Historische & politische Biographien

Ottilie von Pogwisch, 1796 in Danzig als Tochter eines preußischen Majors geboren, heiratete 1817 Goethes Sohn August. Die anfangs glückliche Ehe, aus der drei Kinder hervorgingen, wurde bald durch die Unvereinbarkeit der Partner und Ottilies hochgespannte Erwartungen an den Charakter des Dichtersohnes getrübt. Ihr herzliches Verhältnis zum verehrten Schwiegervater, verbunden mit großer Fürsorge und einer lebhaften Geselligkeit, blieb auch nach dem Tod ihres Mannes bestehen. Goethes Testament sicherte ihr freie Wohnung und jährlichen Unterhalt zu. In späteren Jahren versuchte sie, an frühere leidenschaftliche Beziehungen wieder anzuknüpfen und erlebte zahlreiche Enttäuschungen. 1872 starb sie vereinsamt in Weimar.Ruth Rahmeyers Biographie, die auf umfassendem und gründlichem Quellenstudium beruht, erscheint hier in einer erweiterten und durch neue Forschungen aktualisierten Neuausgabe.

Gabriele D'Annunzio was one of the most flamboyant, brilliant and altogether incalculable personalities of the 19th and 20th centuries. His talents were enough to make the most accomplished Renaissance man flinch: he was a poet, lover, soldier and patriot. He was a well-known poet at the age of 17; thereafter he also wrote plays and novels and became the best-known writer in Europe. He was deservedly the most publicized lover of his time; his affair with Eleonora Duse is legendary. Throughout his life he was a leader in all Italian causes. When the First World War broke out, he was 52, yet embarked upon a spectacular career as an aviator. The climax of D'Annunzio's public career came in 1919 when he led an army and captured Fiume and began a 15 months' rule over the disputed Adriatic port.Anthony Rhodes spent three years on the research for this book. He interviewed people who knew D'Annunzio, delved into Italian archives which had been closed to scholars since Mussolini's accession to power and visited the scenes of D'Annunzio's triumphs.

I have recently completed an educational book entitled Modern Nursing: How We Got There. The nursing profession has undergone an enormous transformation over the past four decades, and I observed every change as it unfolded during my forty-one-year career as a registered nurse. In this short work, I explore the ancient origins of nursing and explain how what began as a mysterious art steeped in myth and folklore grew into the modern profession that it is today.I earned my master's degree in nursing in 2007, and I am the published author of New Heart, New Life (Christian Faith Publishing, 2017), which documents the story of my heart transplant and how I went on to continue my career in nursing.My hope is that this book will help new nurses appreciate more that very demanding but wonderful profession.

Niilo-isoisäni oli kasvanut aikuisuuden kynnykselle jatkosodan ensimmäisen vuoden pauhatessa 1941. Käsky rintamalle, isänmaata puolustamaan, saapui myös Taivalkosken Metsäkylän Välivaaraan. Matka Haapajärven alokaskoulutuskeskuksen kautta rintamalle oli vääjäämätön. Ensimmäisen taistelukosketuksensa Niilo sai 1.Sissiprikaatin takaa-ajossa heinä-elokuussa 1942. Asemasota-aikaa kesti kaksi vuotta Itä-Karjalassa Maaselän kannaksella. Kesällä 1944 alkoi ankara perääntyminen neuvostoliittolaisten suurhyökkäyksen edeltä. Viivytystaistelut ja mottiin joutumiset ottivat lujille, mutta ilman osumia ja haavoittumisia Niilon matka kulki vielä Lapin sotaan ja aina siviiliin saakka.Kirja on kirjoitettu Niilon kantakortteihin, kasettiäänitteeseen, sotapäiväkirjoihin ja muihin historiateoksiin pohjautuen.

Do you want to learn from the best?Socrates is one of history's most renowned and respected philosophers. In this book, you will be able to have conversations with him as if he were still alive. You will learn about his life, his teachings, and how he changed the course of philosophy forever.Socrates was one of the most famous philosophers to originate from Athens. Despite leaving very few written works behind, his influence still lives on. He was well known for engaging in conversations with his students, famously asking them questions they were often unable to answer. Socrates encouraged them to use and develop their own critical thinking abilities to come up with answers and form their own opinions on the world around them. Though many centuries have passed since his death, his life lessons still stand strong in our society today. His legacy can be observed through the many philosophers around us today who must remember to carry those conversations with dead philosophers like Socrates through the walls of time by actively living out their ancient wisdom and passing it on to younger generations.This book is packed with wisdom that can be applied to your own life. It doesn't matter who you are or what you do - there is something in these pages for everyone. If you are looking for a way to improve yourself, then look no further than Socrates: The Biography of a Philosopher from Athens and his Life Lessons - Conversations with Dead Philosophers.

