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  The Diary That Changed the World...

  Karen Bartlett

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  "A meticulous account of the fascinating, convoluted and sometimes ugly publishing history of the world's most famous diary. Karen Bartlett's book is all the more relevant at a time of untruths and fake news." – Caroline Moorehead, bestselling author of Village of Secrets: Defying the Nazis in Vichy France
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  When Otto Frank unwrapped his daughter's diary with trembling hands and began to read the first pages, he discovered a side to Anne that was as much a revelation to him as it would be to the rest of the world.
  Little did Otto know he was about to create an icon recognised the world over for her bravery, sometimes brutal teenage honesty and determination to see beauty even where its light was most hidden.
  Nor did he realise that publication would spark a bitter battle that would embroil him in years of legal contest and eventually drive him to a nervous breakdown and a new life in Switzerland. Today, more than seventy-five years after Anne's death, the diary is at the centre of a multi-million-pound industry, with competing foundations, cultural critics and former friends and relatives fighting for the right to control it.
  In this insightful and wide-ranging account, Karen Bartlett tells the full story of The Diary of Anne Frank, the highly controversial part it played in twentieth-century history, and its fundamental role in shaping our understanding of the Holocaust.
  At the same time, she sheds new light on the life and character of Otto Frank, the complex, driven and deeply human figure who lived in the shadows of the terrible events that robbed him of his family, while he painstakingly crafted and controlled his daughter's story.

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  The American Adam - Innocence...

  R.W.B. Lewis

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  Intellectual history is viewed in this book as a series of “great conversations”—dramatic dialogues in which a culture’s spokesmen wrestle with the leading questions of their times. In nineteenth-century America the great argument centered about De Crèvecoeur’s “new man,” the American, an innocent Adam in a bright new world dissociating himself from the historic past. Mr. Lewis reveals this vital preoccupation as a pervasive, transforming ingredient of the American mind, illuminating history and theology as well as art, shaping the consciousness of lesser thinkers as fully as it shaped the giants of the age. He traces the Adamic theme in the writings of Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Henry James, and others, and in an Epilogue he exposes their continuing spirit in the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Ralph Ellison, J. D. Salinger, and Saul Bellow.

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  Bridging the Gap - Breaking...

  Esther Franklin

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  The transportation industry is booming—and it needs people who are ready to build, lead, and innovate. In Bridging the Gap, Esther Franklin offers a roadmap to some of the most in-demand career paths. Whether you’re looking to start fresh or pivot into a new field, this book provides the insight, strategies, and inspiration to help you turn opportunity into action.

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  Idea of Progress The - JB Bury

  J. B. Bury

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  "The Idea of Progress" by J.B. Bury is a seminal work in the history of ideas, first published in 1920. In this book, Bury explores the concept of progress, tracing its development from ancient times to the modern era. He examines the ways in which people have understood and pursued progress throughout history, and the impact that this has had on the world. 
  Bury argues that the idea of progress is a central feature of Western civilization, and that it has shaped the course of history. He shows how the idea of progress emerged in ancient Greece and Rome, and how it was further developed during the Renaissance and Enlightenment. Bury also examines the ways in which progress has been measured and evaluated over time, and how it has been used to justify social and political change. 
  Throughout the book, Bury offers a nuanced and critical perspective on the idea of progress. He acknowledges the many benefits that progress has brought, but also highlights the negative consequences of pursuing progress without sufficient consideration for its wider impact. He argues that progress should be guided by ethical considerations, and that we must be mindful of the unintended consequences of our actions. 
  "The Idea of Progress" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that continues to influence contemporary debates about the meaning and value of progress. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas, and the ways in which they shape our understanding of the world.

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  Justice on Trial - How...

  Sean Dupree

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  Discover the compelling narratives behind landmark legal battles that reshaped the fabric of justice in Justice on Trial: How High-Profile Court Cases Change the Law. Authored by Sean Dupree, this riveting book dives into cases that challenged societal norms, highlighted systemic flaws, and left an indelible mark on law and society. 
  Explore the stories of Rodney Reed, the Central Park Five, and Brown v. Board of Education. Delve into the chilling trials of the Scottsboro Boys and Furman v. Georgia that questioned the morality of the death penalty. Witness the transformative power of Roe v. Wade and the lessons learned from Billie Holiday's struggles with addiction and race. Each chapter uncovers the intricate dynamics of race, gender, media influence, and the evolving judicial process, offering an insightful lens into the interplay between public pressure and legal reforms. 
  This book is essential for true crime enthusiasts, legal minds, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of justice. By examining cases like Emmett Till, the West Memphis Three, and Kirk Bloodsworth, Sean Dupree sheds light on the humanity within the courtroom and the power of law to instigate societal change. 
  Whether you're captivated by courtroom drama, inspired by the fight for equality, or fascinated by the complexities of legal reform, Justice on Trial is a must-read. Embark on this journey through the pivotal trials that changed the law—and our world.

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  Stratagems: A New Annotated...

  Quintus Curtius

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  Sextus Julius Frontinus (c. A.D. 35—103) was one of the most capable administrators in the Roman Empire’s long history.  During his distinguished career, he served at least six emperors in a variety of prestigious offices, including general, consul, governor, proconsul of Asia, and supervisor of aqueducts.  He may have been the longest-serving Roman governor of Britain, a position he held for five years.   
  Frontinus’s military handbook, Stratagems, was likely composed towards the end of the first century A.D.  Intended as a practical manual for military leaders, and drawing from the rich history of Greece and Rome, Stratagems offers a wealth of tactical ruses, ploys, and maneuvers that have been used to gain victory.  His focus is entirely practical:  what must a leader do to win?  Because Frontinus grasps the psychological and moral factors of conflict, his work retains a timeless importance that modern readers will find applicable to nearly every field of endeavor.  
  This new, annotated translation by Quintus Curtius returns to the original Latin text to present Frontinus in a contemporary idiom to a modern audience.  Containing an explanatory introduction, a discussion of the text, hundreds of footnotes, a bibliography, and an extensive index, this translation aims to assist a new generation of readers in rediscovering an essential classic of strategic thought.

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