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From Silk to Silicon

The Story of Globalization Through Ten Extraordinary Lives

de Jeffrey E. Garten ...

Narrado por Tom Perkins ...

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11 hora 29 minutos

From Silk to Silicon tells the story of who these men and women were, what they did, how they did it, and how their achievements continue to shape our world today. They include:• Genghis Khan, who united east and west by conquest and by opening new trade routes built on groundbreaking transportation and management innovations.• Mayer Amschel Rothschild, who arose from oppression to establish the ... Leer más

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From Silk to Silicon tells the story of who these men and women were, what they did, how they did it, and how their achievements continue to shape our world today. They include:• Genghis Khan, who united east and west by conquest and by opening new trade routes built on groundbreaking transportation and management innovations.• Mayer Amschel Rothschild, who arose from oppression to establish the
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Всеобщая история стран и народов мира. Избранное

de Оскар Егер ...

Narrado por Константин Корольков, Владимир Капитонов ...

Series series История Подарочная
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25 hora 20 minutos

Выдающийся немецкий исследователь Оскар Егер в конце XIX века опубликовал фундаментальный труд по мировой истории, в котором проследил прошлое цивилизации от возникновения первых государств до главных событий позапрошлого столетия. Автор, обобщив колоссальный опыт научных достижений предшественников, создал самобытное красочное полотно событий, в которых прослеживались основные тенденции развития ... Leer más

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Выдающийся немецкий исследователь Оскар Егер в конце XIX века опубликовал фундаментальный труд по мировой истории, в котором проследил прошлое цивилизации от возникновения первых государств до главных событий позапрошлого столетия. Автор, обобщив колоссальный опыт научных достижений предшественников, создал самобытное красочное полотно событий, в которых прослеживались основные тенденции развития
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Freud and Beyond

A History of Modern Psychoanalytic Thought

de Stephen A. Mitchell, Margaret J. Black ...

Narrado por John Malone ...

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12 hora 24 minutos

The definitive history of a century of psychoanalytic thought**“Absolutely crucial in reformulating the psychoanalytic project to meet the intellectual and emotional demands upon it a century after its birth.” —**The GuardianSigmund Freud's concepts have become a part of our psychological vocabulary: unconscious thoughts and feelings, the meaning of dreams, the sensuality of childhood. But ... Leer más

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The definitive history of a century of psychoanalytic thought**“Absolutely crucial in reformulating the psychoanalytic project to meet the intellectual and emotional demands upon it a century after its birth.” —**The GuardianSigmund Freud's concepts have become a part of our psychological vocabulary: unconscious thoughts and feelings, the meaning of dreams, the sensuality of childhood. But
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Backpage Indictment

de Department of Justice ...

Narrado por Tony D. Ortega ...

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1 horas 42 minutos

93-count indictment on sex trafficking charges revealed against Backpage founders. ... Leer más

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93-count indictment on sex trafficking charges revealed against Backpage founders.
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Reading the OED

One Man, One Year, 21,730 Pages

de Ammon Shea ...

Narrado por William Dufris ...

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5 hora 9 minutos

""I'm reading the OED so you don't have to. If you are interested in vocabulary that is both spectacularly useful and beautifully useless, read on...""So reports Ammon Shea, the tireless, word-obsessed, and more than slightly masochistic author of Reading the OED. The word lover's Mount Everest, the OED has enthralled logophiles since its initial publication 80 years ago. Weighing in at 137 pounds ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

""I'm reading the OED so you don't have to. If you are interested in vocabulary that is both spectacularly useful and beautifully useless, read on...""So reports Ammon Shea, the tireless, word-obsessed, and more than slightly masochistic author of Reading the OED. The word lover's Mount Everest, the OED has enthralled logophiles since its initial publication 80 years ago. Weighing in at 137 pounds
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U Up?

An Intimate History of Online Dating

de Hanna Kozlowska ...

Narrado por Joy Osmanski ...

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12 hora 30 minutos

Based on in-depth interviews with daters around the globe, a fun and whip-smart social history of online dating tracing the fascinating ways we try to find love in a world that has changed rapidly around us, from Victorian-era personal ads to Hinge prompts and beyond.For better or worse (these days you’re more likely to hear “worse”) online dating has, over the last few decades, become a ... Leer más

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PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

Based on in-depth interviews with daters around the globe, a fun and whip-smart social history of online dating tracing the fascinating ways we try to find love in a world that has changed rapidly around us, from Victorian-era personal ads to Hinge prompts and beyond.For better or worse (these days you’re more likely to hear “worse”) online dating has, over the last few decades, become a
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The People Speak

American Voices, Some Famous, Some Little Known

de Howard Zinn ...

Narrado por James Earl Jones ...

