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This volume is the first in a four-part series presenting the final results of the Molyvoti, Thrace, Archaeological Project (MTAP), a Greek-American synergasia project in northern Greece. The project is centered on a site often referred to as "Ancient Stryme," which ancient sources identified as an emporion (trading post) and polis settled by Thasians. Focusing on the 2013-2015 field seasons, this volume offers a detailed presentation of the sites stratigraphy, material culture, and historical development. It proposes a revised chronology, including a 4th-century BCE reoccupation after destruction possibly associated with Philip of Macedon, and traces diachronic change through the Early Byzantine period. Among the projects notable discoveries is a complete Classical house--one of the few uncovered in Aegean Thrace--offering valuable insights into domestic architecture and material culture. An intensive urban survey sheds light on the citys 4th-century BCE fortifications and harbors, significantly enhancing our understanding of the scale and function of coastal settlements in the region. In the surrounding chora, the areas first geomorphological study examines landscape use and shifts in the ancient coastline. Contributions from more than 20 scholars present the sites architecture, stratigraphy, ceramics, small finds, and geographical data. Together, these studies illuminate Greek-Thracian interactions, patterns of settlement and trade, and environmental change from prehistory through the Early Byzantine era in this understudied region of the northern Aegean.

Eric Bohme analyses two processes of conquest which are generally considered prime examples of the expansion of Latin-Christian powers into the Islamicate Mediterranean. The Norman conquest of Sicily 10611091 put a close to more than two hundred years of Muslim rule over the island. Two centuries later, the Catalan-Aragonese conquest of eastern al-Andalus (c. 12291245) and its transformation into the Kingdom of Valencia constituted a major advance in the Christian expansion on the Iberian Peninsula. The striking parallels between both changes of rulership are now analysed indepth for the first time. At the centre of the analysis is the perspective of the conquered Muslim communities: With what motivation and strategies did they participate in processes of interaction and negotiation with the new rulers and other immigrant groups?

This volume approaches the memory of abuses of power in past and present societies from a transdisciplinary perspective. On the one hand methodological approaches and schemes of analysis are developed from the point of view of philosophy and theory of history, history didactics, literary studies, anthropology, Church and religious history. On the other hand, the contributions deal with case studies that pay special attention to the Holocaust, to mass violence and war, the history of slavery, missionary history and sexual abuse. The focus is on narratives of memory, politics of history, the relation between historiography, public memory, restitution and reparation, but also on empowerment and participation in civil society and by victims of violence in the creation of public memory, spaces of commemoration and memorials regarding instances of abuse of power.

A critical first-hand appraisal of the activities, achievements, and importance of the Jewish Brigade by IDF Major-General Shlomo Shamir (Rabinowicz), its Covert Internal Commander on behalf of the Haganah and the Jewish national institutions in Palestine. Some myths surrounding the Brigades activities are also dealt with in this appraisal. The Jewish Brigade, a unit of the British Army during WW2, played a crucial role on behalf of world Jewry in the fight against Nazi Germany. Comprised mainly of Jewish volunteers from Palestine, the Brigade was formed in 1944 after four years of struggle for deployment as a fighting force. The Brigade participated in the Italian campaign, distinguishing itself in the battles along the Senio River and proving that Jewish soldiers could fight as a unified force against a well-trained enemy and prevail. Beyond combat and under Shamirs guidance, the Brigade was the first to search for, meet, and care for survivors of the Holocaust. Despite British disapproval, its members worked at numerous Displaced Persons camps in Germany, particularly at Bergen-Belsen, and facilitated the illegal journeys of many survivors to Palestine. The story of the Brigade therefore, exemplified a dedicated pursuit of both military goals and Jewish national aspirations. With many Brigade members subsequently becoming leading figures in the fledgling Israel Defence Forces (IDF), the book shines a light on how the experience of these Jewish volunteers in the British Army was irreplaceable in shaping both the military and political landscape of the nascent State of Israel.

The Risorgimento, the period of nation-state formation, has always had particular significance not only in the historiography of Italy but also for the transnational and comparative history of the founding of nation-states. Gabriele Clemens presents a new, up-to-date and well-founded overview of the history of the Risorgimento. Her account covers an entire century of Italian history, beginning around 1770, before the French Revolution, and ending in 1870 with the conquest of Rome by the troops of the burgeoning nation state. This balanced and highly readable account combines the perspective of political cultural history with an economic and social historical approach. At the same time, it offers new interpretations, for example on the roles played by the nobility and the bourgeoisie. It questions the established claim that the masses were mobilized by means of art, music and literature and critically analyses the significance of Garibaldi, the man and the myth. The path to the nation state is described as the work of a state-supporting elite that acts consistently in transnational networks.

