There are people in the world who are unaware of any freedom struggle in Africa, unaware that there is one or that there ever was a start of it. This book aims to bring to life the most brilliant minds that shaped the beginning of Pan-Africanism, what made them unique, and capable of heading revolutions of consciousness to lead entire nations.Believe it or not, Africa is facing the fight of her life. While many of her sons and daughters remain oblivious, the greatest freedom strugg...

Imagine a cave people with no history! Imagine an Afrika with no story worth telling from the past to the future generations. Imagine an Afrika who was sleeping all through the history of both ancient and modern civilization, contributing nothing to the advancement of the world. Imagine an Afrika whose sole living was that which presents her as primitive, cave dwelling, uncivilized by those who think that Afrika came into light by the coming of the white man. Absolute nons...

"The Palace and Park" is a captivating exploration of the intricate relationship between royal residences and their surrounding landscapes. The authors, including Edward Forbes and Richard Owen, delve into the architectural and natural beauty of these spaces, highlighting how they reflect the power and prestige of the monarchy. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, the book invites readers to appreciate the artistry involved in the design of palaces and parks, showcasing thei...

The City of Destruction: Christian, the protagonist, lives in the City of Destruction. After reading a book (the Bible), he realizes the city will be destroyed due to sin. He seeks salvation and is burdened by the weight of his sins.Evangelist's Guidance: Evangelist directs Christian towards the Wicket Gate, a narrow gate that starts his journey to the Celestial City, representing Heaven.The Slough of Despond: Christian falls into a swamp representing the struggles and doubts of the Christ...

The Palace and Park is an evocative collection that intricately weaves together diverse literary styles, from poetic musings to insightful essays, all centered around the cultural and historical grandeur of regal spaces. As readers traverse its pages, they are invited to explore not only the physical opulence of these royal settings but also the philosophical and artistic reflections they inspire. While the anthology resists being pigeonholed into a single genre, it successfully showcases ...

In the realm of beverages, tea stands as an aromatic enigma, steeped in history and shrouded in allure. "Tea (Unabridged)" by Samuel Phillips Day embarks on an extraordinary journey to unravel the captivating world of this beloved elixir. From its humble origins in ancient China to its global conquest, Day delves into the cultural, economic, and scientific tapestry that has shaped tea's enduring legacy. Prepare to be immersed in a world of fragrant leaves, exotic flavors, and the timeless ...

Samuel Phillips Day traces the history of tea from Asia to England, exploring some of the romance of this treasured drink and its place in British culture.

The ultimate treatise on statecraft. Machiavelli's work has held such power to shock that he was at one time identified with Satan himself. Published in 1532, it remains relevant -- and fascinating -- for modern readers.Sayre Street Books offers the world's greatest literature in easy to navigate, beautifully designed digital editions.

For 30 years, the African National Congress, led by Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela, was the core of opposition to the white supremacist apartheid regime in South Africa. After organizing strikes and founding the armed military wing of the ANC, Mandela spent 27 years in jail before emerging as a worldwide symbol of human freedom.

Natural resources like oil and minerals are the largest source of unaccountable power in the world. Petrocrats like Putin and the Saudis spend resource money on weapons and oppression; militants in Iraq and in the Congo spend resource money on radicalization and ammunition. Resource-fueled authoritarians and extremists present endless crises to the West-and the source of their resource power is ultimately ordinary consumers, doing their everyday shopping at the gas station and the mall. In...

I congratulate Andebrhan Welde Giorgis on his high-quality and extremely informative book that has not only the merit to be an update on the political situation in Eritrea but also asks the pertinent questions on the future of his marvelous country. He does it with tact and success, based on his long experience as freedom fighter, as senior public servant, as Ambassador and his rich experience of Africa.----Each country in Africa must be able to determine its own future. Freedom, responsib...

The two chief diarists of the age of Charles the Second are, mutatis mutandis, not ill characterized by the remark of a wicked wit upon the brothers Austin. "John Austin," it was said, "served God and died poor: Charles Austin served the devil, and died rich. Both were clever fellows. Charles was much the cleverer of the two." Thus John Evelyn and Samuel Pepys, the former a perfect model of decorum, the latter a grievous example of indecorum, have respectively left us diaries, of which the...