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1 horas 41 minutos

To celebrate the millionth copy sold of Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, Zinn drew on the words of Americans -- some famous, some little known -- across the range of American history. These words were read by a remarkable cast at an event held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City that included James Earl Jones, Alice Walker, Kurt Vonnegut, Alfre Woodard, Marisa Tomei, Danny ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

To celebrate the millionth copy sold of Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, Zinn drew on the words of Americans -- some famous, some little known -- across the range of American history. These words were read by a remarkable cast at an event held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City that included James Earl Jones, Alice Walker, Kurt Vonnegut, Alfre Woodard, Marisa Tomei, Danny
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Illuminating History

A Retrospective of Seven Decades

de Bernard Bailyn ...

Narrado por Tom Parks ...

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8 hora 2 minutos

Over a remarkable career Bernard Bailyn has reshaped our understanding of the early American past. Inscribing his superb scholarship with passion and imagination honed by a commitment to rigor, Bailyn captures the particularity of the past and its broad significance in precise, elegant prose. His transformative work has ranged from a new reckoning with the ideology that powered the opposition to ... Leer más

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Over a remarkable career Bernard Bailyn has reshaped our understanding of the early American past. Inscribing his superb scholarship with passion and imagination honed by a commitment to rigor, Bailyn captures the particularity of the past and its broad significance in precise, elegant prose. His transformative work has ranged from a new reckoning with the ideology that powered the opposition to
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The Sensational Past

How the Enlightenment Changed the Way We Use Our Senses

de Carolyn Purnell ...

Narrado por Liz Thompson ...

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7 hora 35 minutos

Sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch-as they were celebrated during the Enlightenment and as they are perceived today. Blindfolding children from birth? Playing a piano made of live cats? Using tobacco to cure drowning? Wearing "flea"-colored clothes? These actions may seem odd to us, but in the eighteenth century, they made perfect sense. As often as we use our senses, we rarely stop to think ... Leer más

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Sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch-as they were celebrated during the Enlightenment and as they are perceived today. Blindfolding children from birth? Playing a piano made of live cats? Using tobacco to cure drowning? Wearing "flea"-colored clothes? These actions may seem odd to us, but in the eighteenth century, they made perfect sense. As often as we use our senses, we rarely stop to think
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Conspiracies, Coincidences, Or Clues?

A Fun Guide To Finding The Truth

de Damon Gilbert ...

Narrado por Scotty Kwas ...

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4 hora 20 minutos

Dive into a riveting exploration of conspiracy theories, hidden historical events, and little-known facts that challenge the narratives we’ve been taught. Written by a layman author with a knack for uncovering truth, this book delivers profound insights through clear, relatable prose—free from the trappings of intellectual superiority. From shadowy government cover-ups to forgotten moments that ... Leer más

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Dive into a riveting exploration of conspiracy theories, hidden historical events, and little-known facts that challenge the narratives we’ve been taught. Written by a layman author with a knack for uncovering truth, this book delivers profound insights through clear, relatable prose—free from the trappings of intellectual superiority. From shadowy government cover-ups to forgotten moments that
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Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire, The

Genghis Khan’s Ruthless Expansion and the Sudden Decline of a World-Spanning Power

de Epic Epoch ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Martin G ...

Series series The Rise and Fall Series
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1 horas 29 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire by Epic Epoch(Disclaimer: This is an original work of historical non-fiction by Epic Epoch.)How did nomadic warriors from the steppes conquer more land than any other empire in history? This is the untamed, ferocious, and astonishingly strategic story of the Mongol Empire. From Genghis Khan's unification of tribes ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire by Epic Epoch(Disclaimer: This is an original work of historical non-fiction by Epic Epoch.)How did nomadic warriors from the steppes conquer more land than any other empire in history? This is the untamed, ferocious, and astonishingly strategic story of the Mongol Empire. From Genghis Khan's unification of tribes
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Great Short Books

A Year of Reading—Briefly

de Kenneth C. Davis ...

Narrado por Adenrele Ojo, Leon Nixon ...

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11 hora 5 minutos

This entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time, from a bestselling historian, is the “perfect gift for busy bibliophiles” (BookPage).Experience the joys of literature with this this “exciting guide to all that the world of fiction has to offer” (The New York Times Book Review): a compulsively readable, deeply engaging discussion of great short novels. A journey into fiction ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

This entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time, from a bestselling historian, is the “perfect gift for busy bibliophiles” (BookPage).Experience the joys of literature with this this “exciting guide to all that the world of fiction has to offer” (The New York Times Book Review): a compulsively readable, deeply engaging discussion of great short novels. A journey into fiction
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Homeschool History: A Year of Story-Driven Lessons to Bring the Past to Life for Your Kids

de Thomas Redford ...

