Historical & Political Biographies

Recopilación de anécdotas que viví o me contaron, incluye temas de sexualidad, de amor y desamor, "presencias", vidas fugaces y traiciones.

Amidst the grandeur and opulence of the Roman Empire, "The Wedding Between Nero and Sporo" unfolds a complex tale of passion, power, and enigma. As the empire thrived and flourished, so did its tales of eccentricities and excesses, and perhaps none more captivating than that of Emperor Nero and Sporo.This meticulously researched historical novel delves deep into the perplexing relationship between Nero, one of Rome's most infamous emperors, and Sporo, a young freedman of unparalleled beauty. While history often paints their association with broad strokes of scandal and debauchery, this narrative aims to present a more nuanced exploration of their bond, treating it as a genuine affection amidst a court renowned for its intrigue and excess.Set against the backdrop of a sprawling Rome, readers are transported to grand banquets, theatrical performances, and the intimate chambers of the Palatine Hill. Through vivid descriptions, the book resurrects the bygone era with its politics, its passion, and its peculiarities.But at its core, "The Wedding Between Nero and Sporo" is a love story, albeit an unconventional one. It raises poignant questions about the nature of love, the boundaries of devotion, and the price of being true to oneself in an era of unbridled power and decadence.Through this book, readers are invited not merely to judge or absolve but to understand, empathize, and ponder upon the human complexities that transcend time and civilization. It's a journey into the heart of the Roman Empire, where love, in its myriad forms, leaves an indelible mark.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey through the untold stories of remarkable women leaders who defied societal norms and ignited a movement for women's rights? These women and girls came from the most disadvantaged groups in society yet defied the most powerful captains of industry. It's time to reclaim their narratives and celebrate their achievements. Within these pages, you will delve into the lives of extraordinary activists who fearlessly fought for the rights of women in the workforce, from the Industrial Revolution to the Progressive Era, forever changing the course of history. Step into the shoes of the Match Girls, the Mill Girls, and countless other fiery females. Through their triumphs and setbacks, you will gain profound insights into the heartrending realities these brave women encountered on their path to liberation. Inside Blazing the Way, you will: Uncover the untold stories of courageous women who dared to challenge the status quo.Understand the historical context surrounding their labor strikes and their profound impact on women's rights.Gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and determination exhibited by these unsung heroines.Draw inspiration from their indomitable spirit and channel it into your own journey toward empowerment.Recognize the lasting influence of these women's movements and their significance in shaping the world we live in today.Discover the true stories of spirited female activists whose strikes sparked a revolution in women's rights, driving change and fostering equality in the modern era. By celebrating the achievements of these remarkable women, Blazing the Way ignites the fire within you to challenge norms, break barriers, and be a catalyst for progress. Grab your copy today and ignite your own journey toward empowerment!

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'Washing up on the shores of an unknown land, Arnold is plagued by voices detailing his life and all that has been said of him since his act of treason, true or otherwise.'

An intimate perspective on war and leadership, blending historical analysis with personal insights and human stories from the front lines.The events are set out not just from a high command perspective but from grass-roots, with all the human suffering, trauma, compassion and even survival. There is real compassion and human understanding, especially in Bosnia, with sufferings of all sides.The writing is attractive and very readable, modest, self-effacing, honest, with hints of P G Wodehouse(!), and intimate. Readers will feel involved and brought into author's confidence - and this is a gift of good authorship.There are deep and important themes apart from immediate policy and action, notably the nature of war and warfare as a fundamental human condition, the real-life horror of war, and self-sacrifice. And examination of leadership is very impressive, with the trust which is vital to success. A chapter on 'surprise' in political and military history is fascinating for historians. Technology is a vital theme and covered for the lay reader to grasp and even cyber technology. The chapters on relations with other arms, government bodies including the MOD and distinguished colleagues, and all ranks, are highly informative and reveal what to some is a secret world.

The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr dives into the calamitous and tumultuous events leading up to the last hours of a once powerful queen and the bizarre happenings that followed her passing.

The career of this leading Nazi is admirably described here in words and copious images.

Bobby Kennedy wasn¿t the most visible figure in the civil rights movement, but his impact was transformative. As attorney general, he protected the Freedom Riders and turned the Justice Department from an enemy of civil rights into an enforcer of antiracist policies. Patricia Sullivan gives Kennedy his rightful place as a force for racial justice.

