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Cambridge University Press The Crisis of Russian Democracy
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Cambridge University Press Dismantling Democracy in Venezuela
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Cambridge University Press Cambridge IGCSE Biology International GCSE
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Cambridge University Press Mao Cult Rhetoric And Ritual In Chinas Cultural Revolution
Book SynopsisAlthough many books have explored Mao's posthumous legacy, none has scrutinized the massive worship that was fostered around him during the Cultural Revolution. This book is the first to do so. By analyzing secret archival documents, Daniel Leese traces the history of the cult within the Communist Party and at the grassroots level. The party leadership's original intention was to develop a prominent brand symbol, which would compete with the nationalists' elevation of Chiang Kai-shek. However, they did not anticipate that Mao would use this symbolic power to mobilize Chinese youth to rebel against party bureaucracy itself. The result was anarchy and when the army was called in it relied on mandatory rituals of worship such as daily reading of the Little Red Book to restore order. Such fascinating detail sheds light not only on the personality cult of Mao, but also on hero-worship in other traditions.Trade Review'Leese charts the rise of Mao's cult in clear stages, with an excellent eye for its intricacies.' The Times Literary SupplementTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Coming to Terms with 'Cult of the Individual': 1. The secret speech and its impact; 2. The dual nature of commodities; 3. Redefining the cult; Part II. Charismatic Mobilization: 4. Lively study and application; 5. The Little Red Book; 6. Spectacles of worship; Part III. Cult and Compliance: 7. Ambiguous symbols; 8. The language of loyalty; 9. Rituals and commodities; 10. Curbing the cult.
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to Abraham Lincoln Cambridge Companions to American Studies
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Cambridge University Press Mao Cult Rhetoric and Ritual in Chinas Cultural Revolution Hardback
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Cambridge University Press Dismantling Democracy in Venezuela
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Cambridge University Press David BenGurion and the Jewish Renaissance
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Cambridge University Press Proconsuls
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Cambridge University Press All the Way with LBJ
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Cambridge University Press William Howard Taft
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Cambridge University Press The Breakdown of the Roman Republic
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Cambridge University Press Postcommunist Presidents
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Cambridge University Press Suharto A Political Biography
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Cambridge University Press ProLife Activists in America
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Cambridge University Press Kennedy in Berlin
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to Thomas Jefferson Cambridge Companions to American Studies
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Cambridge University Press The American Presidency An Analytical Approach
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Cambridge University Press James Madison and the Spirit of Republican SelfGovernment
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Cambridge University Press All the Way with LBJ The 1964 Presidential Election
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Cambridge University Press Gandhi as Disciple and Mentor
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Cambridge University Press Gandhis Philosophy and the Quest for Harmony
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to Thomas Jefferson Cambridge Companions to American Studies
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Cambridge University Press Thomas Jefferson and Executive Power
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Cambridge University Press James Madison and the Spirit of Republican SelfGovernment
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Cambridge University Press The Power of Necessity
Book SynopsisExploring reason of state in a global monarchy, The Power of Necessity examines how thinkers and agents in the Spanish monarchy navigated the tension between political pragmatism and moral-religious principle, bridging the persistent gap between theory and practice in political thought.
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Cambridge University Press Institutions under Siege
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Cambridge University Press Institutions under Siege
Book SynopsisIn this book, leading political sociologist John. L Campbell grapples with the legacy of the Trump presidency and Trump's attack on the 'deep state' through the lens of institutional change theory. The book assesses where damage is most likely to endure and where damage was prevented or more short-lived.Trade Review'Finally, a thinking person's guide to the damage done by the Trump presidency. Campbell makes a convincing case, grounded in high-quality evidence and innovative thinking about institutional change, that Trump undermined virtually all the key institutions of American democracy in his four norm-smashing years in the White House.' Jacob S. Hacker, Yale University'Many books have been written on the Trump presidency. Some applaud this unusual president many more decry his governance and personal style. John Campbell's thoughtful book, 'Institutions Under Siege,' is the first to consider the implications of Donald Trump from the perspective of institutional change. Campbell has written several excellent monographs on institutional evolution and change. In this incisive book he examines how the Trump presidency has shaped and reshaped American political institutions. In so doing Campbell offers both a fascinating account of what Trump did, and could not do, to America's political institutions and deepens our understanding of the mechanisms of institutional change itself.' Sven Steinmo, University of Colorado, BoulderTable of Contents1. Institutional Guardrails; 2. Tipping Point; 3. The Big Lie; 4. Reinterpreting Republicanism; 5. Blind Justice?; 6. You're Fired!; 7. Economic Rocket Fuel; 8. Damage Assessment.