Narrado por Thomas Redford ...

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1 horas 45 minutos

Ditch dry textbooks and transform home education into vivid, story-driven history adventures that captivate kids. Whether you are navigating your first year of alternative education or seeking fresh inspiration for your family curriculum, this empowering guide makes the past leap off the page. Teach complex eras with confidence, flexibility, and excitement, no matter your child's age or learning ... Leer más

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Ditch dry textbooks and transform home education into vivid, story-driven history adventures that captivate kids. Whether you are navigating your first year of alternative education or seeking fresh inspiration for your family curriculum, this empowering guide makes the past leap off the page. Teach complex eras with confidence, flexibility, and excitement, no matter your child's age or learning
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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

The True Story of the Explorer Who Changed the World

de James R. Whitfield ...

Narrado por Ian Patel ...

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4 hora 51 minutos

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS — Audiobook · Narrated by Ian Patel. Listen time: 4 hours 51 minutes The complete narrative history of Christopher Columbus — his four voyages, the Taino world he encountered, the Columbian Exchange that reshaped two continents, and the controversial legacy that still divides us today. Two hours before dawn on October 12, 1492, a sailor on the Pinta saw white limestone ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS — Audiobook · Narrated by Ian Patel. Listen time: 4 hours 51 minutes The complete narrative history of Christopher Columbus — his four voyages, the Taino world he encountered, the Columbian Exchange that reshaped two continents, and the controversial legacy that still divides us today. Two hours before dawn on October 12, 1492, a sailor on the Pinta saw white limestone
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A Chance to Harmonize

How FDR's Hidden Music Unit Sought to Save America from the Great Depression—One Song at a Time

de Sheryl Kaskowitz ...

Narrado por Kim Ramirez ...

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8 hora 42 minutos

In 1934, the Great Depression had destroyed the US economy, leaving residents poverty-stricken. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged President Roosevelt to take radical action to help those hit hardest. They set up government homesteads in rural areas across the country, an experiment in cooperative living where people could start over. To boost morale and encourage the homesteaders to find ... Leer más

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In 1934, the Great Depression had destroyed the US economy, leaving residents poverty-stricken. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged President Roosevelt to take radical action to help those hit hardest. They set up government homesteads in rural areas across the country, an experiment in cooperative living where people could start over. To boost morale and encourage the homesteaders to find
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New Zealand: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of the Long White Cloud and Māori People

de Captivating History ...

Narrado por Jason Zenobia ...

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8 hora 27 minutos

Two manuscripts in one audiobook:History of New Zealand: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of the Long White Cloud, from the Polynesians Through the Māori Musket Wars to the PresentMāori History: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Indigenous Polynesian People of New ZealandIn the first part of this audiobook, you will learn about:Extinct animals that used to call New Zealand ... Leer más

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Two manuscripts in one audiobook:History of New Zealand: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of the Long White Cloud, from the Polynesians Through the Māori Musket Wars to the PresentMāori History: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Indigenous Polynesian People of New ZealandIn the first part of this audiobook, you will learn about:Extinct animals that used to call New Zealand
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An Unpromised Land

de Leon Gettler ...

Narrado por Leon Gettler ...

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4 hora 25 minutos

In the 1930s, in the wake of the Nazi ascendancy in Germany, a wave of vicious anti-Semitism swept Europe, as Jews became outcasts in their own lands. As they clamoured to escape persecution, the world turned a blind eye to their plight. One man, Isaac Steinberg, had a vision of leading his people from the holocaust to a new paradise on the other side of the world. His enthusiastic and resolute ... Leer más

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In the 1930s, in the wake of the Nazi ascendancy in Germany, a wave of vicious anti-Semitism swept Europe, as Jews became outcasts in their own lands. As they clamoured to escape persecution, the world turned a blind eye to their plight. One man, Isaac Steinberg, had a vision of leading his people from the holocaust to a new paradise on the other side of the world. His enthusiastic and resolute
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Worldland Chaque pays dans son époque

de Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrado por Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiolibro 66 - Histoire, société et politique
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2 hora 45 minutos

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Et si l’histoire du monde n’était pas une ligne droite, mais une mosaïque de trajectoires simultanées ?Dans Worldland : Chaque pays dans son époque, Eric Giegelmann propose une lecture originale et transversale de l’histoire humaine.Ici, les civilisations ne sont pas comparées pour être hiérarchisées, mais observées dans leur moment propre, avec ... Leer más

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Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Et si l’histoire du monde n’était pas une ligne droite, mais une mosaïque de trajectoires simultanées ?Dans Worldland : Chaque pays dans son époque, Eric Giegelmann propose une lecture originale et transversale de l’histoire humaine.Ici, les civilisations ne sont pas comparées pour être hiérarchisées, mais observées dans leur moment propre, avec
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History's Greatest Speeches - Vol. II

de Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, the Prophet Muhammad, Patrick Henry, WEB DuBois, Alexander the Great and King Charles I ...

