Historiske og politiske biografier

In 1897, a young Calabrian peasant named Giuseppe Musolino was sentenced to 21 years of hard labor for a crime he did not commit. However, defying all odds, he orchestrated a daring escape and embarked on a relentless pursuit of those responsible for his wrongful conviction, exacting a chilling and deadly retribution. Evading capture for nearly three years, he cunningly outmaneuvered a vast manhunt consisting of hundreds of local and regional police, the Carabinieri, and even an Italian Army regiment. His exploits transformed him into a beloved Robin Hood figure among the inhabitants of the Mezzogiorno, the impoverished southern region of Italy. However, to the authorities, he was a cold-blooded murderer who had to be stopped. Eventually apprehended, the Ministry of Justice relocated his trial 600 miles to the north, from Reggio di Calabria to Lucca, due to its belief that no jury in the south would convict him. The trial captured the attention of newspapers around the world. When Giuseppe Musolino passed away in 1956, half a century after his capture, TIME magazine aptly remarked, "Few adventurers, past or present, have become so legendary in so short a time."

Charles Watkins sailed for the Dardanelles with the 1/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in 1915. War, he said, was a welcome escape from hard labour in a Lancashire cotton mill. Fifty years later, he wrote his memoir, a 'hotch-potch of Gallipoli memories.'"In perpetrating this literary outrage, some apology is due. I could give many plausible excuses for recording moments of this disastrous campaign, but the real truth is the selfish pleasure I find in recalling one crowded hour of glorious life. It was my very good fortune to serve with a Lancashire Territorial Division. To the memory of those contumacious, argumentative, sentimental and lovable Lancashire lads - 'Salud.' No better comrades ever trod the field of battle...""Students of military strategy and tactics had best throw this book away for they'll learn nothing from it. In fact, I know even less of strategy and tactics than did the High-Ups who conducted the campaign. What's more, a lowly private soldier sees very little of the larger picture of war - his own grubby little nose is always buried too deeply in his own particular patch of the dung-heap..."The campaign is not short of operational histories, but few accounts get into the mind of the private soldier so successfully."The trouble," says Watkins, "is that most old soldiers develop a reluctance to talk - except perhaps after a few drinks, and when we seem, then, to get a little boastful and silly. At best, and when we are stone-sober, we feel we are merely a little boring to a new and unsympathetic generation."So we clam-up. We leave it to the cold, clinical dissection of historians to record the battles, the victories... and the defeats. The live and vivid experiences of the soldiers themselves are seldom, if ever, recorded - which is a pity, for without these how can the atmosphere of the times themselves ever be made to come to life."Lost Endeavour was published for 'limited and private circulation' in 1970, then again in 1982.For this modern edition, the editors have added a short biography of Watkins as an appendix, alongside several articles he wrote for the Gallipoli Association's journal, 'The Gallipolian'. For background and context, the editors include their notes on individuals, places and events mentioned by Watkins in the text.The reader will also find detail on the 6th Lancs Fusiliers at Helles - the battalion's establishment, drafts and battle casualties, a timeline for May to December 1915, eight maps, and a Gallipoli roll of honour.

