The Great War of 189-: A Forecast is a prescient collection that traverses the looming specters of nineteenth-century warfare through an imaginative lens. This anthology delves into the complexities and tensions of a world on the brink of conflict. Each narrative is a profound reflection on war's impact on human consciousness and society, exhibiting a kaleidoscope of styles from speculative journalism to vivid storytelling. The works illustrate hypothetical outcomes of a great war, invitin...

Volumes in WRITING SPACES: READINGS ON WRITING offer multiple perspectives on a wide-range of topics about writing. In each chapter, authors present their unique views, insights, and strategies for writing by addressing the undergraduate reader directly. Drawing on their own experiences, these teachers-as-writers invite students to join in the larger conversation about the craft of writing. Consequently, each essay functions as a standalone text that can easily complement other selected re...

Volumes in Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing offer multiple perspectives on a wide-range of topics about writing, much like the model made famous by Wendy Bishop’s “The Subject Is . . .” series. In each chapter, authors present their unique views, insights, and strategies for writing by addressing the undergraduate reader directly. Drawing on their own experiences, these teachers-as-writers invite students to join in the larger conversation about developing nearly every aspect of craft o...

Leading proponents and critics articulate and debate the rapid rise of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) as an educational and open access innovation

The anthology 'The Great War of 189-: A Forecast' presents a visionary exploration of hypothetical global conflict at the close of the 19th century. It brings together a tapestry of narratives, hypothesizing the onset and implications of a future war. These speculative accounts, varying from strategic musings to socio-political consequences, provide a profound commentary on the destructive potential of modern warfare. The collection spans an array of literary styles, melding narrative fict...

The Iron Chancellor: Portrait of a Historical GiantDiscover the extraordinary life of Otto von Bismarck, the man who unified Germany and shaped modern Europe. This masterful biography by Charles Lowe takes you into the intimate world of the 19th century's greatest political strategist.An Exceptional DestinyFrom his beginnings as a Prussian landowner to his meteoric rise as Chancellor of the German Empire, follow the fascinating journey of the man known as the "I...

Prince Bismarck: A Historical Biography - Volume 2Discover the captivating continuation of Otto von Bismarck's life through Charles Lowe's masterful historical biography. This second volume delves deep into the political genius and strategic vision of the Iron Chancellor who shaped modern Germany.About this book:In-depth portrait of one of the most influential statesmen of the 19th centuryDetailed analysis of Bisma...

This book delves into one of the most decisive periods in European history: the birth of the German Empire and the extraordinary fate of its architect, Otto von Bismarck.In the salons of Versailles, in January 1871, shortly after the Prussian victory over France, Bismarck orchestrates the proclamation of the German Empire. This seminal moment, the result of patient diplomacy and unwavering resolve, marks the height of his career and the emergence of a new European power. But behind...

This book comprehensively analyzes COVID-19 and its impact as well as the response from the perspectives of humanities and social sciences. This book covers topics ranging from geopolitical relations to regional integration, public health governance and even the evolution of professional practices in the time of COVID-19. It constitutes a precious and timely interdisciplinary reference for anyone aspiring not only to grasp the origins and dynamics of the present challenge, but also to iden...

This volume is based upon personal observations and recollections of the author extending over six different periods of residence in Japan between 1859 and 1877. It examines how the focus of the West towards Japan changed, as Japan became a dominant force in the political arena of the Far East when it freed itself of Chinese rule and, through the Meiji restoration adopted a democratic system of government based on the West. This rapid development in the history & governance of a nation had...

Otto Eduard Leopold Von Bismarck was born at the manor-house of Schoenhausen, in the Mark of Brandenburg, on April 1, 1815. Just a month before, Napoleon had escaped from Elba; and, as the child lay in his cradle, the peasants of the village, who but half a year ago had returned from the great campaign in France, were once more called to arms. A few months passed by; again the King of Prussia returned at the head of his army; in the village churches the medals won at Waterloo were hung up ...

About the year of our Lord 997, Adelbert, Bishop of Prague, with two companions, set out on a missionary tour to the shores of the Baltic. The savage inhabitants killed him. Still Christianity gradually gained ground. As the ages rolled on, idolatry disappeared, and nominal Christianity took its place. The people were poor, ignorant, widely dispersed, and but partially civilized. During weary centuries, as generations came and went, nothing in that region occurred of interest to the world ...