Alexander Pope published a poem titled "An Essay on Man: Moral Essays and Satires" between 1733 and 1734. The opening line, "Awake, St. John," refers to Henry St. John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, which is pronounced, "Bull-en-brook." In the opening lines of Paradise Lost, John Milton claims that he will "justify the methods of God to men," and this is an attempt to "vindicate the ways of God to man" (l.16) (1.26). It is focused on the natural order that God established for mankind. Man cannot protest about his place in the great chain of being since he cannot understand God's designs (ll. 33-34). Instead, he must accept that "Whatever is, is right," a subject that Voltaire parodied in Candide (1759). It spread optimistic thought more broadly than any other book throughout England and the rest of Europe. Pope intended for his Essay on Man and Moral Epistles to serve as the constituent pieces of poetic ethical philosophy. Ethic Epistles and Moral Essays are a couple of additional names for Moral Epistles. An Essay on Man was widely praised when it was first published in Europe. The most majestic didactic poetry is ever written in any language.

Rudyard Kipling's collection of short stories is titled The Day's Work. The Day's Work does not contain any poetry in between the several stories, unlike many of Kipling's previous collections. The general subject is one of labour and struggle, whether it is constructing a bridge, combating a famine, or watching horses give it their all to win a polo match. However, the literary style is frequently lighthearted, if not outright impish. He enjoys mimicking accents or making up conversations between horses, ponies, and even trains.On the farm, salting time is on a Sunday afternoon, and we take care of the animals as usual. The red oxen, Dave and Pete, are attended to first; they remain in the home meadow in preparation for labour on Monday. The cows follow, followed by Pan the calf, who survived due to his demeanour. The horses, which are dispersed throughout the Back Pasture's 70 acres, come last. Last month, the Dimbula, a brand-new steamer, docked in the High and Narrow Seas with cargo intended for New York. Since the days of Lieutenant-Fireworker Humphrey Chinn of the Bombay European Regiment, who aided with the conquest of Seringapatam in 1799, there has always been at least one representative of the Devonshire Chinns in or close to India.

Tchulkaturin, a guy who has learned that he has two weeks left to live, is the person we encounter at Sheep's Springs. He alternates between sharing the events of his life, upbringing, relationships with his family, and experiences, but he believes these activities are just unrelated to where he is right now. Yegor's final cow passed away the night before, and he says of the guy, "That man understands how to bear in quiet," in 1058. If one were to do the arithmetic, that would be everyone suffering in the world. Asanov's letters are given to our narrator by his buddy Pasinkov, who discovers that they are from the same female who has expressed interest in him. When he broaches the subject with her, he discovers that he has been despised and stumbles off pitifully. With Turgenev's justification that "the man who leaves a woman at that great and bitter moment when he is forced to recognize that his heart is not entirely, not fully, hers, has a truer and deeper comprehension of the sacredness of love," Kosolov ultimately succeeds in his claim to be a remarkable man (2070). This is a correspondence between Marya Alexandrovna and Alexy Petrovitch. 15 letters were sent over around two years, in which each party confides and fears the other.

A luminous memoir of love and grief from the author of Common People First U.S. EditionAlison Light met the radical social historian, Raphael Samuel, in London in 1986. Twenty years her senior, Raphael was a charismatic figure on the British Left, utterly driven by his work and by a commitment to collective politics. Within a year they were married. Within ten, Raphael would pass away.Theirs was an attraction of opposites- he from a Jewish Communist family with its roots in Russia and Eastern Europe, she from the English working class. In this chronicle of a passionate marriage, Alison Light peels back the layers of their time together, its intimacies and its estrangements."...more than just some summing-up: it is a work of art." -GUARDIAN "Remarkable, moving, illuminating. A memoir of cauterizing honesty. This is a book that deserves to be widely read." -MARK BOSTRIDGE, SPECTATOR "An inspiring account of ... deep love..." -TLS "Beautifully crafted...it casts a light on the lightness of love and the profound depression of loss. A truly gifted writer." -HERALD "The portrait of Spitalfields is superb, and so is the account of Raphael's astonishing mother Minna." -MARGARET DRABBLE, TLS, BOOK OF THE YEAR "Compulsively readable. Light is a shrewd narrator...She reflects with careful psychological and philosophical insight on the reality of loneliness and profound loss following ten years of marriage...Light is also a poet and it shows in certain suppositions and propositions..." -RTE