Find solace in the comforting glow of the crackling fire as you draw nearer, for it is here that MAJ Logan Phillips awaits to captivate your imagination. With his incredible ability to weave thought-provoking tales, infused with the guiding light of faith, he invites you into a world of inspiration and introspection. As an esteemed Army officer, former Basic Training Commander, and Assitant Professor at USMA, his wealth of experience shines through in every word he shares.Prepare to be spellbound as MAJ Logan Phillips employs his gift of storytelling to transport you to the heart of his journey. Through his narratives, he imparts profound wisdom and invaluable lessons in leadership, honed over the span of decades spent in service. Each tale carries within it a treasure trove of insight, carefully crafted to ignite the spark of greatness within you.But it doesn't end with merely absorbing his wisdom. MAJ Logan Phillips encourages you to embrace your own unique stories, for within them lies the power to shape your destiny. By intertwining his teachings with your personal experiences, you embark upon a remarkable journey of self-discovery and growth. As you navigate this path, you will not only number your own stories but also learn to lead with the grace and strength of a true legend.So, draw near, dear friend, and allow MAJ Logan Phillips to ignite the flames of inspiration within your soul. Together, we shall embark on an extraordinary voyage, where the fire's warmth shall guide us, and the power of storytelling shall illuminate our path."If you have any desire to be a leader in life, this is the book to read. As an Army leader in the crucible of combat, Logan Phillips does an incredible job talking about leadership. He has experienced a lifetime of lessons, and does a remarkable job telling the stories and lessons within. Without a doubt, this book is a blueprint for leadership that achieves success and significance." -LTG(R) Robert Caslen, former USMA Superintendent¿¿¿¿¿¿"This is the essence of Logan Phillips' book ... great ideas that work. We should all aspire to use the ideas in this book to better our lives and the lives of others. I have never seen a more enjoyable book about developing character and leadership." -BG(R) Edward Naessens, former USMA Physics & Nuclear Engineering Department Head¿¿¿¿"This book is a must-read for anyone looking to unlock their leadership potential and lead with purpose and impact. 'Number Your Stories and Lead Like a Legend' is an essential resource for aspiring and seasoned leaders alike. Get ready to transform your leadership skills and inspire those around you with this exceptional guide." -Jamie Speiser, CPT, CNC, CEO of Precision Fitness and Medspa

The editors once more have assembled the most complete and reliable text of the debates by examining a variety of sources: stenographer Thomas Lloyd's shorthand notes, his Congressional Register, and contemporary newspaper accounts.

It has been nearly fifty years since a biography of Arthur Calwell, Labor federal member from 1940 to 1972, Minister for Immigration and later leader of the Opposition. His massive immigration program in the immediate postwar period began the transformation of Australia into a multicultural nation. Calwell served under the best (Chifley) and possibly the most difficult (Evatt) of the Labor leaders, and remained loyal to the Labor cause when it split in the mid 1950s when its future looked bleak. Yet, after becoming leader in 1960 he almost defeated then Prime Minister Menzies at the 1961 election and did much to restore Labor's faith in itself as well as to renew policy for the nation. However, two subsequent election defeats in 1963 and 1966 meant Calwell had to make way for the younger Gough Whitlam in 1967. He retired at the 1972 election which saw Labor finally back in office. So, this is a story of conviction, belief and persistence through the long period of 23 years in the political wilderness.This new monograph, researched by Professor James Franklin with Gerry O Nolan not only refreshes our memory about Arthur Calwell, the long-serving politician, but also Calwell the man, including his Catholic religious beliefs which figured far more prominently in public life and personal considerations than for most politicians today.James Franklin's previous books include Corrupting the Youth: A History of Philosophy in Australia, The Real Archbishop Mannix (with Gerry O Nolan) and Catholic Thought and Catholic Action. He is Honorary Professor at the University of New South Wales, Sydney and editor of the Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society.

Los monstruos están en todas partes en estos días y, paradójicamente para el comienzo del tercer milenio, la creencia en sus existencias parece ser aun más fuerte. Para muchos, en la era de los satélites e internet, la presencia de estas criaturas fantásticas debería haber desaparecido... pero, hay quienes están dispuestos a encontrar las pruebas que apoyen sus opiniones.La creencia en monstruos se encuentra, aunque en diferentes niveles, en todas las culturas del mundo. Lo que cambia es solo la naturaleza de los seres que acechan las pesadillas de la humanidad. Si hace menos de un milenio todavía se podía jurar que las hadas existían, hoy en día tal concepción parece extravagante. Esto se debe a que se fueron sumando conocimientos científicos que otorgaron respuestas a los hechos inexplicables, pero, como en otros casos, se abrieron nuevas puertas para el debate.Es el caso de los zombies y los vampiros, que tienen su presencia desde hace siglos en las tradiciones culturales; plagadas de fantasías y verdades; pero que a la luz científica pueden tener explicaciones, que no terminan de calmar al humano. Queda, entonces, la ventana abierta a futuras investigaciones.Este libro es una guía para entender el fenómeno zombie y vampirístico, brindando hechos, aclarando conceptos, y proporcionando al lector un valioso aporte para su conocimiento.