"ARGO meets SPOTLIGHT, as journalist Craig Unger, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of AMERICAN KOMPROMAT and HOUSE OF BUSH, HOUSE OF SAUD, reveals his thirty-year investigation into the secret collusion between Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign and Iran, raising urgent questions about what happens when foreign meddling in our elections goes unpunished and what gets remembered when the political price for treason is victory. It was a tinderbox of an accusation. In April 1991, the NEW YORK TIMES ran an op-ed alleging that Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign had conspired with the Iranian government to delay the release of 52 American hostages until after the 1980 election. The Iranian hostage crisis was President Jimmy Carter's largest political vulnerability, and his lack of success freeing them ultimately sealed his fate at the ballot box. In return for keeping Americans in captivity until Reagan assumed the oath of office, the Republicans had secretly funneled arms to Iran. Treasonous and illegal, the operation-planned and executed by Reagan's campaign manager Bill Casey-amounted to a shadow foreign policy run by private citizens that ensured Reagan's victory. Investigative journalist Craig Unger was one of the first reporters covering the October Surprise-initially for ESQUIRE and then NEWSWEEK-and while attempting to unravel the mystery, he was fired, sued, and ostracized by the Washington press corps, as a counter narrative took hold: The October Surprise was a hoax. Though Unger later recovered his name and became a bestselling author on Republican abuses of power, the October Surprise remained his white whale, the project he-as well as legendary investigative journalist, the late Robert Parry-worked on late at night and between assignments. In DEN OF SPIES, Unger reveals the definitive story of the October Surprise, going inside his three-decade reporting odyssey, along with Parry's never-before-seen archives, and sharing startling truths about what really happened in 1980. The result is a real-life political thriller filled with double agents, CIA operatives, slippery politicians, KGB documents, wealthy Republicans, and dogged journalists. A timely and provocative history that presages our Trump-era political scandals, DEN OF SPIES demonstrates the stakes of allowing the politics of the moment to obscure the writing of our history"--

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Most people think that Occupy Wall Street failed, and Bernie Sanders's meteoric rise to the national stage was simply a 'viral' phenomenon that captured the hearts of unrealistic Millenials. Be The Revolution reveals how Occupy organizers strategically activated their national network of activists to fuel the grassroots movement that propelled the Senator's campaign to change the course of American history. This is an inside journey through the key events of the 2016 and 2020 primary races. It follows a secret group of Sanders influencers called Bernie's Avengers as they challenge the Democratic establishment and then join the historic pipeline fight at Standing Rock. This book also offers important insights into the rise of QAnon and neofascism.Be The Revolution is a gonzo adventure into the heart of the grassroots movements that defined a decade, a memoir that also contains a theory of change to guide the development of the movements urgently needed to take on national and global crises.¿¿¿Be The Revolution offers Important insights into some of the most significant developments in modern America, based on intimate knowledge and direct participation.-Noam Chomsky"We should thank Jay for his life's work. As an organizer, he is a wonder to watch in action. This accounting of events of the last ten years is a profound and seismic piece of American political, and cultural history that has gone all but unnoticed in the mainstream. Be The Revolution is not about a battle of right or left, but the battle for humanity and the natural world. The timing of this book couldn't be more right, nor the message more on point. Ken Burns should do a doc on this!" -Mark Ruffalo "Jay Ponti is a legendary long distance revolutionary thinker and activist whose vision, analysis and courage is a beacon of hope in our bleak times! Don't miss this jewel of a book!" -Dr Cornel West"This is the book the establishment doesn't want you to read." -Nina Turner"The prevailing narrative of American politics is not the real story. It obliterates the deeper reality of who we are as people and the overarching meaning of struggles for justice. Beneath the corporate-created hype and the games of our political establishment lie the activism and sacrifices of real people doing the gut-wrenching work of trying to further and save our democracy. Be The Revolution tells the story of those people." -Marianne Williamson

Now in paperback, a compelling biography of Lydia Maria Child, one of nineteenth-century America's most courageous abolitionists. By 1830, Lydia Maria Child had established herself as something almost unheard of in the American nineteenth century: a beloved and self-sufficient female author. Best known today for the immortal poem "Over the River and through the Wood," Child had become famous at an early age for spunky self-help books and charming children's stories. But in 1833, Child shocked her readers by publishing the first book-length argument against slavery in the United States--a book so radical in its commitment to abolition that friends abandoned her, patrons ostracized her, and her book sales plummeted. Yet Child soon drew untold numbers to the abolitionist cause, becoming one of the foremost authors and activists of her generation. Lydia Maria Child: A Radical American Life tells the story of what brought Child to this moment and the extraordinary life she lived in response. Through Child's example, philosopher Lydia Moland asks questions as pressing and personal in our time as they were in Child's: What does it mean to change your life when the moral future of your country is at stake? When confronted by sanctioned evil and systematic injustice, how should a citizen live? Child's lifetime of bravery, conviction, humility, and determination provides a wealth of spirited guidance for political engagement today.

