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"This book investigates contradictions in U.S. foreign policy: promoting democracy abroad while supporting dictatorships in Latin America. Such analysis requires multiple perspectives and this work embraces an evaluation of the influence of military dictatorships on cultural elements, while drawing on data from documentary archives, court case files, investigative reports, international treaties, witness testimonies, and letters from survivors"--Provided by publisher

Anthropologist Bruce Albert captures the poetic voice of Davi Kopenawa, shaman and spokesman for the Yanomami of the Brazilian Amazon, in this unique reading experience--a coming-of-age story, historical account, and shamanic philosophy, but most of all an impassioned plea to respect native rights and preserve the Amazon rainforest.

"Taking as its point of departure the moral and monetary economy of crafsmanship in eighteenth-century Switzerland, this ... study shows how family tradition and his own unfinished apprenticeship to an engraver led Rousseau to a radical questioning of central issues of the day, particularly in light of the moral utilitarianism of his age. Rousseau's hand highlights the vital place of handwork in the artistic and social writings of his middle years -- from novels and plays to treatises and other forms of discourse -- illuminating many matters traditionally seen as inconsistencies in his oeuvre as a whole."--Jacket

A pre-war Sapper, Charlie Radford served in North Africa until he returned to the UK for parachute training. He volunteered and joined 2SAS in Scotland. His first behind-the-lines operation was in France (Op RUPERT) cutting railway lines and he then took park in Operation LOYTON, now in armed jeeps. His next assignment (Operation ZOMBIE) involved parachuting into the Italian Dolomites to disrupt the vital German link North of Verona between Italy and Austria.This operation ended in failure due tofool hardy leadership, inadequate manning and poor preparation. His OC was captured, tortured and e

"Although diplomats negotiate more and more aspects of world affairs--from trade and security issues to health, human rights, and the environment--we have little idea of, and even less control over, what they are doing in our name. In Independent Diplomat, Carne Ross provides a compelling account of what's wrong with contemporary diplomacy and offers a bold new vision of how it might be put right. For more than fifteen years, Ross was a British diplomat on the frontlines of numerous international crises, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the war in Afghanistan, and the buildup to the invasion of Iraq, over which he eventually resigned from the British civil service. In 2005, he founded Independent Diplomat, a nonprofit advisory firm that offers diplomatic advice and assistance to poor, politically marginalized or inexperienced governments and political groups, including Kosovo, Somaliland, and the Polisario movement in the Western Sahara, as well as to NGOs and other international institutions. Drawing on vivid episodes from his career in Oslo, Bonn, Kabul, and at the UN Security Council, Ross reveals that many of the assumptions that laypersons and even government officials hold about the diplomatic corps are wrong. He argues passionately and persuasively that the institutions of contemporary diplomacy--foreign ministries, the UN, the EU, and the like--often exclude those they most affect. He exposes the very limited range of evidence upon which diplomats base their reports, and the profoundly closed and undemocratic nature of the world's diplomatic forums. As a diplomat, Ross was encouraged to see the world in a narrow way in which the power of states and interests overwhelmed or excluded more complex, sophisticated ways of understanding. As Ross demonstrates, however, the reality of diplomatic negotiations, whether at the UN or among the warlords of Afghanistan, shows different forces at play, factors ignored in reductionist descriptions and academic theories of "international relations." To cope with the complexities of today's world, diplomats must open their doors--and minds--to a far wider range of individuals and groups, concerns and ideas, than the current and increasingly dysfunctional system allows."--

Air Marshal Sir Geoffrey Salmond and his brother Jack joined the Royal Flying Corps during the Great War and both were to have a major influence on the development of the Royal Air Force in the 1920s and 1930s. After a most distinguished war service, Geoffrey, the older of the two, became one of the original pioneers of long range flight and rose steadily through the ranks. He was one of the first to recognize the importance of 'high speed flight' and the development of the Supermarine S6 (the forerunner of the Spitfire). As such he was closely involved with the Schneider Trophy races of the e

