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Baghdad Diaries: A Woman's Chronicle of War and Exile
Nuha Al-Radi | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Baghdad Diaries: A Woman's Chronicle of War and Exile

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Goodreads rating: 3.61

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"Baghdad Diaries" could resonate with you for its authentic personal narrative amid historical turmoil. Nuha al-Radi's blend of poignancy and wit provides a deeply human perspective on war's daily impact. It's a vivid slice of life that extends beyond news reports, humanizing the faceless statistics associated with wartime suffering and celebrating the indomitable spirit of community and resilience amidst chaos.
Cry Freedom - The Legendary True Story of Steve Biko and the Friendship that Defied Apartheid
John Briley | Penguin Books Ltd

Cry Freedom - The Legendary True Story of Steve Biko and the Friendship that Defied Apartheid

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

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If you’re drawn to stories of courage amidst oppressive systems, "Cry Freedom" showcases the power of friendship and the human spirit against the backdrop of apartheid. This novelization gives insight into the relationship between Steve Biko and Donald Woods, making the political deeply personal. It's a moving read with historical significance that continues to resonate with struggles for justice today.
The Earth and its Peoples : A Global History - Thryft
Richard W. Bulliet, Daniel R. Headrick, Pamela Kyle Crossley  | Cengage Learning

The Earth and its Peoples : A Global History

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Goodreads rating: 3.12

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Recommended for those interested in learning about global environmental history. The book takes a comparative approach to present a balanced perspective on the topic. The strong web component also provides students with additional review and assessment tools.
Julius Caesar Paper - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Bernard Lott, H.M. Hulme  | Addison-wesley Longman Ltd

Julius Caesar Paper

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Goodreads rating: 3.7

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Reasons to read Julius Caesar Paper: - If you're a fan of Shakespeare's works, this book offers a unique perspective with its comprehensive analysis of Julius Caesar. - Whether you're studying the play or simply want to delve deeper into its themes and language, the insightful notes provide valuable context and enhance your understanding. - The book's thorough examination of the story, construction, and background of the play makes it an excellent resource for students or anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of Shakespeare's writing.
A Young People's History Of The United States - Thryft
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Rebecca Stefoff, Howard Zinn  | Triangle Square

A Young People's History Of The United States

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Goodreads rating: 4.31

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A Young People's History of the United States brings to US history the viewpoints of workers, slaves, immigrants, women, Native Americans, and others whose stories, and their impact, are rarely included in books for young people. A Young People's History of the United States is also a companion volume to The People Speak, the film adapted from A People's History of the United States and Voices of a People’s History of the United States.Beginning with a look at Christopher Columbus’s arrival through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, then leading the reader through the struggles for workers’ rights, women’s rights, and civil rights during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and ending with the current protests against continued American imperialism, Zinn in the volumes of A Young People’s History of the United States presents a radical new way of understanding America’s history. In so doing, he reminds readers that America’s true greatness is shaped by our dissident voices, not our military generals.
Lucie Aubrac : The French Resistance Heroine Who Defied the Gestapo - Thryft
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Siân Rees | Michael O'mara Books

Lucie Aubrac : The French Resistance Heroine Who Defied the Gestapo

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

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The full story of a remarkable woman who has become legendary in the history of the French Resistance. In May 1943, a young Frenchwoman called Lucie Aubrac engineered the escape of her husband Raymond from the clutches of Klaus Barbie, the feared Gestapo chief later known as the 'Butcher of Lyon'. When Raymond was arrested again that June, Lucie mounted a second astonishing rescue, ambushing the prison van that was transporting him. Spirited out of France with her husband by the RAF, she arrived in London a heroine. However, in 1983 Klaus Barbie made the bombshell claim that the Aubracs had become informers in 1943, betraying their comrades. The French press and the couple themselves furiously denounced this 'slander', but as worrying inconsistencies were spotted in Lucie's story, doubts emerged that have never quite gone away.?? Who was Lucie Aubrac? What did she really do in 1943? And was she truly the spirit of la vraie France, or a woman who could not resist casting herself as a heroine, whatever the cost to the truth??? Siân Rees' penetrating account is the first full English-language biography of this extraordinary woman.
Bandits at Sea: A Pirates Reader - Thryft
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C.R. Pennell, Kevin Delaney  | Nyu Press

Bandits at Sea: A Pirates Reader

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Goodreads rating: 3.86

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If you've been sailing the seas of pirate lore, anchored by romanticized tales and fictional exploits, "Bandits at Sea" is your call to hoist the sails towards reality. This collection isn't just a treasure chest of academic essays; it's an enlightening voyage through the lives of historical pirates, far removed from the Hollywood horizon. You'll navigate the true democratic and egalitarian principles aboard pirate ships, and it's about time we gave these sea bandits their due as subjects worthy of serious study.
America - A Narrative History - Thryft
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George Tindall, David Emory Shi  | W. W. Norton & Company

