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Andrew Mellon, one of the most accomplished businessmen of his era, is almost unknown today. To this shy, diffident (but brilliant) man fell the daunting task of collecting the war debts from European governments still devastated by WWI and struggling to recover economically. Dealing with the US Congress and the heads of foreign governments on the world stage became one of the great adventures of his life. Mellon vs. Churchill presents Winston Churchill through a different lens, focusing on his service as Chancellor of the Exchequer when Great Britain was the largest debtor to the US.

महाराष्ट्र राज्याचे पहिले मुख्यमंत्री श्री. यशवंतराव चव्हाण यांच्या निवडक भाषणांचा हा पहिला अधिकृत संग्रह आहे. या संग्रहांत महाराष्ट्र राज्य निर्मितीनंतरच्या काळांतील त्यांच्या भाषणांचा मुख्यतः समावेश केलेला असला तरी द्विभाषिक मुंबई राज्याचे ते मुख्यमंत्री असतांना त्यांनी केलेल्या कांहीं भाषणांचाहि त्यांत अन्तर्भाव करण्यांत आला आहे. मुख्यमंत्रिपदाची जबाबदारी स्वीकारल्यानंतर पांच वर्षांच्या काळांत अनेक महत्त्वाच्या प्रश्नांसंबंधीं त्यांनी जे विचार प्रदर्शित केले ते वाचकांना एकत्रित वाचावयास मिळावेत या दृष्टीनेंच या संग्रहांतील भाषणांची निवड करण्यांत आली आहे.

Är det verkligen möjligt att ta över ett politiskt parti och föra det till regeringsmakten? Vad krävs för att klara det? Och vem är så skicklig att ingen anar vad som egentligen hände?

”Vi tolererar inga förlorare.” Det var på den grunden som Joseph P Kennedy byggde sin familjedynasti. Och han insåg att pengar är vägen till framgång, först på Wall Street och i filmindustrin med Gloria Swanson, sedan i politiken. Charmfull, skrupelfri och hänsynslös jagade han den makt och det inflytande som berövats honom av de förnämsta släkterna i hemstaden Boston. Revanschlusten blev drivkraften också för hustrun Rose och de nio barnen. När Joseph P Kennedy inte lyckats med en politisk karriär ställdes kravet på den äldste sonen att bli USA:s president.

Mike Stack was born to power and followed his father and grandfather into the ring of fire of Philadelphia politics. He was groomed for office, and was running in his early 20s. After years of failure, he upset a top Senator with the help of his former adversary, the prince of darkness, Vincent J Fumo, arguably the most powerful politician in Pennsylvania and maybe America. Fumo became Mike's most important friend, and the roller coaster ride through the corridors of power and row home streets of Philly took place by his side. Soon came a storm of corruption investigations and Fumo was ...

The story of Jayaprakash Narayan before independence and after independence is almost equally divided. Understanding JP is an essential link for understanding the country. Hero of the August Revolution, whose life moves from a revolutionary Marxist to a transition between Gandhism and socialism, and ending with a democratic revolution. The story of a hero whose dream and reality have a conflict, and somewhere this country is also going through the same conflict till date. Highlights ★ Sitab Diara, Ballia ★ Gandhi ★ Non Cooperation Movement ★ JP in America ★ Ghadar ★ Congress ...

Empowered by Faith: A Lifelong Journey with Jesus Christ is a compelling testament to the transformative power of unwavering faith. This autobiography chronicles my personal triumphs and remarkable journey of spiritual growth, redemption, resilience through the highs and lows of life, and encapsulates the essence of a life well-lived, guided by the unchanging love and grace of Jesus Christ. In these pages, you will discover how faith can provide strength in times of hardship, hope in moments of doubt, and purpose amidst life’s uncertainties. From personal struggles to miraculous ...

¿Qué secretos revela internet sobre Benjamin Netanyahu? ¿Qué sabemos realmente del hombre que redefinió la política de Israel y dejó su huella en el escenario global? ¿Es posible comprender completamente su trayectoria o solo conocemos lo que él eligió mostrar? En esta biografía, la Inteligencia Artificial ha recopilado información pública disponible para crear un retrato detallado y completo de la vida de Benjamin Netanyahu. Desde su infancia en una familia sionista intelectual hasta las decisiones estratégicas que marcaron su papel como Primer Ministro de Israel.

