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  The Era of Revolution - 1775-1796

  George Washington, Maximilian de...

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  Six speeches about freedom and revolution from the American, French and Irish revolutions.The first two speeches are from the American Revolutionary war (1775-1783). Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty or give me death” is recognized even today, two centuries since Henry spoke at the Second Virginia Convention to an audience including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. The speech is credited with providing troops from Virginia for the revolutionary war.In the Newburgh Address, Washington and implores his army to put their faith in him. A mutiny was proposed because Congress has not paid them as promised. Washington needed to make clear to his generals that there was no option to surrender or turn away to unsettled lands, and that he was with them and on their side in the thick of both war and politics.Next is William Wilberforce’s Abolition Speech to the British parliament in 1789, the apex of a campaign that led to slavery being outlawed across the British Empire.Speeches from the French revolution then follow. First, there is the reaction from the aristocracy in England; a valediction from Edmund Burke, an MP in the British Parliament, on the beauty of Marie Antoinette and his sadness at her passing.Four speeches follow by Maximilien de Robespierre, a foundational member of the French Revolution, who laid down the political philosophy of liberty and the moral law over divinity and customary law. The speeches are filled with a passion for direct democracy and the rule of the people, not the elites.The volume ends with a more measured, but no less impassioned, address by the Irish lawyer and statesman John Curran. It was given in Curran’s defence of Archibald Rowan, who was sentenced to transportation to Australia for his treasonous activities fighting for Irish independence. While unsuccessful, this rallying cry for genuine self-determination and free speech captures the heart of the conflicts that defined the era.

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  First Time Gay MM 3 Book Bundle...

  Randy Manners

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  Three Hot & Steamy First Time MM Gay Experiences. 
    
  PSA: These stories contain man on man seduction, palms on shafts, mouths on heads, self-man-pleasure, and sweet, sweet first time back door lovin’. Sometimes – double occupancy is a must. 
    
  Jacked By My Friends: 
  Straight guys don’t get hand jobs from other men, right. 
  That’s what Jay thought, too. The boys are back together and headed to an island resort to catch some big waves — no ladies allowed. Jay is going to throw it all to the wind — he’s ready for his first time experience with the boys. 
  But, now there’s two of them: Can he take them both at once? Can his mouth and rear hold up to the pressure? 
  Seduced by My Frat Brother: 
  Wayne had been fighting his attractions to other men for some time now. But, can he hold up against a deliberate seduction? 
  The rest of his frat brothers are away with the football team. It’s just him and Saul – and Saul makes his intentions known. There is one straight man in the frat house that Saul wants to convert. 
  What man can resist beer paired with roses? 
    
  Stiff Ride: 
  I knew I was in the wrong bar in the wrong part of town. 
  I didn’t care. Curiosity is what made me want to feel a man inside me for the first time, but that it was something much stronger that had me parked outside this biker’s bar tonight. I didn’t belong here with my expensive loafers and hair gel, but the deep throated rumble of that bike as he turned the corner? No, I didn’t care if I didn’t belong. 
  His tight shirt clung to his body. His chaps kept my eyes glued to that perfectly outlined package. Oh yeah, I wasn’t just curious. I knew what would happen when I walked into that bar… at least I thought I did. I can tell you right now, I didn’t think I’d be pinned to the pool table. 
  Am I really ready for my first time to be a rough, hard ride?

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  The Betrayal - How Mitch...

  Ari Shapiro

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  In two previous highly regarded books on the US Senate, Ira Shapiro chronicled the institution from its apogee in the 1970s through its decline in the decades since. Now, Shapiro turns his gaze to how the Senate responded to the challenges posed by the Trump administration and its prospects under President Biden. The Founding Fathers gave the US Senate many functions, but it had one fundamental responsibility—its raison d'etre: to provide the check against a dangerous president who threatened our democracy. Two hundred and thirty years later, when Donald Trump, a potential authoritarian, finally reached the White House, the Senate should have served as both America's first and last lines of defense. Instead, we had the nightmare scenario: today's Senate, reduced through a long period of decline to a hyper-partisan, gridlocked shadow of its former self, was unable to meet its fundamental responsibility. Shapiro documents the pivotal challenges facing the Senate during the Trump administration, arguing that the body's failure to provide leadership represents the most catastrophic failure of government in American history. The last section covers the Senate's performance during President Biden's first year in office and looks forward to the 2022 Senate elections and beyond.

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  A Blessing - Women of Color...

  Jacqueline Adams, Bonita C. Stewart

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  A Blessing presents a fresh, bold analysis of African American female leadership. An unapologetic look at our often-overlooked role in America's social, political, psychological and economic history, it is armed with data that should be empowering for today's "unicorns." 
   
   
   
  The book offers a "playbook" to help Black unicorns "team up" and find innovative ways to support one another as they climb, what research shows, are lonely, stressful, jagged yet ultimately rewarding ladders of opportunity.

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  The Balkans - A Historical...

  Will Forrest

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  Looking to delve deeper into the history of the Balkans? 
  This insightful book explores the complex factors that have led to the region's ongoing conflict and division. 
  In this exploration, you will uncover four crucial aspects:The influence of religious beliefs in the Balkans, encompassing Orthodox Christianity, Islam, and Catholicism, as well as the disputes that have emerged due to these differences.The consequences of nationalist sentiments in the region, with a focus on the emergence of Serbian nationalism and the friction among various ethnic communities.The Impact of Ottoman Rule on the BalkansThe persistent hurdles that the Balkans have confronted, such as political volatility, economic difficulties, and war. 
  With engaging writing and detailed research, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Balkans. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Balkans!

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  Three Essays on Religion

  John Stuart Mill

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  The Three Essays on Religion were written at different times during Mill's life, and only published after his death. The first two, 'Nature' and 'The Utility of Religion' date from the 1850s - the period between the publication of 'The Principles of Political Economy' and 'On Liberty'. The third longer essay, 'Theism' was written between 1868 and 1870. The three essays were published posthumously in 1874. (Summary by Justin Brett)

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