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  • Cataclysm

    The First World War as Political Tragedy

    David Stevenson's widely acclaimed history of World War I changes forever our understanding of that pivotal conflict. Countering the commonplace assumption that politicians lost control of events, and that the war, once it began, quickly became an unstoppable machine, Stevenson contends that politicians deliberately took risks that led to war in July 1914. Far from being overwhelmed by the ... Read more

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  • Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer

    Pioneering Contributions to Engineering and Lighthouse Construction

    In "Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer," David Stevenson offers a meticulously researched and compelling narrative that delves into the professional journey and personal life of his grandfather, Robert Stevenson, a pivotal figure in the development of civil engineering in the 19th century. Through a rich tapestry of biographical detail, the book marries literary craftsmanship with a ... Read more

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  • Life of Robert Stevenson Civil Engineer

    Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer by David Stevenson chronicles the life and achievements of Robert Stevenson, one of Scotland's most revered civil engineers, best known for his innovative lighthouse designs. Written by his son, this biography provides a detailed look into Stevenson’s dedication to public safety and his remarkable contributions to civil engineering during the early 19th ... Read more

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  • Revolution and Counter-revolution in Scotland, 1644-51

    In 1644 a massive Scottish army of Scottish Covenanters moved over the border into England, claiming they were not invading their neighbour but acting to save its liberties, by helping ensure that the absolutist King Charles I did not win the civil war he was fighting with the English parliament. It was a daring move but the Covenanters believed it a necessary for defensive reasons, for if Charles ... Read more

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  • The Scottish Revolution 1637-44

    In 1637 Scotland exploded in rebellion against King Charles I. The rebellion sought not only to undo hated anglicising policies in the Church, but to reverse the wholesale transfer of power to London which had followed the 1603 Union of the Crowns. The Covenanters fought for a Scottish parliament free from royal control as well as for a Presbyterian Church. Their success was staggering. When the ... Read more

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  • 1917

    War, Peace, and Revolution

    1917 was a year of calamitous events, and one of pivotal importance in the development of the First World War. In 1917: War, Peace, and Revolution, leading historian of World War One, David Stevenson, examines this crucial year in context and illuminates the century that followed. He shows how in this one year the war was transformed, but also what drove the conflict onwards and how it continued ... Read more

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  • Moonlight Secrets

    Series series Fear Street Nights
    A group of teens find freedom under the cover of night only to have it threatened by sinister incidents in this first book in the Fear Street Nights series from master of horror R.L. Stine.When you can’t sleep, there’s always Nights.It starts with Lewis and Jamie. They sneak out late at night to be together. Then their friends start joining in. First at the old, burned down Fear Mansion. Later at ... Read more

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  • Much Ado About Nothing

    The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's grand romantic comedy.Much Ado About Nothing casts the lovers Benedick and Beatrice in a witty war of words while the young Claudio is tricked into believing his love Hero has been unfaithful in this play that combines robust humor with explorations on honor and shame.This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:• An ... Read more

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  • Managing Your Investment Portfolio For Dummies, UK Edition

    Achieve positive returns on your investments, in any marketWith Managing Your Investment Portfolio FD you can build and manage a portfolio of investments that’s flexible enough to provide positive returns, no matter what the market is doing. Inside you’ll find a wealth of strategies and techniques to help you take your investments to the next level. Lean to track and predict volatility; hedge your ... Read more

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  • Investing in Shares For Dummies - UK

    Get your slice of the economic pie and then some, in the UK and beyondInvesting in shares can help build anyone's financial standing—move over, economic elite! People from all walks of life can easily grow their wealth and secure money for the future. Investing in Shares For Dummies takes a friendly, non-jargony approach for new and not-quite-advanced-yet shareholders. This book walks you through ... Read more

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  • Arms Races in International Politics

    From the Nineteenth to the Twenty-First Century

    This volume provides the first comprehensive history of the arms racing phenomenon in modern international politics, drawing both on theoretical approaches and on the latest historical research. Written by an international team of specialists, it is divided into four sections: before 1914; the inter-war years; the Cold War; and extra-European and post-Cold War arms races. Twelve case studies ... Read more

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  • An Improbable War?

    The Outbreak of World War I and European Political Culture before 1914

    The First World War has been described as the "primordial catastrophe of the twentieth century." Arguably, Italian Fascism, German National Socialism and Soviet Leninism and Stalinism would not have emerged without the cultural and political shock of World War I. The question why this catastrophe happened therefore preoccupies historians to this day. The focus of this volume is not on the ... Read more

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