Robert Garland
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[2012]
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People who are anonymous and whose lives are usually ignored in traditional historical accounts are no less important than more prominent individuals in influencing the flow of events. These ordinary, but often heroic, people are the focus of this course. Each of the 48 lectures looks at history from a nontraditional perspective, that of the weak and marginalized-- the poor, sick, disabled, and elderly, as well as the refugees, slaves, women, children,...
2) Oliver Twist
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The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble, Oliver finds himself lured into a den of thieves peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the Artful Dodger, vicious burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and prostitute Nancy, all watched over by cunning master-thief Fagin. Combining elements...
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
People who are anonymous and whose lives are usually ignored in traditional historical accounts are no less important than more prominent individuals in influencing the flow of events. These ordinary, but often heroic, people are the focus of this course. Each of the 48 lectures looks at history from a nontraditional perspective, that of the weak and marginalized-- the poor, sick, disabled, and elderly, as well as the refugees, slaves, women, children,...
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c2015.
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"More than covering great events that change the contours of history, Professor Garland takes you into the scene and allows you to hear what he terms the "heartbeat of history." Rather than merely reviewing the facts of events such as the Battle of Marathon, the arrest and trial of Jesus, and the coronation of Charlemagne, you'll engage with a variety of first-hand accounts and authentic primary and secondary sources to experience what it was like...
7) No way out
Pub. Date
[2000]
Description
Lt. Commander Tom Farrell has been assigned as the CIA liaison for the Secretary of Defense, David Brice. At a diplomatic bash, the lieutenant is enticed by a sensual and charming cosmopolitan, Susan Atwell. A night of fervent passion blossoms into an enduring romance. But when Farrell finds out that Susan is also his bosses' mistress, it's the start of deadly trouble!
8) No way out
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2005
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"In a fit of rage, Secretary of Defense David Brice murders his mistress. To keep a lid on the scandal, Brice's loyal aide creates the perfect cover-up: he "invents" a more enticing killer -- a Russian spy -- and then enlists naval commander Tom Farrell to find him. But as a chilling twist of fate would have it, Farrell also has a strong connection to the victim ... and now all the clues he's been hired to uncover are leading straight to him! In a...