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  • The Story of the Atlantic Cable

    by Sir Charles Bright ...
    "The Story of the Atlantic Cable" by Sir Charles Bright is a fascinating account of the monumental achievement of laying the first transatlantic telegraph cable. Bright, an engineer and one of the key figures in the project, details the challenges faced by the team, including technical difficulties, financial hurdles, and the harsh conditions of the ocean. The narrative captures the spirit of ... Read more

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  • The Story of the Atlantic Cable

    Enriched edition. Revolutionizing Communication Across the Atlantic: The Epic Tale of Undersea Telegraph Cables

    by Sir Charles Bright, Cassidy Whitfield ...
    In "The Story of the Atlantic Cable," Sir Charles Bright provides a meticulously detailed account of one of the 19th century's most revolutionary technological feats: the laying of the transatlantic cable. Through a blend of historical narrative and technical exposition, Bright captures the ambitious spirit of the Victorian era, illustrating not only the scientific challenges faced but also the ... Read more

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  • The Powers that Punish

    Prison and Politics in the Era of the "Big House", 1920-1955

    by Charles Bright ...
    Series series Law, Meaning, And Violence
    In a pathbreaking study of a major state prison, Michigan's Jackson State Penitentiary during the middle years of this century, Charles Bright addresses several aspects of the history and theory of punishment. The study is an institutional history of an American penitentiary, concerned with how a carceral regime was organized and maintained, how prisoners were treated and involved in the creation ... Read more

    $50.39 USD

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    The Story of the Atlantic Cable (Unabridged)

    by Charles Bright ...
    Narrated by Elinore Hill, Anna Tiley, Jeanne Quero ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 26 min

    In the annals of technological marvels, the story of the Atlantic Cable stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Sir Charles Bright, a pioneer in the field of submarine telegraphy, chronicles the arduous journey of laying the first transatlantic cable, connecting continents and revolutionizing global communication. From the initial vision to the countless setbacks and triumphs, ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • The Story of the Atlantic Cable

    by Charles Sir Bright ...
    In "The Story of the Atlantic Cable," Charles Sir Bright masterfully chronicles the monumental engineering endeavor to lay the first transatlantic telegraphic cable. The book combines vivid narrative with meticulous technical detail, capturing the challenges and triumphs faced by the visionaries of the 19th century. Bright's literary style is both engaging and informative, reflecting the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • War and Occupation in China

    The Letters of an American Missionary from Hangzhou, 1937–1938

    Edited by Charles Bright, Joseph W. Ho ...
    Series series
    A fresh eyewitness account of the Japanese invasion of mid-China in 1937-1938, these letters by an American missionary in Hangzhou provide a vividly detailed, first-hand account of the spread of war from Shanghai across the Yangzi valley and the subsequent ordeals of military occupation seen against the better-known backdrop of the Nanjing Massacre – one man’s embedded experience in one major ... Read more

    $44.59 USD

  • Statemaking and Social Movements

    Essays in History and Theory

    Edited by Charles Bright, Susan Harding ...
    Statemaking does not end once states emerge but is a continuous process, argue the contributors to this volume. In their view, states are not static structures that “act upon" society, nor are states simple reflections of economic relations; states are instead highly dynamic structures that are constantly built up, dismantled, and transformed by complex interplays of political, social, and ... Read more

    $30.59 USD

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  • The Oath

    The Obama White House and The Supreme Court

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  • A Colony in a Nation

    by Chris Hayes ...
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  • Policing the Black Man

    Arrest, Prosecution, and Imprisonment

    Edited by Angela J. Davis ...
    A comprehensive, readable analysis of the key issues of the Black Lives Matter movement, this thought-provoking and compelling anthology features essays by some of the nation’s most influential and respected criminal justice experts and legal scholars.“Somewhere among the anger, mourning and malice that Policing the Black Man documents lies the pursuit of justice. This powerful book demands our ... Read more

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  • The War on Cops

    How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe

    by Heather Mac Donald ...
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