vital for achieving success on the PSAT. Concepts are not just touched upon but explored in detail with clarity. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any official PSAT entity. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, our PSAT Guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say farewell to complex jargon and embrace straightforward, precise, and technically sound content. 
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  The Storm of Steel

  Ernst Jünger

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  The memoir widely viewed as the best account ever written of fighting in WW1. 
   
  Storm of Steel is the memoir of German officer Ernst Jünger, based on his time fighting on the Western Front in the First World War from December 1914 to August 1918. The book describes trench warfare in blunt, often disturbing detail. Jünger writes about constant shelling, patrols, injuries, and the everyday strain of life at the front. 
   
  Readers have interpreted the book in different ways. Some see it as a straightforward record of a soldier’s experience. Others read it as praise for courage and endurance in battle. Many take it as an anti-war account because of how clearly it shows the brutality and danger of modern warfare. 
   
  The memoir does not push a single message. Instead, it presents the reality Jünger saw and leaves the reader to decide what that reality means.

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  Ancient Kingdoms of Africa The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it’s no wonder that today’s world has so many Egyptologists. 	Although the Egyptians may not have passed their civilization directly on to later peoples, the key elements that comprised Egyptian civilization–their religion, early ideas of state, and art and architecture–can be seen in other pre-modern civilizations. For instance, civilizations far separated in time and space‒such as China and Mesoamerica‒possessed key elements that were similar to those found in ancient Egypt. Indeed, since Egyptian civilization represented some fundamental human concepts, a study of pharaonic culture can be useful when trying to understand many other pre-modern cultures.  
  	The Ancient Kingdoms of Africa: The History and Legacy of the African Continent’s Most Prominent Kingdoms in Antiquity chronicles the tumultuous rise and fall of kingdoms like Egypt, Nubia, Aksum, and more. 

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  Catherine de Medici - A Life...

  Hourly History

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  Few women in history have inspired such contradictory reactions as Catherine de Medici. To her admirers, she was a brilliant stateswoman and a steadying force in an era of great religious conflict. To her enemies, she was something far darker: a scheming foreigner, an Italian serpent coiled at the heart of the French court. What almost everyone agreed on was that she was extraordinary. 
  Born into the most powerful banking dynasty in Europe, Catherine was orphaned within weeks, stripped of her title as a child, and held hostage by the very city that had once adored her. By the time she arrived in France as a teenage bride, she had already survived more than most people endure in a lifetime. Yet her greatest trials still lay ahead. When her husband's sudden death thrust her into the role of queen mother, Catherine found herself the real power behind a succession of young, fragile kings. It was up to her to navigate religious civil war, assassination plots, and the slow unraveling of the dynasty she had devoted her life to preserving. This is the full story of one of the most remarkable women of the sixteenth century, Catherine de Medici.

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