This is a story about a Navy commander and his hatred toward the Marine Corps. As commander of a patrol boat base in Vietnam, he would do anything to keep his record clean. Even though the Marines were fighting for their lives, Higgins would not send help. Captain Hunt and his men were putting up a good fight even though they had little chance of surviving. Only one man would put his career on the line to try and save them.This book is largely fictional, but some parts of the story are experiences the author had while in the Marine Corps.

From parental tyranny to communist control and finally freedom in a new world. What a life, I am glad I do not have to go thru all that again.

The author was born by parents with divergent backgrounds the father from poor protestant and Irish Catholic parents and the mother with a genteel Southern Plantation heritage. He enters life in the Roaring 20's when the times were good and grows up in the depression of the 1930's recounting life in a big city - the good, the bad, the humorous and the sad that many families endeared. However, his independent and devilish nature will show that the Huckleberry Finn and Dennis the Menace types are alive and well and don't just exist in fiction form.

Donald invites you along on his diverse travels through life. Experience his humble beginnings and the challenges growing up in post-war Britain. The story is packed with all the thrills and spills of a long and varied career. In these pages you'll discover: How to identify your own true value and make the best of yourself How to stop being the victim of bullies How to be a team player whilst maintaining your individuality How to break free from situations that own you How to understand other people and their nature. Join him in his work as a hotel porter. Come aboard the ships of the British Merchant Navy and experience his maritime tales that will warm the cockles of your heart. Take the back seat in the Daimler as he chauffeurs you in comfort. Accompany him as he opens a fish and chip shop. For all animal lovers, follow Donald in his crusade to help animals when he enrols as an RSPCA inspector. Travel with him when he comes to the rescue of animals and birds. Work with Donald in his administrative role as marine personnel officer and experience his interaction with many colleagues. Above all, just enjoy!

Within these covers lives a charming tale, told by the officer and gentleman Adrian Moss to his loving daughter, Robbie Moss Manning. On its face, it's the story of a sensitive mission entrusted by the U.S. Air Force in 1957 to the young pilot Lieutenant Moss, the harrowing hazards he faced on the journey, and the cool ingenuity he brought to bear on every crisis. But Ms. Manning also captures the tone of the era, in all its brash courage and inocence, in her deft prose and telling quotes.

Innenansichten eines Unrechtssystems.Der soeben aus der Lagerhaft entlassen Michail Chodorkowski schreibt bewegende Portraits seiner Mitgefangenen - und entlarvt das verrottete System der russischen Justiz.Nach über zehn Jahren Inhaftierung kennt Michail Chodorkowski, einst reichster Mann Russlands, das korrupte System der russischen Justiz von innen. In Meine Mitgefangenen porträtiert er Mithäftlinge, die er in den Straf lagern Sibiriens und Kareliens kennenlernte. Erniedrigte und Beleidigte, von einem korrupten System Weggeworfene und Verratene. Menschen, die aufgaben, und solche, die trotz allem ihre Würde bewahrten.Da ist Nikolai, wegen Drogenbesitz verhaftet, aber durch einen inoffiziellen Deal genötigt, eine zweite Straftat auf sich zu nehmen. Doch sich dazu bekennen, einer alten Frau die Handtasche weggenommen zu haben, will er um keinen Preis: einer Oma das Letzte wegnehmen, das würde er nie tun. Nur durch einen Selbstmordversuch kann er sich dem Schuldbekenntnis entziehen. Da ist Arkadi, ein Spitzel, der Neuankömmlinge in der Haftanstalt aushorcht und dafür kleine Vorteile bekommt. Da ist Sergej, der Sonderstatus genießt, weil er mit der Gefängnisleitung kooperiert, da sind gekaufte Zeugen und solche, die sich im entscheidenden Moment doch zur Wahrheit bekennen.Meine Mitgefangenen ist ein Buch über Menschen in extremen Situationen, über die Ruinen eines Systems, das Recht bringen sollte und ein Instrument der Macht geworden ist und ein Buch über Würde an einem Ort, an dem niemand sie vermutet.

