The Empire And The Five Kings
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The Empire And The Five Kings
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Author : Bernard-Henri Lévy
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2019-02-12
The Empire And The Five Kings written by Bernard-Henri Lévy and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-12 with Political Science categories.
One of the West’s leading intellectuals offers a provocative look at America’s withdrawal from world leadership and the rising powers who seek to fill the vacuum left behind. The United States was once the hope of the world, a beacon of freedom and the defender of liberal democracy. Nations and peoples on all continents looked to America to stand up for the values that created the Western worldand to oppose autocracy and repression. Even when America did not live up to its ideals, it still recognized their importance, at home and abroad. But as Bernard-Henri Lévy lays bare in this powerful and disturbing analysis of the world today, America is retreating from its traditional leadership role, and in its place have come five ambitious powers, former empires eager to assert their primacy and influence. Lévy shows how these five—Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, and Sunni radical Islamism—are taking steps to undermine the liberal values that have been a hallmark of Western civilization. The Empire and the Five Kings is a cri de coeur that draws upon lessons from history and the eternal touchstones of human culture to reveal the stakes facing the West as America retreats from its leadership role, a process that did not begin with Donald Trump's presidency and is not likely to end with him. The crisis is one whose roots can be found as far back as antiquity and whose resolution will require the West to find a new way forward if its principles and values are to survive. As seen on Real Time with Bill Maher (2/22/2019) and Fareed Zakaria GPS (2/17/2019).
Empires And Kings
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Author : A. C. Bextor
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-12-12
Empires And Kings written by A. C. Bextor and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-12 with categories.
I was known as the traitor's daughter. When I was five years old, my father was tortured, branded with the letter 'Z', then beaten and left for dead. The grueling punishment for his crime was a reminder to all others who dared threaten the Russian's reign. I was the young girl left behind. A living piece of the traitorous puzzle the Russian leader tried so diligently to ignore. Until I grew up. No longer could he deny how much my existence had always been intertwined with his. And in order to survive the life I was thrown into, I was forced to learn my place inside of it.Vlad Zalesky was a tyrant to the lost. I hated him. He was a terror of mass destruction. I was afraid of him. He was a tormentor of the weak. But not far beneath the venomous man's outward indifference was something else. Vlad Zalesky carried secrets of unrestrained burden. I wanted to know those secrets. And because of my decisions, someone in our family had to pay.
Visions Of Empire
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Author : Krishan Kumar
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2019-08-06
Visions Of Empire written by Krishan Kumar and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-06 with History categories.
"In this extraordinary volume, Krishan Kumar provides us with a brilliant tour of some of history's most important empires, demonstrating the critical importance of imperial ideas and ideologies for understanding their modalities of rule and the conflicts that beset them. In doing so, he interrogates the contested terrain between nationalism and empire and the legacies that empires leave behind."--Mark R. Beissinger, Princeton University "This is an excellent book with original insights into the history of empires and the discourses and rhetoric of their rulers and defenders. Kumar's writing is lively and free of jargon, and his research is prodigious. He manages to bring clarity and perspective to a complex subject."--Ronald Grigor Suny, author of "They Can Live in the Desert but Nowhere Else": A History of the Armenian Genocide "A masterly piece of work."--Anthony Pagden, author of The Burdens of Empire: 1539 to the Present
America In Retreat
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Author : Michael Pembroke
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-01-28
America In Retreat written by Michael Pembroke and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-28 with History categories.
The story of how America turned its back on the world... In the heady days after 1945, the authority of the United States was unrivalled and, with the founding of the UN, a new era of international co-operation seemed to have begun. But seventy-five years later, its influence has already diminished. The world has now entered a post-American era, argues Michael Pembroke, defined by a flourishing Asia and the ascendancy of China, as much as by the decline of the United States. This book is a short history of that decline; how high standards and treasured principles were ignored; how idealism was replaced by hubris and moral compromise; and how adherence to the rule of law became selective. It is also a look into the future – a future dominated by greater Asia and China in particular. We are in the midst of the third great power shift in modern history – from Europe to America to Asia. Covering wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, interventions in Iran, Guatemala and Chile, and a retreat from international engagement with the UN, WHO and, increasingly, trade agreements, Pembroke sketches the history of America’s retreat from universal principles to provide a clear-eyed analysis of the dangers of American exceptionalism.
Emperor The Death Of Kings
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Author : Conn Iggulden
language : en
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release Date : 2004-03-02
Emperor The Death Of Kings written by Conn Iggulden and has been published by Delacorte Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-02 with Fiction categories.
From the author of the bestselling The Dangerous Book for Boys “Brilliant…stunning,” raved the Los Angeles Times about Conn Iggulden’s first novel, Emperor: The Gates of Rome. “Iggulden is a grand storyteller,” declared USA Today. Now Iggulden returns to the landscape of ancient Rome and the life of Julius Caesar in a new novel filled with all the sumptuous storytelling that distinguished his first book. Sweeping from the windswept, pirate-ruled seas to the stifling heat of the Roman senate, Iggulden takes us further down the path to glory as Julius Caesar comes into his own as a man, warrior, senator, husband, leader. In a sweltering, sparsely settled region of North Africa, a band of disheveled soldiers turn their eyes toward one man among them. Ragged, dirty, and half starved, the men will follow their leader into the mad, glorious fight for honor and revenge that only he wants to fight. Their leader is named Julius Caesar. The soldiers are Roman legionaries. And their quarry is a band of pirates who made the mistake of seizing Julius Caesar—and holding him for ransom. Now, to get his revenge, Caesar will turn peasants into soldiers, building a shipborne fighting force that will not only decimate a pirate fleet but will dominate the Mediterranean, earning him the coveted title Military Tribune of Rome. While Caesar builds a legend far from Rome, his friend Gaius Brutus is fighting battles of another sort, rising to power in the wake of the shocking assassination of a dictator. Once Brutus and Caesar were as close as brothers, both devoted to the same ideals and attracted to the same forbidden woman. Now, when Caesar returns—with the winds of glory at his back—they will find themselves at odds. For each has built an army of elite warriors—Caesar’s forged in far-flung battles, Brutus’ from Rome’ s political killing fields. But in an era when men die for their treachery and their allegiances, the two men will soon be united by a shock wave from the north. There, a gladiator named Spartacus is gathering strength, building an army of seventy thousand desperate slaves—to fight a cataclysmic battle against Rome itself. Filled with unforgettable images—from the death throes of a king to the birth of Caesar’s child, from the bloody battlefields of Greece to the silent passion of lovers—Emperor: The Death of Kings is an astounding work, a stunning blend of vibrant history and thrilling fiction.
