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  • av Davis Truman
    196,-

    The "Knocking Down The Wall: Muhammad Ali's Revolutionary Leadership for Black America's Rise" - is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most iconic figures in history. In this gripping book, prepare to embark on a remarkable journey through the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, delving deep into his extraordinary role as a revolutionary leader for the rise of Black America.Through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, this book unveils Ali's pivotal role in shaping the course of Black America's rise. It explores his unwavering determination to challenge the status quo, dismantle barriers, and empower marginalized communities. Ali's actions reverberated throughout the nation, from his influential alliance with the Nation of Islam to his courageous stance against the Vietnam War. They inspired generations to strive for a more inclusive and equitable society.Prepare to be enthralled as this remarkable book peels back the layers of Muhammad Ali's life, revealing the indomitable spirit of a true leader and his unwavering dedication to advancing Black America. "Knocking Down The Wall" is a compelling tribute to the revolutionary legacy of a man who transcended the boundaries of sport, leaving an indelible mark on history.

  • av Davis Truman
    200,-

    The Roosevelt New Deal was a series of domestic programs and initiatives launched by President Franklin D. Roosevelt shortly after he assumed office in 1933. At that time, the United States faced one of the worst economic crises in its history, with unemployment rates exceeding 25%, banks failing, and businesses closing down. In response to this crisis, Roosevelt sought to implement a range of policies to address the immediate needs of the people, as well as the underlying causes of the economic downturn.The New Deal was based on three primary goals: relief, recovery, and reform. Relief measures aimed to provide immediate assistance to those most affected by the Great Depression, including the unemployed, farmers, and the elderly. Recovery efforts focused on restoring the economy and creating jobs. At the same time, reform measures sought to address the structural issues that had contributed to the crisis, such as the lack of financial regulation and social safety nets.Some of the critical initiatives of the New Deal included the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which employed young men to work on public projects such as road building and conservation; the establishment of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), which provided jobs and training to millions of unemployed workers; and the implementation of agricultural subsidies to support struggling farmers.The New Deal also saw significant changes in the regulation of the financial sector, including the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to insure bank deposits and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the stock market. Other reforms included establishing social security, which provided retirement benefits to elderly Americans, and the National Labor Relations Act, which protected workers' rights to unionize.While the New Deal faced criticism from some who saw it as an overreach of government power, it is widely regarded as a turning point in American history. Its impact on American society and politics is still felt today, with many programs and policies remaining in place. The New Deal's legacy is often studied as a case study of the role of government intervention in economic and social policy. Its successes and failures continue to be debated by scholars and policymakers alike.

  • av Davis Truman
    246,-

    The Nazi party's rise to power in Germany during the 1930s is widely attributed to its leaders' strategic use of propaganda, most notably Adolf Hitler. Propaganda played a significant role in shaping public opinion and manipulating the masses to support the Nazi party's extremist ideologies, ultimately leading to one of the most catastrophic events in human history - World War II. This rise to power was not a sudden occurrence but a gradual process involving an extensive and sophisticated propaganda campaign targeting various aspects of German society. In this book, we will explore how propaganda was used to fuel the Nazi party's rise and examine how it gained support from the German people, including through symbols, slogans, and persuasive rhetoric. The consequences of this propaganda-driven rise to power continue to profoundly impact modern-day politics and how we perceive the power of propaganda in shaping public opinion.

  • av Davis Truman
    196,-

    The Nazi regime of Germany during World War II is known for its atrocities, including the systematic persecution and extermination of millions of Jews and other minorities. However, the unethical medical experiments conducted by Nazi doctors on prisoners are less widely known, which were rooted in the ideology of Darwinism and racial purification. These experiments involved subjecting prisoners to brutal and often deadly procedures in the name of scientific advancement and the supposed improvement of the Aryan race. The ethical implications of these experiments and how they were justified by pseudoscientific theories of racial superiority continue to raise important questions about the role of science and medicine in society and the need for ethical guidelines and oversight in research. This paper explores the ethical dilemmas presented by the Nazi medical experiments, the relationship between Darwinism and racial purification, and the ongoing implications of these issues for contemporary society.

