History - General & World

This book explores the vision of a united, borderless Africa, putting into perspective elements around stability and progress. Dr Selepe takes a leaf from what some African leaders and entrepreneurs have already contributed successfully in recent years. In light of the African Union Agenda 2063 and the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the author advocates for innovation and synergy across Africa. In 2050, Africa will probably have the largest workforce in the world of people u

An in-depth analysis of colonial power and its legacy in Africa. Dr Selepe reflects on the traces of regression in African identity, language and communal spirit, giving a courteous, yet urgent reminder for Africans to break free from colonial chains that had been used for centuries to divide and define them. A refreshing narrative, this book charts a new path forward, one that should change the course of Africa, and put it on the road towards a progressive life across the African continent for

This is an authentic reproduction of an oration given by Amos Stoddard, a founding member of the Masonic Lodge at Hallowell, Massachusetts. The subject matter of Amos Stoddard's oratory is the history and virtues of Freemasonry principles.

Mystery and speculation have surrounded Sara Sullivan since she arrived in Philadelphia in 1783. She is young, beautiful, and wealthy. And although she introduces herself as Mrs. Sullivan, no one in Philadelphia has ever laid eyes on her husband. Also, none of them know there is a price on her head in her native Ireland and a powerful enemy in England. Eight years, a new name, and a large ocean offer some protection, but Sara must always look over her shoulder. Soon after her arrival, Sara ac

"A Musical History of the Klamath Basin: Early Community Bands," by Klamath County Museum curator Niles Reynolds, details the history of major community music groups in the Klamath Basin from the late 1800s to the 1960s. The book examines articles, documents, and photos from the archives of the Klamath County Museums to explore the crucial roles these community music groups played in the social, cultural, and economic development of the Klamath community. The Klamath Falls Military Band and the

'Life is a bit like a patchwork quilt. You have to make the best quilt you can with the fabrics you have, not the ones you might have wished for.'

Bridgetown was gazetted 150 years ago in June 1868. Its history is rich and varied, with residents coming from every walk of life throughout those years. This is its story.

Jameson Hartford and his wife, Abigail, return to their home in South Carolina to claim his inheritance, the Serenity Plantation, where he is determined to free all his workers and put an end to the evils of enslavement. Through the ordeal, he meets and falls in love with Delilah, one of his female workers, which further complicates the volatile situation..