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Prostitution in Europe And History of the Gipsies With Specimens of the Gipsy Language

by Abraham Flexner & Walter Simson ...

Prostitution will be studied in these pages from the standpoint of the practical experience of European countries. An effort will be made to ascertain its forms and extent, the sources from which it is recruited, the conditions that either cause or conduce to it, the procedure of different communities in dealing with it and with the conditions responsible for it, the measures which have been ... Read more

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Prostitution will be studied in these pages from the standpoint of the practical experience of European countries. An effort will be made to ascertain its forms and extent, the sources from which it is recruited, the conditions that either cause or conduce to it, the procedure of different communities in dealing with it and with the conditions responsible for it, the measures which have been
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The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge

by Abraham Flexner, Robbert Dijkgraaf ...

A short, provocative book about why "useless" science often leads to humanity's greatest technological breakthroughsA forty-year tightening of funding for scientific research has meant that resources are increasingly directed toward applied or practical outcomes, with the intent of creating products of immediate value. In such a scenario, it makes sense to focus on the most identifiable and urgent ... Read more

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A short, provocative book about why "useless" science often leads to humanity's greatest technological breakthroughsA forty-year tightening of funding for scientific research has meant that resources are increasingly directed toward applied or practical outcomes, with the intent of creating products of immediate value. In such a scenario, it makes sense to focus on the most identifiable and urgent
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Universities

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by Abraham Flexner ...

Series series Foundations of Higher Education
Originally published in 1930. Flexiner’s Universities was the big book on higher education when it was first published in 1930 and continued to be such until the appearance of Robert Maynard Hutchins’ The Higher Learning in America in 1936. Universities continues to be one of the great books in the field more than sixty years later・but for quite different reasons now than then. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1930. Flexiner’s Universities was the big book on higher education when it was first published in 1930 and continued to be such until the appearance of Robert Maynard Hutchins’ The Higher Learning in America in 1936. Universities continues to be one of the great books in the field more than sixty years later・but for quite different reasons now than then.
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The Military Institutions of the Romans

by Flavius Vegetius Renatus ...

The Military Institutions of the Romans is a classic treatise about Roman warfare and military principles. Its author emphasizes things such as training of soldiers as a disciplined force, orderly strategy, maintenance of supply lines and logistics, quality leadership and use of tactics and even deceit to ensure an advantage over the opposition. ... Read more

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The Military Institutions of the Romans is a classic treatise about Roman warfare and military principles. Its author emphasizes things such as training of soldiers as a disciplined force, orderly strategy, maintenance of supply lines and logistics, quality leadership and use of tactics and even deceit to ensure an advantage over the opposition.
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Plutarch's Lives

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by Plutarch ...

Translated by John Dryden ...

Plutarch's Lives, originally titled Βίοι Παράλληλοι (Bíoi Parállēloi) in Greek, is a series of biographical sketches that pairs notable figures from ancient Greece and Rome to explore their moral character, leadership styles, and personal virtues. Written in the first century AD, this work is often referred to as Parallel Lives because Plutarch purposefully juxtaposes the lives of one Greek and ... Read more

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Plutarch's Lives, originally titled Βίοι Παράλληλοι (Bíoi Parállēloi) in Greek, is a series of biographical sketches that pairs notable figures from ancient Greece and Rome to explore their moral character, leadership styles, and personal virtues. Written in the first century AD, this work is often referred to as Parallel Lives because Plutarch purposefully juxtaposes the lives of one Greek and
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The Human Comedy

by Honoré de Balzac ...

The Human Comedy (French: La Comédie Humaine) is the title of Honoré de Balzac's multi-volume collection of interlinked novels and stories depicting French society in the period of the Restoration (1815-1830) and the July Monarchy (1830–1848). It consists of 91 finished works (stories, novels or analytical essays) and 46 unfinished works (some of which exist only as titles). It does not include ... Read more

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The Human Comedy (French: La Comédie Humaine) is the title of Honoré de Balzac's multi-volume collection of interlinked novels and stories depicting French society in the period of the Restoration (1815-1830) and the July Monarchy (1830–1848). It consists of 91 finished works (stories, novels or analytical essays) and 46 unfinished works (some of which exist only as titles). It does not include
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Classics of Judaism, 11 Books of Jewish Wisdom

by Moses Maimonides ...