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Cambridge University Press High Crimes and Misdemeanors
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Cambridge University Press Global South Leadership Style
Book SynopsisThe Global South consists of emerging nations with increasing economic and political strength, drawing attention to their unique leadership challenges and opportunities. Visionary leaders from the Global South leverage their political and economic influence to challenge the status quo and reshape the global order. Thus, Global South''s leadership has the potential for a revolutionary future, defined by its distinctive experiences, creative energy, and dedication to a more sustainable global order. This Element promotes a new paradigm shift by acknowledging the regions as a unique leadership concept rather than a geographical classification. The Global South Leadership Index identifies new players, agendas, and pathways to provide a framework for other countries who want to follow suit. The Element sidesteps labeling leaders explicitly with terms like democratic or dictatorial. It allows readers to interpret the governance style and leadership dynamics for themselves, resulting in a more nuanced understanding.
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Cambridge University Press Universal Empire A Comparative Approach to Imperial Culture and Representation in Eurasian History
Book SynopsisThe claim by certain rulers to universal empire has a long history stretching as far back as the Assyrian and Achaemenid Empires. This book traces its various manifestations in classical antiquity, the Islamic world, Asia and Central America as well as considering seventeenth- and eighteenth-century European discussions of international order.Trade Review'… this volume has much to offer to ancient historians.' Rolf Strootman, Bryn Mawr Classical ReviewTable of Contents1. 'Elephant of India' - universal empire through time and across cultures Peter Fibiger Bang with Dariusz Kołodziejczyk; Part I. Eurasia - Antiquity till Early Modernity: 2. Propaganda and practice in Assyrian and Persian imperial culture Gojko Barjamovic; 3. Between Aśoka and Antiochos - an essay in world history on universal kingship and cosmopolitan culture in the Hellenistic ecumene Peter Fibiger Bang; 4. The making of Oriental Rome: shaping the Trojan legend Rolf Michael Schneider; 5. Pseudo-Aristotelian politics and theology in universal Islam Garth Fowden; 6. The Christian imperial tradition, Greek and Latin Judith Herrin and Dimiter Angelov; 7. Khan, Caliph, Tsar and Imperator: the multiple identities of the Ottoman Sultan Dariusz Kołodziejczyk; 8. How the Mughal Padshahs referenced Iran in their visual construction of universal rule Ebba Koch; 9. Ideologies of state building in Vijayanagara and Post-Vijayanagara South India: some reflections Velcheru Narayana Rao and Sanjay Subrahmanyam; 10. Sons of Heaven: the Qing appropriation of the Chinese model of universal empire Evelyn S. Rawski; Part II. Contrasting Universalisms - Old and New World: 11. Aztec universalism: ideology and status symbols in the service of empire-building Justyna Olko; 12. From empire to Commonwealth(s) - orders in Europe, 1300–1800 Peter Haldén; 13. Imperial universalism - further thoughts John A. Hall.