The Rainbow A Magazine Of Christian Literature
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1865
The Rainbow A Magazine Of Christian Literature written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1865 with categories.
Daniel S Difficulties Resolved Revelation S Secrets Revealed
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Author : Roderick L. Yip
language : en
Publisher: TEACH Services, Inc.
Release Date : 2004
Daniel S Difficulties Resolved Revelation S Secrets Revealed written by Roderick L. Yip and has been published by TEACH Services, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Religion categories.
Daniel's Difficulties Resolved, Revelation's Secrets Revealed delves into specific details of the Biblical books of Daniel and Revelation. It is not intended as a comprehensive view of these two books, but a specific study of certain often misunderstood verses of these books. Roderick Yip seeks to clarify these verses by using a comparison and contrast method of Bible study, and bring the reader into a better understanding of the information presented. Ellen White repeatedly endorses the precept upon precept, line upon line approach to Bible study especially as it relates to doctrine. This book is divided into two sections, each dealing with a particular book. The first part of each section focuses on the principles of interpretation and the format in which the book was written. Then over the chapters, it discusses a particular chapter(s) and studies individual issues and misunderstandings. The author goes beyond a mere presentation of his interpretations, but cites other authors, including Uriah Smith in his book, The Prophecies of Daniel and The Revelation. Particular issues included in this book are the historical information that compliments the visions in Daniel, John's often misunderstood writing style and the unique format of both books which is helpful to understanding them.
The Way Of Kings
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Author : Brandon Sanderson
language : en
Publisher: Tor Books
Release Date : 2010-08-31
The Way Of Kings written by Brandon Sanderson and has been published by Tor Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-31 with Fiction categories.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion. Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter. It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them. One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains. There, Kaladin, who traded his medical apprenticeship for a spear to protect his little brother, has been reduced to slavery. In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, he struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable. Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called The Way of Kings. Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity. Across the ocean, an untried young woman named Shallan seeks to train under an eminent scholar and notorious heretic, Dalinar's niece, Jasnah. Though she genuinely loves learning, Shallan's motives are less than pure. As she plans a daring theft, her research for Jasnah hints at secrets of the Knights Radiant and the true cause of the war. The result of over ten years of planning, writing, and world-building, The Way of Kings is but the opening movement of the Stormlight Archive, a bold masterpiece in the making. Speak again the ancient oaths: Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before Destination. and return to men the Shards they once bore. The Knights Radiant must stand again. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer The Mistborn trilogy Mistborn: The Final Empire The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series Alloy of Law Shadows of Self Bands of Mourning Collection Arcanum Unbounded Other Cosmere novels Elantris Warbreaker The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians The Scrivener's Bones The Knights of Crystallia The Shattered Lens The Dark Talent The Rithmatist series The Rithmatist Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners Steelheart Firefight Calamity At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Japanese Mythology And The Primeval World
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Author : Peter Metevelis
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2009-05
Japanese Mythology And The Primeval World written by Peter Metevelis and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05 with History categories.
The Japanese have faithfully preserved their ancient myths as a connected and well ordered system. And as a system, Japanese myths say much about the human condition in the cosmos and about the human place in the cosmic order. Not until now has a book-length, English-language study been released on Japanese mythology. Drawing on his meticulous research, Asianist Peter Metevelis presents this selection of analytic essays that form a mosaic of themes on the primordial world of Japanese myth, adding a rewarding voice to cultural history and the history of ideas around the world. Metevelis shows that, contrary to popular belief, Japanese myths have much in common with other myths around the globe, and are mythically, logically, and symbolically equivalent. This suggests that Japanese culture has always resonated with the rest of the world and provides a valuable touchstone for comparative mythologists. The mythic themes Metevelis explores include: Linkage of birth with death Loss of immortality Containment of souls Effect of time on mortals Creation of the cosmos And many more This incomparable volume also includes detailed notes, bibliographies, and appendices to help further your knowledge of Japanese myth. Under Metevelis's expert guidance, you can expand your understanding of the Japanese myth system, its structure, and its principal actors, and immerse yourself in the ancient Japanese mysteries of the cosmos.
The Lighter Side Of The End Of The World
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Author : Mark LaFollette
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2012-11-12
The Lighter Side Of The End Of The World written by Mark LaFollette and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-12 with Religion categories.
If we treat Bible prophecy as a code to crack, we are likely to end up in the wrong place. When Jesus tells us about his return, Hes talking to us about life. Hes correcting, encouraging, and preparing us for whats coming next. Whenever Jesus and his apostles teach about the future, their goal is to empower us for life today. The Lighter Side of the End of the World is an engaging walk through the full scope of the Bibles teaching on the End Times that will encourage you in your daily life. To learn more go to www.knowthebiblebetter.com.