This book probes the mysteries surrounding Simnel, raises new questions about his identity and charts the history of the rebellion ending at the battle of Stoke

From childhood dreams of joining the British Royal Navy to a dotage spent riding on a seesaw to improve his health, the true story of Napoleon Bonaparte is every bit as bizarre and fascinating as it is controversial. Napoleon rose up out of the chaos and horror of the French Revolution to offer a shattered nation dreams of future glory, honor and a place once more at the forefront of Europe. After he seized power through a mixture of propaganda and rigged elections, Napoleon's armies waged a seemingly never-ending war throughout Europe, from Portugal to Imperial Russia. Many hundreds of thousands died in battle, or of disease and starvation. France itself would lose 50,000 soldiers on average during every year under Napoleon's control. Napoleon claimed to be furthering the libertarian values of the Revolution to free the continent, but then he had himself crowned Emperor, began moves to reinstate a hereditary monarchy and had slavery reintroduced throughout the French Empire. Extensively illustrated, this new biography by bestselling author Mike Lepine offers a fresh and unforgettable portrait of a true military legend.

From the small town in southern Minnesota where he had grown up, he was sent around the world to a place called the Philippines. It was World War 2, and Jacob Wesley Zimmerli was part of the US Army. Specifically, he was a member of the 96th Infantry, a division called The Deadeyes. This is the story of his days in service to his country, from enlistment until he was home again. Relatives of soldiers from WWII who have never heard their father's or grandfather's story of their time in the war will find this a great resource. Told without fanfare or gory details, this is the story so many soldiers lived.Nearly 300 WWII Veterans are dying each day, many without ever telling their stories to anyone. This is the telling of the stories lived by this one soldier. This is One Soldier's Story.

In den Wirren der Kriegs- und Nachkriegszeit haben Pit und ich so manche zumutbare Grenze überschritten. Dabei passierte fast jeden Tag etwas Neues, wie zum Beispiel klirrende Scheiben, einen Flächenbrand oder Wilddieberei. Manchmal haben wir auch Tränen gelacht.Es ist aber nicht immer gut ausgegangen.

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American doctor in 1889. After medical school back East, she returned to serve her Omaha people in Nebraska. She provided medical help and leadership, as a healer and advocate for justice.

"A Test Of Human Decency" is a collection of poemsauthor Louis Karno wrote while incarcerated for fiveyears in the Louisiana DOC 'Department OfCorrections" penal system. In this situation where heexperienced 26 months in extended lockdown wherein a normal situation where a person would fold heprospered and learned to turn the negative situationhe was in into a positive. The transformation thattook place is written down in these poems asenlightenment slowly showed itself. This book waswritten in hopes that someone could gain someperspective or insight in whatever situation they arein. Enjoy...

Marilyn Fayre Milos was a nursing student on the obstetrical unit in 1979 when she first witnessed a baby being circumcised. The only person to step forward to comfort the infant as it writhed and screamed in pain during the surgery, she was shocked when the doctor said to her: "There is no medical reason for doing this." From that moment on, Marilyn became an advocate for ending medically unnecessary circumcision, protecting our children, and educating parents, the public, and medical professionals about this cultural fraud and violation of human rights. She founded the National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NOCIRC); organized fifteen international symposia; and became a spokesperson for promoting the genital integrity of all children. A story of determination, service, and love, Marilyn's memoir describes the myths, misinformation, and economic forces driving non-religious infant circumcision in the United States, where it has become standard practice. Readers may find their own beliefs and assumptions challenged, and their hearts touched by this story of a life devoted to justice for babies and the adults they will become.

This is the real-life story of families that fled Europe in the mid-1800s to set up life in the New World. They were not rich people, but mainly farmers who were looking for new opportunities. If you've read the back of the dust cover of this book you'll hear the voice of August Wirth in 1832, whose ideas fermented and boiled among the common folk such as these fleeing family groups. Their lives were not easy in America; they toiled in new soils, lived in places that were strange to them, and learned a new language. These were the new Americans that molded their new country to fit them.