America - A Narrative History

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Goodreads rating: 3.74

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Recommended for history enthusiasts with interest in culture.
The Struggle For Europe : The History of the Continent since 1945 - Thryft
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William I. Hitchcock | Profile Books

The Struggle For Europe : The History of the Continent since 1945

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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From the ashes of World War II to the conflict over Iraq, William Hitchcock examines the miraculous transformation of Europe from a deeply fractured land to a continent striving for stability, tolerance, democracy, and prosperity. Exploring the role of Cold War politics in Europe’s peace settlement and the half century that followed, Hitchcock reveals how leaders such as Charles de Gaulle, Willy Brandt, and Margaret Thatcher balanced their nations’ interests against the demands of the reigning superpowers, leading to great strides in economic and political unity. He re-creates Europeans’ struggles with their troubling legacy of racial, ethnic, and national antagonism, and shows that while divisions persist, Europe stands on the threshold of changes that may profoundly shape the future of world affairs.
America Divided - The Civil War Of The 1960S - Thryft
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Maurice Isserman, Michael Kazin  | Oxford University Press

America Divided - The Civil War Of The 1960S

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

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This book provides a comprehensive look at the key events that shaped America in the 1960s, from civil rights to the Vietnam war and the assassinations of influential leaders. It offers readers a deep understanding of the complexities and controversies that characterized this era and continues to impact the country even today. Recommended for history buffs looking to gain insight into one of the most tumultuous decades in American history.
Spider Eaters : A Memoir - Thryft
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Rae Yang | University Of California Press

Spider Eaters : A Memoir

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Goodreads rating: 3.98

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Spider Eaters is at once a moving personal story, a fascinating family history, and a unique chronicle of political upheaval told by a Chinese woman who came of age during the turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution. With stunning honesty and a lively, sly humor, Rae Yang records her life from her early years as the daughter of Chinese diplomats in Switzerland, to her girlhood at an elite middle school in Beijing, to her adolescent experience as a Red Guard and later as a laborer on a pig farm in the remote northern wilderness. She tells of her eventual disillusionment with the Maoist revolution, how remorse and despair nearly drove her to suicide, and how she struggled to make sense of conflicting events that often blurred the line between victim and victimizer, aristocrat and peasant, communist and counter-revolutionary. Moving gracefully between past and present, dream and reality, the author artfully conveys the vast complexity of life in China as well as the richness, confusion, and magic of her own inner life and struggle.Much of the power of the narrative derives from Yang's multi-generational, cross-class perspective. She invokes the myths, legends, folklore, and local customs that surrounded her and brings to life the many people who were instrumental in her her nanny, a poor woman who raised her from a baby and whose character is conveyed through the bedtime tales she spins; her father; and her beloved grandmother, who died as a result of the political persecution she suffered.Spanning the years from 1950 to 1980, Rae Yang's story is evocative, complex, and told with striking candor. It is one of the most immediate and engaging narratives of life in post-1949 China.
The Landscape of History : How Historians Map the Past - Thryft
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John Lewis Gaddis | Oxford University Press

The Landscape of History : How Historians Map the Past

RM40.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.75

RM40.00 MYR

The Landscape of History is a concise, yet informative guide that explores the historian's craft and the importance of history in our modern world. Gaddis expertly dissects the myths and misconceptions surrounding historical research, and offers a fresh perspective that encourages readers to engage in critical thinking. Whether you're a history buff, student, or a curious reader, this book is an excellent resource that will strengthen your understanding of the past and present.
The Fiftieth Gate - A Journey Through Memory
Mark Raphael Baker | Flamingo

The Fiftieth Gate - A Journey Through Memory

RM34.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.11

RM34.00 MYR

If you're drawn to personal tales set against the backdrop of historical events, "The Fiftieth Gate" could resonate with you. It's a poignant exploration of how the past persists in the present, specifically through the lens of a son seeking to understand his parents' experiences during the Holocaust. The book melds intimate memoir with historical inquiry, shedding light on the complexities of memory and the legacy of trauma. This blend might make for a profound reading experience that offers both insight and emotional depth.
The Play of the Diary of Anne Frank
Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich  | Doubleday

The Play of the Diary of Anne Frank

RM48.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.09

RM48.00 MYR

If you've been moved by Anne Frank's diary, this play brings her poignant story off the pages and into vivid dramatization. Ideal for those who appreciate historical narratives and are looking for a powerful enactment of resilience and hope in the face of daunting adversity. It's a conduit for both understanding the past and educating through performance.
The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol. 1: The Middle Ages Through the Restoration and the Eighteenth Century
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M.H. Abrams | W. W. Norton & Company

The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol. 1: The Middle Ages Through the Restoration and the Eighteenth Century

RM37.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.21

RM37.00 MYR

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This is the kind of book that feels like an entire literary education in one place. If you love seeing how English writing evolves from medieval voices to Enlightenment wit, it gives you both the landmark texts and the context that makes them click. Readers who want a serious, reliable companion for study or deep browsing will find it endlessly useful and surprisingly rewarding to dip into.