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The Context and Politics of African Philanthropy

by Tade Akin Aina, Tade Akin Aina, Tade Akin Aina, Bhekinkosi Moyo, Mohammed A. Bakari, Bertha Chiroro, Kwaku Asante Darko, Marwa El Daly0, Alan Fowler1, Ibrahima Hathie2, Jenny Hodgson3, Andrew Kingman4, Christa L. Kuljian5, Halima Mahomed6, Robert Muponde7, James Muzondidya8, Connie Ngondi-Houghton9, Kayode Samuel0, Fondo Sikod1, Mohamadou Sy2, Gérard Tchouassi3, Susan Wilkinson-Maposa4, Saïda Yahya-Othman5 ...

The past decade has seen a flowering of philanthropic activities across many parts of Africa. Unlike before, this flowering has the distinct character of African agency, energy and engagement. Philanthropy is no longer about narratives of passive, poor and miserable Africans receiving help from rich, fortunate and often Western outsiders. The emerging narratives about philanthropy in Africa are ... Read more

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The past decade has seen a flowering of philanthropic activities across many parts of Africa. Unlike before, this flowering has the distinct character of African agency, energy and engagement. Philanthropy is no longer about narratives of passive, poor and miserable Africans receiving help from rich, fortunate and often Western outsiders. The emerging narratives about philanthropy in Africa are
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Prison Breaks: 13 Books of Prisoner-of-War Narratives

Thirteen Prisoner-of-War Narratives of Escape, Endurance, Resistance, and Survival

by Edward Edwards, George Pearson, Kenneth Darlaston Yearsley, Maurice Andrew Brackenreed Johnston, John Alan Lyde Caunter, Mervin C. Simmons, Nellie L. McClung, Jean Martin, Pat O'Brien, A. J. Evans, Gunther PlÃ¼schow, E. H. Jones, Eric A. Keith, Horace Gray Gilliland, H. G. Durnford, W. H. Newlin ...

Prison Breaks gathers thirteen prisoner-of-war narratives into a capacious study of captivity, ingenuity, endurance, and the contested ethics of escape. Moving between memoir, adventure chronicle, military testimony, and reflective autobiography, the volume makes confinement a literary as well as political condition. Accounts of audacious flight, clandestine planning, and survival beyond prison ... Read more

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Prison Breaks gathers thirteen prisoner-of-war narratives into a capacious study of captivity, ingenuity, endurance, and the contested ethics of escape. Moving between memoir, adventure chronicle, military testimony, and reflective autobiography, the volume makes confinement a literary as well as political condition. Accounts of audacious flight, clandestine planning, and survival beyond prison
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Greenmantle

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A classic espionage and adventure novel set during The Great War, featuring the reckless Richard Hannay. Sequel to „The Thirty-Nine Steps” and precursor to Mr. Standfast. Tasked with unraveling a mysterious message, Hannay travels through Germany and the Middle East, searching for the elusive religious leader ’’Greenmantle’’. He is joined by three more of Buchan’s heroes: Peter Pienaar, the old ... Read more

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A classic espionage and adventure novel set during The Great War, featuring the reckless Richard Hannay. Sequel to „The Thirty-Nine Steps” and precursor to Mr. Standfast. Tasked with unraveling a mysterious message, Hannay travels through Germany and the Middle East, searching for the elusive religious leader ’’Greenmantle’’. He is joined by three more of Buchan’s heroes: Peter Pienaar, the old
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"Nothing of Importance", Eight Months at the Front with a Welsh Battalion

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Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation."Nothing of Importance", Eight Months at the Front with a Welsh Battalion is considered one of the finest World War I memoirs. It gives an incredible description of trench wafare. ... Read more

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Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation."Nothing of Importance", Eight Months at the Front with a Welsh Battalion is considered one of the finest World War I memoirs. It gives an incredible description of trench wafare.
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War Is War

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Alfred Burrages War is War is his sincere and successful attempt to record his experiences as a private soldier in France during the First World War, his reactions to abnormal conditions and his observations.Written in the 1920s he wanted the curious to know what war was really like. Burrage realized that nearly all such memoirs were written by ex-officers who inevitably saw the war from a ... Read more

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Alfred Burrages War is War is his sincere and successful attempt to record his experiences as a private soldier in France during the First World War, his reactions to abnormal conditions and his observations.Written in the 1920s he wanted the curious to know what war was really like. Burrage realized that nearly all such memoirs were written by ex-officers who inevitably saw the war from a
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Sevastopol Sketches (Sebastopol Sketches)

by Leo Tolstoy ...

