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  • I Didn't Do It for You

    How the World Betrayed a Small African Nation

    by Michela Wrong ...
    "Contemporary history on a grand scale . . . Wrong has given us another essential contribution to understanding the postcolonial scramble for Africa." —John le Carré, #1 New York Times–bestselling authorScarred 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 ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz

    Living on the Brink of Disaster in Mobutu's Congo

    by Michela Wrong ...
    "Wholly unsentimental," a foreign correspondent's exploration of political corruption in Africa "gets it right . . . [a] chillingly amusing cautionary tale." —Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book WorldKnown as "the Leopard," the president of Zaire for thirty-two years, Mobutu Sese Seko, showed all the cunning of his namesake—seducing Western powers, buying up the opposition, and dominating his ... Read more

    $17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The War Chief of the Six Nations: A Chronicle of Joseph Brant

    Enriched edition. A Chronicle of Indigenous Leadership during the Revolutionary War

    In "The War Chief of the Six Nations: A Chronicle of Joseph Brant," Louis Aubrey Wood intricately chronicles the life of Joseph Brant, a prominent Mohawk leader during the American Revolution. Through a vivid narrative that marries historical fact with rich storytelling, Wood captures the complexities of Brant's role as a mediator between British colonial interests and the indigenous peoples of ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Power

    Its Forms, Bases and Uses

    by Dennis Wrong ...
    In one grand effort, this is an anatomy of power, a history of the ways in which it has been defined, and a study of its forms (force, manipulation, authority, and persuasion), its bases (individual and collective resources, political mobilization), and its uses. The issues that Dennis Wrong addresses range from the philosophical and ethical to the psychological and political. Much of the work is ... Read more

    $68.99 USD

  • The War With the United States : A Chronicle of 1812

    Enriched edition. Conflict and Consequence: A Detailed Account of the War of 1812

    In "The War With the United States: A Chronicle of 1812," William Wood masterfully chronicles the multifaceted conflicts between the United States and Great Britain during the War of 1812. Employing a blend of narrative prose and analytical commentary, Wood delves into the political, social, and military dimensions of this pivotal historical episode. His meticulous research and vivid descriptions ... Read more

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  • The Conquest of New France: a Chronicle of the Colonial Wars

    by George Wrong ...
    "Many centuries of European history had been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each other in America. The conflict for the New World was but the continuation of an age-long antagonism in the Old, intensified now by the savagery of the wilderness and by new dreams of empire. There was another potent cause of strife which had not existed ... Read more

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    Do Not Disturb

    The Story of a Political Murder and an African Regime Gone Bad

    by Michela Wrong ...
    Narrated by Michela Wrong ...

    Unabridged

    18 hours 2 min

    A powerful investigation into a grisly political murder and the authoritarian regime behind it: Do Not Disturb upends the narrative that Rwanda sold the world after one of the deadliest genocides of the twentieth century.We think we know the story of Africa’s Great Lakes region. Following the Rwandan genocide, an idealistic group of young rebels overthrew the brutal regime in Kigali, ushering in ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

  • It's Our Turn to Eat

    The Story of a Kenyan Whistle-Blower

    by Michela Wrong ...
    "A fast-paced political thriller.... Wrong's gripping, thoughtful book stands as both a tribute to Githongo's courage and a cautionary tale." —New York Times Book Review“On one level, It’s Our Turn to Eat reads like a John Le Carré novel.... On a deeper and much richer level, the book is an analysis of how and why Kenya descended into political violence.” — Washington PostCalled "urgent and ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Dawn of Canadian History

    A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada: The First European Visitors

    Stephen Leacock shot to popular acclaim as a humor writer prone to penning absurdist vignettes and other mirthful morsels. However, he was trained as a political economist and spent much of his life working in this and several other academic disciplines. The collaborative volume The Dawn of Canadian History showcases Leacock's strengths as a scholar and thinker. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Great Intendant : A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Legacy of a Pioneer in 17th Century Canada

    In "The Great Intendant: A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672," Thomas Chapais masterfully encapsulates the transformative years of Jean Talon's governance in New France, bringing to life the socio-economic and political landscape of 17th-century Canada. Through meticulous research and a vivid narrative style, Chapais blends biography with historical analysis, enchanting readers with ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Atheists Are More Intelligent? Refuting That Old Atheist Myth

    This is a short ebook addressing the claim that atheists are smarter than non-atheists. This ebook exposes how that claim is a lie based on atheists misrepresenting and misinterpreting data to suit their agenda. We find that atheists aren't more intelligent, in fact, according to The Psychology of Atheism, many atheists became atheists for motivational reasons rather than rational reasons during ... Read more

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  • The Dawn of Canadian History : A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada

    Enriched edition. Exploring Indigenous Canada: An Insightful Journey through Early Canadian History

    In "The Dawn of Canadian History: A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada," Stephen Leacock embarks on a meticulous exploration of the rich tapestry of Indigenous life in Canada prior to European contact. Leacock's narrative is characterized by its engaging prose and a historical lens that combines both scholarly rigor and anecdotal charm, reflecting the literary style prevalent in the early 20th century ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus