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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of CapitalismThe Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism 
by Max Weber
Author's best-known and most controversial study relates the rise of a capitalist economy to the Puritan belief that hard work and good deeds were outward signs of faith and salvation.

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Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with TruthAutobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth 
by Mohandas Gandhi
Boyhood, legal studies, purification, the growth of the Satyagraha — nonviolent protest — movement. Critical, inspiring work of the man responsible for the freedom of India.


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The World’s Great Speeches: Fourth Enlarged (1999) EditionThe World’s Great Speeches: Fourth Enlarged (1999) Edition 
by Lewis Copeland, Lawrence W. Lamm, Stephen J. McKenna
Nearly 300 speeches provide public speakers with a wealth of quotes and inspiration, from Pericles' funeral oration and William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech to Malcolm X's powerful words on the Black Revolution.


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Robert's Rules SimplifiedRobert's Rules Simplified 
by Arthur T. Lewis, Henry M. Robert
Who has the floor, and how do you make a motion? What keeps a meeting from collapsing into chaos? This bible of parliamentary procedures transforms complex rules into easy-to-understand basics.


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Anarchism and Other EssaysAnarchism and Other Essays 
by Emma Goldman
12 essays by the influential radical include "Marriage and Love," "The Hypocrisy of Puritanism," "The Traffic in Women," Anarchism," and "The Psychology of Political Violence."

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History of the Peloponnesian WarHistory of the Peloponnesian War 
by Thucydides, Richard Crawley
Thucydides' chronicle of the disastrous 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta resonates with tales of heroism and villainy, deeds of courage and desperation, and the eternal folly of human conflict.

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The London Underworld in the Victorian Period: Authentic First-Person Accounts by Beggars, Thieves and ProstitutesThe London Underworld in the Victorian Period: Authentic First-Person Accounts by Beggars, Thieves and Prostitutes 
by Henry Mayhew
The first and possibly the greatest sociological study of poverty in 19th-century London, this survey features true stories of degradation, horror, and desperation that rival Dickensian fiction.


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Tattoo: Secrets of a Strange ArtTattoo: Secrets of a Strange Art 
by Albert Parry
This pioneering 1933 survey approaches body art from a variety of angles, including artistic, semiotic, psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives. It examines overt and subliminal messages of romance, patriotism, and religious fervor. 27 illustrations.


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The ABC of AnarchismThe ABC of Anarchism
by Alexander Berkman, Paul Avrich, Emma Goldman
This book by one of the most gifted writers for the anarchist movement answers some of the charges made against it and presents the case for communist anarchism clearly and intelligently.


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Anarchism and Other EssaysAnarchism and Other Essays
by Emma Goldman
12 essays by the influential radical include "Marriage and Love," "The Hypocrisy of Puritanism," "The Traffic in Women," Anarchism," and "The Psychology of Political Violence."


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The Ancient City: A Study of the Religion, Laws, and Institutions of Greece and RomeThe Ancient City: A Study of the Religion, Laws, and Institutions of Greece and Rome
by Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges, Willard Small
This influential survey synthesizes ancient documents and physical evidence to build an account of religious, family, and civic life of Periclean Athens and Rome during the time of Cicero.



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Ancient Egypt: Its Culture and HistoryAncient Egypt: Its Culture and History
by J. E. Manchip White
Fascinating account of Egypt, predynastic civilization through Ptolemies: social and political structure, daily life, international relations, religion and cult of the dead, arts and crafts, science and medicine, sacred writing. 48 plates.


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Ancient History 2 Book SetAncient History 2 Book Set
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Save 12%! The Ancient City builds an account of religious, family, and civic life during the time of Cicero. Athletics in the Ancient World emphasizes the relationship between athletics and religion, art, and education.


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The AnnalsThe Annals
by Tacitus, Alfred John Church, William Jackson Brodribb
This vital chronicle of Imperial Rome, written by the era's great historian, spans A.D. 14-68 and paints incisive psychological portraits of major figures, from Tiberius to Nero.