Darrell Walker is a veteran of World War II and was a Rifleman from 1944-1946. He served in England and Germany in the Canadian Occupation Force, Regina Rifles. His tales are fascinating and humourous.

First Edition: Trim 6.14" x 9.21" Hardback, Black & White, Cream paper, Gloss cover. 635 pages.Within these covers there are three great Public Domain works:Book 1) Paul Vassili was a pseudonym of Princess Catherine Radziwill, the aristocratic wife of a Prussian officer. She experienced the European courts and wrote extensively about them, whilst secretly maintaining her true identity. Two decades later in 1915 she started to write under her true name and when it was safe to announce herself, she did so in a book released in 1918, the one which is included in this volume. She offers a unique look at the Empress and her account is an invaluable version of an investigative account based not only of her experiences but mostly, more than likely, from her sources at the court and the gossip from the aristocratic families.. Her account ever so slightly varies from the official storyline, and although her talent for telling the story shines through, one cannot forget that she was exposed once for publishing untruths.Book 2) Lili von Dehn was no commoner in Russia, despite having no official position at the Imperial Court. She was raised in the French language and had an English governess. Her Russian side emerged during her upbringing at Revivka, a traditional Ukrainian village where she lived under the guardianship of her grandmother. Her release to the wider aristocracy came when she married an Estonian naval officer of German descent, who was serving on the Imperial Yacht Standart. After the marriage in 1907, the Tsarina befriended her but despite such good fortune, Dehn opposed the influence of Rasputin and remained in favour as the only opposer that was not dismissed by the Empress for her criticism of him. Book 3) Anna Viroubova, originally Anna Taneyeva, was a distant cousin of Lili Dehn but had a more immersive upbringing around the Russian court from her early childhood. It's arguable whom the Empress preferred more and perhaps she viewed them each with the same approbation. Viroubova's family credentials were much the same as Dehn's but her exposure gave her the edge and access to the Empress came from her rise in an official capacity as her Lady in waiting, after she was fortuitously pressed in to service as a replacement. Her new appointment also coincided with the first rumblings of mysticism at court when her usefulness to the Empress came as a conduit to the Montenegrin sisters Milica and Anastasia, the mystics Papus and Philippe, the hiermonk Iliodor, and the starets Rasputin - all being the odd characters that populated the space left behind by Father John of Kronstadt's death in 1909; the Archpriest of the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church that had bathed the Empress in countless stories of his miraculous healings that she would cling to in the hope of finding a cure for her son, and in whom Rasputin she saw as his successor. So much could have been answered in this work, about the relationship with Rasputin, but Viroubova holds back it seems.

A biography of Abas Ermenji, an Albanian nationalist politician of 20-th century.

