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  Wage Labor And Capital

  Karl Marx

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  Originally written as a series of newspaper articles in 1847, Wage-Labor and Capital were intended to give an overview of Marx’s central theories regarding the economic relationships between workers and capitalists. These theories outlined include the Marxian form of the Labour Theory of Value, which distinguishes “labor” from “labor-power”, and the Theory of Concentration of Capital, which states that capitalism tends towards the creation of monopolies and the disenfranchisement of the middle and working classes. These theories were later elaborated in Volume 1 of Capital, published in 1867. Karl Heinrich Marx FRSA was a German philosopher, a critic of political economy, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist, and socialist revolutionary. His best-known titles are the 1848 pamphlet The Communist Manifesto and the four-volume Das Kapital.

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  The Forgotten Slave Trade - The...

  Simon Webb

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  Everybody knows about the transatlantic slave trade. A century before Britain became involved in this terrible business, whole villages and towns in England, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and other European countries were being depopulated by slavers, who transported the men, women, and children to Africa where they were sold. This is the forgotten slave trade; one which saw over a million Christians forced into captivity in the Muslim world. 
   
   
   
  Starting with the practice of slavery in the ancient world, Simon Webb traces the history of slavery in Europe, showing that the numbers involved were vast and that the victims were often treated far more cruelly than black slaves in America and the Caribbean. Castration, used very occasionally against black slaves taken across the Atlantic, was routinely carried out on an industrial scale on European boys who were exported to Africa and the Middle East. Most people are aware that the English city of Bristol was a major center for the transatlantic slave trade in the eighteenth century, but hardly anyone knows that 1,000 years earlier it had been an important staging-post for the transfer of English slaves to Africa. 
   
   
   
  This book will forever change how you view the slave trade and show that many commonly held beliefs about this controversial subject are almost wholly inaccurate and mistaken.

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  Wild West’s Most Influential...

  Editors Charles River

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  Space may be the final frontier, but no frontier has ever captured the American imagination like the “Wild West”, which still evokes images of dusty cowboys, outlaws, gunfights, gamblers, and barroom brawls over 100 years after the West was settled. A constant fixture in American pop culture, the 19th century American West continues to be vividly and colorful portrayed not just as a place but as a state of mind. 
  	Almost absent in the perceptions of modern America is the comprehension of African Americans participating so prolifically in the building of the nation. Print fiction idealizing the cowboy life to Eastern readers would not depict what had ignited the war for which so many had an utter revulsion. The black man of the post-war years did not inspire the white spirit so essential for reveling in the old system. The 20th century’s television and cinematic offerings operated on the same drive, and the existence of black cattle workers was all but blotted out. Indeed, many of the modern age are barely aware that an African-American ever “stepped foot on the West bank of the Mississippi River.” No one saw the black cowboy on screen or in print, the two information industries that shaped our perception of America’s westward expansion. Therefore, a collective assumption that they must never have existed at all was nationally internalized. 
  	However, as UCLA professors Philip Durham and Everett L. Jones, authors of The Negro Cowboys, reminded readers, about 25% of cowboys working in the West were African-American. They further noted that former slaves emigrating from the South entered virtually every viable profession in the plains, mountain ranges, and on to the Pacific. Their contribution ranged from the military to mining, exploration, farming, and in the construction of the West’s first towns.

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  Warrior Princesses Strike Back -...

  Sarah Eagle Heart, Emma Eagle...

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  Interspersing personal memoir with radical notions of self-help and collective recovery, Warrior Princesses Strike Back focuses how Indigenous activist strategies can be a crucial roadmap for contemporary truth and healing. 
   
  Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is home to the original people of this land, yet it is also one of the poorest communities in America. Through intimate and vulnerable memoir, Lakota twin sisters Sarah Eagle Heart and Emma Eagle Heart–White recount growing up on the reservation and overcoming enormous odds, first as teenage girls in a majority-white high school, and then battling bias in their professional careers. Woven throughout are self-help strategies centering women of color, that combine marginalized histories, psychological research on trauma, and perspectives on decolonial therapy. Through the lens of Indigenous activism, the Eagle Hearts explore the possibility of healing intergenerational and personal trauma by focusing on traditional strategies of reciprocity, acknowledgment, and collectivism.

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  100 Amazing Facts about the...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Travel Back in Time with 100 Amazing Facts about the Middle Ages! 🏰 
  Discover the fascinating world of knights, castles, and medieval life through this engaging and educational audiobook. 100 Amazing Facts about the Middle Ages brings history to life with surprising, fun, and easy-to-understand facts, making it perfect for young listeners eager to learn more about this incredible era. 
  From epic battles to everyday life, this audiobook takes children on an exciting journey through the Middle Ages. They will explore how people lived, what they ate, how cities grew, and how great inventions changed the course of history. 
  What will you discover?Why did knights wear such heavy armor?How did medieval doctors treat illnesses?What were castles really like inside?Why were medieval streets so narrow?What dangers did travelers and pilgrims face?How did longbow archers change the course of battles?Why did people fear the Apocalypse?What role did monasteries play in preserving knowledge?What surprising medieval inventions do we still use today?How did trade routes shape the medieval world? 
  This audiobook is ideal for young history lovers, curious minds, and families looking for an educational and entertaining listening experience. Written in a clear and engaging style, it transforms complex historical facts into captivating stories, keeping listeners engaged from start to finish. 
  Whether at home, in the car, or before bedtime, 100 Amazing Facts about the Middle Ages makes history accessible, exciting, and unforgettable. A perfect way to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love for history!

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  Antiracist - From Personal...

  May Francis

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  In this powerful and thought-provoking book, author May Francis delves into the complex and deeply entrenched issue of racism, exploring its history and how it continues to manifest in society today. Through personal anecdotes, historical analysis, and a call to action, May Francis urges readers to confront their own biases and actively work towards creating a more equitable and just world. 
   The book begins by examining the roots of racism, tracing its origins back to the transatlantic slave trade and the systemic oppression that has been perpetuated for centuries. May Francis then discusses the various forms of racism that exist today, including institutional racism, microaggressions, and colorism, and how these systems of discrimination continue to impact marginalized communities. 
   But "Antiracism: From Personal Awareness to Collective Action" is not just a book about the problems of racism. It is a call to action, urging readers to take responsibility for their own role in perpetuating or challenging systems of oppression. May Francis provides practical steps for individuals to become antiracist, including learning about and supporting marginalized communities, speaking out against injustice, and advocating for change. 
   This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and dismantle racism in all its forms. It is a powerful call to action for everyone to work towards a more just and equitable society.

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