Ein 16mm-Film, aufgenommen im Frühsommer 1941. Familie und Hausangestellte haben sich im Garten der Villa Regenstreif im 18. Wiener Gemeindebezirk versammelt. Die Anwesenden sind festlich gekleidet, sie plaudern und scherzen beim Nachmittagskaffee. Fröhliche Stimmung herrscht auch in den darauffolgenden Aufnahmen eines gemeinsamen Essens. Dann ein harter Schnitt: Ein Lastwagen, bepackt mit Koffern, fährt ab. Die drei Söhne der Familie sitzen auf der Ladefläche, sie winken der Kamera entgegen. Daraufhin sieht man die beiden jüngeren Buben in Anzug und Krawatte - sie treten auf der Terrasse drei unbekannten Personen gegenüber. Dem Mann, von dessen Jackettkragen das NSDAP-Abzeichen blitzt, schütteln sie höflich die Hand und überreichen ihm ein Körbchen. Darin befinden sich die Schlüssel zur Villa Regenstreif. Mit ihrer Übergabe wird die Enteignung durch die Nationalsozialisten und die Vertreibung der Familie aus dem Elternhaus endgültig vollzogen - und zwar vor laufender Kamera.

Die Frage, ob und wie Fotografien als historische Quellen über Ereignisse der letzten rund 150 Jahre genutzt werden können, ist oft gestellt worden. Der englische Kulturhistoriker Peter Burke hat in seiner Studie über die "Augenzeugenschaft" von Bildern allerdings jüngst kritisiert, dass visuelle Darstellungen - seien es Gemälde, Grafiken oder auch Fotos - von Historikern immer noch zu selten dazu verwendet würden, tatsächlich "neue Antworten zu geben oder neue Fragen zu stellen". Es sind zwei bereits häufig reproduzierte Aufnahmen von Robert Capa, dem wohl bekanntesten Kriegsfotografen des 20. Jahrhunderts, die im Folgenden näher betrachtet werden sollen - nicht als Illustrationen von Geschichte, sondern als eigenständige Bildaussagen. Ihre "Relektüre" dient weniger dazu, neue Antworten zu geben, als in Kenntnis des Publikationskontextes ihre Geschichte und Bedeutung neu zu entschlüsseln.

Karl Marx has been portrayed in equal measure both as a political prophet who foresaw the end of capitalist exploitation, and as a populist Anti- Christ whose totalitarian legacy has cost millions of lives worldwide. This new biography looks beyond these caricatures in order to understand more about the real Karl Marx; about his everyday life and personal circumstances as well as his political ideology. The book tells the life story of a man of ideas, showing how his political and economic thought developed alongside his life and practical work. Vincent Barnett seeks to paint Karl Marx not as a static, unwavering character, but as a man whose beliefs developed dynamically over time. The book explores his personal background, and problems of personal income and family health. It also examines the influence of Hegel's methods on Marx's work, and his relationship with Engels. This lively, up to date guide to the life of Karl Marx provides an excellent starting point for students in history, politics and philosophy, and for all those with an interest in Marxism and political ideas.

Interview with Sir Shridath Ramphal, conducted 23rd November 2013 in London and 29th January 2015 in Bridgetown, Barbados, as part of the Commonwealth Oral History Project. The project aims to produce a unique digital research resource on the oral history of the Commonwealth since 1965 through sixty oral history interviews with leading figures in the recent history of the organisation. It will provide an essential research tool for anyone investigating the history of the Commonwealth and will serve to promote interest in and understanding of the organisation. Biography: Ramphal, Sir Shridath Surendranath 'Sonny'. 1928- . Born in New Amsterdam, British Guiana. Educated at King's College London and Gray's Inn, London, 1947-51. Assistant Attorney General of the West Indies Federation, 1958-62. Guggenheim Fellow, Harvard Law School, 1961. Attorney General of British Guiana, 1965-67. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Guyana, 1967-72, and then Minister of Foreign Affairs, 1972-75. Commonwealth Secretary General, 1975-90. Co-Chair, Commission on Global Governance, 1995. Chancellor of the University of Guyana, 1988-92. Chancellor of the University of Warwick, 1989-2001. Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, 1989-2003.

