Prelude To Tragedy

Author : Samuel Hale Butterfield
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313085079

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U.S. Development Aid--An Historic First by Samuel Hale Butterfield Pdf

The first comprehensive account of U.S. development aid policies and implementation operations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this work is a unique contribution to world history and to the extensive literature on Third World development. Butterfield begins with the remarkable story of why, in 1949, President Truman surprised Americans with his unprecedented development aid policy. He then describes the major alterations in U.S. development aid strategy and operations from 1950 to 2000. Drawing upon his long experience both in Washington and in country aid missions, Butterfield puts a human face on the story by weaving real world vignettes into his narrative. The survey addresses the role of Congress, important program foundations established in the 1950s, creative initiatives of the 1960s, frustrated promises in Vietnam. It explores the Third World's unexpected population explosion; America's evolving technical assistance work in the core sectors such as agriculture, education, health, and administration; and initiatives to reach the rural poor and promote the development role of women. It also comments upon linkages between policy dialogue and financial aid to promote market-oriented policy reforms, Africa's lagging development, and the decline of U.S. development aid in the 1990s.

Author : Tobe Nnamani
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781524611828

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Between Ethics and Politics: Lessons from Biafra by Tobe Nnamani Pdf

Although many years have elapsed since the demise of Biafra, it still remains an intractable unfinished business that seriously threatens the corporate existence of Nigeria. Most of the literature on Biafra tended to dwell more on the historical and political analysis of the war and how the factors that engendered it could be tackled. It appears however, that no ethical analysis of the issues involved in the Biafran war has been carried out in any significant academic endeavour, hence the reason and need for a critical analytical survey of the ethical and political implications of the role of the world community in the unprecedented events that took place in Biafra. The purpose of this book is, first, to understand the twist and turns of the events and issues involved in the Biafran crisis and the role the international community played in the war. Second is to articulate the complex nature of humanitarian intervention and to stress the relevance of ethics, its interpenetration, and tandem relationship with international relations on a broader level, and in particular, humanitarian intervention as a foreign policy action. The main claim of our argument is that ethics is part and parcel of international relations. Divorcing ethics from international relations leads to amorality that threatens the world order. In other words, it is argued that ethical considerations should guide international affairs and the undertaking of humanitarian intervention. Behind this basic thesis, the book defends the idea of a global ethic. Global ethic means an ethic which acknowledges respect for human life and the interconnectedness and interdependence of all human beings. It is an ethic which transcends the circumscribed confines of national boundaries and economic and geopolitical interests and opens them up to the larger urgent need, well-being, peaceful coexistence, and sustainability of the larger world community. Tobe Nnamani

Author : Harvey C. Neese,John O'Donnell
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015050543944

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Prelude to Tragedy by Harvey C. Neese,John O'Donnell Pdf

The common theme of their individual essays suggests that the war in Vietnam might have had a much different - and far less tragic - outcome if only U.S. policy makers had listened to experts familiar with Asian cultures and communist revolutionary warfare tactics and pursued a coherent counterinsurgency strategy instead of militarizing and Americanizing the struggle."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Rufus C Phillips
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612515625

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Why Vietnam Matters by Rufus C Phillips Pdf

Rufus Phillips offers an extraordinary inside history of the most critical years of American involvement in Vietnam, from 1954 to 1968, and explains why it still matters. Describing what went right and then wrong, he contends that our failure to understand the Communists, our South Vietnamese allies, or even ourselves took us down the wrong road of a conventional war until it was too late—we missed the war’s essential political character. Documenting the story from his own personal files, now available at the Texas Tech Vietnam Archive, as well as from the historical record, the former government official paints striking portraits of such key figures as John F. Kennedy, Maxwell Taylor, Robert McNamara, Henry Cabot Lodge, Hubert Humphrey, and Ngo Dinh Diem, among others with whom he dealt."

Author : Gary R. Hess
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118949009

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Vietnam by Gary R. Hess Pdf

Now available in a completely revised and updated second edition,Vietnam: Explaining America’s Lost War is anaward-winning historiography of one of the 20thcentury’s seminal conflicts. Looks at many facets of Vietnam War, examining centralarguments of scholars, journalists, and participants and providingevidence on both sides of controversies around this event Addresses key debates about the Vietnam War, asking whether thewar was necessary for US security; whether President Kennedy wouldhave avoided the war had he lived beyond November 1963; whethernegotiation would have been a feasible alternative to war; andmore Assesses the lessons learned from this war, and how theselessons have affected American national security policy since Written by a well-respected scholar in the field in anaccessible style for students and scholars

Author : Vayos Liapis,Avra Sidiropoulou
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781107155701

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Adapting Greek Tragedy by Vayos Liapis,Avra Sidiropoulou Pdf

Shows how contemporary adaptations, on the stage and on the page, can breathe new life into Greek tragedy.

