Historical & Political Biographies

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"The intersecting lives of the great Carthaginian general Hannibal and his Roman adversary Scipio led to one of the most fateful rivalries of antiquity. This absorbing joint biography shows not only how their careers illuminate one another but also how they lived through momentous times which both helped to shape"--

This book is an inspiring biography that traces the remarkable journey of Kamala Harris, from her early life as the daughter of immigrants to her historic election as Vice President of the United States. It offers intimate insights into her values, her roles as a prosecutor and senator, and her impact on issues like criminal justice reform and healthcare access. It also celebrates her as a symbol of progress and resilience, emphasizing that her story inspires all to pursue justice and create a brighter future. Get duplicate for yourself by TOGGLING THE BUY BUTTON as soon as possible!

Discover the remarkable life of Andrew Jackson...Old Hickory. King Mob. The Peoples President. King Andrew I. The nicknames by which the seventh president is known reflect the different facets of his complicated nature. He believed in the rights of the common man because he came from humble beginnings and distrusted the vested institutions of power. The first American president born to immigrant parents, Jackson was the embodiment of the new blood which infused the American spirit in the early 19th century.Inside you will read about... Like his country, he was both ruthless and chivalrous, hot-tempered and steadfast, an authoritarian and a believer in equality. Jackson cannot be described in one-dimensional terms because there were layers to the Tennessee frontier president. Jacksonian democracy invigorated the national government and became a foundation of the modern political process. Controversial and complicated, Andrew Jacksons life is worthy of examination. To understand America, it's vital to understand Andrew Jackson." Discover a plethora of topics such asThe Birth of a LegendJackson the GeneralJackson and PoliticsJackson's Home LifeJackson's First TermJackson's Second TermJackson Returns to TennesseeJackson's LegacyAnd much more!

The Atomic Bomb President: The Life and Times of Harry Truman Step into the fascinating world of Harry S. Truman, a leader whose life and presidency were defined by momentous decisions and the atomic age. "The Atomic Bomb President: The Life and Times of Harry Truman" takes you on an immersive journey through the remarkable life of the 33rd President of the United States, revealing the complexities of a man thrust into history's spotlight during some of the most critical moments of the 20th century. In this meticulously researched and beautifully narrated biography, you'll follow Truman's extraordinary path from his modest upbringing in Independence, Missouri, to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. You'll witness his experiences as a soldier in World War I, his entry into local politics, and his rise through the ranks to become a U.S. Senator. But it's Truman's transformative presidency that takes center stage. Delve into the moral and ethical dilemmas he faced as he grappled with the decision to authorize the use of atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, effectively ending World War II. Explore his role in the formation of the United Nations, the implementation of the Marshall Plan, and the early years of the Cold War. "The Atomic Bomb President" offers a nuanced portrayal of Truman's leadership style, characterized by transparency, accountability, and a deep commitment to the American people. Discover his efforts to advance civil rights and his dedication to fostering a more just and equitable society. Through the pages of this book, you'll gain a fresh perspective on a leader who left an indelible mark on the world stage, shaping the course of history during an era of unprecedented challenges. Truman's legacy is one of enduring impact and a reminder that leadership is often defined by the courage to make difficult decisions in the face of profound moral and ethical dilemmas. If you're intrigued by history, the atomic age, and the complexities of leadership, "The Atomic Bomb President" is a compelling and enlightening read that offers a deeper understanding of Harry S. Truman and his pivotal role in shaping the post-war world.

Discover the remarkable life of Alexander Hamilton...Alexander Hamilton did not rise to public prominence as an austere New Englander or a gentlemanly Virginian. He was not born in the colonies at all. He was born in the West Indies, the son of a woman of French descent who had left her husband for another man. As an illegitimate child, Hamilton could not be educated in the local church school, so businessmen, impressed by his remarkable intelligence, sent him to America for his schooling. The American Revolution would interrupt his vacation but accelerate his promotion to the national stage from his service as George Washington's aide-de-camp to his position as the new nation's first Secretary of the Treasury. Hamilton understood money and knew that for the nation to thrive, it had to become financially strong, a stance which brought him into contention with other Founding Fathers who distrusted his enthusiasm for a strong central government. His extramarital affair with a married woman brought his public career to a conclusion but he continued to involve himself in political intrigue. It was his role in a contested election that brought him to a duel with Aaron Burr, the shadowy character in American history. Scandal and death cannot overpower the mighty role he played in building the United States of America. Discover a plethora of topics such asHamilton RisesThe Patriotic ProdigyHamilton the Politician and Puller of StringsWashington's Man at the TreasuryThe Reynolds AffairBack to New YorkHamilton and Burr: The Final ChapterAnd much more!

