William Smith Boeken

An Athenian general of the fifth century B.C. chronicles the disastrous 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides traces the conflict's roots and provides detailed, knowledgeable analyses of battles and the political atmosphere.

A roman à clef about racism, identity, and bohemian living amidst the tensions and violence of Algerian War-era France, and one of the earliest published accounts of the Paris massacre of 1961. As a teenager, Simeon Brown lost an eye in a racist attack, and this young African American journalist has lived in his native Philadelphia in a state of agonizing tension ever since. After a violent encounter with white sailors, Simeon makes up his mind to move to Paris, known as a safe haven for black artists and intellectuals, and before long he is under the spell of the City of Light, where he can do as he likes and go where he pleases without fear. Through Babe, another black American émigré, he makes new friends, and soon he has fallen in love with a Polish actress who is a concentration camp survivor. At the same time, however, Simeon begins to suspect that Paris is hardly the racial wonderland he imagined: The French government is struggling to suppress the revolution in Algeria, and Algerians are regularly stopped and searched, beaten, and arrested by the French police, while much worse is to come, it will turn out, in response to the protest march of October 1961. Through his friendship with Hossein, an Algerian radical, Simeon realizes that he can no longer remain a passive spectator to French injustice. He must decide where his true loyalties lie.

SMITH’S HEART OF MAN REPAIR MANUAL is an easy to read, step by step, manual to help Men overhaul their Minds, Bodies, and Spirits. Taking inspiration from History, Pop Culture, and Traditional Spiritual Principals, Author Will Smith offers practical examples to help Men from all backgrounds become who they were created to be, and impact their spheres of influence, and communities with timeless qualities that have been passed from generation to generation.

The author explores the deep divisions within the country, questioning the reliability of those who provide information about America's state. They argue that the government has failed its citizens by permitting individuals with hidden agendas to manipulate public opinion, thereby undermining the principles of democracy and free enterprise. This critical examination seeks to uncover the truth behind societal fractures and the impact of commercial interests on democratic values.

Focusing on the lives and identities of the nuns, this work explores the history of the Benedictine Abbey of St Mary and St Edward at Shaftesbury from its founding by King Alfred the Great in 888 until its suppression in 1539. It highlights the abbesses, often from local gentry families, who held significant status and responsibilities akin to feudal barons. The book includes biographical details of known nuns and abbesses, emphasizing their roles within the abbey rather than its royal connections, offering a unique perspective on this important religious institution.

The narrative delves into the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency, focusing on the dynamics of power following the midterm elections. With the House of Representatives no longer under his control, Trump seeks to manipulate the Judiciary by aligning with Attorney General William Barr, who supports his agenda by dismissing the Mueller investigation. The book highlights Trump's increasing boldness, aided by compliant Republicans in Congress, as he attempts to navigate and exert influence over the government during a tumultuous period.

This classic work of Russian fiction by Leo Tolstoy tells the story of a nobleman who has lost the ideals of his youth. He finds himself as a jury member in a case involving a woman he wronged, accused of murder. First published in 1899, this was Tolstoy's last novel and serves as a critique of the injustices of man-made laws and the hypocrisy of the institutionalized church. The narrative also delves into Georgism, an economic philosophy Tolstoy strongly supported later in life. Originally serialized in the magazine Niva to fund the resettlement of the Doukhobors, the story follows Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov, who seeks redemption for a past sin involving a maid, leading to her downfall into prostitution. A decade later, he unwittingly sentences her, Maslova, to Siberian prison for murdering a client who abused her. The novel chronicles Nekhlyudov's efforts to aid her while grappling with his moral dilemmas. His visits to the prison expose him to the harsh realities of suffering and injustice, revealing a world of cruelty hidden beneath his aristocratic existence. Through harrowing tales of the imprisoned, the narrative builds to a feverish intensity, highlighting the depths of human despair and the search for redemption.

This reprint captures the essence of a classic work originally published in 1856, preserving its historical significance and literary style. Readers can expect an authentic experience of the themes, characters, and narrative techniques that defined the era, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical literature. The reissue aims to introduce new audiences to the timeless insights and storytelling of the original text.