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The history of France

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Series series LinguaLore
Welcome to this book in the LinguaLore series, a unique collection of books designed to help readers immerse themselves in a language through engaging stories. This series is intended to make language learning enjoyable while providing readers with a glimpse into the history of a country, all while developing their language skills.This book offers an in-depth exploration of the rich and ... Read more

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Welcome to this book in the LinguaLore series, a unique collection of books designed to help readers immerse themselves in a language through engaging stories. This series is intended to make language learning enjoyable while providing readers with a glimpse into the history of a country, all while developing their language skills.This book offers an in-depth exploration of the rich and
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A simple story about Nicaragua - English for beginners (A1)

by Babel Nexus ...

Series series LinguaLore
Welcome to this book in the LinguaLore series, a unique collection of books designed to help readers immerse themselves in a language by reading engaging stories. This series is crafted to make learning a language enjoyable and to give readers a taste of a country’s history, all while developing language skills.This particular book delves into the rich and fascinating history of Nicaragua, tracing ... Read more

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Welcome to this book in the LinguaLore series, a unique collection of books designed to help readers immerse themselves in a language by reading engaging stories. This series is crafted to make learning a language enjoyable and to give readers a taste of a country’s history, all while developing language skills.This particular book delves into the rich and fascinating history of Nicaragua, tracing
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The Battle for Paradise

Puerto Rico Takes on the Disaster Capitalists

by Naomi Klein ...

Fearless necessary reporting . . . Klein exposes the 'battle of utopias' that is currently unfolding in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico" (Junot Díaz, author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao)"We are in a fight for our lives. Hurricanes Irma and María unmasked the colonialism we face in Puerto Rico, and the inequality it fosters, creating a fierce humanitarian crisis. Now we must find a path ... Read more

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Fearless necessary reporting . . . Klein exposes the 'battle of utopias' that is currently unfolding in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico" (Junot Díaz, author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao)"We are in a fight for our lives. Hurricanes Irma and María unmasked the colonialism we face in Puerto Rico, and the inequality it fosters, creating a fierce humanitarian crisis. Now we must find a path
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War and Peace and War

The Rise and Fall of Empires

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**From the author of End TimesIn War and Peace and War, Peter Turchin uses his expertise in evolutionary biology to offer a bold new theory about the course of world history.**Turchin argues that the key to the formation of an empire is a society’s capacity for collective action. He demonstrates that high levels of cooperation are found where people have to band together to fight off a common ... Read more

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**From the author of End TimesIn War and Peace and War, Peter Turchin uses his expertise in evolutionary biology to offer a bold new theory about the course of world history.**Turchin argues that the key to the formation of an empire is a society’s capacity for collective action. He demonstrates that high levels of cooperation are found where people have to band together to fight off a common
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Brazil on the Rise

The Story of a Country Transformed

by Larry Rohter ...

In this hugely praised narrative, New York Times reporter Larry Rohter takes the reader on a lively trip through Brazil's history, culture, and booming economy. Going beyond the popular stereotypes of samba, supermodels, and soccer, he shows us a stunning and varied landscape--from breathtaking tropical beaches to the lush and dangerous Amazon rainforest--and how a complex and vibrant people defy ... Read more

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In this hugely praised narrative, New York Times reporter Larry Rohter takes the reader on a lively trip through Brazil's history, culture, and booming economy. Going beyond the popular stereotypes of samba, supermodels, and soccer, he shows us a stunning and varied landscape--from breathtaking tropical beaches to the lush and dangerous Amazon rainforest--and how a complex and vibrant people defy
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The Fall of the Roman Empire: A New History of Rome and the Barbarians

A New History of Rome and the Barbarians

by Peter Heather ...

The death of the Roman Empire is one of the perennial mysteries of world history. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Peter Heather proposes a stunning new solution: Rome generated its own nemesis. Centuries of imperialism turned the neighbors it called barbarians into an enemy capable of dismantling the Empire that had dominated their lives for so long. Heather is a leading authority on the late ... Read more

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The death of the Roman Empire is one of the perennial mysteries of world history. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Peter Heather proposes a stunning new solution: Rome generated its own nemesis. Centuries of imperialism turned the neighbors it called barbarians into an enemy capable of dismantling the Empire that had dominated their lives for so long. Heather is a leading authority on the late
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Venezuela

What Everyone Needs to Know®

by Miguel Tinker Salas ...

