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  Fulvia - The Woman Who Broke All...

  Jane Draycott

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  Fulvia was born into wealth, privilege, and prestige around the year 80 BCE, yet there was nothing inherently special about her—she was not a saint, an empress, or a queen. But during the years leading up to the fall of the Roman Republic, Fulvia was moving in the most powerful social circles, and by her death in 40 BCE she had amassed a degree of political and military power unprecedented for a woman.Fulvia's success came at considerable cost, however. None of her three marriages to politically powerful men—most famously to Marc Antony—lasted, and three of her five children died violently. She was repeatedly ridiculed for daring to step outside the confines of the domestic sphere. The deliberate and systematic destruction of her reputation shaped her legacy for two millennia.Ample literary, documentary, and archaeological sources for Fulvia exist, yet most contemporary depictions of her were extremely negative. Historian Jane Draycott, reading between the lines of the ancient evidence, proposes a more nuanced interpretation. Using Fulvia as a guide, she invites listeners to visit an unfamiliar Rome, one in which women played a crucial role during Rome's violent transition from a republic to the dictatorship of the Roman Empire.

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  10 Ways We Can Advance Social...

  Hannibal B. Johnson

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  Social justice matters because we—each of us—matter. Unless we learn to co-exist as equals, we will never live optimally. To denigrate any one of us is to demean all of us. 
  Absent the wholesale embrace of social justice, we risk succumbing to human tendencies to stereotype, "otherize," and scapegoat. Those tendencies, left unchecked, lead to horrific ends. 
  When we see ourselves in others, we understand that our shared humanity eclipses all else. Through our disagreements, we must never doubt the dignity and worth of the other. 
  Certain facts and factors that cause misalignments in the social order—inequality and inequity—social injustice—but there are ways to intervene and interrupt them. This book offers 10 ways we can advance social justice.   
  We pay a cost for failing to internalize and act upon history's lessons. For example, our history teems with examples of fractious relations among racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and an overarching white supremacist ideology that places some at an advantage at the expense of others. Recognizing our shared humanity—and the power of "we"—and rectifying disparities and inequities are among the chief aims of social justice initiatives. 
  Achieving social justice is an aspirational pursuit—an ongoing journey that can be fraught with peril and disappointment. It is nonetheless an odyssey worth taking—a quest so many of us have no choice but to embrace. Introspection, engagement, and advocacy are essential stops along the way. 

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  Britain's Secret Defences:...

  Andrew Chatterton

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  The narrative surrounding Britain's anti-invasion forces has often centered on "Dad's Army"-like characters running around with pitchforks, on unpreparedness and sense of inevitability of invasion and defeat. The truth, however, is very different. 
   
   
   
  Top-secret, highly trained civilian volunteers were being recruited as early as the summer of 1940. Had the Germans attempted an invasion they would have been countered by saboteurs and guerrilla fighters emerging from secret bunkers, and monitored by swathes of spies and observers who would have passed details on via runners, wireless operators, and ATS women in disguised bunkers. Alongside these secret forces, the Home Guard were also setting up their own "guerrilla groups," and SIS (MI6) were setting up post-occupation groups of civilians to act as sabotage cells, wireless operators, and assassins had the Nazis taken control of the country. 
   
   
   
  The civilians involved in these groups understood the need for absolute secrecy and their commitment to keeping quiet meant that most went to their grave without ever telling anyone of their role. There has been no official and little public recognition of what these dedicated men and women were willing to do for their country in its hour of need, and after over eighty years of silence the time has come to highlight their remarkable role.

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  Exploits of Ben Arnold The:...

  Ben Arnold, Lewis F. Crawford

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  The Exploits Of Ben Arnold, Wa-Si-Cu Tam-A-He-Ca is an Authentic Narrative Of Sixty Years In The Old West As Indian Fighter, Gold Miner, Cowboy, Hunter And Army Scout. He gives many first hand accounts of the treaty signings with the Indians.  He speaks of his meetings with Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Spotted tail and many others. The many times the government lied and cheated the Indians out of their land and what the government agreed to pay them. Also many vivid descriptions of daring feats and real life events that are told here for the first time. A must book for those interested in the history of the settlement of the wilderness along the Missouri River and West of it. There is also a harsh criticism of General Crook's failure in the the Little Bighorn Massacre.

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  The Engines of Evil - Inside The...

  Davis Truman

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  The Engines of Evil is an intelligent and comprehensive exploration of the Waffen SS's pivotal role in World War II and the Holocaust. It sheds light on how this formidable military organization not only fought battles on the front lines but also became the vanguard of Nazi terror and genocide. 
  Key Features of the Book:In-Depth Analysis: The book provides a thorough examination of the Waffen SS's evolution from Hitler's elite personal guard to a multifaceted force intricately involved in Nazi atrocities.Ideological Insights: It explores the National Socialist ideology that fueled the SS's actions and justified its atrocities, offering a deep dive into the mindset that enabled ordinary men to commit extraordinary crimes.Mechanisms of Genocide: The book meticulously details the operational and bureaucratic systems that facilitated the Holocaust and other genocidal acts, exposing the cold efficiency with which these atrocities were carried out.Personal Narratives: Through firsthand accounts and historical records, the experiences of both perpetrators and victims are brought to life, providing a human dimension to the historical narrative.Broader Context: The work places the Holocaust within the wider spectrum of Nazi genocidal policies, including the conquest and racial reshaping of Eastern Europe. 
  Understanding the origins and execution of the Holocaust and Nazi genocide is crucial for preventing future atrocities. The Engines of Evil provides a critical and timely examination of the forces that led to one of the darkest chapters in human history. It serves as a stark reminder of the capacity for evil that exists within society and the importance of maintaining vigilance against the ideologies and systems that foster hatred and violence. 
  We invite you to read The Engines of Evil and join the ongoing conversation about the lessons of the past and the path to a more just and humane future.

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  Love Death + Explosives - Thomas...

  Michael Finney

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  Love Death + Explosives: Thomas Pynchon’s Polipsychology is an essay that addresses the postmodern angle in the reclusive titular author’s writing, challenging readers to decontextualize the interpretive lens for the literal.

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