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Cambridge University Press Hamilton versus Jefferson in the Washington
Book SynopsisStudents of the American founding will be interested in this study of the political clashes between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson when they served in George Washington's cabinet. The book examines why these two great founders became political enemies as they tried to put the new government into operation.Trade Review'Holloway pursues a straightforward … yet original agenda: to review and compare the major state papers of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson written while they served, respectively, as Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State in the Washington administration. He writes as an American Xenophon, patiently illustrating the ways of intelligent statesmanship through the work of two masters. One feels the pressure of every choice and the subtle interplay of principle and policy. A marvelous achievement.' James Stoner, Louisiana State University'Everybody knows something about the conflicts between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson while they served together in the cabinet of President George Washington. But nobody has studied in such depth or probed their meaning so thoughtfully and thoroughly as Carson Holloway.' Michael Zuckert, University of Notre Dame, Indiana'Carson Holloway's meticulous study of the debates between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson in the presidency of George Washington is distinguished by its thorough and fair-minded treatment of the nuances of [their] thought. Written with clarity and verve, it is a must-read for anyone interested in grappling with the profound differences of policy and principle dividing these founders and their legacy for contemporary political discourse.' Darren Staloff, City College of New York'His account presents something profound and interesting: a rigorous, sustained dispute between two key Founders on the principles and practices of politics.' Matthew Spalding, The Nation'Holloway … focuses on the conflict between Hamilton and Jefferson during their time together in President George Washington's cabinet (1790–93) … Carson Holloway's careful presentation of each man's arguments makes them available to us today with unprecedented clarity. This accomplishment - important in itself - should prove highly valuable at a time when both the progressive synthesis and the conservative reaction to it suffer from intellectual exhaustion.' Peter McNamara, Claremont Review of Books'Carson Holloway's book offers a detailed account of the debates between two compelling figures of the Founding era. … the text covers the first term of the Washington Administration and the crucial period in which both Hamilton and Jefferson remained part of it.' Simon Gilhooley, The Review of PoliticsTable of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. A Debate between Cabinet Colleagues: 2. Establishing the public faith: Hamilton's Report on Public Credit; 3. First signs of division: assumption and the Back Pay Bill; 4. Establishing energetic government: Hamilton's Report on a National Bank; 5. Defending limited government: Jefferson's critique of the constitutionality of the national bank; 6. Defending energetic government: Hamilton on the constitutionality of the national bank; Part II. A Clash of Rival Party Leaders: 7. Securing American independence: Hamilton's Report on Manufactures; 8. The revolution, alienation of territory, and the apportionment bill; 9. Aiming for monarchy: Jefferson's critique of Hamiltonianism; 10. Tending toward anarchy: Hamilton's critique of Jeffersonianism; Part III. Founding Foreign Policy: 11. Two views of the French Revolution; 12. Faith among nations I: Jefferson's opinion on the French treaties; 13. Faith among nations II: Hamilton's opinion on the French treaties; 14. The constitutional and political theory of Hamilton's Pacificus papers; 15. Jefferson, Madison, and Helvidius' critique of Pacificus; 16. Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press The Politics of Crisis Management Public Leadership under Pressure
Book SynopsisModern societies are regularly confronted with complex and critical episodes such as financial breakdowns, terrorism, natural disasters and cyber threats, which pose difficult challenges to governments. Featuring updated coverage and examples, this new edition describes the challenges of crisis management and offers an approach to understand and prepare for them.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Managing crises: five strategic leadership tasks; 2. Sense making: grasping crises as they unfold; 3. Decision making and coordinating: shaping the crisis response; 4. Meaning making: constructing a crisis narrative; 5. To end a crisis: managing accountability; 6. Learning and changing: from the crisis to reform; 7. How to deal with crisis: lessons for prudent leadership.
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Cambridge University Press Women Language and Politics
This book addresses the problem of underrepresentation of women in politics, by examining how language maintains inequalities. Drawing on case studies including Theresa May and Hillary Clinton, and over 50 interviews with politicians, it explores the role language plays in constructing and resisting barriers to women's political participation.
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Cambridge University Press The Life of Benjamin Franklin Written by Himself
Book SynopsisBenjamin Franklin (1706–90) is best known as an outstanding statesman and leader. First published in 1874, this three-volume work was compiled entirely from Franklin's own writings. Volume 1 contains Franklin's autobiography (to 1857), and also recounts his experiments with lightning conductors and his examination before the House of Commons.Table of ContentsPreface; Historical sketch of the fortunes and misfortunes of the autograph MS. of Franklin's memoirs of his own life; Part I. Franklin's Outline of the Topics of his Autobiography: Autobiography of Franklin from his birth to his arrival in England as agent of the Colony of Pennsylvania (1706–57); Part II. Continuation of the Autobiography from Franklin's Arrival in England as Agent of the Colony of Pennsylvania, in June 1757, Until the Close of his Mission There and Return to Philadelphia, in 1775: 1. Domestication and protracted illness in London; 2. His reception in America; 3. Jealousy of English manufacturers; 4. Franklin's examination before the House of Commons (1766); 5. Franklin sends his wife a new dress on the repeal of the Stamp Act; 6. The Walpole Grant again; Appendix.
