In "May Brooke," Anna Hanson Dorsey weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of human relationships, moral dilemmas, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. The novel, characterized by its lyrical prose and vivid descriptions, reflects the sentiments of 19th-century America, addressing themes of love, ambition, and social responsibility. Dorsey's keen observations of character and society reveal the delicate interplay between personal desires and soc...

From the torture of detainees at Abu Ghraib to unnecessary military attacks on civilians, this book is an account of the violations of international criminal law committed during the United States invasion of Iraq. Taking stock of the entire war, it uniquely documents the overestimation of the successes and underestimation of the failings of the Surge and Awakening policies. The authors show how an initial cynical framing of the American war led to the creation of a new Shia-dominated Iraq...