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  History of the Netherlands -...

  Kelly Mass

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  This book consists of two titles, which are real even in the history of the Netherlands: 
  Battle of Waterloo - The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, near the village of Waterloo in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands (present-day Belgium), was a decisive conflict that ended the Napoleonic Wars. The battle pitted the French army, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, against two powerful forces from the Seventh Coalition. One of these was a British-led coalition under the command of the Duke of Wellington, which included troops from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau. The other force was a larger Prussian army commanded by Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. Together, these forces effectively crushed Napoleon's ambitions and marked the final chapter in his reign. The battle was also known as the Battle of Mont Saint-Jean (to the French) or La Belle Alliance (to the Prussians). 
  Tulip Mania - Tulip Mania, often considered the first recorded speculative bubble in history, took place during the Dutch Golden Age in the early 17th century. This period saw some tulip bulbs, which had been newly introduced to Europe, achieve extraordinary prices. The peak of the tulip market occurred in 1634, with prices reaching unbelievable levels before plummeting drastically in February 1637. This event is frequently cited as an early example of an asset bubble, where the prices of goods diverged dramatically from their intrinsic value. The tulip mania of the 1630s remains one of the most notable cases of speculative fever in financial history.

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  Finnish Mythology Collection

  Niina Niskanen

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  Step into a world where the forests whisper with ancient secrets and the skies shimmer with Northern Lights. Drawing from her childhood memories of hearing these stories from elders, Niina brings to life the myths that have shaped the Finnish identity for generations. 
  This collection includes the following books: Guided by the Goddess, Finnish Wheel Of The Year, Finnish Animal Folktales. You will also find stories about sauna shamanism and Väki the elements.  
  Creating this collection was a labor of love, meticulously crafted through extensive research and a genuine respect for the stories passed down through centuries. Each tale is woven with care, ensuring that both the magic and the wisdom of Finnish mythology are captured for you to experience. Whether you’re a scholar, a lover of folklore, or someone seeking a connection to your roots, this collection is designed to captivate and inspire. 
  Here’s how you can use it:Immerse yourself in Finnish culture - perfect for cultural studies or personal exploration.Inspire your creativity - a great resource for writers, artists, and creatives seeking inspiration.Share with others - ideal for book clubs or discussion groups focusing on world mythology.Educate young minds - use it as a teaching tool to introduce children to global myths and legends.Decorate your space - print the illustrations and create a unique, cultural ambiance in your home. 
  Let the magic of Finnish folklore transport you to a world of mythical creatures, brave heroes, and timeless wisdom. Don’t miss the chance to own this enchanting collection and explore the rich tapestry of stories that have shaped a nation.

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  A Man of Few Words - The...

  Carlo Greppi

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  'Nobody knows how much I owe that man', Primo Levi said of his Italian compatriot Lorenzo Perrone, who saved his life at Auschwitz. 'I could never repay him'. Each day for a period of six months, Perrone, who worked beside Auschwitz in desperate conditions, risked his own life to smuggle part of his own soup ration to Levi, quietly leaving the mess tin by a half-constructed brick wall. Without those extra five hundred calories, Levi could not have survived, and would probably not have written If This Is a Man, the first published account by a Holocaust survivor.
  
  In A Man of Few Words, Carlo Greppi pieces together the life of Lorenzo Perrone, a bricklayer from the Piedmontese town of Fossano, not far from Levi's native Turin. Near-destitute and with minimal formal education, Perrone left very few traces of himself. Yet despite their stark differences – Levi was a middle-class chemist – their friendship survived the Holocaust and continued until Perrone's tragic death. Levi never forgot Perrone. In every book he wrote, he mentions that he owes his life to a man named Lorenzo, and he returned persistently, in the last years of his life, to the man of few words who saved his life.
  
  Compassionate, worldly and prescient, Greppi brings us a story that has much to say about the world we live in today, about an individual who kept hope alive in one of the darkest times and places known to humankind.

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  Crusades in Europe The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Christianity was not a state religion for its first three centuries, and it was only when Emperor Constantine the Great declared it so in the early 4th century that the Church was faced with the thorny problem of state-sanctioned violence. The first major Christian authority to justify the use of arms in defense of Church and State was Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, who wrote in the 5th century, “They who have waged war in obedience to the divine command or in conformity with His laws, have represented in their persons the public justice or the wisdom of government, and in this capacity have put to death wicked men; such persons have by no means violated the commandment, ‘Thou shalt not kill.’”  
  	This opinion gained increasing influence in Western Christianity, though in the East, the attitude was (and continues to be) more nuanced. War was tolerated as a regrettable necessity in a world wounded by sin but never blessed. Canon law enacted in the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire tended to treat soldiers who had killed as sinners needing to repent, and Bishop Basil of Caesarea (d. c. 330) believed that they needed to abstain from receiving communion for three years after battle. It was not that that the Eastern Roman Empire was a particularly peaceable state–far from it, in fact: it was engaged in almost continuous warfare for its entire existence. However, its conflicts were mostly defensive in character, fighting barbarians, Persians, or Muslims, and the idea of consecrating arms for the cause of Christianity was considered alien to its spirit.  
  At the Council of Clermont in July 1095, Pope Urban II canonized religious war by urging Western Europe's nobility to take up arms in defense of the Byzantine Empire against the Muslims, thus launching the Crusades, and religious military orders such as the Knights of Saint John, the Templars, and the Hospitallers arose.

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  History of Soviet Union From...

  Onofre Quezada

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  This book offers a clear and in-depth look at the history of the Soviet Union, from the early days of the 1917 Revolution to its unexpected dissolution in 1991. Through its pages, readers will discover how a vast empire rose from the ruins of Tsarism, becoming a superpower that defined the course of the 20th century, and how, after decades of internal strife, international tensions, and social transformations, it finally collapsed. 
  The History of the Soviet Union From Revolution to Collapse not only addresses the major political and military events but also the cultural, economic, and human impact that shaped the lives of millions of people under the Soviet regime. Ideal for students, researchers, or anyone curious about history, this book reveals the keys that made the Soviet experiment one of the most fascinating and controversial chapters in human history.

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  West Virginia and the Civil War...

  Mark A. Snell

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  The only state born as a result of the Civil War, West Virginia was the most divided state in the nation. About forty thousand of its residents served in the combatant forces about twenty thousand on each side. 
   
   
   
  The Mountain State also saw its fair share of battles, skirmishes, raids, and guerrilla warfare, with places like Harpers Ferry, Philippi, and Rich Mountain becoming household names in 1861. When the Commonwealth of Virginia seceded from the Union on April 17, 1861, leaders primarily from the northwestern region of the state began the political process that eventually led to the creation of West Virginia on June 20, 1863. Renowned Civil War historian Mark A. Snell has written the first thorough history of these West Virginians and their civil war in more than fifty years.

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