From the author of Catching the Wind comes the second volume of the definitive biography of Ted Kennedy and a history of modern American liberalism.“Magisterial . . . an intricate, astute study of political power brokering comparable to Robert A. Caro’s profile of Lyndon Johnson in Master of the Senate.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Against the Wind completes Neal Gabler’s magisterial biography of Ted Kennedy, but it also unfolds the epic, tragic story of the fall of liberalism and the destruction of political morality in America. With Richard Nixon having stilled the liberal wind that once propelled Kennedy’s—and his fallen brothers’—political crusades, Ted Kennedy faced a lonely battle. As Republicans pressed Reaganite dogmas of individual freedom and responsibility and Democratic centrists fell into line, Kennedy was left as the most powerful voice legislating on behalf of those society would neglect or punish: the poor, the working class, and African Americans.Gabler shows how the fault lines that cracked open in the wake of the Civil Rights movement and Vietnam were intentionally widened by Kennedy’s Republican rivals to create a moral vision of America that stood in direct opposition to once broadly shared commitments to racial justice and economic equality. Yet even as he fought this shift, Ted Kennedy’s personal moral failures in this era—the endless rumors of his womanizing and public drunkenness and his bizarre behavior during the events that led to rape accusations against his nephew William Kennedy Smith—would be used again and again to weaken his voice and undercut his claims to political morality.Tracing Kennedy’s life from the wilderness of the Reagan years through the compromises of the Clinton era, from his rage against the craven cruelty of George W. Bush to his hope that Obama would deliver on a lifetime of effort on behalf of universal health care, Gabler unfolds Kennedy’s heroic legislative work against the backdrop of a nation grown lost and fractured. In this outstanding conclusion to the saga that began with Catching the Wind, Neal Gabler offers his inimitable insight into a man who fought to keep liberalism alive when so many were determined to extinguish it. Against the Wind sheds new light both on a revered figure in the American Century and on America’s current existential crisis.

The only biography of America’s most controversial lawyer.Legal Gladiator is the story of perhaps the greatest lawyer in American history. It is the story of a poor, failing high schooler from Brooklyn who became the youngest professor in the history of Harvard Law School, where Elena Kagan, Mike Pompeo, Natalie Portman, Ted Cruz, and others sat under his tutelage. It is the story of a passionate Zionist who advocated for Israel on the world stage and became a confidant of Israeli prime ministers, including Benjamin Netanyahu. And it is the story of a zealous young liberal who, as an old man, stood in front of the Senate to declare that they would be violating the Constitution by removing a Republican president he himself opposed. As a lawyer, Alan Dershowitz has had a major impact on the most notorious legal cases in modern U.S. history. From Claus von Bulow to Mike Tyson to O.J. Simpson to Jeffrey Epstein to Donald Trump, he has devoted his life to championing the bedrock principle of the American justice system: that every person—no matter how despised—has the right to a rigorous legal defense. Legal Gladiator explores Dershowitz’s rise to prominence, gives the inside story of his most high-profile cases and controversies, and provides a shockingly intimate look into his personal life. Dershowitz gave author Solomon Schmidt unprecedented access to his personal and professional life, including his private archives at Brooklyn College and dozens of interviews with him virtually and in New York City, Miami, Martha’s Vineyard, and Israel. This book includes exclusive interview content from Bob Shapiro, Jeffrey Toobin, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Glenn Greenwald, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Eliot Spitzer, Justice Stephen Breyer, Mike Huckabee, Woody Allen, Noam Chomsky, Geraldo Rivera, Mike Pompeo, Megyn Kelly, Mike Tyson, Ted Cruz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Donald Trump, among others.

This is a fascinating insight into a macho, male-dominated world where reality is so grotesquely distorted from the public perception. Read it, believe it, because sometimes the truth is far more incredible than fiction.TERRY BUTCHER, Captain of England Football Team Her husband found her by the roadside, delirious and choking on her own vomit. Gemma Morgan was 33, happily married with two young children, an outstanding army service record and a first-class international sporting career. But underneath she was a wreck, surviving on a cocktail of vodka, Valium and sleeping pills. Misogyny, sexual abuse and toxic masculinity had been the daily realities of her Army career long before being deployed unarmed and unsupported to the blood and mayhem of a war zone. When Gemma gave birth to a baby girl, motherhood left her lost and alienated, a soldier who had deliberately suppressed her femininity with no idea how to cope. Together, these experiences triggered a mental health crisis that led her to become suicidal, battling PTSD, betrayed and abandoned by the institution to which she had devoted seven years of her life. With the support of her family Gemma has been on a long, hard and bumpy road to recovery. This is her story in her own words. She has told it to inspire a fierce and urgent call for change.  Gemma speaks with powerful vulnerability - you could hear a pin drop. JODIE KIDD Model, Racing Driver and TV Personality