Narrado por Kevin Theis, Amir Abdullah, Darren Stephens, Christopher M. Walsh, Siiri Scott, Rosney Mauger and Ronald Keaton ...

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2 hora 19 minutos

This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production featuring digitally enhanced performances of some of history's greatest speeches - all presented as they might have originally been heard.The immersive audio experience presented here - complete with sound effects, music and atmospherics - allows the listener to feel as if they were in attendance when these speeches were first delivered. The orations are ... Leer más

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This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production featuring digitally enhanced performances of some of history's greatest speeches - all presented as they might have originally been heard.The immersive audio experience presented here - complete with sound effects, music and atmospherics - allows the listener to feel as if they were in attendance when these speeches were first delivered. The orations are
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License to Travel

A Cultural History of the Passport

de Patrick Bixby ...

Narrado por Tim Fannon ...

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8 hora 27 minutos

Discover the surprising global history of how the passport has shaped art, thought, and human experience to define the modern world.License to Travel exposes the passport as both an instrument of personal freedom and a tool of government surveillance powerful enough to define our very humanity.Patrick Bixby examines the passports of artists and intellectuals, ancient messengers and modern migrants ... Leer más

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Discover the surprising global history of how the passport has shaped art, thought, and human experience to define the modern world.License to Travel exposes the passport as both an instrument of personal freedom and a tool of government surveillance powerful enough to define our very humanity.Patrick Bixby examines the passports of artists and intellectuals, ancient messengers and modern migrants
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Uncover Exciting History

Revealing America’s Christian Heritage in Short, Easy Nuggets

de Amy Puetz ...

Narrado por Jim Hodges ...

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4 hora 20 minutos

Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings.What is history anyway? It is the story of real people who did real things. For history to be fun for everyone (even those who think they hate history), it must go beyond hard facts and meaningless dates to the real people who made the significant events happen. People like George ... Leer más

$14.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings.What is history anyway? It is the story of real people who did real things. For history to be fun for everyone (even those who think they hate history), it must go beyond hard facts and meaningless dates to the real people who made the significant events happen. People like George
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La Planche Ouija, Mythe, Science et Pratique

de Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrado por Voix Numérique Francine G ...

Series Audiolibro 28 - Sciences, philosophie et réflexion
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2 hora 24 minutos

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Depuis plus d’un siècle, la planche Ouija fascine, intrigue et effraie. Objet mystérieux à la croisée du jeu, du rituel occulte et de l’expérience psychologique, elle a traversé les époques en alimentant récits de hantises, légendes urbaines et débats scientifiques.Ce livre vous entraîne dans un voyage captivant au cœur de son histoire, de ses ... Leer más

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Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Depuis plus d’un siècle, la planche Ouija fascine, intrigue et effraie. Objet mystérieux à la croisée du jeu, du rituel occulte et de l’expérience psychologique, elle a traversé les époques en alimentant récits de hantises, légendes urbaines et débats scientifiques.Ce livre vous entraîne dans un voyage captivant au cœur de son histoire, de ses
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Education for Extinction

American Indians and the Boarding School Experience, 1875-1928

de David Wallace Adams ...

Narrado por Paul Boehmer ...

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18 hora 41 minutos

The last "Indian War" was fought against Native American children in the dormitories and classrooms of government boarding schools. Only by removing Indian children from their homes for extended periods of time, policymakers reasoned, could white "civilization" take root while childhood memories of "savagism" gradually faded to the point of extinction. In the words of one official: "Kill the ... Leer más

$30.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The last "Indian War" was fought against Native American children in the dormitories and classrooms of government boarding schools. Only by removing Indian children from their homes for extended periods of time, policymakers reasoned, could white "civilization" take root while childhood memories of "savagism" gradually faded to the point of extinction. In the words of one official: "Kill the
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In Defense of History

de Richard J. Evans ...

Narrado por Julian Elfer ...

Completo

7 hora 52 minutos

In his compact, brilliant, and compulsively readable account, Richard J. Evans shows us how historians manage to extract meaning from the recalcitrant past. To materials that are frustratingly meager, or overwhelmingly profuse, they bring an array of tools that range from agreed-upon rules of documentation to the critical application of social and economic theory, all employed with the aim of ... Leer más

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In his compact, brilliant, and compulsively readable account, Richard J. Evans shows us how historians manage to extract meaning from the recalcitrant past. To materials that are frustratingly meager, or overwhelmingly profuse, they bring an array of tools that range from agreed-upon rules of documentation to the critical application of social and economic theory, all employed with the aim of
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