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The History of Akbar by Abu’l-Fazl is one of the most important works of Indo-Persian history. Volume 7 includes accounts of the marriage of Akbar’s heir Salim, the... Læs mere
Economists say there is a limit to what we gain by buying consumer goods. Americans say they want to work less. Yet we continue toiling away... Læs mere
Young people have the potential to educate and inspire their communities, if only adults will listen to them. Felton Earls and Mary Carlson have spent decades listening to children and encouraging them to use their voices for social change.
Livy (Titus Livius, 64 or 59 BC–AD 12 or 17), the great Roman historian, presents a vivid narrative of Rome’s rise from the traditional foundation of the city in... Læs mere
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Having served as a Senior Economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisors with responsibility for health care policy during both the Bush and Clinton... Læs mere
The Joy of Playing, the Joy of Thinking brings together two sensitive minds in an exhilarating conversation on the arts.... Læs mere
Aelius Aristides (117–after 180), among the most versatile authors of the Second Sophistic and an important figure in the transmission of Hellenism, produced speeches and lectures,... Læs mere