Series series What Everyone Needs To Know®
Among the top ten oil exporters in the world and a founding member of OPEC, Venezuela currently supplies 11 percent of U.S. crude oil imports. But when the country elected the fiery populist politician Hugo Chavez in 1998, tensions rose with this key trading partner and relations have been strained ever since. In this concise, accessible addition to Oxford's What Everyone Needs to Know® series, ... Read more

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Among the top ten oil exporters in the world and a founding member of OPEC, Venezuela currently supplies 11 percent of U.S. crude oil imports. But when the country elected the fiery populist politician Hugo Chavez in 1998, tensions rose with this key trading partner and relations have been strained ever since. In this concise, accessible addition to Oxford's What Everyone Needs to Know® series,
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The Economic War Against Cuba

A Historical and Legal Perspective on the U.S. Blockade

by Salim Lamrani ...

It is impossible to fully understand Cuba today without also understandingthe economic sanctions levied against it by the UnitedStates. For over fifty years, these sanctions have been upheld byevery presidential administration, and at times intensified by individualpresidents and acts of Congress. They are a key part ofthe U.S. government’s ongoing campaign to undermine the CubanRevolution, and ... Read more

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It is impossible to fully understand Cuba today without also understandingthe economic sanctions levied against it by the UnitedStates. For over fifty years, these sanctions have been upheld byevery presidential administration, and at times intensified by individualpresidents and acts of Congress. They are a key part ofthe U.S. government’s ongoing campaign to undermine the CubanRevolution, and
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Mexico

What Everyone Needs to Know®

by Roderic Ai Camp ...

Series series What Everyone Needs To Know®
Today all would agree that Mexico and the United States have never been closer--that the fates of the two republics are intertwined. Mexico has become an intimate part of life in almost every community in the United States, through immigration, imported produce, business ties, or illegal drugs. It is less a neighbor than a sibling; no matter what our differences, it is intricately a part of our ... Read more

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Today all would agree that Mexico and the United States have never been closer--that the fates of the two republics are intertwined. Mexico has become an intimate part of life in almost every community in the United States, through immigration, imported produce, business ties, or illegal drugs. It is less a neighbor than a sibling; no matter what our differences, it is intricately a part of our
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A Concise History of the Netherlands

by James C. Kennedy ...

Series series Cambridge Concise Histories
The Netherlands is known among foreigners today for its cheese and its windmills, its Golden Age paintings and its experimentation in social policies such as cannabis and euthanasia. Yet the historical background for any of these quintessentially Dutch achievements is often unfamiliar to outsiders. This Concise History offers an overview of this surprisingly little-known but fascinating country. ... Read more

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The Netherlands is known among foreigners today for its cheese and its windmills, its Golden Age paintings and its experimentation in social policies such as cannabis and euthanasia. Yet the historical background for any of these quintessentially Dutch achievements is often unfamiliar to outsiders. This Concise History offers an overview of this surprisingly little-known but fascinating country.
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Dancing with Dynamite

Social Movements and States in Latin America

by Benjamin Dangl ...

Grassroots social movements played a major role electing left-leaning governments throughout Latin America. Subsequent relations between these states and "the streets" remain troubled. Contextualizing recent developments historically, Dangl untangles the contradictions of state-focused social change, providing lessons for activists everywhere. ... Read more

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Grassroots social movements played a major role electing left-leaning governments throughout Latin America. Subsequent relations between these states and "the streets" remain troubled. Contextualizing recent developments historically, Dangl untangles the contradictions of state-focused social change, providing lessons for activists everywhere.
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History of Guatemala

The Fascinating Story of the Land of the Quetzal

by Pearson Laufer ...

"History of Guatemala: The Fascinating Story of the Land of the Quetzal" is a captivating journey through the complex and intriguing history of Guatemala. From the ancient Maya civilizations to the modern-day struggles and triumphs, this book delves into the fascinating story of the Land of the Quetzal.With meticulous research and engaging narrative, this book explores the cultural, social, and ... Read more

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"History of Guatemala: The Fascinating Story of the Land of the Quetzal" is a captivating journey through the complex and intriguing history of Guatemala. From the ancient Maya civilizations to the modern-day struggles and triumphs, this book delves into the fascinating story of the Land of the Quetzal.With meticulous research and engaging narrative, this book explores the cultural, social, and
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