The first joint biography of Bennelong and Governor Arthur Phillip, two pivotal figures in Australian history – the colonised and coloniser – and a bold and innovative new portrait of both.   Bennelong and Phillip were leaders of their two sides in the first encounters between Britain and Indigenous Australians, Phillip the colony’s first governor, and Bennelong the Yiyura leader. The pair have come to represent the conflict that flared and has never settled.   Fullagar’s account is also the first full biography of Bennelong of any kind and it challenges many misconceptions, among them that he became alienated from his people and that Phillip was a paragon of Enlightenment benevolence. It tells the story of the men’s marriages, including Bennelong’s best-known wife, Barangaroo, and Phillip’s unusual domestic arrangements, and places the period in the context of the Aboriginal world and the demands of empire.   To present this history afresh, Bennelong & Phillip relates events in reverse, moving beyond the limitations of typical Western ways of writing about the past, which have long privileged the coloniser over the colonised. Bennelong’s world was hardly linear at all, and in Fullagar’s approach his and Phillip’s histories now share an equally unfamiliar framing.

He was one of the outstanding leaders of the so-called extremist phase of the Indian independence movement, which was the precursor of the Mahatma Gandhi wave.

A compelling biography of Sheikh Abdullah, the charismatic, combative, and controversial Kashmiri politician

Interesting facets of his life in India are revealed through these letters, which also bring out his remarkable power of writing. There is an interesting correspondence about his meeting with Dwarkanath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore's father, and other well-known luminaries of Cal-cutta.

An entertaining and well-researched volume tracing the highly exciting life of Bartholomew Roberts or Black Bart (1682-1722), the Pembrokeshire-born last great pirate whose travels from Britain to America and from the West Indies islands to the African coast caused much fear and gained him much notoriety. 13 black-and-white illustrations and 3...

This book is a dramatic account of the making of a family of 'subversives' in Australia and the USSR during the Cold War. It also captures the texture of everyday life in Australia and Russia, with humour and insight. Importantly, it is much more than a tale of dreams and deceptions. It is an unflinching chronicle of love and courage in the face of concerted opposition by both the Menzies' authoritarian government of 'illiberal democracy' and the Soviet dictatorship. Above all, it is a story of idealism, illusions, resistance, and radicalisation. No other Australian family went through the extraordinary experiences detailed in this unconventional historical memoir.No Country for Idealists deals with how Abraham and Tania Frankel came to Australia from Russia and Poland, their active political and social life in Melbourne, being targeted by ASIO as subversives. They were interrogated by ASIO because of their association with Vladimir Petrov and other Soviet diplomats.The family's departure from Australia for the Soviet Union in 1956 was front-page news, but their arrival in the USSR shattered their ideals.Isolated in Kerch, Crimea, interrogated and arrested by Soviet authorities, the book is a vivid account of their experiences in Khrushchev's Russia and their seven-year-long struggle to reunite in Melbourne.It concludes with an account of how their lives unfold in Australia after their return.

Pioneer, patriot, politician... John Harris Jr. was a true visionary in eighteenth-century Pennsylvania-during a time in history when taking a risk meant putting your life on the line. He proudly took bold steps in supporting monumental changes that now define history. His legacy is strong in Pennsylvania, but his story has never been told, until now. Visionary Road to the Capital sheds light on Harris' journey-filled with both tragedies and triumphs-during life on the frontier. While his name doesn't stand out amongst other influencers during that era, like Washington or Jefferson, Harris' life is woven into the fabric of America's birth. He funded and supported the cause for freedom and took brave measures to secure the land that would eventually become Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg.