A powerful investigation into a grisly political murder and the authoritarian regime behind it: Do Not Disturb upends the narrative that Rwanda sold the world after one of the deadliest genocides of the twentieth century.We think we know the story of Africa’s Great Lakes region. Following the Rwandan genocide, an idealistic group of young rebels overthrew the brutal regime in Kigali, ushering in an era of peace and stability that made Rwanda the donor darl...

The Dawn of Canadian History : A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada by Stephen Leacock. Edited by H. H. Langton and George McKinnon Wrong libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!

"Many centuries of European history had been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each other in America. The conflict for the New World was but the continuation of an age-long antagonism in the Old, intensified now by the savagery of the wilderness and by new dreams of empire. There was another potent cause of strife which had not existed in the earlier days. When, during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the antagonists had...

A gripping account of both an individual caught on the horns of an excruciating moral dilemma and a continent at a turning point.When Michela Wrong's Kenyan friend John Githongo appeared one cold February morning on the doorstep of her London flat, carrying a small mountain of luggage and four trilling mobile phones he seemed determined to ignore, it was clear something had gone very wrong in a country regarded until then as one of Africa's few budding success stories.Two y...

In "The Mariner of St. Malo: A Chronicle of the Voyages of Jacques Cartier," Stephen Leacock masterfully weaves historical narrative with a blend of humor and keen observation, illuminating the life and expeditions of the French explorer Jacques Cartier. Written in a period characterized by burgeoning nationalism and interest in Canadian history, Leacock's prose skillfully balances informative exegesis with a vivid recounting of Cartier's encounters, challenges, and triumphs in the New Wor...

"A Canadian Manor and Its Seigneurs: The Story of a Hundred Years, 1761-1861" by George McKinnon Wrong delves into the intricate history of a Canadian manor, exploring the lives of its seigneurs and the socio-political dynamics of the time. The narrative captures the essence of the manor's establishment and its evolution over a century, highlighting the relationships between the French and English settlers. Wrong's meticulous research provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges and triump...

"Washington and His Comrades in Arms: A Chronicle of the War of Independence" by George McKinnon Wrong offers a detailed exploration of the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the pivotal role played by George Washington and his fellow military leaders. Wrong meticulously chronicles the strategies, battles, and personal dynamics that defined the conflict, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by the Continental Army. The narrative is enriched with historical ...

THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Moving among the members of the second Continental Congress, which met at Philadelphia in May, 1775, was one, and but one, military figure. George Washington alone attended the sittings in uniform. This colonel from Virginia, now in his forty-fourth year, was a great landholder, an owner of slaves, an Anglican churchman, an aristocrat, everything that stands in contrast with the type of a revolutionary radical. Yet from the first he had been an outspoken and uncompro...

The Conflict Opens: Frontenac And Phips Many centuries of European history had been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each Other in America. The conflict for the New World was but the continuation of an age-long antagonism in the Old, intensified now by the savagery of the wilderness and by new dreams of empire. There was another potent cause of strife which had not existed in the earlier days. When, during the fourteenth and f...

In "The War Chief of the Six Nations: A Chronicle of Joseph Brant," Louis Aubrey Wood intricately chronicles the life of Joseph Brant, a prominent Mohawk leader during the American Revolution. Through a vivid narrative that marries historical fact with rich storytelling, Wood captures the complexities of Brant's role as a mediator between British colonial interests and the indigenous peoples of North America. The book provides an in-depth exploration of cultural dynamics, regional conflict...

One small East African country embodies the battered history of the continent: patronised by colonialists, riven by civil war, confused by Cold War manoeuvring, proud, colorful, with Africa's best espresso and worst rail service. Michela Wrong brilliantly reveals the contradictions and comedy, past and present, of Eritrea.Just as the beat of a butterfly’s wings is said to cause hurricanes on the other side of the world, so the affairs of tiny Eritrea reverberate onto the agenda of ...

The Federation of Canada 1867-1917 offers a compelling exploration of the political, social, and cultural evolution of Canada during its formative years. This anthology traverses a range of literary styles, from insightful essays to reflective commentaries, encapsulating the diverse narratives that have shaped the Canadian identity. Integral to this collection are standout pieces that illuminate transformative events such as the confederation and its subsequent developments, evaluated not ...