Intro -- Contents -- Prologue: The Cigar Maker Writes to the General -- 1. "Rosalie, Black Woman of the Poulard Nation" -- 2. "Rosalie . . . My Slave" -- 3. Citizen Rosalie -- 4. Crossing the Gulf -- 5. The Land of the Rights of Man -- 6. Joseph and His Brothers -- 7. "The Term Public Rights Should Be Made to Mean Something" -- 8. Horizons of Commerce -- 9. Citizens beyond Nation -- Epilogue: "For a Racial Reason" -- Notes -- Acknowledgments and Collaborations -- Index.

A collection of documents that chart Thomas Reid's philosophy of education and his influence on Scotland's universitiesFirst critical edition of Reid's major writings on educationIncludes systematic discussion of Reid's views on education and his career as a regent and professor Includes a new transcription and English translation of Reid's philosophical orations from King's College Aberdeen Offers a critical and fully annotated edition of Dugald Stewart's influential biography of ReidOf all the major thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, Thomas Reid was the most closely involved with university life as a librarian, teacher and administrator. The writings collected here illustrate his thinking about the aims, scope and value of a liberal education, as well as the foundations of his common sense philosophy.With an editorial introduction which both recounts his academic career at King's College Aberdeen and the University of Glasgow and traces the connections between his educational ideals and his philosophical doctrines, the volume illuminates Reid's distinctive contribution to the formation of Scotland's 'democratic intellect'

From the publisher: Provides a comprehensive history of the more than 120 African Americans who have served in the United States Congress. Written for a general audience, this book contains a profile of each African-American Member, including notables such as Hiram Revels, Joseph Rainey, Oscar De Priest, Adam Clayton Powell, Shirley Chisholm, Gus Hawkins, and Barbara Jordan. Individual profiles are introduced by contextual essays that explain major events in congressional and U.S. history. Illustrated with many portraits, photographs, and charts

"In the summer of 1964, the FBI found the smoldering remains of the station wagon that James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman had been driving before their disappearance. Shortly after this awful discovery, Julie Kabat's beloved brother Luke arrived as a volunteer for the Mississippi Summer Project. Teaching biology to Freedom School students in Meridian, Luke became one of more than seven hundred student volunteers who joined experienced Black civil rights workers and clergy to challenge white supremacy in the nation's most segregated state. During his time in Mississippi, Luke helped plan the community memorial service for Chaney, attended the Democratic National Convention in support of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, and even spent time in jail for "contributing to the delinquency of minors." (This arrest followed his decision to take students out for ice cream.) Through his activism, Luke grappled with many issues that continue to haunt and divide us today: racialized oppression, threats of violence, and segregation whether explicit in law or implicit through custom. Sadly, Luke died just two years after Freedom Summer, leaving behind copious letters, diaries, and essays, as well as a lasting impact on his younger sister, nicknamed "Pig." Drawing on a wealth of primary resources, especially her brother's letters and diaries, Kabat delves deep into her family history to understand Luke's motivations for joining the movement and documents his experiences as an activist. In addition to Luke's personal narrative, Kabat includes conversations with surviving Freedom School volunteers and students who declare the life-long legacy of Freedom Summer. A sister's tribute to her brother, Love Letter from Pig: My Brother's Story of Freedom Summer addresses ongoing issues of civil rights and racial inequality facing the nation today"--

En este artículo se aborda una de las biografías de la barbarie escritas por Sarmiento a las que se le ha prestado menos atención: El Chacho. Último caudillo de la montonera de los Llanos, publicada originalmente en los Estados Unidos, en 1868. A partir del concepto de tanatografía se analiza la importancia que la ejecución del general Ángel Vicente "El Chacho" Peñaloza tiene en la narración de esta biografía y de qué modo, a través del texto biográfico, Sarmiento buscó capitalizar un episodio de su trayectoria política que, en un principio, lo había descolocado ante la opinión pública. Abstract This paper focuses on one of the biographies of barbarism written by Sarmiento, which received less attention: El Chacho. Último caudillo de la montonera de los Llanos, first published in the United States in 1868. Using the concept of tanatography, the importance of the execution of General Ángel Vicente "El Chacho" Peñaloza in the story of his biography is analized. Also, it is taken into account how, through the biographical text, Sarmiento tried to capitalize an episode of his political background that, at first, was detrimental to his public image.