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Anticipations of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress Upon Human LAnticipations of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress Upon Human L
by H. G. Wells
Great social critic predicted the future in this fascinating 1901 volume, a mix of shrewd, accurate speculations, and wild misses, full of stimulating ideas. Includes Wells' introduction to the 1914 edition.



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Arab Society in the Time of The Thousand and One NightsArab Society in the Time of The Thousand and One Nights
by Edward William Lane
Intriguing account of Islamic society as it existed during the Middle Ages describes the importance of religion, literature, festivals, education, slavery, role of women in society, and rituals observed for the dead.



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The Archaeology of Weapons: Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of ChivalryThe Archaeology of Weapons: Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry
by R. Ewart Oakeshott
Tremendously detailed and thorough account of premodern weapons of war — from the prehistoric Bronze and Iron Ages and the breakup of the Roman Empire, to the Viking era and the Age of Chivalry.



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Athletics in the Ancient WorldAthletics in the Ancient World
by E. Norman Gardiner
Concise, convincing book emphasizes relationship between Greek and Roman athletics and religion, art, and education. Colorful descriptions of the pentathlon, foot-race, wrestling, boxing, ball playing, and more. 137 black-and-white illustrations.


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Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with TruthAutobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth
by Mohandas Gandhi
Boyhood, legal studies, purification, the growth of the Satyagraha — nonviolent protest — movement. Critical, inspiring work of the man responsible for the freedom of India.



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The Book of the CourtierThe Book of the Courtier
by Baldassare Castiglione
An insider's view of court life during the Renaissance, here is the handiwork of a 16th-century diplomat who was called upon to resolve the differences in a war of etiquette among the Italian nobility.


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The Book of the Crossbow: With an Additional Section on Catapults and Other Siege EnginesThe Book of the Crossbow: With an Additional Section on Catapults and Other Siege Engines
by Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Fascinating study traces history and use of crossbow as military and sporting weapon, from Middle Ages to modern times. Also covers related weapons: balistas, catapults, Turkish bows, more. Over 240 illustrations.


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The Book of the Sword: With 293 IllustrationsThe Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations
by Sir Richard F. Burton
Eloquent, erudite history of the sword from prehistory to early Roman Empire. Evolution and development of early swords, variations — sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar, much more.



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China: A History of the Laws, Manners and Customs of the PeopleChina: A History of the Laws, Manners and Customs of the People
by John Henry Gray
This highly readable history dates from the late 19th century, starting with the earliest known legends of the "Middle Kingdom," and ranging forward to an intriguing series of portraits of the author's Chinese contemporaries.


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The Collected Legal PapersThe Collected Legal Papers
by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
A Supreme Court justice for four decades, Holmes is renowned for his learning, judgment, and eloquence, as reflected in this compilation of 26 of his papers and addresses.


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The Common LawThe Common Law
by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Only paperback edition of great legal classic. Lucid, accessible coverage of liability, criminal law, torts, contracts, more, from historical perspective. New introduction by Sheldon M. Novick. Table of Cases.



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The Communist Manifesto and Other Revolutionary Writings: Marx, Marat, Paine, Mao Tse-Tung, Gandhi and OthersThe Communist Manifesto and Other Revolutionary Writings: Marx, Marat, Paine, Mao Tse-Tung, Gandhi and Others
by Bob Blaisdell
Concise anthology presents broad selection of writings: Declaration of Independence, Declaration of the Rights of Man, Communist Manifesto, plus works by Lenin, Trotsky, Marat, Danton, Rousseau, Gandhi, Mao, other leading figures in revolutionary thought.



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The Communistic Societies of the United StatesThe Communistic Societies of the United States
by Charles Nordhoff
Virtually every "utopia" in existence as of 1875 is described, with material on customs, philosophy, food, clothing, attitudes toward sex and more. Primary source for communes, basic work in field. 39 illustrations.


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Congressional Government: A Study in American PoliticsCongressional Government: A Study in American Politics
by Woodrow Wilson, Walter Lippmann
This remarkable work of scholarship addresses the difficulties inherent in the American Constitution's separation of legislative and executive powers. The future president's first book contains the essence of his political reasoning.


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