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  The Roman Emperor Aurelian -...

  John F. White

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  Aurelian saved the Roman Empire from foreign invasion and collapse, earning him the title Restorer of the World from a grateful Senate. This is his story as restorer of the world. 
   
   
   
  The ancient Sibylline prophecies had foretold that the Roman Empire would last for 1000 years. As the time for the expected dissolution approached in the middle of the third century AD, the empire was lapsing into chaos, with seemingly interminable civil wars over the imperial succession. The western empire had seceded under a rebel emperor and the eastern empire was controlled by another usurper. Barbarians took advantage of the anarchy to kill and plunder all over the provinces. Yet within the space of just five years, the general, later emperor Aurelian had expelled all the barbarians from with the Roman frontiers, reunited the entire empire and inaugurated major reforms of the currency, pagan religion, and civil administration. 
   
   
   
  His accomplishments have been hailed by classical scholars as those of a superman, yet Aurelian himself remains little known to a wider audience. His achievements enabled the Roman Empire to survive for another two centuries, ensuring a lasting legacy of Roman civilization for the successor European states. Without Aurelian, the Dark Ages would probably have lasted centuries longer. This is a new, revised edition.

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  From Generosity to Justice - A...

  Darren Walker

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  Andrew Carnegie wrote his original "Gospel of Wealth" in 1889, during the height of the gilded age, when the country's 4,000 richest families held almost as much wealth as the other 11.6 million American families combined. His essay laid the foundation for modern philanthropy.
  Today, we find ourselves in a new gilded age—defined by levels of inequality that far surpass those of Carnegie's time. The widening chasm between haves and have-nots demands our immediate attention.
  Now is the time for a new "Gospel of Wealth."
  In From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth, Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, articulates a bold vision for philanthropy in the twenty-first century. With contributions from an array of thinkers, activists, and leaders including Ai-jen Poo, Laurene Powell Jobs, David Rockefeller Jr., and Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, Walker challenges and emboldens readers to consider philanthropy as a tool for achieving economic, social, and political justice.
  That task requires humility, moral courage, and an unwavering commitment to democratic values and institutions. It demands that all members of society recognize their own privilege and position, address the root causes of social ills, and seek out and listen to those who live amid and experience injustice.
  What began in Carnegie's day as a manual for generosity now becomes a guide that moves us closer to justice—a guide that helps each of us find a way to contribute.
  Justice is calling. It's time we answer.

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  Scotland - A History of Wars...

  Kelly Mass

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  This bundle consists of 2 titles: 
  1: Knowing everything we do about siege warfare and the medieval way of conquering and being conquered, this book sheds more light on the series of wars that formed the initiative to become independent as a Scottish nation. There is much confusion about the Scottish wars of independence, and in this book, we will clarify some of that. In the late 13th and early 14th centuries, the Wars of Scottish Independence were a series of army fights performed between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England. This is a significant event in Scottish history. 
  2: Whether you believe in the supernatural elements or not, it is fascinating to see how the idea of ghosts happened, and how it developed over the ages. Even if they're really there, it can be said that many individuals have been totally wrong about them. And so, it is pretty much up to us to study them and sort out what the most credible, spiritual truths could be, based upon our own beliefs blended with the stories and testaments of others. A ghost is the soul or spirit of a departed individual or animal who can appear to the living in folklore. Ghosts are defined in numerous ways in folklore, varying from an unnoticeable presence to clear or hardly noticeable wispy shapes to reasonable, realistic forms. Mysticism, or a séance in spiritism, is the purposeful effort to get in touch with the spirit of a departed individual. Part, haunt, phantom, poltergeist, shade, specter, ghost, alarm, wraith, devil, and evil spirit are some of the other titles used to define it.

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  Rare Recording of Joan Didion...

  Joan Didion

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  Joan Didion (December 5, 1934 - December 23, 2021), born in Sacramento, California, was an American author, screenwriter, and journalist. Her writing during the 1960s through the late 1970s engaged audiences in the realities of the counterculture of the 1960s, the Hollywood lifestyle, and the history and culture of California. She is considered one of the pioneers of New Journalism, along with Gay Talese, Truman Capote, Norman Mailer, Hunter S. Thompson, and Tom Wolfe. In the following audio recording, Didion reads from her novel, A Book of Common Prayer.

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  Alien Time Lords

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  Aliens and Time Travel are the two most popular science fiction genres. They hold a deep fascination in our collective mindset. What if there were in fact some truth behind them? 
   
  For generations mankind has been witnessing UFO and alien visitations. Bizarre and often surreal events that are either dismissed or ridiculed. Orbs of light, flying saucers, otherworldly apparitions and Men in Black. There is now an explanation for these and more. A unifying theory that explains all the so-called problems with ufology. 
   
  The aliens are not in fact aliens at all. They are humans from the future. Highly evolved, technologically advanced and on a mission to save the future of the human race. 
   
  Their skin has changed colour, their features evolved and their reproductive systems decimated. They come to extract DNA, sperm and eggs from our time to save the people of theirs. 
   
  This is the story of a species on the edge of extinction, coming back from the future.

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  Northern Chinese Powers - Rivals...

  Rolf Hedger

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  **Northern Chinese Powers: Rivals and Conquerors (3 in 1)** explores the rise and dominance of three formidable northern dynasties that shaped China’s history through conquest, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. From the enigmatic Tangut Kingdom to the powerful Liao Dynasty and the world-altering Yuan Dynasty, these states challenged traditional Chinese rule and left lasting legacies in governance, warfare, and trade.   
  Discover the Tangut Kingdom, founders of the Western Xia Dynasty, who developed their own script, built fortified cities, and played a crucial role in Silk Road commerce. Learn about the Liao Dynasty, a Khitan-led empire that rivaled the Song Dynasty and mastered the art of steppe warfare. Finally, delve into the Yuan Dynasty, the Mongol-led empire established by Kublai Khan, which expanded across Asia, redefined China’s political landscape, and connected East and West through trade and cultural exchange.   
  From nomadic warriors to imperial rulers, these northern powers shaped China’s destiny through both conflict and cooperation. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts eager to explore the complex and dynamic forces that ruled beyond the Great Wall.

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