Writers and poets, academics and art critics, mathematicians and experimental scientists, churchmen and politicians, women of strong opinions gather for a summer weekend in the 1870s. Is it real, or is it a fantasy? One things sure: their debates about lifes aims, rural and urban living, love and money, civilization and belief, the social framework, the past, the present and the future take us to the heart of the Victorian dream and its reality: the idea that their society exemplified Progress. What did Progress mean? Were things (and which things) getting better? What did better mean? And for whom? The history of the world before the Victorians, from Aberdeen to Africa, showed a particular form of equality for almost everyone: an equality of poverty and no prospects, with kindness often in short supply. Victorians wanted to change that world, thought they were changing it, did change it. They did it in a human way: a melange of muddle, vision, certainty, doubt, too slow for many, too fast for some. Yet their changes were decisive both for creating the modern world, but also for revealing the dilemmas attached to mass living in urban, technological societies, as well as the moral flaws in imposing one civilizations or one persons beliefs on another. Most remarkably of all, the upheaval in making major transitions in every area of life, which produced revolutions and violence across Europe, in the Americas and in Asia, was carried out at least in Britain itself almost entirely peacefully. The past will always be a foreign country for those unwilling to engage with its people. Whether viewing the lives of rulers or the ruled, Being Victorian corrects innumerable preconceptions.

Las pirámides no eran tumbas, sino matrices de eternidad que han «cansado al tiempo» ... Esta revelación esencial de la época de oro de la civilización faraónica es la que nos relata Christian Jacq c

Nobel laureate, party leader, peacemaker, first minister and statesman David Trimble had many roles. But what is the real story behind the man who made headlines and changed lives?In this definitive biography of Trimbles life and death, award-winning journalist Stephen Walker vividly details how a shy Belfast academic changed the political landscape of Northern Ireland.Written with the cooperation of his widow, Lady Trimble, and their grown-up children, Peacemaker offers unparalleled insights into the life of the first person to be elected first minister of Northern Ireland and the most significant unionist leader since the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921. From the beginning of his political career in the dark days of the Troubles, to bringing unionism and nationalism together to end decades of division and violence and secure peace, Trimbles personal journey mirrors the story of Northern Ireland itself.Drawing on over 100 fresh interviews, this is a colourful and personal account of the life of a key figure in Irish history and an essential companion to Stephen Walkers bestselling biography of John Hume.

Franz Alexander began his psychoanalytic career in 1920s Berlin at the vanguard of the psychoanalytic movement. He won the admiration of Freud who praised him as "extraordinarily good" and "one of our strongest hopes for the future". He later moved to the US and was a pivotal figure in American psychoanalysis, but his work moved into obscurity following disagreements with other key figures in the field. Fast forward to today and many of Alexanders methods have become common practice in psychotherapeutic treatment. His granddaughter, Ilonka Venier Alexander, is determined to bring his contributions to the attention of a whole new generation unfamiliar with this early titan of the field. In order to bring the work of Franz Alexander to as wide an audience as possible, this book is written in an engaging style to pique the interest of students, practitioners, and academics, including those unfamiliar with psychoanalysis. Topics discussed include juvenile delinquency and criminology; the mind-body connection and the concept of psychosomatic medicine; the use of evidence-based research to measure the effectiveness of psychotherapy and other treatments; the corrective emotional experience; and short-term and flexible treatment in psychoanalysis. The latter two rank among the most controversial of his theories, yet they have stood the test of time and demonstrate his continuing importance to the field. For those interested in history, in psychoanalysis, and in fascinating life stories, this book is a must-read.

Franz Alexander began his psychoanalytic career in 1920s Berlin at the vanguard of the psychoanalytic movement. He won the admiration of Freud who praised him as "extraordinarily good" and "one of our strongest hopes for the future". He later moved to the US and was a pivotal figure in American psychoanalysis, but his work moved into obscurity following disagreements with other key figures in the field. Fast forward to today and many of Alexanders methods have become common practice in psychotherapeutic treatment. His granddaughter, Ilonka Venier Alexander, is determined to bring his contributions to the attention of a whole new generation unfamiliar with this early titan of the field. In order to bring the work of Franz Alexander to as wide an audience as possible, this book is written in an engaging style to pique the interest of students, practitioners, and academics, including those unfamiliar with psychoanalysis. Topics discussed include juvenile delinquency and criminology; the mind-body connection and the concept of psychosomatic medicine; the use of evidence-based research to measure the effectiveness of psychotherapy and other treatments; the corrective emotional experience; and short-term and flexible treatment in psychoanalysis. The latter two rank among the most controversial of his theories, yet they have stood the test of time and demonstrate his continuing importance to the field. For those interested in history, in psychoanalysis, and in fascinating life stories, this book is a must-read.

