Fearless Benjamin Lay. The Quaker Dwarf Who Became the First Revolutionary Abolitionist, Hardback - Marcus Rediker

The extraordinary story of one of the first British men to oppose slavery

Reducere. DescriptionThe little-known story of an eighteenth-century Quaker dwarf who fiercely attacked slavery and imagined a new, more humane way of life I...

BENJAMIN LAY 1677 - 1759 A PIONEER QUAKER ANTISLAVERY ADVOCATE AND ACTIVIST

If you want to discover the captivating life of Harriet Tubman, then keep reading...Harriet Tubman was known as a "conductor" on the "Underground R...

This book is is first comprehensive history of te United States' World War II generals between the wars, covering not only their lives and careers ...

Reducere. Masterly. Adam Hochschild, The New York Times Book Review In this widely praised history of an infamous institution, award-winning scholar Marcus R...

Pirates have long been stock figures in popular culture, from Treasure Island to the more recent antics of Jack Sparrow. Villains of all Nations re...

Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Nothing in life is to be fear...

Publisher: Beacon PressAuthor(s): Marcus RedikerNumber of pages: 248Publication date: 2015Dimensions: 155 x 228 x 26Cover type: Paperback / softbac...

Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "I came here, where freedom is...

The human drama of the slave trade told from a new perspective, from the decks of the slave ship

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Reducere. Only twelve women have ever served as the premier of a Canadian province or territory, and only one has risen to the very top to serve as prime min...

Reducere. The common seaman and the pirate in the age of sail are romantic historical figures who occupy a special place in the popular culture of the modern...

Madge Addy was a working-class Manchester woman who volunteered to fight Fascism and Nazism in two major wars, her story is a truly remarkable one....

Reducere. *Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Without dignity there is no liberty, without justice there is ...

Reducere. *Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Without dignity there is no liberty, without justice there is ...

At the age of 19, scared and illiterate, James Pennington escaped from slavery in 1827 and soon became one of the leading voices against slavery pr...

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Publisher: University of North Texas PressAuthor(s): Jerrie Marcus SmithNumber of pages: 184Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 173 x 232 x 21Cover t...

DescriptionAs the newly appointed commander of the Southern Continental Army in December 1780, Nathanael Greene quickly realized victory would not ...

Meet 25 young people who changed, or are changing, the world!

A stunning collection of 50 of the boldest and bravest pioneering female artists throughout history, from bestselling author and illustrator Rachel...

The first ever picture book celebrating the Queen's childhood and early years. Fun, playful and colourful, this charming book is 'The Crown' for Kids

The sequel to Born Fearless, the Sunday Times bestseller from SAS legend Phil Campion

Zhu journeys from life as a peasant girl to war and the heights of power. This is a traditional Chinese tale reimagined in a subversive new way, fo...

Zhu journeys from life as a peasant girl to war and the heights of power. This is a traditional Chinese tale reimagined in a subversive new way, fo...

DescriptionFrom everyday apps to complex algorithms, Ruha Benjamin cuts through tech-industry hype to understand how emerging technologies can rein...

Reducere. DescriptionFrom everyday apps to complex algorithms, Ruha Benjamin cuts through tech-industry hype to understand how emerging technologies can rein...

This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. This is the story of Shark Lady. Eugenie Clark fell in love with shark...

Reducere. SOME BATTLES BREAK YOU. OTHERS MAKE YOU A WARRIOR."What a storyline. Trust me, you won't see this coming!" ARC reader.A few weeks have passed since...

Honesty is always the best policy. Especially when it comes backed up by a cracking allegory...Publisher: Troubador PublishingAuthor(s): Sarah IgoN...

The Boy Who Was Fire is a simple bedtime story that is told in a way that is meaningful and encouraging without being patronizing.It's about a Fire...