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A Hudson Valley Reckoning tells the long-ignored story of slavery's history in upstate New York through Debra Bruno's absorbing chronicle that uncovers her Dutch ancestors' slave-holding past and leads to a deep connection with the descendants of the enslaved people her family owned.

In 1529, Michelangelo was in Venice when he first met Titian, Venice's famed painter of princes, gods, and goddesses. Coming face-to-face with Titian's drama-infused, richly colored works, the creator of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling realized he had met a worthy opponent. Twenty-five years later, Titian came to Rome to paint the pope, and the two met again. Painting in the Vatican, Titian experienced the full power of Michelangelo's work and vowed to surpass the achievements of his older contemporary.

The history of the Scottish nation is full to the brim with glorious heroes and epic struggles. Throughout the centuries of its fight for independence, Scotland gave birth to some truly exceptional men and women who went above and beyond the call of duty for the freedom of their home country. This fight for independence has ever since inspired every Scottish person--and even bolstered people all across the world.

In this utterly immersive volume, Mike Wallace captures the swings of prosperity and downturn, from the 1898 skyscraper-driven boom to the Bankers' Panic of 1907, the labor upheaval, and violent repression during and after the First World War. Here is New York on a whole new scale, moving from national to global prominence - an urban dynamo driven by restless ambition, boundless energy, immigrant dreams, and Wall Street greed.

Three captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: Scottish History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Scotland, Wars of Scottish Independence: A Captivating Guide to the Battles Between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England, Including the Impact Made by King Robert the Bruce, and William Wallace: A Captivating Guide to a Freedom Fighter and Martyr Who Impacted Scottish History and Scotland’s Independence from England. Listen to learn more.

By no means prepared by birth, education, or training for leadership, Wallace nevertheless rose to prominence during the Wars of Independence, leading forces which broke the sequence of English victories and re-energizing and inspiring his countrymen in the process. While others, ostensibly his betters, yielded and collaborated, Wallace set an example of constancy and perseverance and became the Guardian of Scotland. Even his terrible death in London in 1305 can be seen as a victory as it provided inspiration for the continuance of the struggle against English domination.

Embark on a captivating journey through Mexico as recounted in this delightful travelogue from 1890. Written in an engaging conversational style, it follows two adventurous youths alongside their guide and mentor. The preface sets the stage for a vivid exploration of the land of the Aztecs, delving into its rich history, vibrant customs, and the myriad wonders encountered throughout their expedition from one end of the country to the other. This enthralling tale not only covers their adventures in Northern and Central Mexico, Campeachey, and Yucatan, but also offers insights into the Republics...

This book aims to illuminate the intellectual contributions of the African American community throughout the nineteenth century. It seeks to educate both the uninformed and those keen on understanding the vital role of the Negro in shaping America’s civilization. Reflecting the insights of prominent African American scholars, it addresses pressing topics such as the race problem, the importance of education, and the potential of the Negro in various fields. The work encourages aspiring youth by highlighting exemplary figures within their race and stimulates dialogue on ethical, political, ...

Produksjonsbransjen for tv programmer er i dag en milliardindustri. Det var den ikke i begynnelsen av 1980 tallet. Da eksisterte den i praksis ikke. Petter Wallace og Styrk Jansen forteller i denne episoden av podkasten "Wallace og Jansen" om den spede begynnelsen og drømmen om å kunne leve av å produsere innhold for tv-kanalene.

Step into the intriguing world crafted by Edgar Wallace, the mastermind behind King Kong. In The Green Rust, his twelfth crime novel published in 1919, the chilling tale unfolds at the estate of a gravely ill American millionaire, John Millinborn. As he breathes his last, surrounded by his loyal friend Kitson and the enigmatic doctor van Heerden, a shocking murder sets the stage for a gripping narrative. Millinborns final wish? For Kitson to protect and seek out his long-lost niece, Oliva, whom he has never met. Join us as we unravel the mysteries that lie within these pages. (Introduction by ...

The Book of All Power by Edgar Wallace. The Book of All Power by Edgar Wallace is set in London at the beginning, and then the action moves to Russia. The story covers the period from 1910 to 1919 during which the Russian Revolution takes place and this results in drastic changes to Russian society. This book could be described as a romantic adventure story and the main characters are a weird assortment - Malcolm Hay, a young Englishman, a beautiful Grand Duchess of the Russian Aristocracy, a Russian general, a Jewish bookbinder, and an American sharp shooter. Much happens, and the Russian ...

From the acclaimed economist-historian and author of The Marshall Plan, a “timely, riveting” (The Washington Post) new perspective on the political career of Henry Wallace—one that will forever change how we view the making of US and Soviet foreign policy at the dawn of the Cold War. Henry...

SAS Behind the Lines: Operations Hardy & Wallace, tells the untold story of two of the most audacious and successful Special Air Service raids of the Second World War. Summer, 1944. In the chaotic weeks after D-Day, a handful of men from Britain’s 2nd Special Air Service plunged deep into Nazi-occupied France. Their mission: cripple German supply lines, sow confusion, and keep the enemy on the run.

Templars in America reveals the story of two leading European Templar families who combined forces to create a new commonwealth in America nearly a century before the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Henry St. Clair of the Orkney Islands, then part of Normandy, and Carlo Zeno, a Venetian trader, made peaceful and mutually beneficial contact with the Mi'kmaq people of what is now Canada. Proof of their travels is carved in stone on both sides of the Atlantic and can be found in documentary evidence borne out by a strong oral tradition that has withstood the test of time. 

Dive into the captivating world of Victorian ethnology with Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too. First published in 1869, this remarkable work offers a unique perspective on Southeast Asia, penned by an author who was a co-discoverer of the theory of evolution alongside Darwin. Join us on this enlightening journey, beautifully narrated by Nicholas Longhurst.

In Moonfall: Exposing the Greatest Lie in History, Matt Wallace peels back the layers of America’s proudest achievement to reveal the cracks beneath the story. From missing tapes and impossible shadows to the deadly Van Allen radiation belts, Wallace asks the questions NASA hopes you won’t.

New York Times bestselling author Dr. Darrell Bock teams up with Dr. Daniel Wallace to help you separate fact from fiction among constant attacks on Christianity from popular culture and bogus scholars. There is a quest going on to reduce Jesus to a mythic legend or to nothing more than a mere...

Tres manuscritos completos en un audiolibro: Historia de Escocia, Las Guerras de Independencia Escocesa y William Wallace. ¡Consiga este audiuolibro ahora para aprender más sobre historia de Escocia!

Wallace picked up the name "Big-Foot" while in a Mexican prison, because the prison attendants couldn’t find a boot large enough to fit him. Not only was he large of foot but also of deeds. Big-Foot Wallace was an Indian-fighter, hunter, and Texas Ranger. Few men have witnessed as many stirring incidents, had more hair-breadth escapes, or gone through more of the hardships and perils of a border life than Big-Foot Wallace.

"Big-Foot Wallace” is better known throughout Texas as an Indian-fighter, hunter, and ranger, than any one, perhaps, now living in the State; which is saying a good deal when the great number who have acquired more or less notoriety in that way is taken into consideration. Few men now living, I am confident, have witnessed as many stirring incidents, had more “hair-breadth escapes,” or gone through more of the hardships and perils of a border life.