A remarkable story of integrity, skill and survival in a world divided by war The most famous German fighter pilot of World War II, Adolf Galland was respected by both comrades and former enemies alike. A highly decorated ace with over 100 air-to-air victories in the West, he was a recipient of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, which was awarded to only 27 men among the millions who served. After the war, he built friendships with the very Allied pilots he once fought and was admired as much for his integrity as for his prowess as a pilot and commander. In his final years, he worked closely with historian David Baker to produce this authorised biography, largely illustrated with photographs from his private albums. Offering a rare glimpse into both the air battles of World War II and the inner workings of the Luftwaffe, and now featuring new appendices that include the latest research into Gallands aerial kills, this book stands as an essential record of one of historys most remarkable fighter pilots.

Septimius Severus was Romes black emperor. Born in the blistering heat of a North African spring in Leptis Magna AD 145, he died in the freezing cold of a northern British winter in York in AD 211. A giant of an emperor, whose career can be counted in superlatives, Severus was in power at the height of Romes might. He led the largest army to ever campaign in Britain, comprising 50,000 men, part of a Roman military establishment which peaked at 33 legions under his rule.Born into the richest family, in the richest part of the Roman Empire, Severus monumentalised his rule across the empire. He visited - and often fought in - every region. Where he did, he left a mighty legacy in the built environment, for example in Rome where much of the Forum Romanum and most of the imperial palaces are Severan. In North Africa, his hometown of Leptis Magna is all Severan, as are the Roman cities at the Atlas mountains. In London, the land walls that still define the Citys Square Mile were delineated under his rule. Visitors to the under croft at York Minster can stand where he died.Septimius Severus was one of the greatest warrior emperors, a hard man who almost died in battle several times and whose attitude is reflected in his deathbed advice to two sons: Be of one mind with your family, enrich the soldiers, and despise the rest.

A New Memoir from New York Times Bestselling Author Kathleen Norris"My sister Rebecca had perinatal hypoxia, but I knew and loved her as my little sister long before I heard that term applied to her. As Becky became a toddler our parents noted that her development was not like that of my older brother and myself. But that mattered less to all of us than the fact that we enjoyed the company of a lively little person, who in an atmosphere of familial love and support was developing a strong personality."Discover the untold story behind one of Kathleen Norriss deeply personal relationships in Rebecca Sue. Best known for her insightful and poignant reflections on faith and life, Norris steps into uncharted territory by sharing an intimate memoir exploring the life of her younger sister Becky. Born with perinatal hypoxia, Beckys life was shaped by physical and mental disabilities, yet her spirit and resilience illuminate the hidden power of faith, family, and love.With Norriss signature blend of poetic prose, spiritual reflection, and heartfelt storytelling, Rebecca Sue invites readers into a profoundly moving narrative. This isnt just a memoir; its a tender tribute to Beckys intelligence, her struggles, and her extraordinary ability to inspire those around her. Through Becky, Norris examines the strength of familial bonds, the complexity of emotional and practical caregiving, and the myriad ways God works in our livesseen and unseen.Kathleen Norris, a five-time New York Times bestselling author, weaves her familys story with the depth and nuance her fans have come to cherish. Rebecca Sue explores the resilience of the human spirit, weaving a powerful story of perseverance, hope, and the unexpected ways people find strength during lifes toughest moments.This book is a heartfelt exploration of relationships, resilience, and faithperfect for anyone drawn to spiritual growth, human connection, or those who belong to or support the disability community.What Youll Find InsideBeautiful Storytelling: A heartfelt narrative of Beckys life, capturing the joys and challenges of navigating disability with faith and grace. Spiritual Reflections: Kathleen Norris draws profound insights on how Gods hidden power is revealed through family, caregiving, and love. A Rare Perspective: Learn from Beckys unwavering courage and Kathleens enduring reflections on sisterhood, faith, and resilience. Tasting Gods Grace: Read stories reflecting grace in everyday life challenges and triumphs. Kathleen Norris writes this memoir with the same care and introspection that has defined her career, sharing her own stories and reflections. Her compassion and honesty shine through, encouraging readers to consider their own relationships and faith.Why Read Rebecca Sue?This book offers a heartfelt journey through family relationships and personal growth. Whether youre a fan of Kathleen Norris, a memoir enthusiast, or someone exploring the intersection of disability and faith, Rebecca Sue will captivate your heart and soul.Discover how faith, family, and love can transform challenges into opportunities for deeper connection. Find inspiration in Beckys remarkable resilience and Kathleens stirring reflections, and experience a richer understanding of what it means to live a life shaped by faith.Order...

