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This is the first scholarly volume to offer an insight into the less known stories of women, children, and international volunteers in the Spanish Civil War.

Salazar: A Political Biography is the definitive biography of the longstanding Portuguese dictator.

This book re-thinks the relationship between the world of the traditional Jewish study hall (the beit midrash) and the academy.

This study is the first to examine the experiences of the millions of Soviet civilians evacuated to the interior of the country during World War II in the context of their encounters and relations with local communities and populations across Soviet Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Siberia, and the Urals.

From an esteemed military historian, a sweeping history of the revolutions in war-fighting that have shaped the modern world

Step into a time machine and embark on an exhilarating expedition to the very cradle of human competition. "Origins and Ancient Games" is not just a book; it's a captivating odyssey through millennia, unraveling the mesmerizing tapestry of sports in our shared past.Imagine standing amidst the coliseum of ancient Greece, where thunderous cheers once celebrated legendary Olympic champions. Visualize the grandeur of the Roman arenas, where gladiators clashed, and chariot races sent crowds into a frenzy. This book transports you to the heart of these historic spectacles, making you an eyewitness to the pulse-pounding action of a bygone era.But this journey doesn't end there. You'll journey deep into the mysterious deserts of Egypt, where sports were sacred rituals intertwined with daily life. You'll unlock the secrets of ancient Mesopotamia, where the very first recorded sports events took place. And you'll discover the profound connection between sports and spirituality in the rich tapestry of indigenous cultures in the Americas.What sets "Origins and Ancient Games" apart is its ability to breathe life into the past. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this book resurrects the athletes, the games, and the societies that birthed the sports we know today. You'll meet extraordinary figures, from heroic Greek warriors to masterful Chinese martial artists, and uncover their tales of triumph and tragedy.But this isn't just a history lesson; it's an exploration of the profound impact of ancient sports on our modern world. You'll trace the evolution of competition, from dusty arenas to global stadiums. You'll unearth the ethical codes and principles that continue to define fair play and sportsmanship. And you'll witness how sports have acted as bridges between cultures, fostering diplomacy, understanding, and unity."Origins and Ancient Games" is more than a book; it's a time-traveler's passport to the thrilling past of sports. It's an opportunity to understand our world through the lens of competition, to celebrate the enduring spirit of athletes, and to appreciate the legacy of ancient games that lives on in our modern athletic arenas. If you're curious about the origins of sports, if you're fascinated by the stories of champions and civilizations, and if you're ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through time, then this is the book you've been waiting for. Open its pages, and let the adventure begin.

Philosophy typically ignores biographical, historical, and cultural aspects of theoriss' lives  in an attempt to take a supposedly abstract and objective view of their work. This book makes some new conclusions about Arendt's theory by emphasizing how her experience of the world as displayed in her archival materials impacted her thought. Some aspects of Arendt's life have been examined in detail before, including the fact she was stateless as well as her affair with Heidegger. Instead, this work explores different topics including the biographical and narrative moments of Arendt's own work, the role of archiving in her thought, pivotal events that have not been archived, her understanding of her own identities, and how it affected the role of identity politics in her work. Typically, group action is underemphasized in Arendt scholarship in comparison to individual action and often identity politics questions are considered to lie within the realm of the private. Although Arendt's theory is problematic when discussing issues concerning identity politics, she did think identity politics could be public and political and that effective political actions may occur within groups. What makes this project unique are the innovative conclusions made by moving the archival and biographical evidence to the center in order to understand her theory more accurately and within its historical and cultural context. This volume will be of interest to professional scholars in Arendt's work, but also to those who have a more general interest in her life and theory.

Comprising historical and biographical divisions, and containing a rapid sketch of the war, maps illustrating the operations and the movements of the forces, 140 facsimile Woodburytype photographs of officers who lost their lives in the campaigns and recipients of the Victoria Cross, with memoirs prepared from materials furnished by their relations and surviving comrades, summaries of the movements in the field of the various regiments which were engaged, and separate records of the services of every British officer who was employed in the war. In 1878-80, British-Indian forces fought a war to ensure that Afghanistan remained free from Russian interference. Although the campaign was eventually brought to a successful conclusion, the British suffered several setbacks in their struggle to control the volatile country.Throughout the 19th century, the British Government was convinced that the extension of Russian influence over Central Asia constituted a real threat to its Indian domains. This had led Britain to first invade Afghanistan in 1839, with disastrous consequences.In 1876, the spectre of Russian interference appeared once more when the Emir of Afghanistan, Sher Ali, was visited by a Russian diplomatic mission. When he then refused to accept a British envoy, the Viceroy of India, Lord Lytton, decided to act. The war was fought as part of Britain's 'Great Game' with Russia for influence in the traditionally turbulent wilds of Afghanistan.The British left Afghanistan in the hands of Abdur Rahman, who agreed to conduct his foreign policy through the Government of India. They also seized several Afghan districts in the Khyber and Kurram border areas. However, the provocative policy of maintaining a British resident in Kabul was quietly dropped. The last British and Indian soldiers left the country in April 1881.