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Cambridge University Press The Life of Benjamin Franklin Written by Himself
Book SynopsisBenjamin Franklin (170690) is best known as an outstanding statesman and leader. First published in 1874, this three-volume work was compiled entirely from Franklin's own writings, including his autobiography and correspondence. Volume 2 covers the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France and his encounter with Voltaire.Table of ContentsPart II continued: 1. The election to the new parliament; 2. No taxation without representation; 3. Silkworms; 4. The dancer pays the piper; 5. Rules for reducing a great empire to a small one; 6. An edict by the King of Prussia; 7. Petition of the Massachusetts Assembly for Hutchinson's recall; 8. An account of the transactions relating to Governor Hutchinson's letters; 9. Ministerial hostility to Franklin; 10. An account of negotiations in London for effecting a reconciliation between Great Britain and the American colonies; Part III. From the Close of Franklin's Mission to England to the Close of his Mission to France (1775–85): 11. Franklin chosen delegate to the Second Continental Congress; 12. Negotiations with Lord Howe for a reconciliation with the colonies; 13. Franklin's mission to France; 14. Recall of Silas Deane; 15. New attempts to corrupt the Commissioners; 16. Inception of Irish emigration to America; 17. Never a good war or a bad peace.
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Cambridge University Press The Life of Benjamin Franklin Written by Himself
Book SynopsisBenjamin Franklin (170690) was an outstanding statesman and leader. First published in 1874, this work was compiled from Franklin's writings, including his autobiography and correspondence. Volume 3 covers the negotiation of peace with Britain, the drafting of the United States constitution, Franklin's retirement from public life, and his will.Table of ContentsPart III continued: 1. Franklin asks to be relieved from the mission to Paris; 2. R. R. Livingston named Minister of Foreign Affairs; 3. Journal of the negotiation for peace with Great Britain, from March 21st to July 1st, 1782; 4. Micawberism of the Ministry; 5. Misunderstanding between Count de Vergennes and Dr. Franklin; 6. The Fishery Calumny; 7. The usefulness of enemies; 8. Red tape; 9. Preparation for leaving France; Part VI. From the Termination of his Mission to France in 1785 until his Death, April 17th, 1790: 10. Franklin's reception in America; 11. Freedom of commerce; 12. Re-elected President of Pennsylvania; 13. Retirement from public life; 14. Franklin's last will and testament; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Mulfuzat Timury Or Autobiographical Memoirs of the Moghul Emperor Timur
Book SynopsisThe Mughal emperor Timur (13361405) conquered large parts of central Asia in the fourteenth century. First published in 1830, these are his purported memoirs, translated into English by the orientalist Charles Stewart (17641837). The work covers the period up to 1375, when Timur was in his forties.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Memoirs of Timur; Appendices; Addenda.
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Cambridge University Press The Mind of James Madison
Book SynopsisThis book provides a compelling and incisive portrait of James Madison, the scholar and political philosopher. Through extensive historical research and analysis of Madison's heretofore underappreciated 1791 'Notes on Government', Madison's scholarly contributions are cast in a new light, yielding a richer, more comprehensive understanding of his political thought than ever before.Trade Review'Colleen A. Sheehan places James Madison's 'Notes on Government' in the history of political thought and thus further reveals Madison as a political philosopher and not just a partisan tactician. In addition to this important discovery, she has included Madison's 'Notes' in a book that is now indispensable for seminars in American political thought and the early republic.' Jeremy D. Bailey, Ross M. Lence Distinguished Teaching Chair, University of Houston'This pathbreaking study significantly advances our understanding and appreciation of Madison as political theorist. Combining meticulous scholarly sleuthing and uncommon literary grace, Colleen A. Sheehan has recovered a Madison we have never seen so clearly before. In her thoroughly engaging, rigorously contextual analysis of Madison's long-neglected 'Notes on Government' - her own annotated versions of which form the core of a lengthy documentary appendix - Sheehan has made Madison the thinker more exciting and relevant than ever.' Drew R. McCoy, Jacob and Frances Hiatt Professor of History, Clark University, Massachusetts'James Madison sketched the outlines of his political thought in his 'Notes on Government' and Colleen A. Sheehan fills in the blanks in this authoritative new edition. Sheehan's brilliant account of what the Founding Scholar had in mind as he engaged with ancient and modern philosophers in his quest to vindicate America's republican experiment is a major contribution to