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It is a commonplace with historians—and with the historians of many countries and different schools of opinion—that our English Alfred was the only perfect man of action recorded in history; for Aurelius was occasionally too much of the philosopher; Saint Louis usually too much of the saint; Godfrey too much of the Crusader; the great Emperors were not saints at all; and of all more modern heroes we know too much to pretend that they were perfect. Of all the hyperboles of praise there is b...

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Various Authors, Brielle Kestridge

Reliques of Ancient English Poetry (Vol. 1-3) is a seminal anthology that offers readers a rich tapestry of early English verse, showcasing literary gems from the Middle Ages to the late 17th century. Compiled by various authors, this collection features an assortment of ballads, lyrics, and epic narratives, intricately woven together to reflect the linguistic evolution and cultural milieu of England. Its literary style is characterized by a nostalgic yet accessible tone, employing a mix o...

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Historians have not yet determined where the French Revolution properly begins. But even warring schools agree that the object of that great movement, apart from its accidents and disappointed dreams, was to destroy the ancient society of Europe, which feudalism had founded and which time had warped, and to replace it by a more simple social system, based, as far as possible, on equality of rights. And therefore time can hardly be misspent in endeavouring to retrace some of the chief featu...

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Christmas Fiction collection

Christmas carols and songs. All your favourite songs and carols in one wonderful, carefully selected edition. Nothing captures the spirit of the holiday season like singing carols with your family and friends. These 38 time-honored classics will provide hours of fun for your holiday vocal performances: including Away in a Manger, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Isaw Three Ships and lots more.

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In the fated year I came to live with my father and mother at Kinnaird, above Pitlochry. Then I walked on the red moors and by the side of the golden burn; the rude, pure air of our mountains inspirited, if it did not inspire us, and my wife and I projected a joint volume of logic stories, for which she wrote 'The Shadow on the Bed,' and I turned out 'Thrawn Janet' and a first draft of 'The Merry Men.' I love my native air, but it does not love me; and the end of this delightful period was...

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Christopher Glyn

The Book of Jubilees, sometimes called "Little Genesis", is an ancient Jewish book that retells many of the stories in Genesis and Exodus with some additional details. It has been known in the West only since the 1840s, when European travelers acquired manuscripts from monasteries in Ethiopia. Then, in 1949, a complete Hebrew manuscript was found amongst the Dead Sea Scrolls. It is considered canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and one of the pseudepigrapha by Protestant, Roman Cath...

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The TALMUD is a dense and intricate collection of Jewish legal and ethical teachings, anecdotes, and commentary. Dating back to the 3rd to 5th centuries, this text plays a crucial role in interpreting Jewish scripture and thought. The book's literary style is characterized by its extensive use of dialogue and debate, often featuring conflicting opinions in order to encourage critical thinking and discussion. Its literary context can be traced back to the rabbinic traditions of early Judais...

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Hard-boiled detectives The Continental Op, Sam Spade, and Philip Marlowe elude gangsters and gunfire to solve the case and save the girl in these classic noir mysteries. This special ebook bundle includes Red Harvest, The Maltese Falcon, The Thin Man, The Big Sleep, and The Long Goodbye. Pioneers of the detective genre, authors Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler’s work laid the foundation for modern sleuths on both page and screen.Har...

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Various Authors, Everett Ormeray

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Richard Bancroft, Abdullah Yusuf Ali

The Bible & The Quran brings together two foundational scriptural traditions whose narratives, laws, prayers, and moral visions have shaped civilizations for centuries. Read in dialogue, these texts reveal shared sacred histories—creation, prophecy, covenant, judgment, mercy—while also displaying distinct theological emphases and literary forms. The Bible's layered genres of law, poetry, prophecy, gospel, and epistle stand beside the Quran's rhythmic proclamation, exhortation, and revelato...

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A lively, stimulating and engaging retelling of purakau - Maori myths - by contemporary Maori writers. Ka mua, ka muri . . . Ancient Maori creation myths, portrayals of larger-than-life heroes and tales of engrossing magical beings have endured through the ages. Some hail back to Hawaiki, some are firmly grounded in New Zealand and its landscape. Through countless generations, the stories have been reshaped and passed on. This new collection presents a w...

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This book contains a classic guide to vintage farming machinery, including detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of the machinery treated. It contains information on the various types of harvesters and other examples of machinery that existed at the time of publication. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in farm machinery, especially the history and development thereof. Contents include: “Methods of Harvesting by Combine”, “Main ...

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The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250–1900 is an anthology of English poetry, edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch, that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry and remained the leading general anthology of English verse throughout the 20th century. Poets included in the collections are: Geoffrey Chaucer Alexander Pope Christopher Marlowe Edmund Spenser Elizabeth Barrett Browning Emily Brontë Robert Browning Robert Burns Percy Bysshe Shelley Samuel Taylor Cole...