The Empire And The Five Kings

Author : Bernard-Henri Lévy
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781250203021

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The Empire and the Five Kings by Bernard-Henri Lévy Pdf

One of the West’s leading intellectuals offers a provocative look at America’s withdrawal from world leadership and the rising powers who seek to fill the vacuum left behind. The United States was once the hope of the world, a beacon of freedom and the defender of liberal democracy. Nations and peoples on all continents looked to America to stand up for the values that created the Western worldand to oppose autocracy and repression. Even when America did not live up to its ideals, it still recognized their importance, at home and abroad. But as Bernard-Henri Lévy lays bare in this powerful and disturbing analysis of the world today, America is retreating from its traditional leadership role, and in its place have come five ambitious powers, former empires eager to assert their primacy and influence. Lévy shows how these five—Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, and Sunni radical Islamism—are taking steps to undermine the liberal values that have been a hallmark of Western civilization. The Empire and the Five Kings is a cri de coeur that draws upon lessons from history and the eternal touchstones of human culture to reveal the stakes facing the West as America retreats from its leadership role, a process that did not begin with Donald Trump's presidency and is not likely to end with him. The crisis is one whose roots can be found as far back as antiquity and whose resolution will require the West to find a new way forward if its principles and values are to survive. As seen on Real Time with Bill Maher (2/22/2019) and Fareed Zakaria GPS (2/17/2019).

Author : Michael Pembroke
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786079886

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America in Retreat by Michael Pembroke Pdf

The story of how America turned its back on the world... In the heady days after 1945, the authority of the United States was unrivalled and, with the founding of the UN, a new era of international co-operation seemed to have begun. But seventy-five years later, its influence has already diminished. The world has now entered a post-American era, argues Michael Pembroke, defined by a flourishing Asia and the ascendancy of China, as much as by the decline of the United States. This book is a short history of that decline; how high standards and treasured principles were ignored; how idealism was replaced by hubris and moral compromise; and how adherence to the rule of law became selective. It is also a look into the future – a future dominated by greater Asia and China in particular. We are in the midst of the third great power shift in modern history – from Europe to America to Asia. Covering wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, interventions in Iran, Guatemala and Chile, and a retreat from international engagement with the UN, WHO and, increasingly, trade agreements, Pembroke sketches the history of America’s retreat from universal principles to provide a clear-eyed analysis of the dangers of American exceptionalism.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1865
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555007667

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The Rainbow, a magazine of Christian literature by Anonim Pdf

Author : Krishan Kumar
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691192802

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Visions of Empire by Krishan Kumar Pdf

"In this extraordinary volume, Krishan Kumar provides us with a brilliant tour of some of history's most important empires, demonstrating the critical importance of imperial ideas and ideologies for understanding their modalities of rule and the conflicts that beset them. In doing so, he interrogates the contested terrain between nationalism and empire and the legacies that empires leave behind."--Mark R. Beissinger, Princeton University "This is an excellent book with original insights into the history of empires and the discourses and rhetoric of their rulers and defenders. Kumar's writing is lively and free of jargon, and his research is prodigious. He manages to bring clarity and perspective to a complex subject."--Ronald Grigor Suny, author of "They Can Live in the Desert but Nowhere Else": A History of the Armenian Genocide "A masterly piece of work."--Anthony Pagden, author of The Burdens of Empire: 1539 to the Present

Author : Roderick L. Yip
Publisher : TEACH Services, Inc.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1572582774

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Daniel's Difficulties Resolved - Revelation's Secrets Revealed by Roderick L. Yip Pdf

Daniel's Difficulties Resolved, Revelation's Secrets Revealed delves into specific details of the Biblical books of Daniel and Revelation. It is not intended as a comprehensive view of these two books, but a specific study of certain often misunderstood verses of these books. Roderick Yip seeks to clarify these verses by using a comparison and contrast method of Bible study, and bring the reader into a better understanding of the information presented. Ellen White repeatedly endorses the precept upon precept, line upon line approach to Bible study especially as it relates to doctrine. This book is divided into two sections, each dealing with a particular book. The first part of each section focuses on the principles of interpretation and the format in which the book was written. Then over the chapters, it discusses a particular chapter(s) and studies individual issues and misunderstandings. The author goes beyond a mere presentation of his interpretations, but cites other authors, including Uriah Smith in his book, The Prophecies of Daniel and The Revelation. Particular issues included in this book are the historical information that compliments the visions in Daniel, John's often misunderstood writing style and the unique format of both books which is helpful to understanding them.

Author : Peter Metevelis
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780595497119

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Japanese Mythology and the Primeval World by Peter Metevelis Pdf

The Japanese have faithfully preserved their ancient myths as a connected and well ordered system. And as a system, Japanese myths say much about the human condition in the cosmos and about the human place in the cosmic order. Not until now has a book-length, English-language study been released on Japanese mythology. Drawing on his meticulous research, Asianist Peter Metevelis presents this selection of analytic essays that form a mosaic of themes on the primordial world of Japanese myth, adding a rewarding voice to cultural history and the history of ideas around the world. Metevelis shows that, contrary to popular belief, Japanese myths have much in common with other myths around the globe, and are mythically, logically, and symbolically equivalent. This suggests that Japanese culture has always resonated with the rest of the world and provides a valuable touchstone for comparative mythologists. The mythic themes Metevelis explores include: Linkage of birth with death Loss of immortality Containment of souls Effect of time on mortals Creation of the cosmos And many more This incomparable volume also includes detailed notes, bibliographies, and appendices to help further your knowledge of Japanese myth. Under Metevelis's expert guidance, you can expand your understanding of the Japanese myth system, its structure, and its principal actors, and immerse yourself in the ancient Japanese mysteries of the cosmos.