  • av Davis Truman
    260,-

    The Third Reich, which lasted from 1933 to 1945, was a period of extreme political and social upheaval in Germany. The Nazi regime, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, implemented a range of policies aimed at creating a totalitarian state and achieving their vision of a "pure" Aryan race. During this time, women in Germany experienced significant changes in their social and political status. The Nazi regime held a traditional view of women, emphasizing their role as wives, mothers, and homemakers. Women were expected to support the men in their lives and maintain a pure Aryan bloodline through marriage and childbirth. However, as the war progressed, women's roles in German society began to shift, and many women took on essential roles in the war effort. Despite these changes, women faced many challenges during the Third Reich, and their experiences offered insight into the complex nature of life in Nazi Germany.

  • av Davis Truman
    200,-

    Because of his role in deporting European Jews to concentration camps, Eichmann became the target of a fifteen-year search by Israeli agents. Like other Nazis, his defense was that he was following orders.Eichmann was the mastermind behind the exodus of Jews from their homes into ghettos and concentration camps. He established himself as the Nazis' foremost Jewish expert. His ability to organize, categorize and supervise allowed him to execute over six million Jews. He sent millions to their deaths by piling men, women, and children into cattle train cars.One of the remarkable aspects of the Eichmann trial was that no one knew much about the Holocaust when it began. Until the trial, Holocaust survivors did not speak about their ordeals at the hands of the Nazis. To many, the Holocaust was an indescribable memory, but the trial provided a catharsis, and people began to tell their stories.Eichmann was found guilty on all 15 counts of the criminal indictment against him after an emotional 16-week trial. He was executed by hanging, and his ashes were scattered in the Mediterranean Sea.

  • av Davis Truman
    200,-

    Jeffrey Dahmer was a notorious American serial killer who murdered 17 young men and boys between 1978 and 1991. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 21, 1960, and committed his first murder at 18. Dahmer was known for his shocking crimes, including cannibalism, necrophilia, and preserving body parts as souvenirs. He was arrested in 1991 after one of his intended victims managed to escape and alert the police. Dahmer was eventually sentenced to multiple terms of life in prison, where he was murdered by a fellow inmate in 1994. Despite the heinous nature of his crimes, Dahmer remains a topic of fascination for many due to the sheer brutality of his actions and the unanswered questions surrounding his motivations and mental state.In this book, you will read about Jeffrey Dahmer's life, murders, and psychosocial factors that contributed to the development of his criminal behavior:Childhood traumaMental illnessSubstance abuseSocial isolationSexual issuesIt's important to remember that these factors are not excuses for Dahmer's actions but rather possible contributing factors to his criminal behavior.

  • av Davis Truman
    200,-

  • av Davis Truman
    200,-

    The German film industry transformed from a collection of independent studios into a division of the Nazi Party between 1933 and 1945. German film became a crucial component of the Nazi campaign to ideologically indoctrinate the German populace as part of the Ministry for Popular Enlightenment and Propaganda, led by Joseph Goebbels. However, the business kept up its prior commercial practices and continued to make movies aimed at paying German consumers. Even though Goebbels worked hard to turn German cinema into an ideological weapon, the theater nevertheless served as a popular consumer marketplace, and the various film tastes of German moviegoers continued to affect the kinds of films made. Therefore, filmmaking in Nazi Germany was influenced by popular taste and Goebbels' ideological objectives.This book will look at several movies that demonstrate Goebbel's evolving propaganda objectives and the changing preferences of the German audience for movies during the Nazi era. Box office statistics from the years before and after the start of World War II offer unique insight into German film consumption and serve to highlight the extent to which the general public supported the war in Germany.

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