scholarship.' Peter S. Onuf, Thomas Jefferson Foundation (Monticello), University of Virginia, and author of The Mind of Thomas Jefferson'This is the most important book published on James Madison in my lifetime. It makes available to the general public for the first time in its original form a little book, known as 'Notes on Government', that Madison began drafting, as a sequel to 'The Federalist', while he was a Congressman in the early 1790s. Moreover, it makes this unfinished treatise available in a critical edition with detailed notes citing the passages from earlier works that Madison references; and, as a supplement, it provides an elaborate, readable introduction, tracing the evolution of Madison's thinking and analyzing this neglected work. Scholars will find this book indispensable. Students of the American founding and of American government more generally will be forced to rethink.' Paul A. Rahe, Hillsdale College, Michigan'In this new study of the political essays written by James Madison in the early 1790s, Colleen A. Sheehan offers us an exciting exploration of the development of his thinking after the ratification of the Constitution. Scholars have often been perplexed by these essays. Sheehan is one of the first to set them in their proper context.' J. C. A. Stagg, University of Virginia'Since Colleen A. Sheehan is one of the few reigning experts on the political thought of James Madison, anything she writes on Madison is important. But this book is more than important; it is extraordinary, both for the originality and depth of its research and for the clarity and incisiveness of its arguments. A tour de force of scholarship.' Gordon S. Wood, Brown University, Rhode Island'This is the best book in a long time on the thought of James Madison … [The author] sheds new light on Madison's uniquely creative thinking during the vital years between 1786 and 1792, which he took the lead in crafting the Constitution and in explaining the political thinking undergirding it. … Sheehan provides an excellent summary of what Madison learned as he put together the political essays he wrote with Jefferson's help and encouragement in 1792, affording a brilliant and richly extended understanding of the mind of Madison as he lived the American statesman's most profound and productive years.' Ralph Ketcham, The Journal of American History'Thinking about how public opinion formed in that shifting environment would be an important historical project, and one that might benefit from Sheehan's deep and nuanced analysis of Madison.' Tom Cutterham, History of Political ThoughtTable of ContentsPart I: 1. An itinerant scholar in Mr Jefferson's library; Excursus: travels with Anacharsis; 2. Circumstantial influences on government; 3. The power of public opinion; 4. The federal republican polity; 5. Postscript; Part II: 6. 'Notes on Government'; 7. Additional notes on government; 8. Madison's convention notes and his letter of October 24, 1787, to Thomas Jefferson; 9. Party press essays.
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Cambridge University Press Theodosius II
Book SynopsisTheodosius II (AD 408450) was the longest reigning Roman emperor. Ever since Edward Gibbon, he has been dismissed as mediocre and ineffectual. Yet Theodosius ruled an empire which retained its integrity while the West was broken up by barbarian invasions. This book explores Theodosius'' challenges and successes. Ten essays by leading scholars of late antiquity provide important new insights into the court at Constantinople, the literary and cultural vitality of the reign, and the presentation of imperial piety and power. Much attention has been directed towards the changes promoted by Constantine at the beginning of the fourth century; much less to their crystallisation under Theodosius II. This volume explores the working out of new conceptions of the Roman Empire - its history, its rulers and its God. A substantial introduction offers a new framework for thinking afresh about the long transition from the classical world to Byzantium.Trade Review'The reader of this volume is offered valuable insights into one of the crucial periods in the history of the Christian Church.' Fergus Millar, Journal of Ecclesiastical HistoryTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. Rethinking Theodosius Christopher Kelly; Part II. Arcana Imperii: 2. Men without women: Theodosius' consistory and the business of government Jill Harries; 3. Theodosius and his generals Doug Lee; 4. Theodosius II and the politics of the first Council of Ephesus Thomas Graumann; 5. Olympiodorus of Thebes and eastern triumphalism Peter Van Nuffelen; Part III. Past and Present: 6. Mapping the world under Theodosius II Giusto Traina; 7. 'The insanity of heretics must be restrained': heresiology and the Theodosian Code Richard Flower; 8. Writing in Greek: classicism and compilation, interaction and transformation Mary Whitby; Part IV. Pius Princeps: 9. Stooping to conquer: the power of imperial humility Christopher Kelly; 10. The imperial subject: Theodosius II and panegyric in Socrates' Church History Luke Gardiner; 11. Theodosius II and his legacy in anti-Chalcedonian communal memory Edward Watts.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Wilderness Warrior