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is one of the world's best-known and most translated documents. When it was presented to the United Nations General Assembly in December in 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt, chair of the writing group, called it a new "Magna Carta for all mankind." The passage of time has shown Roosevelt to have been largely correct in her prediction as to the declaration's importance. No other document in the world today can claim a comparable standing in the international community.Roosevelt and French legal expert René Cassin have often been represented as the principal authors of the declaration. But in fact, it resulted from a collaborative effort involving a number of individuals in different capacities. One of the declaration's most important authors was the vice chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Peng Chun Chang (1892-1957), a Chinese diplomat and philosopher whose contribution has been the focus of growing attention in recent years. Indeed, it is Chang who deserves the credit for the universality and religious ecumenism that are now regarded as the declaration's defining features. Despite this, Chang's extraordinary contribution has been overlooked by historians.Peng Chun Chang was a modern-day Renaissance man—teacher, scholar, university chancellor, playwright, diplomat, and politician. A true cosmopolitan, he was deeply involved in the cultural exchange between East and West, and the dramatic events of his life left a profound mark on his intellectual and political work. P. C. Chang and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the first biography of this extraordinary actor on the world stage, who belonged to the same generation as Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek. Drawing on previously unknown sources, it casts new light on Chang's multifaceted life and involvement with one of modern history's most important documents.

VZ Дмитрия Быкова - не биография Владимира Зеленского. И это даже не книга о войне.VZ - особенно её третья часть, Мистерия - о, возможно, финальной битве архаики и прогресса. О битве, разворачивающейся на наших глазах и с нашим - хотим мы того или нет - непосредственным участием.VZ - главный герой этой книги. Неожиданно для самого себя направивший XXI век по верному пути. Оказавшийся орудием того самого Абсолюта, в существование которого мир уже почти не верил, развращаясь неразличением добра и зла и мифом о всеобщей коррупции. Герой, защитивший нашу человечность.Впрочем, божественный замысел происходящего ещё до конца не ясен...

Gerald Boland (Gearóid Ó Beoláin) Irish militant revolutionary, politician and statesman, has until now ranked amongst the forgotten figures of modern Irish history. This book addresses this historical imbalance. Boland's life story offers readers an insight into the birth and subsequent development of the modern Ireland. From a humble working-class family, steeped in the Irish Republican tradition, Boland played an active role in the Irish Revolution and subsequently was at the forefront of political life in the nascent years of the Irish Free State, first as a Sinn Féin elected representative and thereafter within Fianna Fáil. Boland's story thus offers readers a personal insight into many of the major military and political events which helped shape modern Ireland over the duration of his lifetime (1885-1973).Importantly, this biographical study provides readers with a critical examination regarding Gerald Boland's military adventures, political maneuvers and significantly his forgotten role as one of Ireland's eminent state builders. The picture that is painted is of a patriotic adolescent emerging to become a strong-willed militant young man turned politician and later respected (and sometimes feared) government minister.

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Based on a true story, a young American soldier fighting in the Vietnam War meets a beautiful Vietnamese woman on his base. Their relationship develops into a full romance leading to an engagement, but the turmoil of the times and their parental opposition leads to heavy resistance. Fellow soldiers and officers attempt to talk him out of the marriage, but the two are determined to marry, despite the ongoing war.Destiny has its hand against it, as the US Army sends the soldier home to finish his service stateside, leaving his Vietnamese fiancee in-country with his promise to her, "I'll come back for you." When he settles into his new assignment in the United States, his letters to her go unanswered. As months go by, he is concerned for her safety in the war and launches an on-base search for her as he contacts embassies, consulates, and a US senator, as well as a chaplain still in Vietnam.When this search through established channels fails to locate her, she is considered officially missing somewhere in Vietnam. Remembering his promise, he begins preparation to return to Vietnam and find her to deliver on his promise to marry her. His search takes him as far south as the Mekong Delta, as far west as the Cambodian border, before crossing enemy lines in the Central Highlands, where he finally finds her.His only problem now is, he has to fight to get her back. She has been promised to another man in an arranged marriage. Worse than this, he has discovered her father as part of the Viet Cong. His resistance to let her go leads to a confrontation between himself and the enemy.

