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The 1948 Killing of Un Mediator on Palestine Count Bernadotte

The 1948 Killing of Un Mediator on Palestine Count Bernadotte

From: Einstein on Israel and Zionism

In this appendix, Jerome examines the 1948 assassination of Swedish Count Folke Bernadotte, the United Nations’ first mediator in Palestine. 19 $1.90 Add
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The 2011 Distemper

The 2011 Distemper

From: Washington's Long War on Syria

There are three views on the origins of the 2011 uprising in Syria whose wide circulation is inversely proportional to the degree to which the views have been critically examined. All are highly … 28 $2.80 Add
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The Aftermath

The Aftermath

A New War on Africa

From: Slouching Towards Sirte

In the Conclusion, Forte ends with an extension of one of the key themes in this book, namely that the war against Libya was also a war against Africa. He examines critical perspectives on regime … 42 $4.20 Add
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The Anti-Communist Police State

The Anti-Communist Police State

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter ten, Anti-Communist Police State After 1953 focuses on Washington’s commitment to rolling back communism in Korea. From the very first moments that Koreans had fought for freedom … 18 $1.80 Add
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The Arab Spring and U.S. Interference in Syria
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The Arab Spring and U.S. Interference in Syria

From: Syria

In this chapter, Kuzmarov and Kovalik examine the 2011 Syrian uprising as a coordinated regime- change operation rather than a spontaneous popular movement. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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The Arrival of Aaron Hart: A Dynasty Is Born

The Arrival of Aaron Hart: A Dynasty Is Born

From: The First Jews in North America

This chapter discusses Aaron Hart’s settlement in Trois-Rivières and some historical and economic context in North American during the 18th century. 22 $2.20 Add
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The Ba'athists' Islamic Ally

The Ba’athists’ Islamic Ally

From: Washington's Long War on Syria

There were two officially recognized Islamic states in the Middle East which played key roles in the conflict in Syria. One, Saudi Arabia, an important regional satellite of the United States, … 10 $1.00 Add
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The Backstory

The Backstory

From: Einstein on Israel and Zionism

In this chapter, Jerome traces Albert Einstein’s evolving relationship with Jewish identity and Zionism against the broader history of the movement from the late nineteenth into the early … 17 $1.70 Add
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The Backward City
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The Backward City

Section 3: Jacobs’ Spectrum of Economic Regions

From: Cities Matter

Chapter 12 focuses on cities dubbed “backward,” calling them a category of Backward Cities and exploring how they can evolve into a more forward economy. This chapter discusses topics … 6 $0.60 Add
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The Battery of the North East

The Battery of the North East

From: Charging Ahead

This chapter is about Hydro-Quebec and energy-trading. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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The Best Strategies for Reducing Social Inequalities in Health

The Best Strategies for Reducing Social Inequalities in Health

From: Scandinavian Common Sense

Social inequalities in health may now be clearly recognized, but this is not true of strategies for reducing them. This chapter describes two pioneering initiatives aimed at reducing social … ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Black Robes Return

The Black Robes Return

From: Songs Upon the Rivers

This chapter looks at the Black Robes and Catholic church’s role in some of the history of French-descended and French-speaking populations in North America. ; ; 43 $4.30 Add
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<i>The Book of Mormon</i> Is Racist—Why Isn’t Anyone Talking about It?

The Book of Mormon Is Racist—Why Isn’t Anyone Talking about It?

From: Bigotry on Broadway

This chapter outlines the many racist aspects of The Book of Mormon, as perceived by the author. 5 $0.50 Add
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The British Players and Their Stories

The British Players and Their Stories

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

This chapter explores various British figures involved in the story of the Confederacy in Montreal. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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The Campaign of 1950-1953

The Campaign of 1950-1953

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter nine, The Campaign of 1950-1953 provides a Korean perspective on the Korean War. From the perspective of the Republic of Korea, the movement of its military forces north of the 38th … 18 $1.80 Add
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The Case of the Cabot Mill

The Case of the Cabot Mill

SECTION TWO - The other side of the cotton

From: A Distinct Alien Race

The Cabot Company continued to house most of the rapidly growing Franco-American population throughout the 19th century; in this chapter, the author explores the history of this company and the … 24 $2.40 Add