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  Terrible Revolution - Latter-day...

  Christopher James Blythe

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  The relationship between early Mormons and the US was marked by anxiety and hostility. Nineteenth-century Latter-day Saints looked forward to apocalyptic events that would unseat corrupt governments across the globe. Mormons envisioned divine deliverance by way of plagues, natural disasters, foreign invasions, American Indian raids, slave uprisings, or civil war unleashed on American people. For the Saints, these violent images promised a national rebirth that would vouchsafe the protections of the US Constitution and end their oppression. 
   
   
   
  In Terrible Revolution, Christopher James Blythe examines apocalypticism across the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The responses of the church hierarchy to apocalyptic lay prophecies promoted their own form of separatist nationalism during the nineteenth century. Yet, after Utah obtained statehood, as the church sought to assimilate to national religious norms, these same leaders sought to lessen the tensions between themselves and American political and cultural powers. As a result, visions of a violent end to the nation became a liability to disavow. Ultimately, Blythe argues that the visionary world of early Mormonism, with its apocalyptic emphases, continued in the church's mainstream culture in modified forms but continued to maintain separatist radical forms at the level of folk-belief.

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  101 Greatest Mysteries of the...

  Dean Stratton

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Discover the world’s most fascinating mysteries in one captivating collection. 
  Step into a realm of secrets, legends, and enigmas that have puzzled humanity for centuries. 101 Greatest Mysteries of the World takes readers on a global journey, uncovering unsolved puzzles, forgotten histories, and extraordinary phenomena. 
  From the eerie silence of the Bermuda Triangle to the enduring question of who built Stonehenge, each chapter explores a unique mystery with engaging storytelling and thought-provoking insights. Whether rooted in history, nature, science, or culture, these accounts invite curiosity and spark imagination. 
  Inside you’ll find: 
   Intriguing explorations of historical enigmas, like lost civilizations and ancient artifacts. 
   Accounts of unsolved phenomena, from strange lights in the sky to deep-sea mysteries. 
   Legendary tales of myth and folklore, bridging fact and speculation. 
   Thoughtful reflections and hypothetical scenarios that bring each mystery to life. 
  Perfect for curiosity seekers, armchair travelers, and gift-givers, this book makes a wonderful addition to any library or coffee table. It’s an invitation to question, wonder, and explore. 
  Why you’ll love it: 
   Engaging, original storytelling crafted to feel personal and unique. 
   Ideal gift for history lovers, mystery enthusiasts, and the endlessly curious. 
   A timeless keepsake that sparks conversations and fuels imagination. 
  Bring the world’s most compelling enigmas to your bookshelf today.

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  Women of the Catholic...

  Haley Stewart

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  There is no lack of talented women in the Catholic literary tradition. Yet these brilliant writers are often unfamiliar to today’s readers, or, if widely read, their Catholic identity is unrecognized. This collection introduces a dozen Catholic women novelists from the past two hundred years, presenting their fascinating lives, spiritual biographies, and sacramental vision in essays by twelve Catholic scholars and writers.   Edited by Haley Stewart and with a conclusion by best-selling author Natalia Sanmartin Fenollera, Women of the Catholic Imagination encourages the expansion of the Catholic literary canon by bringing these inspired writers back into the spotlight, laying the foundation for the reader’s discovery (or rediscovery) of their masterful works. 

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  Willy Brandt: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Willy Brandt, German chancellor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  To The Call of Bugles - A...

  Bill Openshaw

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  This highly readable illustrated biography on the Percy Tenantry Volunteers has been written with exclusive access to the current Duke of Northumberland's treasure trove of archive records. This book is for anyone interested in military history, especially Revolutionary and the Napoleonic war period, and for those looking at the local history of Northumberland, and especially Alnwick Castle.
  The history of Britain's conflict with France between 1793 and 1815 is well documented. Nevertheless, one aspect that has scant coverage, is that of the role of Volunteers.  In 1798, afraid of impending invasion by France's all-conquering armies the British desperately needed to defend their shores. To The Call of Bugles reveals, for the first time, how among those who stood forward in Home Guard style military bodies, there was no finer example than that of the valiant Percy Tenantry Volunteers, created by the 2nd Duke of Northumberland, General Hugh Percy. This amateur body of men, 1,500 strong, consisting of cavalry, artillery and riflemen, was put together, trained, armed, dressed and operated by General Hugh Percy. This book provides stories from the original volunteers, an in-depth understanding of how such a corps was organised and reveals how they were fashioned into an elite and innovative fighting force.

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  The Kurds - History of a...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Kurds are a distinct ethnic group native to the Middle East, primarily inhabiting the region known as Kurdistan, which stretches across parts of modern-day Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. They are an Iranian ethnic group with a history that spans thousands of years. The geographical area traditionally inhabited by the Kurds is marked by hilly terrain, particularly south of Lake Van and Lake Urmia. The majority of Kurds speak dialects of the Kurdish language, with Northern Kurdish (Kurmanji) and Sorani being the most widely spoken. 
  The origins of the Kurdish people are the subject of various speculations, one of the most prominent being that they are descendants of the ancient Carduchoi, a people mentioned in classical antiquity. Over the centuries, the Kurds have maintained a distinct cultural and linguistic identity, despite the multiple empires that have ruled over their lands. Notably, the Kurdish dynasties that governed parts of the region from the 10th to the 12th century—such as the Hasanwayhids, Marwanids, Rawadids, and Shaddadids—serve as the earliest recorded examples of Kurdish political power under Islamic rule. Following these dynasties, the Ayyubid dynasty, founded by the legendary Saladin, further entrenched Kurdish influence in the region, especially in the wider Islamic world.

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