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  Book of Famous Speeches -...

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  What were the most important and influential speeches of our time? Discover the answers in this book of speeches that changed our world. 
   
   
   
  Famous historical speeches. This remarkable collection of thirty-eight historic speeches, spanning from post-World War II to the present, offers unparalleled insight into pivotal moments in our recent history. Experience the power of words that shaped nations and understand the visionary minds behind them, from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "dream" to Malala's impassioned plea for education. 
   
   
   
  Inspiration for the future and insight into the past. In Famous Speeches, gain a deeper understanding of our evolving world through the voices that changed it forever. Travel back to these monumental moments and experience firsthand the transformative power of oration. 
   
   
   
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  ● Understand the sentiments and visionary ideas of post-World War II leaders and influencers 
   
   
   
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  The Burden Of Isis

  James Teakle Dennis

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  The Burden of Isis, being the laments of Isis and Nephthys, translated from the Egyptian by James Teackle Dennis, was first published in 1910. This edition is from a reprint in 1918. Includes "The Laments of Isis and Nephthys", "The Chants", and "Hymn to Osiris-Sokar".

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  Stefan Zweig: A short biography...

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  Stefan Zweig, tragic figure and world-renowned famous German author: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Animals and the Greco-Roman...

  Editors Charles River

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  There were approximately 1,500 Greek city-states (poleis) in the Classical era, and sacrifices featured in every one of them. As such, animals were constantly involved in the core elements of Greek society and cults, and this centrality could be found in the numerous depictions of animals on coins and vases throughout Greece and Greek colonies. Greek thinkers and philosophers also endlessly debated issues relating to animals, which resulted in the Greeks acquiring formidable knowledge about the creatures with whom they came in contact. All the while, animals were important sources of food, companionship, and labor, and they also featured significantly in warfare. 
  Another use for foreign animals was in the preparation of medicines. Animals captured during military conflicts were considered spoils of war, suggesting their status was that of an object. On the other hand, reflecting the Greek ambiguity and ambivalence toward their status, various philosophical debates of the time indicate that animals could also be prosecuted for committing crimes and punished accordingly. It is also apparent that ancient Greeks knew a considerable amount about their animals, as various written works that survived often reflected the ethical and scientific debates surrounding them. 
  Other than the tale of the she-wolf with Romulus and Remus, the overriding images and stories of Roman animals that have come down through popular culture to modern times largely concern the vicious animal fights put on in the Colosseum, stories of Christians being thrown to the lions, and Hannibal's invasion of Italy with elephants. Indeed, the widely accepted view is that Romans were uncommonly brutal to their animals and had little empathy for them, and in terms of the Romans' scientific knowledge about animals, it appears much of it came to them from the Greeks.

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  Zoroastrianism: The History and...

  Charles River Editors

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  The Sasanian Empire was important for a number of reasons. Besides being the last of three great Persian dynasties, they carried on many Persian cultural traditions relating to religion and kingship. The Sasanians fostered and promoted the native religion of Zoroastrianism to the point of persecuting other religions from time to time. It was during the Sasanian period that the numerous Zoroastrian hymns, prayers, and rituals were collected under one book, known as the Avesta.  
  	Thanks to the Sasanians’ efforts with regard to religion, modern scholars know much more about Zoroastrianism than they would have if the religion continued to disseminate orally. Their efforts also protected Zoroastrian knowledge in later years after the dynasty was long gone and Islam became ascendant in Persia. Zoroastrianism is technically still a living religion today, but the religion is mysterious and not widely known among those who don’t study it, and historians themselves are divided over when the religion’s prophet lived and when the religion was officially adopted in Persia. Zoroastrianism’s historical development has also failed to intrigue significant numbers of people, perhaps due to its geographical location and cultural background. Zoroastrianism developed among the Persian people, who have traditionally not been part of the standard Western, early Islamic, or Far Eastern cultural groupings, and when Persia later became part of the greater Islamic world, it was to the detriment of Zoroastrianism. Finally, Zoroastrianism is a “closed” religion, which has also kept it shrouded in mystery to a certain degree. Although contemporary Zoroastrians are quite open about their faith and willing to help non-Zoroastrian scholars, converts are rarely accepted by the faithful, adding a sense of insularity to the faith.

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  Hamlet - Made Super Super Easy

  Evelyn Samuel

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  New unique literature Study Guide made super super easy on Shakespeare's renowned play Hamlet.  Its unique structure with detailed explanations next to the text, its in depth identification of language devices, exploration of themes, character analysis, typical exam questions, gives students the information to achieve outstanding results.

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