This file includes 11 books: Medieval Hebrew (featuring The Midrash and medieval collections of Jewish biblical lore and legend), Hebraic Literature (translations from the Talmud, Midrashim, and KabbalaTales and Maxims from the Midrash by Samuel Rapaport, The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers (Pirke Abot), Kitab al Khazari by Judah Hallevi, the Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg, Philo-Judaeus of ... Read more

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This file includes 11 books: Medieval Hebrew (featuring The Midrash and medieval collections of Jewish biblical lore and legend), Hebraic Literature (translations from the Talmud, Midrashim, and KabbalaTales and Maxims from the Midrash by Samuel Rapaport, The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers (Pirke Abot), Kitab al Khazari by Judah Hallevi, the Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg, Philo-Judaeus of
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The History of Rome

by Theodor Mommsen ...

Mommsen's history of the Roman Republic in five volumes. These volumes cover from the founding of Rome up to the disintegration of the First Triumvirate (Caesar, Pompey, Crassus). The author cites dates in the Roman style, AUC, from the founding of the city in 753 BC. A table at the end shows modern-day equivalents. According to Wikipedia, Mommsen is "generally regarded as the greatest classicist ... Read more

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Mommsen's history of the Roman Republic in five volumes. These volumes cover from the founding of Rome up to the disintegration of the First Triumvirate (Caesar, Pompey, Crassus). The author cites dates in the Roman style, AUC, from the founding of the city in 753 BC. A table at the end shows modern-day equivalents. According to Wikipedia, Mommsen is "generally regarded as the greatest classicist
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The History of Herodotus

by Herodotus ...

Both volumes in a single file, translated by Macaulay. According to Wikipedia: "Herodotus of Halicarnassus was a Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BC (c. 484 BCc. 425 BC) and is regarded as the "Father of History" in Western culture. He was the first historian to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed and ... Read more

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Both volumes in a single file, translated by Macaulay. According to Wikipedia: "Herodotus of Halicarnassus was a Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BC (c. 484 BCc. 425 BC) and is regarded as the "Father of History" in Western culture. He was the first historian to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed and
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The Collected Works of Edward Gibbon

Historical Works, Autobiographical Writings and Private Letters, Including The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

by Edward Gibbon ...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Works of Edward Gibbon" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) was an English historian and Member of Parliament. He is best known for his book, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The work covers the history of the Roman Empire, Europe, and the Catholic Church from ... Read more

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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Works of Edward Gibbon" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) was an English historian and Member of Parliament. He is best known for his book, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The work covers the history of the Roman Empire, Europe, and the Catholic Church from
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Alexander The Great: Conquer the Ancient World with Jacob Abbott

by Jacob Abbott ...

Embark on a historical odyssey through the life of one of the world's greatest conquerors with Jacob Abbott's insightful biography, "Alexander The Great." Explore the legendary exploits, conquests, and the complex character of the Macedonian king who left an indelible mark on history.As Abbott delves into Alexander's journey, witness the strategic brilliance, the camaraderie of his troops, and the ... Read more

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Embark on a historical odyssey through the life of one of the world's greatest conquerors with Jacob Abbott's insightful biography, "Alexander The Great." Explore the legendary exploits, conquests, and the complex character of the Macedonian king who left an indelible mark on history.As Abbott delves into Alexander's journey, witness the strategic brilliance, the camaraderie of his troops, and the
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome (translated)

by E.M. Berens ...

- This edition is unique;- The translation is completely original and was carried out for the Ale. Mar. SAS;- All rights reserved.Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome is a book by Edward Berens, first published in 1884. It contains a huge number of myths and legends from the classical era, including Greek and Roman gods and goddesses, heroes, sea gods, minor deities, forms of worship, ... Read more

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- This edition is unique;- The translation is completely original and was carried out for the Ale. Mar. SAS;- All rights reserved.Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome is a book by Edward Berens, first published in 1884. It contains a huge number of myths and legends from the classical era, including Greek and Roman gods and goddesses, heroes, sea gods, minor deities, forms of worship,
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