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  Anarchy and Authority - Irish...

  Angela Byrne

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  From the ascent of Peter the Great to the Russian Revolution. From the Battle of the Boyne to the Easter Rising. Between these epochal events were two astounding centuries of war, diplomacy, intrigue, innovation and international radical political movements, the reverberations of which are still felt in both Ireland and the former territories of the Russian empire today.
  In Anarchy and Authority, readers follow contemporaneous accounts of Irish men and women who ventured into the Russian empire during the long centuries of Romanov rule. Human connections, political intrigues, cultural cross-pollination mesh with sweeping historical narratives in the story of the island and the empire.
  Meticulously researched and energetically told, these are the stories of Irish residents, travellers and migrants to Russia from that time, ranging from diplomats and governesses, to early tourists, travel writers, soldiers, servants and even a revolutionary music-teacher. From the Irishmen and women who benefitted from the imperial wars waged by the Russian state, to those Irish observers who bore witness to the horrors of serfdom and the oppression of dissenting voices.
  Anarchy and Authority brings to vivid life these Irish perspectives. Their fascinating insights and unique depths of field give increasing relevance to the turbulent geo-politics of modern times.

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  Social Contract The: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Social Contract, by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  In The Social Contract, a seminal work of political philosophy, the author explores the foundation of political legitimacy and the principles of collective governance. This thought-provoking text examines the delicate balance between individual liberty and the authority of the state, proposing that a just society is built on a social contract in which citizens agree to form a community that upholds the general will. With profound insights into the nature of freedom, equality, and democracy, this timeless classic continues to inspire debates about the ideals of modern governance and civic responsibility.

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  Social Justice Fallacies: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Social Justice Fallacies, by Thomas Sowell.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thomas Sowell.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  What if the pursuit of fairness and justice was leading us down a path of unintended harm? In Social Justice Fallacies, the author dismantles the myths and misconceptions that dominate modern social justice narratives, offering a bold, evidence-based critique that will challenge the way you think about fairness, equality, and progress.
   
  This thought-provoking audiobook explores how well-intentioned policies—aimed at correcting historical wrongs and creating equal outcomes—often backfire, perpetuating dependency, resentment, and inefficiency. With clarity and rigor, the author dissects key social justice fallacies, from the misinterpretation of group disparities to the misuse of historical narratives. Through real-world examples and data-driven insights, the book reveals how cultural values, individual choices, and economic principles play a greater role in shaping outcomes than popular narratives suggest.

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  In Search of Lost Time

  Marcel Proust

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  What if memory could unlock an entire life?
  
  In Search of Lost Time is Marcel Proust's monumental novel sequence and one of the greatest achievements in world literature. Through a deeply introspective narrative, Proust explores how memory, sensation, love, jealousy, art, and time shape human experience.
  
  Beginning with a simple moment of remembrance, the novel unfolds into a vast portrait of French society and the inner life of its narrator. Proust's lyrical prose and psychological insight reveal how the past survives within us, waiting to be rediscovered through memory and reflection.
  
  This work is not a traditional plot-driven novel, but a profound meditation on consciousness and creativity—one that rewards patient readers with extraordinary emotional and intellectual richness.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  One of the most influential works of modernist literature
  
  Themes of memory, time, love, art, and identity
  
  A richly detailed portrait of society and inner experience
  
  A cornerstone text of twentieth-century literary innovation
  
  Studied worldwide and endlessly discussed, In Search of Lost Time remains essential reading for anyone seeking the deepest possibilities of the novel as an art form.
  
  Enter the world where time is remembered rather than lost. Buy now and experience Marcel Proust's timeless masterpiece.

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  Footmarks - A Journey into Our...

  Jim Leary

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  'Lucid, poetic and fascinating' ALICE ROBERTS
  'Engaging, authoritative and full of fascinating stories of the past' RAY MEARS
  
  
  'A gentle, personal and very readable book' JULIA BLACKBURN AUTHOR OF TIME SONG
  'A triumph!' JAMES CANTON, AUTHOR OF THE OAK PAPERS
  
  
  'I loved this book' FRANCIS PRYOR
  
  On paths, roads, seas, in the air, and in space - there has never been so much human movement. In contrast we think of the past as static, 'frozen in time'. But archaeologists have in fact always found evidence for humanity's irrepressible restlessness. Now, latest developments in science and archaeology are transforming this evidence and overturning how we understand the past movement of humankind.
  
  In this book, archaeologist Jim Leary traces the past 3.5 million years to reveal how people have always been moving, how travel has historically been enforced (or prohibited) by people with power, and how our forebears showed incredible bravery and ingenuity to journey across continents and oceans.
  
  With Leary to show the way, you'll follow the footsteps of early hunter-gatherers preserved in mud, and tread ancient trackways hollowed by feet over time. Passing drovers, wayfarers and pilgrims, you'll see who got to move, and how people moved. And you'll go on long-distance journeys and migrations to see how movement has shaped our world.

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  Disabled People Transforming...

  Beth A. Haller

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  This book tells the stories of disabled people who have been influential in creating modern mass media. 
   
   
   
  Through the voices of key disabled media makers and collaborators, the author highlights the ways in which their contributions are changing society's understanding of disability and shaping mass media and culture. Spanning a range of media formats—television/streaming productions, performances, podcasts, TED Talks, films, reality TV, graphic novels, and social media channels—the book illustrates how disabled people are confronting the marginalization they have faced in mass media for decades. Modern disabled media creators are leveraging new media platforms to recognize the lived experiences of disability and their authentic place in media culture. 
   
   
   
  This innovative and thought-provoking volume will be a must-listen for scholars, disability advocates, and students of disability studies, mass communication/media studies, as well as mass media production faculty, disabled people, and their allies.

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