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  • Only seven were hanged

    by Stuart Martin ...
    In Only Seven Were Hanged, Stuart Martin revisits one of the most contested episodes of the Anglo-Irish conflict: the executions that followed the Easter Rising of 1916. The book examines how the British authorities' decision to execute a small group of rebel leaders transformed a failed insurrection into a powerful nationalist myth. Written in a lucid, historically grounded style, Martin combines ... Read more

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  • A Short History of China and Southeast Asia

    Tribute, Trade and Influence

    China, the world's most populous nation, has always exerted great influence on the traditional kingdoms and modern states of Southeast Asia. Today, history and culture continue to shape the modern relationship.In this concise volume, Martin Stuart-Fox charts the history of relations between China and Southeast Asia across two millennia, examining patterns of diplomacy, commercial networks, and ... Read more

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  • The Fifteen Cells

    by Stuart Martin ...
    As night falls on the prison, the Governor prepares for another execution—just another day of routine. But when a visitor arrives with a forged reprieve and a silenced revolver, the Governor finds himself held hostage in his own office. The intruder, a cunning criminal mastermind, demands the immediate release of his partner in crime, a condemned murderer scheduled to hang at dawn.Refusing to ... Read more

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  • Thirty Canadian V.Cs. 23d April 1915 to 30th March 1918

    This work details each recipient's heroic acts between 1915 and 1918, providing a narrative of their bravery, sacrifices, and the extreme conditions they faced during significant battles, including the Second Battle of Ypres, the Battle of the Somme, and the Battle of Passchendaele. The book includes vivid descriptions of their actions, from holding key positions against overwhelming odds to ... Read more

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  • Leaders of Valor: 4 Classic Books on Notable Military Commanders

    Conduct of Sir William Howe, The Career of Leonard Wood, Thirty Canadian V.Cs., 23d April 1915 to 30th March 1918, Robert E. Lee, etc.

    Leaders of Valor: 4 Classic Books on Notable Military Commanders is a profound anthology that delves into the valor and strategic genius of historical military figures. The collection presents a rich tapestry of narratives, drawing readers into the complexities of leadership in times of war. From the intricate maneuvers on the battlefield to the psychological fortitude required in positions of ... Read more

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  • Thirty Canadian V.Cs., 23d April 1915 to 30th March 1918

    Chronicles of Valor in World War I

    In Thirty Canadian V.Cs., 23d April 1915 to 30th March 1918, the anthology offers a poignant exploration into the heroism and valor exhibited by Canadians during pivotal moments of World War I. The collection is marked by a tapestry of narratives that vividly reconstructs the bravery of the thirty Canadian soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military honor for valor. With a blend of ... Read more

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  • Only seven were hanged

    True Crime and Justice Explored Through History’s Most Notorious Cases

    by Stuart Martin ...
    Only Seven Were Hanged by Stuart Martin is a gripping and intense exploration of justice, crime, and human consequence. In this audiobook, Martin takes listeners deep into the dramatic and often harrowing events surrounding a notorious criminal case, offering a vivid, meticulously researched narrative that blends historical fact with compelling storytelling.The audiobook’s powerful narration ... Read more

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  • Black Cat Weekly #227

    Series Book 227 - Black Cat Weekly
    "It’s a new year, which means (at least in the United States) that a lot of new novels and stories have entered the public domain—everything published in 1930, in fact. Since we draw on the public domain for some of our classic reprints, we’ll be going through 1930s publications in coming weeks and presenting some of the greats from that year. This issue, for example, we have Robert E. Howard’s ... Read more

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  • Historical Dictionary of Laos

    Series series Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
    Laos has the smallest population, the weakest military, and despite rapid economic growth in recent years, one of the lowest levels of per capita income in mainland Southeast Asia. Yet a glance at the map reveals its strategic location, between China and Cambodia and Thailand and Vietnam. As Laos was formerly a crossroads for trade routes, the socialist government of the Lao People’s Democratic ... Read more

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  • The Twilight Language

    Explores the nature of Buddha's enlightenment and the meaning of Buddhist symbolism, discussing the relationship between Buddhist meditative techniques and examples of Buddhist symbolism found in early Pali texts and in the twilight language of the tantras. ... Read more

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  • Historical Dictionary of Laos

    Series series Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
    Laos is the smallest state in terms of population, the weakest militarily, and the least developed economically in mainland Southeast Asia. Yet a glance at the map shows how strategically it is positioned, between Thailand and Vietnam and between Cambodia and China. As in the past Laos was a crossroads for trade routes, so in the future it will be a crossroads for communications in this rapidly ... Read more

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    What was the soldiers experience of the Battle of the Somme? How did the men who were there record their part in the fighting or remember it afterwards? How can we, 100 years later, gain an insight into one of the most famous and contentious - episodes of the Great War? Matthew Richardsons graphic account, which is based on the vivid personal testimony of those who took part, offers us a direct ... Read more

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