Author : Carl H. Bock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:464074782

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Prelude to Tragedy by Carl H. Bock Pdf

Author : Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,Margaret Kirby
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-05
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781585107421

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Faust: The First Part of the Tragedy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,Margaret Kirby Pdf

While preserving the line structure of the German original and verbal echoes that permeate the poem, Margaret Kirby's translation of Faust I attempts to capture in unrhymed modern English the distinctive voices, wide metrical range, quick shifts in tone, comic and tragic registers, and other key stylistic elements of Goethe’s greatest poetic and dramatic masterpiece.

Author : Ainan Ahmed
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Game of Power - Volume 2 (History of Roman Empire) by Ainan Ahmed Pdf

Explore the fascinating world of ancient Rome through the pages of "The Game of Power, volume II" by Ainan Ahmed. In this gripping book, delve into the rich tapestry of Roman history, brought to life through the stories of its influential leaders. From the renowned Julius Caesar to the formidable Augustus, and from the mysterious Nero to the wise Marcus Aurelius, each emperor's journey is filled with twists and turns. Through conquests, alliances, and trials, these leaders shaped the course of an empire. With easy language and interesting stories of empires, "The Game of Power, volume II" takes you on a captivating journey through the heart of Roman civilization. Whether you're reading alone or with friends, this book offers a doorway into the captivating world of ancient Rome. Join Ainan Ahmed as you uncover the mysteries of power and ambition in the Roman Empire. From moments of triumph to instances of betrayal, this book paints a vivid picture of a civilization that continues to intrigue and inspire.

Author : John Vyvyan
Publisher : Shepheard-Walwyn
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780856834080

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Shakespeare and Platonic Beauty by John Vyvyan Pdf

Looking at some of the Shakespearean comedies, author John Vyvyan suggests they express a consistent, profoundly Christian philosophy of life based on the Platonic ideas of beauty and love. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, and All’s Well That Ends Well, the heroines bring to life the idea of love as the force that is awakened in the world by beauty which then leads the soul to perfection. Vyvyan believes that for Shakespeare, love was preeminent over human ideas of justice, that self-discovery was a supreme human experience, and that breaking faith with the ideal—as Agamemnon, Cressida, and Hector all do in Troilus and Cressida —sowed the seeds of tragedy. The author’s recognition of Shakespeare's use of allegory enables him to make sense of certain developments in these plays that seem weak or absurd from the psychological standpoint. He does not suggest that Shakespeare’s philosophy is the most important thing about his plays; it is simply one thing about them that ought to be known. The recognition of this philosophy enhances enjoyment of the plays, giving them a new dimension and richness. This edition contains a list of the author’s Shakespearean references and an enhanced index.

Author : Milkyway Media
Publisher : Milkyway Media
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Summary of Cara Robertson's The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Milkyway Media Pdf

Get the Summary of Cara Robertson's The Trial of Lizzie Borden in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Trial of Lizzie Borden" by Cara Robertson delves into the infamous case of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892. The book recounts the events leading up to the murders, including Lizzie's attempt to purchase poison and the Borden family's internal conflicts over wealth and property. It details the investigation, which initially targeted outsiders but eventually focused on Lizzie due to her inconsistent statements and lack of emotional response...

Author : H. Edward Richardson
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813188362

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Cassius Marcellus Clay by H. Edward Richardson Pdf

The most colorful member of Kentucky's most illustrious family, Cassius Marcellus Clay is a legendary figure in the Bluegrass. This lively biography records both the traditions surrounding Clay and the historical facts of his life, which are themselves the stuff of legend. Although Clay was a dedicated emancipationist, his real interest lay in broad issues of human freedom. The story of Clay's True American, his service in the Mexican War, his accomplishments as Lincoln's minister to Russia, and his active post-Civil War political life are all told against the background of the climactic events of a lifetime that spanned almost a century of American history.

Author : Percy MacKaye
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1290409986

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Sappho and Phaon; a Tragedy, Set Forth with a Prologue, Intuction, Prelude, Interludes, and Epilogue by Percy MacKaye Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Freeman Wills Crofts
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780008393199

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Inspector French: Death on the Way (Inspector French, Book 8) by Freeman Wills Crofts Pdf

To mark the publishing centenary of Freeman Wills Crofts, ‘The King of Detective Story Writers’, this is one of six classic crime novels being issued in 2020 featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television.

Author : United States. Warren Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 937 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:319510010968542

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Investigation of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy by United States. Warren Commission Pdf