A compelling and fascinating portrait of the continuing intellectual tradition of Greek writers and thinkers in the Age of Rome.In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and Plato, laying waste to the famous Academy where Aristotle had studied. However, the traditions of Greek cultural life would continue to flourish during the centuries of Roman rule that followed, in the lives and work of a distinguished array of philosophers, doctors, scientists, geographers, travellers and theologians.Charles Freeman's accounts of such luminaries as the physician Galen, the geographer Ptolemy and the philosopher Plotinus are interwoven with contextual 'interludes' that showcase a sequence of unjustly neglected and richly influential lives. Like the author's The Awakening, The Children of Athena is a cultural history on an epic scale: the story of a rich and vibrant tradition of Greek intellectual inquiry across a period of more than five hundred years, from the second century BC to the start of the fifth century AD.

How Robespierre's career and legacy embody the dangerous contradictions of democracyMaximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) is arguably the most controversial and contradictory figure of the French Revolution, inspiring passionate debate like no other protagonist of those dramatic and violent events. The fervor of those who defend Robespierre the "e;Incorruptible,"e; who championed the rights of the people, is met with revulsion by those who condemn him as the bloodthirsty tyrant who sent people to the guillotine. Marcel Gauchet argues that he was both, embodying the glorious achievement of liberty as well as the excesses that culminated in the Terror.In much the same way that 1789 and 1793 symbolize the two opposing faces of the French Revolution, Robespierre's contradictions were the contradictions of the revolution itself. Robespierre was its purest incarnation, neither the defender of liberty who fell victim to the corrupting influence of power nor the tyrant who betrayed the principles of the revolution. Gauchet shows how Robespierre's personal transition from opposition to governance was itself an expression of the tragedy inherent in a revolution whose own prophetic ideals were impossible to implement.This panoramic book tells the story of how the man most associated with the founding of modern French democracy was also the first tyrant of that democracy, and it offers vital lessons for all democracies about the perpetual danger of tyranny.

A veteran RAF fighter pilot reflects on his service in the sky during the Cold War, the Gulf War, and more in this exciting memoir.Rick Peacock-Edwards has led different lives at different times, but through it all, he has consistently enjoyed himself. One of three sons of outstanding South African Battle of Britain pilot F/O S R "e;Teddy"e; Peacock-Edwards, Rick has a compassionate regard for a generation of wartime aircrew: "e;As the proud son of one of the "e;Few,"e; their selfless daring has inspired me throughout my life. Importantly, they influenced my decision to become an airman in the Royal Air Force, to become a fighter pilot like my father, and to live life with spirit as they had lived their lives. It is essential that their experiences live on."e; Rate of Climb, his original and entertaining biography, drawing on previously unpublished family and archival material, shows Rick in complete command of his primary subject: flying. A leading ex-RAF fighter pilot to his fingertips, he flew the Lightning, Phantom, Tornado F2/3 and other high-performance aircraft, and served in senior-ranking positions in the UK, Germany and the US. During a varied and distinguished career, he was closely associated with the Eurofighter Typhoon programme and was appointed as the Royal Air Force Inspector of Flight Safety. He ably demonstrated his uncommon skill and determined leadership during the Cold War era, first Gulf War and elsewhere. A past master of The Honourable Company of Air Pilots, he is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the immediate past vice chairman of the Royal Air Force Club in London. He is equally as engaged in his post-RAF career as he was when a serving officer. This is an action-packed account of a foremost flyer's life with endless good stories, and a colourful cast of characters to match. Rick's compelling recollections in Rate of Climb reveal a life of considerable achievement, in a very personal book capturing the ties of airmanship that the author has been privileged to share. A must for all lovers of derring-do in the air.