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Didnt Do It for You
Book SynopsisScarred by decades of conflict and occupation, the craggy African nation of Eritrea has weathered the world''s longest-running guerrilla war. The dogged determination that secured victory against Ethiopia, its giant neighbor, is woven into the national psyche, the product of cynical foreign interventions. Fascist Italy wanted Eritrea as the springboard for a new, racially pure Roman empire; Britain sold off its industry for scrap; the United States needed a base for its state-of-the-art spy station; and the Soviet Union used it as a pawn in a proxy war.In I Didn''t Do It for You, Michela Wrong reveals the breathtaking abuses this tiny nation has suffered and, with a sharp eye for detail and a taste for the incongruous, tells the story of colonialism itself and how international power politics can play havoc with a country''s destiny.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Amazing Grace
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Women Jefferson Loved
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Reagan Diaries Selections CD Abridged
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Against All Odds My Life of Hardship Fast Breaks
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Notes
Book SynopsisCollected by the Ronald Reagan Foundation, this book includes both Reagan's own original writing that honors a lifetime of work in the arts and politics, and includes his favorite quotations, proverbs, and excerpts from speeches, poetry, and literature. It encapsulates a lifetime of reflections on work, marriage, and family in classic one liners.Trade Review"The book offers a window into the mind of the nation's 40th president and displays the effort he made behind the scenes to hone his performance as a speechmaker and storyteller driving home a conservative political philosophy." -- USA Today "This volume provides an illuminating glimpse into Reagan's mind... The entries show the directness of Reagan's thought and his uncanny ability to make a point." -- The Daily "These notes are wonderful things... Although a few recent books have proclaimed to have finally uncovered the real Reagan, there's a chance we'll never get any closer than in these scribbles, which reveal so much." -- Christopher Buckley, Bloomberg News "Now with the discovery of his note cards, we can better appreciate just how hard Reagan himself labored to be clear and convincing-and, yes, sometimes funny-to his many audiences." -- The American Spectator "This is a book to return to often and sample the collected wisdom found there that buttressed a remarkable man's vision." -- The Washington Times
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Camelots Court
Book SynopsisFifty years after John F. Kennedy’s assassination, presidential historian Robert Dallek, whom the New York Times calls “Kennedy’s leading biographer,” delivers a riveting portrait of this president and his inner circle of advisors—their rivalries, personality clashes, and political battles. In Camelot’s Court, Dallek analyzes the brain trust whose contributions to the successes and failures of Kennedy’s administration—including the Bay of Pigs, civil rights, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam—were indelible.Kennedy purposefully put together a dynamic team of advisors noted for their brilliance and acumen, including Attorney General Robert Kennedy, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, National Security Advisor McGeorge Bundy, and trusted aides Ted Sorensen and Arthur Schlesinger. Yet the very traits these men shared also created sharp divisions. Far from being unified, this was an uneasy band of rivals whose ambitions and clashing beliefs ignited fiery internal debates.Robert Dallek illuminates a president deeply determined to surround himself with the best and the brightest, who often found himself disappointed with their recommendations. The result, Camelot''s Court: Inside the Kennedy White House, is a striking portrait of a leader whose wise resistance to pressure and adherence to principle offers a cautionary tale for our own time.Trade Review"Dallek's portraits of advisers including Arthur Schlesinger Jr. and Walt Rostow are lapidary, and it is difficult to quarrel with his judgments." -- The New York Times Book Review "Dallek is an assiduous digger into archives... The story of how a glamorous but green young president struggled with conflicting and often bad advice while trying to avoid nuclear Armageddon remains a gripping and cautionary tale of the loneliness of command." -- Evan Thomas, The Washington Post "Think The Best and the Brightest meets Team of Rivals... Dallek is one of the deans of presidential scholarship." -- Beverly Gage, The Nation "Dallek brings us closer to the complexity and the humanity of Kennedy's geopolitics, and helps us grasp the uncertainties he and his men faced in an abbreviated presidency." -- USA Today
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