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The complicated life and legacy of John Trumbull, whose paintings portrayed both the struggle and the principles that distinguished America's founding moment.
John Trumbull (1756-1843) experienced the American Revolution firsthand-he served as aid to George Washington and Horatio Gates, was shot at, and was jailed as a spy. He made it his mission to record the war, giving visual form to what most citizens of the new United States thought: that they...
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In “Frontline Bodies”, Nicolas Martin-Breteau argues that sports are not, and have never been, purely about entertainment for Black Americans. Instead, beginning in the 1890s during Reconstruction, Black Americans proactively used athletics as a tactic to fight racial oppression.
Martin-Breteau considers the work of Edwin B. Henderson, a prominent Black physical educator, civil rights activist, and historian of Black sports. Training Black children...
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The Spurgin family of North Carolina experienced the cataclysm of the American Revolution in the most dramatic ways-and from different sides. This engrossing book tells the story of Jane Welborn Spurgin, a patriot who welcomed General Nathanael Greene to her home and aided Continental forces while her loyalist husband was fighting for the king as an officer in the Tory militia. By focusing on the wife of a middling backcountry farmer, esteemed historian...
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One of America's most controversial generals, Douglas MacArthur's rise through the US Army's ranks was meteoric. However, he did not lead large formations of men in combat until he assumed command of forces in the Philippines in 1941. When war commenced with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, MacArthur's performance on the battlefield was a failure: he underestimated the Japanese, and his poorly trained forces were outmaneuvered and outfought by a much...
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Americans are more familiar with his signature than with the man himself. In this spirited account of John Hancock's life, Brooke Barbier depicts a patriot of fascinating contradictions-a child of enormous privilege who would nevertheless become a voice of the common folk; a pillar of society uncomfortable with radicalism who yet was crucial to independence.
Orphaned young, Hancock was raised by his merchant uncle, whose business and vast wealth...
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"Les vrais Suisses sont noirs" vous démontrera que la Suisse appartient aux populations noires qui l'ont peuplée et en ont pris soin, bien avant l'arrivée des Blancs. Ces êtres à la peau foncée ont laissé, dans toute la Suisse, des réalisations et autres preuves de leur présence telles que des vestiges, des bases artistiques, scientifiques et sociales, repris à leur compte par les Blancs qui ont malhonnêtement « blanchi » ces populations...
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The Crossway Short Classics Series Presents Rare Sermons from Black Puritan Minister Lemuel Haynes
Born in 1753, Lemuel Haynes was an indentured servant who grew to become a dynamic Reformed preacher. Nicknamed "The Black Puritan," he is credited as being the first African-American ordained for ministry in the United States. This addition to the Crossway Short Classics series presents some of Haynes's important yet little-known work.
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Con gran parte del mundo habiendo estado en un colapso precipitado en las últimas dos décadas y continuando alcanzando un nuevo mínimo con cada año que pasa sin un final a la vista, uno se pregunta si esta es la nueva normalidad o si la locura en curso eventualmente terminará para marcar el comienzo de un amanecer más brillante. Afortunadamente, la Madre Naturaleza nos ha bendecido con un fenómeno hasta ahora desconocido apodado "oqual cycle"...
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"Harmony in Combat" provides a comprehensive exploration of the origins and traditions of Japanese martial arts. From their historical roots to the philosophies that guide practitioners, the book navigates the cultural, ethical, and technical dimensions of these disciplines. Through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, readers gain a deep appreciation for the rich legacy and enduring principles that define Japanese martial arts as both a physical...
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"Threads of Tradition" invites readers to unravel the rich tapestry of the Japanese kimono, exploring its origins, symbolism, and enduring legacy. From its ancient roots to contemporary expressions, the book navigates the cultural, seasonal, and personal dimensions of this iconic garment. Through vivid storytelling and cultural insights, readers gain a deep appreciation for the artistry, symbolism, and cultural significance that define the Japanese...
93) El Imperio romano para niños: Una guía fascinante sobre el ascenso y la caída de los emperadores
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Explore el fascinante Imperio romano y aprenda cosas fascinantes sobre un periodo crucial de la historia antigua.Lo aprenderá todo: cómo empezó, cómo terminó, los emperadores y la historia de importantes mujeres a menudo olvidadas. Si alguna vez se ha preguntado cómo era la vida en el Imperio romano (y los increíbles logros y legados que dejó), ¡este libro es para usted!La historia cobra vida con datos divertidos, imágenes fascinantes, mapas...
94) Datos y Hechos Curiosos de la Historia: Una Colección de Datos y Acontecimientos Impresionantes de l
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¿Alguna vez te has preguntado sobre los secretos misteriosos escondidos detrás de las páginas de la historia? ¿Cuáles son los personajes y eventos que más han dejado una huella en la historia? Entonces sigue leyendo… "Hay que recuperar, mantener y transmitir la memoria histórica, porque se empieza por el olvido y se termina en la indiferencia." - José Saramago Es momento de sumergirte en el universo de curiosidades y descubrir el fascinante...
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Does the Reformation Still Matter?
In 1517, a German monk nailed a poster to the door of a church, disputing key doctrines taught by the Roman Catholic Church in that day. This moment set in motion a movement that changed the entire trajectory of church history. But do the Reformers still have something to teach us?
In this accessible primer, Michael Reeves and Tim Chester answer eleven key questions raised by the Reformers-questions that remain critically...
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Explore the rich tapestry of ancient Egypt's history. Delve into the history woven with the threads of powerful rulers, and among them, the early queens played a significant role in laying the groundwork for the formidable positions that their successors would later assume. These queens, often overshadowed by their male counterparts, made invaluable contributions to the development of the Egyptian civilization and left an indelible mark on the annals...
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Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, famously known as Saladin, rose from relative obscurity to become a pivotal figure in Islamic history, renowned for his military prowess and statesmanship. The founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, Saladin's rise to power unfolded against the backdrop of the Crusades and a tumultuous political landscape in the Middle East.
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Quakers in the 20th century redefined their pacifist witness to include relief for the victims of war. Drawing upon research in archives plus interviews with surviving participants, Farah Mendlesohn provides an account of British and American friends' relief to both sides in the Spanish Civil war.
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How 7 Transformational Events in 1776 Paved the Way for Today's Post-Christian West
With dizzying social transformations in everything from gender to social justice, it may seem like there's never been a more tumultuous period in history. But a single year in the late 18th century saw a number of influential transformations-or even revolutions-that changed the social trajectory of the Western world. By understanding how those events influenced today's...
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While the church today looks quite different than it did two thousand years ago, Christians share the same faith with the church fathers. Although separated by time and culture, we have much to learn from their lives and teaching.
This book is an organized and convenient introduction to how to read the church fathers from AD 100 to 500. Michael Haykin surveys the lives and teachings of seven of the Fathers, looking at their role in such issues as...
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