Until the end of the Cold War in 1990, the RAF had several major bases worldwide - largely in those areas where the service had been based during the inter-war years. In Cold War Boys Overseas contributors recall their time at these foreign destinations. With almost half of RAF personnel serving abroad in the 1960s situated throughout Germany, the book starts its focus there with tales of monitoring the Soviet threat. The stories then advance to the warmer climates of the Near East and Far East where different challenges awaited those serving there. As the period progressed RAF squadrons saw changes to their equipment with Hunters, Javelins and Canberras being replaced by a new generation of combat aircraft such as the Buccaneer, Harrier, Jaguar, Phantom and Vulcan. Innovation of missile defense and the expansion of the role of helicopters were also critical at this time. How this affected the RAF is told by the aircrew and ground crew who served then. The stories that feature in the book reveal just how serving overseas was a different way of life and the chapters illustrate the many facets of the RAF's capabilities across the globe. They also highlight a lifestyle that no longer exists in today's RAF. Buckle up and allow the Cold War Boys to take you on a thrilling adventure across the globe.

'By far the most lucid, comprehensive and authoritative account of Churchill that has been offered in a single volume' Daily TelegraphDrawing on decades of exclusive access to Winston Churchill's family and estate, this classic bestseller remains the definitive biography of Britain's greatest prime minister. At once intimate and vastly ambitious, it transforms our understanding of who Churchill was and what he accomplished.'A masterpiece of scholarship . . . Explores the strategic labyrinths of two world wars with an enviable clarity' Guardian'Gilbert is, above all, a marshaller of material on a gigantic scale . . . The nakedness of the narrative proclaims its honesty, its unpretentiousness and its erudition' The Times'One of the greatest histories of our time.' Margaret Thatcher'Genuinely riveting . . . Genius, courage, generosity, humour and imagination shine through' Financial Times'A stupendous book. He has told the truth' A. J. P. Taylor'The greatest adventure story of the century' Sunday Telegraph

The first scholarly biography of Emily Davies, a central figure in the women's movement of the long 1860s, and a significant new account of that movement, including its institutional origins; its social, political, religious and intellectual allegiances; and its relation to other major social and intellectual developments of the period.

Narendra Modi is the prime minister of India. He is extremely popular with the country's 1 billion Hindu majority, but not so with the 200 million strong Muslim minority. How has this happenstance occurred? MODI: AN EXPOSE explains in detail. We must thank the author for chronicling what is to my mind the most critical decade of Indian history -- AAKAR PATEL, Chair, Amnesty International India. A fascinating book that has ably compressed many eras of Indian political scene around Modi. In a simple and well reasoned flow of events brightened by use of inventive vocabulary ( such as miscegenation & a few more ) and cogent expressions of detachment in analysis ( such as 'But India's opposition must study Modi's behavior to see if they can glean anything from it in order to help them') are going to keep the spirit of readers high on both sides of a divided spectrum. The book has almost everything that a fast track professional needs on his fingertips to be well meaning in academic and social cliques.This is the book which is needed right now by every non-resident Indian, foreigners as well as resident-Indians since curiosity and tempers are running high to get to the right pic of an intriguing personality who camouflages hermit and the heist with apt dramatics. The book is a concise thesis of research starting with the basic tools of history necessary to dissect embedded crevices of ethnic divides which Indian social life has carried forward in its own casual and loving way of life but which was turned into a fodder for power by the RSS-BJP. The book has also not left out the gulf of trust between the RSS and BJP and this has been said with evidence and much authentic findings which match the Navjeevan Press Ahmedabad archives of letters exchanged by Sardar Patel, Nehru and Golwalkar. I felt that before the current political power holders lay their hands over that archival wealth, these basic facts need to surface in as many writings. Much of Modi understanding comes from fearlessly and impartially brought out archival communication between Nehru- Patel government and the emerging RSS tentacles in independent India. The author has bridged the past with current performance of Modi regime. Not a soul that touched Modi is missing from Amit Shah to Jaitley or even organizations and groups that impacted on decisions which were taken from time to time be it Adani or Ambani. However, readers may be provoked to know why Jashodaben has gone missing in the book since the author provides a cover of some higher ideals on Modi's act of irresponsibility towards a woman he married at an adult age of 18. His blatant casualness towards gender discrimination and sexual harassment in higher offices such as the Judges's chamber ie Gogoi case and many cases against men who turned saffron to escape legal action in universities and state governments (UP, MP cases of women home administrators) coupled with Gau-Shala led land grabbing while live cow export goes sky rocketing... are enigmas to his personality which is attempting to compete Nehru on a global scene! His cautious and calculated respect towards women's empowerment while surrounded by canon mouthing Smriti Irani and Nirmala Sitharaman after clouds over Pragya and Uma Bharti. He oversteps the boundaries constructed by RSS and turns increasingly mocking against bolder versions such as the Bengal's Mamata Banerjee and Mahua Moitra. I have enjoyed the book thoroughly for its readability and immensely connected and well researched information put together in a simple yet intellectually high breed expressions to serve a modern reader. Will provoke and attract everyone to read it across the world. Maybe, to reach more hands some titles can be slightly amended to not be so direct. Amita Singh(Professor rtd. Law & Governance JNU)Distinguished Prof at NUJS KolkataPresident Asia-Pacific Disaster Research Group