"Sevastopol Sketches (Sebastopol Sketches)" is a collection of three works of historical fiction in which Tolstoy draws upon his real life experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol. The titular location draws its name from that of a city in Crimea and takes place during the Crimean war. The three tales in this collection are respectively titled "Sevastopol in December", "Sevastopol in May", and ... Read more

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"Sevastopol Sketches (Sebastopol Sketches)" is a collection of three works of historical fiction in which Tolstoy draws upon his real life experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol. The titular location draws its name from that of a city in Crimea and takes place during the Crimean war. The three tales in this collection are respectively titled "Sevastopol in December", "Sevastopol in May", and
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A Passionate Prodigality

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by Guy Chapman ...

This classic WWI memoir by a decorated infantryman and historian presents a vivid account of life in the trenches on the Western Front.During World War One, Major Guy Chapman, OBE MC, served in the Royal Fusiliers and was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery. Joining soon after war was declared, Chapman was stationed in France and fought in the Battle of Arras.When Chapman's memoir, A ... Read more

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This classic WWI memoir by a decorated infantryman and historian presents a vivid account of life in the trenches on the Western Front.During World War One, Major Guy Chapman, OBE MC, served in the Royal Fusiliers and was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery. Joining soon after war was declared, Chapman was stationed in France and fought in the Battle of Arras.When Chapman's memoir, A
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"Over There" with the Australians

by R. Hugh Knyvett ...

"Over There" is a compelling narrative that explores the experiences of Australian soldiers during World War I. R. Hugh Knyvett delves into the personal stories of these brave men, highlighting their courage, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. The book paints a vivid picture of the battlefields, the emotional toll on the soldiers, and the impact of their sacrifices on their families back ... Read more

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"Over There" is a compelling narrative that explores the experiences of Australian soldiers during World War I. R. Hugh Knyvett delves into the personal stories of these brave men, highlighting their courage, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. The book paints a vivid picture of the battlefields, the emotional toll on the soldiers, and the impact of their sacrifices on their families back
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The Escape of a Princess Pat

by George Pearson ...

First published in 1918. "In order to remove all question of doubt in the mind of the reader it might perhaps be well to state here that the facts as given are thebona fide experiences of Corporal Edwards, Number 39, Number One Company, P. P. C. L. I., and as such were subjected to the closest scrutiny both by the author and others before it was deemed advisable to give the account to the public. ... Read more

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First published in 1918. "In order to remove all question of doubt in the mind of the reader it might perhaps be well to state here that the facts as given are thebona fide experiences of Corporal Edwards, Number 39, Number One Company, P. P. C. L. I., and as such were subjected to the closest scrutiny both by the author and others before it was deemed advisable to give the account to the public.
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Now It Can Be Told

by Philip Gibbs ...

In "Now It Can Be Told," Philip Gibbs presents a compelling narrative that melds personal memoir with a vivid historical account of World War I. The book is characterized by its evocative prose and meticulous attention to detail, drawing readers into the trenches and fog of battle with an immediacy that renders the horrors of war both palpable and intimate. Gibbs utilizes a reflective literary ... Read more

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In "Now It Can Be Told," Philip Gibbs presents a compelling narrative that melds personal memoir with a vivid historical account of World War I. The book is characterized by its evocative prose and meticulous attention to detail, drawing readers into the trenches and fog of battle with an immediacy that renders the horrors of war both palpable and intimate. Gibbs utilizes a reflective literary
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The Glory of the Trenches

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Step into the gripping world of Coningsby Dawson’s The Glory of the Trenches, a powerful narrative that offers a vivid portrayal of World War I through the eyes of those who experienced it firsthand. This evocative tale captures the valor, sacrifice, and camaraderie of soldiers in the trenches.As Dawson’s story unfolds, you'll be immersed in the intense reality of war, where every moment is ... Read more

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Step into the gripping world of Coningsby Dawson’s The Glory of the Trenches, a powerful narrative that offers a vivid portrayal of World War I through the eyes of those who experienced it firsthand. This evocative tale captures the valor, sacrifice, and camaraderie of soldiers in the trenches.As Dawson’s story unfolds, you'll be immersed in the intense reality of war, where every moment is
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Greenmantle

by John Buchan ...

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‘Greenmantle’ is John Buchan’s second novel featuring Richard Hannay. There were two Hannay novels set during the First World War, ‘Greenmantle’ published in 1916 and ‘Mr Standfast’, published in 1919. ‘The Thirty-Nine Steps’ perhaps the best known of all five Hannay novels, was published in 1915 and covers a period leading up to the conflict.‘Greenmantle’ is set in Constantinople during November ... Read more

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‘Greenmantle’ is John Buchan’s second novel featuring Richard Hannay. There were two Hannay novels set during the First World War, ‘Greenmantle’ published in 1916 and ‘Mr Standfast’, published in 1919. ‘The Thirty-Nine Steps’ perhaps the best known of all five Hannay novels, was published in 1915 and covers a period leading up to the conflict.‘Greenmantle’ is set in Constantinople during November
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