Es probable que la Segunda Guerra Mundial sea el conflicto más estudiado de la historia de la humanidad. Sin embargo, la gran mayoría de las obras ofrecen de ella una interpretación sorprendentemente unidimensional. La presentan como una guerra buena, una cruzada contra el fascismo y una batalla del mundo libre y democratico contra quienes querian acabar con el: una parabola de los males del totalitarismo y el triunfo del orden democratico liderado por los Estados Unidos. Este libro intenta retirar las capas de mitologia que cubren la Segunda Guerra Mundial y poner en cuestion las interpretaciones predominantes de la contienda. Rompe con las explicaciones estandares de la guerra y argumenta que las dimensiones centrales del conflicto fueron la raza y el imperio. Aborda la Segunda Guerra Mundial como un enfrentamiento profundamente enraizado en el contexto mas amplio de la historia mundial. Y de esta forma intenta excavar los cimientos coloniales de la guerra y trazar sus secuelas imperiales. Por ello, geograficamente, el libro se aleja de las playas de Normandia para hacer mayor hincapie en los teatros de operaciones mas sangrientos de Europa del Este y Asia oriental. En definitiva, Tierra quemada sostiene que el legado de la guerra no fue tanto la destruccion del fascismo, el racismo y el imperialismo, sino la creacion de un orden de posguerra en el que Estados neoimperiales muy militarizados se prepararon para la guerra perpetua y la perspectiva de la aniquilacion nuclear. Nuestra amnesia colectiva respecto de los origenes coloniales de la guerra y sus consecuencias imperiales ha despojado al conflicto de su significado y lo ha convertido en un cuento de hadas del siglo xx. Este libro pretende colocar nuestra vision de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en el lugar que le corresponde en el panorama mas amplio de la historia mundial moderna. Con este telon de fondo, la Segunda Guerra Mundial aparece como el punto culminante de siglos de expansion colonial y el catalizador de la reinscripcion del imperialismo bajo la egida de la geopolitica de la Guerra Fria.

Government agencies and rival factions were closing in. His look-alike had already fallen victim to professional hitmen and his once-powerful allies in Cuban intelligence and the DEA could no longer guarantee his safety. How did a boy from Manchester revolutionise the criminal world and become the largest marijuana trafficker in American history?This is the never-before-told story of Harold Derber, the debonair British Merchant Navy veteran who invented the modern drug trade with his groundbreaking invention: the drug mothership. Through his ghost fleet of drug ships, Derber eventually become the chief supplier of marijuana to post-war America. This gripping true tale follows Derber from humble beginnings in Manchester, England to his assassination in the sun-kissed streets of Miami. Along the way, Derbers story takes in some of the most significant events of the twentieth century - the Second World Wars Battle of the Atlantic, the Cuban Revolution and the murky shadows of the Cold War.Shedding light on a litany of plots including arms and refugee smuggling, large-scale stock fraud and Derbers rise to the pinnacle of the drug world, this remarkable transatlantic story paints a complex picture of a singular figure and brings his extraordinary life into focus for the first time.

Whitney Straight made his own way in life. Born in New York with a silver spoon in his mouth, he would earn his living in the boardrooms of some of Britains greatest companies. He dropped out of Cambridge to become an outstanding racing driver and run a team of Maseratis across Europe and Africa.A qualified pilot at 17, he revolutionised aircraft design for the enthusiast, and his extraordinary efforts in the Second World War saw him rise from Pilot Officer to Air Commodore. He survived the invasion of Norway, a crash-landing in occupied France and a year as a PoW to emerge with an MC, DFC and US Legion of Merit.After the war, Straight rejected Churchills proposal of a career in politics and instead became CEO of BOAC, transforming it into a national airline to be proud of. At Rolls-Royce, he railed against a company dominated by engineers who made poor businessmen, and played a founding role in the separate paths of the aero and auto businesses that are still seen today. An incurable romantic, he could never imagine being married to anyone other than his wife, yet he had numerous relationships.Paul Kenny has been granted unfettered access to Straights diaries and photograph albums, and has scoured archives on both sides of the Atlantic, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of the full story of one of the twentieth centurys greatest mavericks.