Step into the elegant world of Jackie Kennedy, an iconic First Lady whose grace, style, and unwavering commitment to preserving history left an indelible mark on the White House and the nation. In "JACKIE KENNEDY: Preserving History at the White House," embark on a captivating journey through the life and legacy of a woman who redefined the role of the First Lady and transformed the heart of American governance.This biography, a tribute to Jackie Kennedy's enduring influence, delves into her remarkable tenure as First Lady from 1961 to 1963. Gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes accounts of her efforts to restore, renovate, and revive the White House to its former glory. Immerse yourself in the meticulous details of her mission to create a cultural haven that celebrated America's rich heritage, art, and legacy.From her vision of the White House as a national treasure to her collaborations with renowned architects, curators, and historians, experience the profound impact of Jackie Kennedy's work. Explore her dedication to curating a collection that honored the nation's past while embracing the possibilities of its future.Through vivid storytelling and archival research, "JACKIE KENNEDY: Preserving History at the White House" captures the essence of her elegance, intelligence, and formidable determination. Witness her transformation from a stylish First Lady into a cultural pioneer who championed the arts, education, and diplomacy.This biography not only sheds light on Jackie Kennedy's public achievements but also delves into the private woman-her personal struggles, triumphs, and the enduring legacy she left for generations to come. Discover her profound impact on the cultural landscape, the fashion world, and the very essence of what it means to be a First Lady.As you journey through Jackie Kennedy's life, you'll be inspired by her unwavering commitment to preserving history, beauty, and meaning. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of the arts, or simply seeking a tale of resilience and influence, "JACKIE KENNEDY: Preserving History at the White House" invites you to step into the elegant world of a woman who forever transformed the heart of American heritage.

Written from the perspective of 2040, 15 years after Irish re-unification, this is a memoir by a young English journalist who ends up falling in love with an Irishwoman, Ireland, its people, and its politics. It gives a personal account of how a Border Poll was called, why it was carried, and what happened afterwards. It traces the development of a unified Irish state over a 15 year transition period and looks at how it all turned out, from a variety of points of view in Ireland and Britain. The Good Friday Agreement is silent on what happens after a border poll is carried. This book attempts to fill that gap in an informative, challenging, engaging, and amusing way. It does not assume anything is "inevitable" but rather the consequence of the good and bad actions of the various actors involved. Indeed, it is a homage to what good politics can achieve. PLEASE NOTE: This book is often listed as "unavailable" on Amazon.co.uk for prospective Irish customers, according to Amazon due to Brexit related export/import complications. It should always be available on Amazon.com, Amazon.de, Amazon.es, or another European Marketplace. Let us hope there will soon be an Amazon.ie, or even an Amazon.eu!

In this meticulously researched book, you'll explore the critical moments that shaped Feinstein's career, from her early days as a local politician to her historic tenure as the first female Mayor of San Francisco and her impressive term as a United States Senator.Uncover the secrets behind Feinstein's ability to navigate the often tumultuous world of politics with poise and tact. Learn about her role in shaping landmark legislation, her unwavering dedication to gun control, environmental issues, and civil rights, and her pivotal influence on foreign affairs.