When war erupted in Ukraine, the world paused—some in solidarity, others in silence. But for one retired British police officer, the call to bear witness was too loud to ignore. Robert Marshall takes listeners on an unforgettable journey into the heart of a nation under siege. From bombed-out streets in Kyiv to quiet moments with grieving families in Lviv, this is not just a war story—it’s a story of courage, love, despair, and human connection in the face of unthinkable cruelty.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb, is a colossal personality in Indian history. From being the chief architect of the Indian Constitution to fighting for equality and social justice for the downtrodden classes, his immense contribution to the Indian society is celebrated every year on April 14 as Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti in India.

We all know that at some point in life, we will experience pain, uncertainty and loss. Widowhood, redundancy, a life-changing diagnosis, pregnancy loss, or a global pandemic. So how can we weather the storms, and cope with whatever comes next? No one can answer this better than Lucy Easthope, an emergency planner whose job is to support survivors of major disasters. She has been there after countless earthquakes, fires and floods. Time and again she has watched how people rebuild: the work, the pitfalls and the fragile joy.

Stan Paregien tells about life as it really was for people in the United States and for our military men and women who served not only in the U.S. but on war fronts around the globe. And it includes 87 photos and 58 graphics. It is all about real life, the tide that sends waves rushing high on the shore only to retreat, regenerate, and rush headlong, again. Get ready for a unique journey through time with a veteran storyteller. The contents of this book have, well, an “unusual” organization. Stan explains it this way: “It doesn’t sound radical to say the events described here are ...

In Albert Reynolds: Risktaker for Peace, Conor Lenihan takes the reader on a journey through the former Taoiseach’s fascinating life. From his early days in Roscommon, Reynolds’ determination and hard work saw him rise from a humble clerical job with Irish Rail to become one of Ireland’s best-known showbiz promoters. But it is as creator of the template for peace on the island of Ireland that he, deservedly, will be best remembered. Reynolds’ extraordinary progress from the cut-throat world of business to local politics, and, ultimately, government ministries, was driven by the ...

¿Qué historias y secretos revela la internet sobre Barack Obama? ¿Cómo puede la tecnología reinterpretar la trayectoria de una de las figuras más emblemáticas del siglo XXI? ¿Somos, en el mundo digital, los mismos que en la vida real? En esta obra biográfica, se utilizó la inteligencia artificial para explorar datos públicos disponibles en la internet, organizando información sobre Obama de una manera inédita. La vida, las contribuciones, las controversias y el legado del primer presidente afroamericano de Estados Unidos se presentan bajo una nueva perspectiva: la de la tecnología.

ينظر بعض المؤرخون لهتلر بأنه شخصية فريدة في التاريخ الألماني، حاولت تحسين الظروف السياسة والإقتصادية للشعب الألماني في فترة حكمه. وعلى الطرف الآخر، يعتبر مؤرخون أن هتلر واحد من أكثر الشخصيات دموية في التاريخ الحديث؛ حيث تسببت سياساته في قتل ملايين المدنيين والعسكريين، خلال الحرب العالمية الثانية.

Hace tres años Volodymyr Zelenskii arrasó en las elecciones presidenciales de Ucrania siendo el único candidato cuya única experiencia política había sido en la pequeña pantalla. Durante las tres temporadas de la serie "Servidor del pueblo", este carismático actor interpretó a un profesor de Historia de un instituto que, por una serie de casualidades, acaba convirtiéndose en presidente del país.

Thomas Meagher: Forgotten Father of Thomas Francis Meagher is a biography of the father of one of Ireland’s most famous patriots. He emerges from his son’s shadow as a man of deeply held political and religious principles. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, he was to be heavily influenced by his experiences on that rugged island. He settled in Waterford in 1819 and quickly established himself as a champion of political and religious equality. In 1842 he was elected Mayor of Waterford, the first Catholic to hold this office since the seventeenth century. Meagher served as an MP for the city ...