Am Beispiel des Fürstentums Birkenfeld wird dieser Studie der scheinbar abrupte Rollenwechsel zwischen Volk und Obrigkeit untersucht, der mit der Revolution von 1848/49 einherging. Anhand von vielfältigen Quellen gelingt durch exakte historische Kontextualisierung und Analyse eine dichte Beschreibung der Vorgänge in dem nach spätabsolutistisch-aufgeklärter Manier regierten Fürstentum. Die im Spannungsfeld zwischen Volk und Obrigkeit geführten Diskurse werden unter Anwendung von Michel Foucaults Konzept der Gouvernementalität und den Modellen der Sozialen Rolle und der Theatralität ausgewertet. Es zeigt sich, dass die paternalistische Regierungsweise der scheinbar wohlmeinenden Obrigkeit zunehmend als "alles bevormundende[n] Vielregiererei" empfunden wurde. Mit den Begrifflichkeiten Foucaults kann "Väterlichkeit" als Dispositiv und "Belehrung" als eine Technik der "Väterlichkeit" verstanden werden. Aber der väterlichen Regierung musste zwangsläufig ein kindliches und somit unmündiges Volk gegenüberstehen. Mit der Revolution 1848/49 wurden neue Rollen denkbar, sagbar und schließlich umSetzbar. Aus dem unbedarften Landeskind konnte ein mündiger Bürger werden. Die Studie leistet einen Beitrag zur historisch arbeitenden Kulturanthropologie, indem sie die Veränderungen der kulturellen Ordnungs- und Deutungssysteme sowie der politischen Praktiken im Kontext der Revolution 1848/49 herausarbeitet und analysiert.

Jacques Baud comes back on the war in Ukraine by analyzing the facts, going back to the field of operations and analyzing what is happening there. It is at this price that a path to peace is possible.

The Jumpin' Joey has something for every reader: a studied analysis of mid-twentieth-century geopolitical and military history, a rigorous technical exposition on how to keep a "Tin Can" Navy destroyer up to speed and mission-ready, and reflections by a freshly minted naval officer learning about life and leadership on his first seagoing assignment."I reported aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. as a very young man," writes the author, "but took giant steps, along with many others, to reach manhood.""The folks I depict in this story are my heroes. Life is about providing an inheritance to society beyond what we experienced. We have crashes along the way, but we make our world a little bit better."Get to know the JPK and its men. Come aboard. Permission granted.Throughout a distinguished military career, Capt. Randolph M. Brooks, USN (Ret.), put his nuclear engineering and ocean engineering training to work aboard several US Navy ships, including the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. (DD-850), on which he served from 1970 to 1973 as Chief Engineer. In addition, he has been a project leader for overhauls and conversions of US seagoing vessels. He has taught and supervised post-graduate studies at MIT and was the Director of Submarine Design and Engineering in Washington, DC, helping to design the USS Virginia class submarine now being built. Now retired, he lives in South Carolina with his wife, Debora.

This book examines the development of nuclear propulsion in the Royal Navy from the first proposal in 1946 to the start-up of the last core improvement for the first submarine reactor power plant PWR 1 in December 1974. Drawing from unreleased records and archives, the book answers questions around three main themes. Political: what problems were encountered in transferring nuclear knowledge from the USA to the UK in the post-war period, and how much support was there for the development of nuclear propulsion? Military: why was there a requirement to develop nuclear propulsion, and in particular, why submarines? Technical: were the problems associated with nuclear energy fully appreciated, and did the UK have the technical and engineering capability to develop nuclear propulsion? Aside from the political considerations and military motives for developing nuclear propulsion in the Royal Navy, the author focuses on the technical problems that had to be overcome by all participants in theRoyal Navy¿s development of nuclear propulsion, adding significantly to naval historiography. Providing a critical analysis of the political, technological, operational and industrial issues of introducing nuclear propulsion into the Royal Navy, the author situates his research in the context of the evolving Cold War, changing Anglo-American relations, the end of Empire and the relative decline of British power.

Wie jeder Krieg wartete auch der Erste Weltkrieg mit einer Fülle an technischen Erfindungen auf, die nur ein Ziel kannten: Dem Gegner möglichst viel Schaden zuzufügen. Nie zuvor forderte der Einsatz neuer Technologien einen dermaßen hohen Blutzoll, niemals zuvor war die physische Vernichtung der Gegenseite so im Bereich des Möglichen. Wolfgang Fleischer dokumentiert in dieser Dokumentation akribisch die gesamte Waffentechnik, die von den Mittelmächten und ihren Gegnern eingesetzt wurde, egal ob Maschinengewehre, Artilleriegeschütze, Giftgas, erste gepanzerte Kampfwagen, Flugzeuge oder U-Boote.

On this special day, we gather together as a nation to express our deepest gratitude and unwavering love for each and every one of you. Veterans Day serves as a testament to the immeasurable sacrifices you have made in service to our great country.

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This book offers a new edition of Henry Maydman's work Naval Speculations with a detailed commentary by two leading experts on its importance to the naval issues of the 21st century.Written at a revolutionary and troubling time, Maydman's 1691 book offers an analysis of the state of the Royal Navy at the time, together with a set of recommendations for its improvement. It not only tells us a good deal about the Royal Navy of the time but also provides a general theory of why navies decline and what can be done to rejuvenate them. Recovering Naval Power shows that the issues he identifies have applied to every navy in every period. We are now seeing the dramatic rejuvenation of the Chinese Navy and the reactions to it of the US and other navies, together with a new rise in naval tensions in the Euro-Atlantic. Despite the obvious political, economic and technological differences between Maydman's day and ours, this work shows that his recommendations could hardly be more relevant in today's circumstances. Alongside the modified text of Naval Speculations, this book includes a preface and two chapters addressing, first, the Royal Navy of Maydman's time and his role in it and, second, the relevance of what Maydman said for the navies of the 21st century. The book concludes with some overall comments about Maydman and the recovery of naval power and recommendations for further reading.This book will be of much interest to students of naval history, maritime power, strategic studies, and International Relations in general.

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