Author : Michael Livingston
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472847041

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Crécy by Michael Livingston Pdf

'Like Crécy itself, this book is a triumph and the tale it tells gives an old story new life.' BERNARD CORNWELL, bestselling author of The Last Kingdom series The battle of Crécy in 1346 is one of the most famous and widely studied military engagements in history. The repercussions of this battle were felt for hundreds of years, and the exploits of those fighting reached the status of legend. Yet cutting-edge research has shown that nearly everything that has been written about this dramatic event may be wrong. In this new study, Michael Livingston reveals how modern scholars have used archived manuscripts, satellite technologies and traditional fieldwork to help unlock what was arguably the battle's greatest secret: the location of the now quiet fields where so many thousands died. Crécy: Battle of Five Kings is a story of past and present. It is a new history of one of the most important battles of the Middle Ages: a compelling narrative account that nonetheless adheres to the highest scholarly standards in its detail. It is also an account that incorporates the most cutting-edge revelations and the personal story of how those discoveries were made.

Author : Vincenzo Sangermano (Padre)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Burma
ISBN : IND:30000115140968

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A Description of the Burmese Empire by Vincenzo Sangermano (Padre) Pdf

Author : Mark LaFollette
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449768607

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The Lighter Side of the End of the World by Mark LaFollette Pdf

If we treat Bible prophecy as a code to crack, we are likely to end up in the wrong place. When Jesus tells us about his return, Hes talking to us about life. Hes correcting, encouraging, and preparing us for whats coming next. Whenever Jesus and his apostles teach about the future, their goal is to empower us for life today. The Lighter Side of the End of the World is an engaging walk through the full scope of the Bibles teaching on the End Times that will encourage you in your daily life. To learn more go to www.knowthebiblebetter.com.

Author : Brandon Sanderson
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 1008 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429992800

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The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson Pdf

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion. Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter. It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them. One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains. There, Kaladin, who traded his medical apprenticeship for a spear to protect his little brother, has been reduced to slavery. In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, he struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable. Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called The Way of Kings. Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity. Across the ocean, an untried young woman named Shallan seeks to train under an eminent scholar and notorious heretic, Dalinar's niece, Jasnah. Though she genuinely loves learning, Shallan's motives are less than pure. As she plans a daring theft, her research for Jasnah hints at secrets of the Knights Radiant and the true cause of the war. The result of over ten years of planning, writing, and world-building, The Way of Kings is but the opening movement of the Stormlight Archive, a bold masterpiece in the making. Speak again the ancient oaths: Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before Destination. and return to men the Shards they once bore. The Knights Radiant must stand again. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer The Mistborn trilogy Mistborn: The Final Empire The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series Alloy of Law Shadows of Self Bands of Mourning Collection Arcanum Unbounded Other Cosmere novels Elantris Warbreaker The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians The Scrivener's Bones The Knights of Crystallia The Shattered Lens The Dark Talent The Rithmatist series The Rithmatist Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners Steelheart Firefight Calamity At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Jimmie Chapman
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781387254538

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The Visions of Daniel Explained by Jimmie Chapman Pdf

The future is now! The prophecies of Daniel are being fulfilled now, even in our lifetime. The Visions of Daniel Explained, follows the last dayÕs prophecies of Daniel right down to the end of their fulfillment. Each prophetic scene is explained in vivid detail while using scriptural confirmation for each interpretation. Author, Dr. Jimmie Chapman, draws from fifty-two years of studies in Bible Prophecies and Theology to give us some unique and refreshing insights into the interpretation of prophecy. Join us on our journey of discovery as we explore each of DanielÕs prophecies and gain a deeper understanding of their meaning. Rejoice with us as we discover God is fulfilling his word right before our eyes in Israel and the Middle East.

Author : Asser
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141909424

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Alfred the Great by Asser Pdf

Asser's Life of King Alfred, written in 893, is a revealing account of one of the greatest of medieval kings. Composed by a monk of St David's in Wales who became Bishop of Sherborne in Alfred's service and worked with him in his efforts to revive religion and learning in his kingdom, this life is among the earliest surviving royal biographies. It is an admiring account of King Alfred's life, written in absorbing detail - chronicling his battles against Viking invaders and his struggle to increase the strength and knowledge of his people, and to unite his people at a time of conflict, uncertainty and war.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1761
Category : World history
ISBN : OXFORD:600017703

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The Modern Part of an Universal History, by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1761
Category : World history
ISBN : UOM:39015073761747

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An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1761
Category : Virginia
ISBN : NYPL:33433082390562

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An Universal History by Anonim Pdf