First major biography of Ukraine's leader written for aWestern audienceTopical, up-to-date covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine'Start here' book for those interested in the Ukraine war and inspirational leadership

This book is a sneak peek into my life enlisting as an active-duty member in the United States Air Force. It shares many personal moments as I, at the same time, transitioned into being a single parent. It also gives a positive faith-filled outlook on situations that I have faced over the last twenty years of my life while choosing to be victorious rather than a victim over the things I could not control. My ultimate goal is to plant a seed of hope and joy in others facing similar issues.

"HEY BOY..." A Tribute To My Dad, Samuel J Cubbage, SrI am honored to have written my very 1st book. This is a book done in memory of a great man, my Dad! These stories are my actual thoughts/memories that I am sharing with you, the reader. These thoughts/memories are in no particular order. But, these are the wonderful memories that I cherish of my fun-loving Dad. Some memories are a little longer than others. I hope that you enjoy these as much as I do! He will always be my Dad, friend and my hero. To the late Samuel J Cubbage Sr...Dad, this is for you! I miss you very much! I hope this book makes you proud!

"Das Corona-Protokoll" ist ein bunter Mix aus bewegenden, skurrilen und atemberaubenden Ereignissen, die unser Leben seit Ende 2019 völlig auf den Kopf gestellt haben.Immer wissenschaftlich fundiert, zugleich aber auch an der einen oder anderen passenden Stelle humorvoll kommentiert. Denn seien wir mal ehrlich: Kraftraubend und nervig ist COVID-19 ohnehin schon genug gewesen.Zeitzeugen aus Ländern wie den USA, Indien oder Brasilien - die besonders stark vom Virus heimgesucht wurden -, berichten von "Knallhart-Lockdowns", "Stockhieben auf Passanten" und "dramatischen Ausnahmesituationen". Aber auch Menschen aus Nationen wie Bangladesch und Kasachstan, die bisher eher unter dem Radar flogen, erzählen ihre ganz persönliche Corona-Geschichte.Außerdem erklären zwei Intensivmediziner, darunter der Oberarzt der Level-1-Intensivstation der Charité, wie sie mit dem täglichen Tod leben müssen. Es sind 1111 Tage mit dem Virus, die sich anfühlen wie in einem Science-Fiction-Film. Mit der großen Hoffnung auf das Happy End.

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This book is based on a diary that was kept for three years by Raven Ella Ozlyn. She is transitioning from civilian to active military. Everyone mentioned in this book is protected by aliases. This book is deep, vulnerable, and triggers the emotions with real experiences that keeps you captivated.The inspiration came from the major milestones in her life, the good, the bad, and the ugly. The poison is the people she has come across in life and the audacity these people had to try and take her voice away. Confession is beautiful for the soul and freedom of the heart.Indulge in the daily adventures of Raven defending the innocent and exposing the guilty. She has found her voice and accepted her purpose in life. John 8:32 "And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."

"As they fastened her to the fatal plank, her eyes fell on a colossal statue of liberty erected to celebrate the first anniversary of the 10th of August. 'O liberté,' she cried, 'comme on t'a jouée.' Then the axe dropped, the beautiful head fell; Madame Roland was dead."-Ida Tarbell, Madame Roland Madame Roland (1896) is the second of several biographies that gained Ida Tarbell widespread acclaim. Born Marie-Jeanne Phlipon, but best known under the name Madame Roland, the book's subject was a French revolutionary, salonnière, and writer, greatly admired for her strong intellect, political savvy, and skills at lobbying and negotiating.

"If we do not die for liberty, we shall soon have nothing left to do but weep for her."-Memoirs of Madame de Staël and of Madame Roland (1847)The Private Memoirs of Madame Roland (1795) is a justification of the author's and others' roles in the French Revolution. Written while the author was imprisoned during the months before her execution, it was smuggled to a close friend, who published it in 1795 just as the Reign of Terror was ending. This English version appeared the same year.