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Lessons From the Rhodesian Bush War is not a conventional history—it’s a focused, hard-edged study of what happens when a nation is cut off, surrounded, and forced to fight a war with limited men, limited resources, and no margin for error. Rhodesia’s bitter bush war offers more than military lessons; it’s a case study in rural defense, community survival, and the slow-motion unraveling of a society under siege. Written with the clarity and grit demanded by today’s preparedness-minded readers, this book explores the tactics, gear, and lived experiences of Rhodesian security forces...

What was it really like to live in Ancient Egypt—not as a pharaoh or high priest, but as an ordinary person? In Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt: What Was It Really Like?, historian and storyteller Thalos Virellon invites listeners on a vivid journey into the bustling streets, sunbaked homes, sacred temples, and fertile fields of one of history’s most fascinating civilisations.

Unveil the epic story of Lwanda Magere and embark on a thrilling adventure, even if you've never heard of the Luo legends before. Do you and your children love tales of heroism, adventure, and timeless wisdom? Are you searching for an age-appropriate story that introduces African legends with vivid and engaging language? Have you tried finding a culturally rich superhero that can teach your kids meaningful life lessons, but everything seems too complex or overly simplified? You're not alone. Introducing LWANDA MAGERE: THE FULL STORY OF A LUO LEGEND. This captivating tale is not just another...

NEWS: 'The Rhodesian SAS at War'. has just been published and is a thrilling companion to 'The Rhodesian SAS: Their Most Daring Missions.. It tell the story of SAS operations from the earliest part of the bush war until the close of 1978 - where 'The Rhodesian SAS: Their Most Daring Missions' picks up. It's a must read and is available now from Amazon. 'The Rhodesian SAS: Their Most Daring Mission' from the Author of ‘BRAVO TEN’, the explosive true story of some of the greatest secret operations of the Rhodesian SAS…. At the height of the cold war, the small landlocked country of ...

Stanwood Shot Dead! Death, Diplomacy, and the Dawn of American Power relates the true story of nineteenth-century adventurer Louis Duverge and his killing of American consular agent Victor Stanwood. Born to a wealthy family in Mauritius, Duverge attended university in France before joining the Foreign Legion. He then took to sea, leading a failed attempt to steal a cargo of gold from an Indian Ocean trading vessel. Duverge slipped away from authorities in British India and fled to Boston, where he joined the Union effort. Commissioned as a lieutenant with a Massachusetts regiment, Duverge ...

Africa is the world’s poorest continent and, arguably, its richest. In The Looting Machine, Tom Burgis takes listeners on a gripping journey into the world of the magnates and militiamen, the despots and jet-setting executives who gorge on Africa’s vast stocks of oil, gas, metals, and precious stones. Combining deep reporting with an action-packed narrative, Burgis presents a blistering investigation of the plunder of a continent and the terrible human toll.

In very early January of 1904 Fritz Kramer arrived at Tsingtao in northern China. He was working as the supervising engineer for the German engineering company of F.H.Schmidt, which specialised in the building of steel bridge,jetties, railways and canal work. He knew that it was critical for his Chinese workforce to have the Buddhist religion preached to themin order to have harmonious relationships between his workers.So, he hired a Vietnamese Buddhist monk to offer spiritual guidance to his Chinese workforce. At the completion of the railway in early Janaury of1907 and receiving a ...

Beyond—The Door of No Return An emotional, dark, and gripping historical fiction novella 1501 AD, Senegal. The land awakens under a golden sunrise—lush, untamed, alive. The cries of exotic birds echo above the mighty baobabs, lions roar in longing, and hippos yawn beside watchful crocodiles. In a Serer village nestled north of the Gambia River, life flourishes in harmony with nature and spirit. Dembe, a revered hunter and spiritual leader, awakens with his family in their earthen hut, unaware that the final day of their world is beginning. As drums sound and rituals stir the village in ...

"His forefathers and Mick", traces the riveting saga of the Kramer family across three tumultuous generations. Friedrich Kramer, an intrepid German engineer, revolutionises railway and communication technologies in early 20th century China and Namibia, unknowingly setting the stage for international espionage and warfare. His son, grappling with the shadows of World War Two, seeks redemption and a new start in Australia, only for his son, Michael to confront his own battlefield in Vietnam. Each generation wrestles with the legacies of the past, forging their paths in a world that refuses to...

The Sahara Desert extends over 8 million square kilometres, almost fifteen times the size of France; it stretches over 5000 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. It represents a quarter of the African continent and has a number of different landscapes. We find in the Sahara (which means “desert” in Arabic) seas of sands called “erg”, plains of stones called “reg”, and large plates, the “hamadas”... There are also masses of torn mountains reaching upwards of 3000 metres. These landscapes of fascinating beauty and harshness are dotted with strings of oases which ...

This is the story of Africa in the coming decades, with corruption and greed at the helm. In the original Long Walk, the rules of this deadly game, and the basics of survival, are simple enough. Hint 13 for example warns contestants to conserve energy (read resources) whenever possible. And Hint 10 goes something like – “Save your wind. If you smoke ordinarily, try not to smoke on the Long Walk”. And the primary rule of all: when you receive four warnings for slowing down below the minimum speed, you will be shot. The Walk is organized, managed and supervised by an army major, who has...