1 NIGHT. 1,807 DAYS. AND EVERY SINGLE MINUTE IN BETWEEN.In July 2019, Bláthnaid Raleigh was enjoying a typical night out in Galway with friends and a few acquaintances from Mullingar. At the house party that followed, a night that had started like any other took a sinister turn when Jonathan Moran attacked and raped her.Back in their hometown of Mullingar, Blathnaid would spend the next five years living with the after-effects of that night, she and her family left in limbo, wracked with uncertainty. Meanwhile, her attacker, unable to be identified for legal reasons, continued his life as if nothing had happened working, socialising and playing rugby.On 1 July 2024, Moran was sentenced to eight years in jail, without ever offering a moments remorse. What would this verdict mean for Blathnaid and the life that she was forced to put on hold? Would this be the day that the old Blathnaid would re-emerge? Could it ever be that simple?Aftermath is raw, powerful and a truly devastating account of a system that left Blathnaid feeling forgotten, irrelevant and lost. In an Ireland that claims to be victim-centric, Blathnaids words provide the ultimate and unequivocal victim impact statement.

After a devastating spinal cord injury Fergus Farrell was told hed never walk again. He refused to believe it.What followed was a brutal reckoning not just with his body, but with his identity as a man. He lost his business, his marriage and, for a time, his will to go on. But through the darkness, Fergus found something deeper than hope: determination.One year later, he walked 206km across Ireland. And that was just the start. From an attempted row across the unforgiving North Atlantic to tireless advocacy for spinal injury research, Fergus has redefined what it truly means to be strong. This is more than a story of recovery. Its about resilience, reinvention and finding out who you really are when everything else falls away.A formidable reminder that no matter how tough the challenge, the strength to walk through it lies within Niall BreslinA powerful, unflinching account of resilience, this book grips you from the first page and refuses to let go David GillickThis book gives great insight into his journey, and his resilience and mental strength are inspirational Bernard Jackman

Bouncing Back is the inspiring story of Michael Flynn, a struggling furniture salesman from Pearse Street, who reinvented himself to become Irelands favourite retailer. With the inner city that shaped him at its core, its the story of his enduring close bond with his family and the communities that have supported him along the way.With Dublin heart and entrepreneurial spirit, this hilarious and, at times, heartbreaking memoir is filled with joy and sadness, love and lifelong friendships, mad adventures and meaningful moments.Bouncing Back is a testament to never giving up, no matter what life throws your way.

50th Anniversary EditionEverest the highest peak in the world, the ultimate challenge to a mountaineers skill and endurance. It had been climbed before, but never like this. Chris Bonington and his team had ambitions to climb it the hard way.Yet before Bonington and his team set out in August 1975, even their well-wishers gave them only a fiftyfifty chance of success. The South West Face of Everest had already defeated five expeditions, including one led by Bonington himself.Everest the Hard Way is an exhilarating story of courage, endurance and teamwork. Boningtons narrative celebrates the big moments and recreates the excitement and danger of the climb with vivid immediacy. He shares the logistical problems involved in keeping a large expedition moving, and the very real psychological ones of balancing and pairing lead climbers and giving each a chance to make the route on the face. He describes the constant avalanche threat which made the Western Cwm more dangerous than the ever-treacherous Ice Fall, and explains how lowering the sites of camps 4 and 5 solved a supply problem and kept the upward momentum for the attack on the notorious thousand-foot-tall Rock Band at 27,000 feet which had barred the way to the summit for all previous attempts.Drawing upon his experiences and the first-hand accounts and diaries of his fellow climbers, Bonington gives us the first-time jitters and unexpected emergencies, the pressures of balancing egos and skills, the meticulous planning, and the undiluted joy of mastering a seemingly impossible climb which would see Britons stand on the summit of the world for the first time. It is an immensely absorbing narrative, stunningly augmented with photographs and maps, with eleven appendices on everything from communications and equipment to food and medicine.How Boningtons team climbed on Everest in 1975 bears no relation to how Everest is climbed fifty years on, with endless resources and helicopter support. It was much riskier in 1975. Weather forecasts were threadbare and, although equipment was improving, it was much more basic than today, so the risk of frostbite was much greater for mountaineers in the 1970s. These climbers, the best of their generation, were leading hard new ground in the only style which gave them a meaningful chance of success. Chris Boningtons Everest the Hard Way is a beautiful, fascinating and tragic story of their legendary achievement.