A vida de Benjamin Franklin é importante para todos, principalmente pelo papel que desempenhou na independência dos Estados Unidos e na sua consolidação como nação. Franklin partilha com Washington as honras da Revolução e dos eventos que levaram ao nascimento da nova nação.A Autobiografia de Benjamin Franklin é um livro de leitura fácil que contém informações para melhorar como pessoa. Franklin escreveu sobre as treze virtudes para alcançar o sucesso pessoal, que são: Temperança.Silêncio.Ordem.Determinação.Frugalidade.Indústria.Sinceridade.Justiça.Moderação.Limpeza.Tranquilidade.Castidade.Humildade.Benjamin Franklin não só narra a sua história de como subiu ao pico do sucesso, mas também descreve como qualquer pessoa pode se tornar uma pessoa melhor e alcançar seus objetivos pessoais ou de negócios.

" Le 12 juin 1624, un cavalier fort maigre entrait dans la ville de Naples. Autour de lui bondissaient des lazzaroni noirs et haletants qui semaient les roses de Paestum sous les pas de son coursier. Accompagné par des gentilshommes à pied qui, le chapeau à la main, le front nu sous l'ardent soleil, encourageaient l'ivresse populaire, il s'arrêtait fréquemment sous les balcons, d'où tombaient sur sa face ridée une pluie de fleurs, mille bénédictions confuses et mille éclairs enthousiastes lancés par des regards espagnols et napolitains. Quel triomphateur fut jamais ridicule ? Celui-ci avait près de six pieds de haut, la mine longue et hâve, le cheveu rare et ébouriffé, l'¿il distrait et égaré, le menton pointu, le nez petit, le teint plombé, la taille excessivement déliée, et les jambes d'une forme et d'une dimension très menues. Ce long cavalier, vêtu d'habits magnifiques assez mal ajustés, et qui portait une grande chaîne d'or pendue à son cou, saluait à droite et à gauche d'un air content et distrait, pendant que les baise-mains lui arrivaient de toutes parts, du fond des carrosses, du porche des églises et du sommet des terrasses..."

" Sir Samuel Romilly, William Wilberforce, lord Dudley, - l'Angleterre de ces derniers temps a produit des caractères plus forts et plus grands, - nuls qui soient plus aimables.C'étaient, comme le dit excellemment le poète ancien, des âmes blanches (non animi candidiores) dont l'essor traversa l'orage et la foudre. Elles sortirent du nuage les ailes brûlées. Ce furent trois victimes. L'homme de loi donna sa vie, l'homme de lettres sa raison, l'homme de piété ne donna que sa fortune. Romilly mourut de sa propre main, Wilberforce mourut pauvre, et Dudley mourut fou.L'étude de ces trois personnages contemporains offre non-seulement un intérêt doux et vif, mais une leçon puissante. Ce ne sont pas des meneurs d'hommes ; ils n'ont ni les qualités ni les vices de ce métier nécessaire. Ils ne mettent pas la main sur les grandes roues de la politique ; mais le feu et la fumée les environnent et quelquefois les souillent, l'engrenage les emporte et les anéantit. Au milieu d'une civilisation aussi brûlante et aussi active que le fut celle de l'Angleterre entre les années 1780 et 1815, il faut voir ces délicates vertus et ces intelligences exquises jouer leur rôle, prendre leur place et marquer leur passage..."

" Le 16 novembre 1726, trois voitures de deuil quittaient la forteresse d'Ahlden, château féodal des ducs de Brunswick. Un écusson voilé d'un crêpe s'abaissait au-dessus de la porte ; le pont-levis retentissait sous le poids du catafalque, et le même blason, composé des armoiries écartelées de la maison d'Olbreuse en Poitou et de la maison princière de Brunswick-Lünebourg, se répétait sur le cercueil et sur les carrosses. Il était difficile de comprendre la solennité de ces funérailles en ce lieu pauvre et isolé. Dans la première voiture, il y avait une femme qui pleurait ; dans la seconde et la troisième, on apercevait quelques figures de cérémonie, physionomies plates de baillis, de surintendants et de dames d'honneur germaniques. Les eaux demi-glacées de l'Aller, éclairées d'un soleil gris et terne, la rue tortueuse du petit village d'Ahlden avec ses cailloux inégaux, la pauvre population étiolée de tisserands chétifs qui apparaissaient sur les portes, le bonnet à la main, pour saluer le cadavre, composaient une scène triste et complète, à laquelle il ne manquait rien, pas même les larmes de ces bonnes gens du village et les pas mesurés des quarante trabans au costume hongrois, montés sur de lourds chevaux. Six cents personnes environ, hommes, femmes et enfants, suivirent humblement le cercueil de leur bienfaitrice, qui allait dormir, après une vie de douleur, dans un caveau de princes..."

