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His Majesty’s Airship The Life and Tragic Death of the World’s Largest Flying Machine


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English | May 2, 2023 | ISBN: 1982168277 | 320 pages | MOBI | 33 Mb
From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a "captivating, thoroughly researched" (The New York Times Book Review) tale of the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship-and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.

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Queen Elizabeth II A Journey Through Majesty and Modernity


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English | August 11, 2023 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CFHS53BF | 72 pages | EPUB | 1.00 Mb
In "Queen Elizabeth II," you can learn about the life of a monarch who changed an age. Look past the surface and into the pages that tell the story of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, a royal hero. Find out the secrets of her power, from when she was a young princess to how she became the British monarch who ruled the longest. Learn about the good times and bad times that made her who she was and how she was always there for her country and people.

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Terrific Majesty The Powers of Shaka Zulu and the Limits of Historical Invention


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English | ISBN: 0674874463 | | 294 pages | PDF | 77 MB
Since his assassination in 1828, King Shaka Zulu―founder of the powerful Zulu kingdom and leader of the army that nearly toppled British colonial rule in South Africa―has made his empire in popular imaginations throughout Africa and the West. Shaka is today the hero of Zulu nationalism, the centerpiece of Inkatha ideology, a demon of apartheid, the namesake of a South African theme park, even the subject of a major TV film.

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Terrific Majesty The Powers of Shaka Zulu and the Limits of Historical Invention


Free Download Carolyn Hamilton, "Terrific Majesty: The Powers of Shaka Zulu and the Limits of Historical Invention"
English | ISBN: 0674874463 | | 294 pages | PDF | 77 MB
Since his assassination in 1828, King Shaka Zulu―founder of the powerful Zulu kingdom and leader of the army that nearly toppled British colonial rule in South Africa―has made his empire in popular imaginations throughout Africa and the West. Shaka is today the hero of Zulu nationalism, the centerpiece of Inkatha ideology, a demon of apartheid, the namesake of a South African theme park, even the subject of a major TV film.

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The Majesty of Reason A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy


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English | 2020 | ASIN: B086G7KS52 | EPUB | pages: 222 | 0.3 mb
How do we think critically about issues in philosophy, science, and religion? How do we discover treasures of truth that can serve others? And how do we relay our insights in a productive, fruitful way? It is precisely these questions that The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy addresses. The first step on our journey equips you with the intellectual virtues and conversational tactics necessary for critical thinking. The second step equips you with a variety of methods and tools in critical thinking and philosophical reasoning. Through tangible suggestions, lively and engaging examples, and a bit of technical jargon, you’ll come away a better thinker and – ideally – a better human being. Critical thinking, like mastering a musical instrument, requires practice. That’s why the next three steps on our journey will apply a number of the methods and tools previously explored to central issues in philosophy of science and philosophy of mind: scientism, laws of nature, and the nature of the mind. With a depth of insight, a breadth of coverage, and bit of humor, this book will engage both beginner and advance readers in the field of philosophy. Your mind will undoubtedly be sharpened. This book is just the beginning of your journey of discovery. The treasure of truth awaits.

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His Majesty’s Opponent Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire


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English | 2011 | ISBN: 0674047540, 0674065964 | PDF | pages: 441 | 2.3 mb
The man whom Indian nationalists perceived as the "George Washington of India" and who was President of the Indian National Congress in 1938-1939 is a legendary figure. Called Netaji ("leader") by his countrymen, Subhas Chandra Bose struggled all his life to liberate his people from British rule and, in pursuit of that goal, raised and led the Indian National Army against Allied Forces during World War II. His patriotism, as Gandhi asserted, was second to none, but his actions aroused controversy in India and condemnation in the West.

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