Dari Kata Pengantar... "Suara narasi ini garang. Narasi ini juga bersifat profetik dalam seruannya untuk membuka mata kita terhadap kenyataan pahit militer, pertobatan, dan penebusan diri kita sendiri. Sama seperti saya harus memblokir serangan mimpi buruk Rubicon dan berteriak padanya untuk berhenti, penulis mewakili suara Kekasihku, berteriak pada kita untuk bangun dan menghentikan pembunuhan yang tidak perlu terhadap musuh-musuh khayalan kita, para veteran yang kita kirim dengan tidak hormat untuk dibantai, dan keluarga-keluarga yang kemudian ditinggalkan untuk mengatasi kekacauan. Suara Sean setajam pengalaman Rubicon yang mengiris. Rubicon adalah orang yang sangat bersemangat dan intens, seperti yang akan Anda lihat saat Anda membaca. Sean sangat cocok dengan semangat dan intensitas ini. Untuk menghadapi intensitas penderitaan ini, kita membutuhkan suara yang sangat ganas untuk memanggil kita dengan cepat dan tegas pada kebenaran tentang apa yang sedang terjadi. Kita membutuhkan hal ini karena kita telah terjerat begitu lama dalam tipu daya dan ada begitu banyak hal yang dipertaruhkan."Ketika saya terus memproses penderitaan yang telah ditimbulkan oleh Kekasihku dan penderitaan yang telah dia alami, itu seperti berjalan melalui neraka yang mengamuk. Api memiliki dua kapasitas. Api dapat membakar dan menghancurkan, hanya menyisakan kehancuran dan abu. Api juga dapat memurnikan dan membuka ruang bagi kehidupan baru untuk berkembang. Selama 40 tahun Rubicon telah diliputi oleh neraka api yang tak terpadamkan. Hanya dengan Rahmat dan ketabahanlah yang membuatnya tidak menjadi tumpukan abu. Dengan membiarkan dirinya menjadi cukup rentan untuk menceritakan kebenaran dari pengalamannya, pemurnian pun dimulai. Mengerjakan buku ini telah memberinya kerentanan ganda. Dia harus menghidupkan kembali setiap misi dan patah hati saat menceritakan kembali kisahnya. Buku ini mentah dalam kejujuran dan kerentanannya. Perlakukanlah buku ini dengan kejujuran dan keterbukaan yang sama seperti yang ditawarkan kepada Anda. Anda akan ditransformasikan dalam pemahaman Anda tentang kemanusiaan. Hormati dan undanglah buku ini untuk membakar segala perlawanan dalam diri Anda yang menghalangi Anda untuk menerima kebenarannya untuk memurnikan Anda.""Saya mengundang Anda, para pembaca, untuk tidak terjebak dalam intensitas dan sifat luar biasa dari narasi ini. Jika Anda terjebak dalam keterkejutan, penilaian, dan opini pribadi, Anda akan kehilangan kebenaran pesan yang pada akhirnya dapat membawa pemahaman dan perubahan radikal. Tulisan ini memiliki potensi untuk mengguncang Anda hingga ke inti dan menginspirasi Anda untuk membuka hati dan menemukan belas kasih. Izinkan tulisan ini menyentuh Anda secara mendalam dan melakukan penyembuhan. Kita semua berada dalam masalah ini bersama-sama. Anda AKAN terkejut. Pengalaman ini sangat mengejutkan. Beberapa dari Anda akan terkejut, karena Anda tidak akan percaya bahwa tuntutan jahat seperti itu dibebankan kepada seorang pemuda di usia 18 tahun dan bahwa dia melakukan perbuatan jahat seperti itu atas nama "kebebasan dan kemerdekaan". Dan Anda bahkan tidak akan mau menghibur diri dengan anggapan bahwa ini bukan hanya kisah seorang veteran. Ada ribuan kisah yang mirip dengan kisah ini."