After years of stagnation, the neglected Ukraine conflict has once again returned to the international agenda. Volodymyr Zelensky's 2019 presidential election victory has led to changes in Ukraine's system of political governance. The new government broke the ice by abstaining from military narratives and cautiously opening avenues for communication with the separatist authorities in the Donbas region. Such changes forced the signatories to the Minsk II agreement and the parties to the Normandy Format, Russia, Germany, Ukraine, and France, to act. If the Ukraine conflict is seen as one of the main obstacles to a revitalized dialogue between the EU and Russia on a common European security and peace order, steps to resolve the conflict could be a key to embarking on such a path. The authors of this volume attempt here to define and analyse the variety of European and Russian objectives and the limits of compromise.
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"The Portuguese Expedition to Abyssinia in 1541-1543" by Miguel de Castanhoso is a captivating and detailed account of the Portuguese military expedition led to aid the Ethiopian Empire against Muslim invasions in the 16th century. Castanhoso, a Portuguese soldier who took part in this campaign, offers a first-hand perspective on the events, challenges and cultural interactions that marked this historic expedition. The book begins by describing the geopolitical situation at the time, with the Ethiopian Empire, also known as Abyssinia, under constant threat from Muslim forces led by Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, nicknamed "Gragn". In response to a call for help from the Ethiopian emperor Gelawdewos, the King of Portugal sent an expeditionary force led by Cristóvão da Gama, son of the famous explorer Vasco da Gama. Castanhoso gives a detailed account of the preparations for the expedition, the perilous journey across the Red Sea and the first contacts with the Ethiopians. He describes the fierce battles, the military strategies employed and the alliances forged between the Portuguese and the Ethiopian forces. The story highlights the courage and determination of Portuguese soldiers in the face of considerable adversity, including difficult terrain, a hostile climate and powerful enemy forces. Castanhoso's text is rich in detail about the cultural encounters between Europeans and Africans. He describes the customs, traditions and religious practices of the Ethiopians, offering valuable insights into daily life and society at the time. These descriptions enhance understanding of cross-cultural interactions and how these relationships influenced the course of the expedition. The book concludes with a description of the decisive battle of Wayna Daga, where the combined forces of the Portuguese and Ethiopians succeeded in defeating Gragn's army. This victory marks a crucial turning point in the safeguarding of the Ethiopian Empire and underlines the importance of Portuguese military assistance. "The Portuguese Expedition to Abyssinia in 1541-1543" is not only an essential historical testimony, but also an epic adventure that illustrates the challenges and triumphs of this military mission. Castanhoso's narrative, with its lively, detailed style, offers readers a complete immersion in a fascinating episode in world history.
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Helsinki, 1947. Finland teeters between the Soviet Union and the West. Everyone is being watched. At an embassy party, Finnish-American Arnie Koski and Russian Mikhail Bobrov drunkenly challenge each other to a friendly - but clandestine - cross-country ski race. But the stakes becomes higher than either could imagine. While the two skiers are unreachable in the arctic wilderness, news of the race is leaked to the media, with Russia's brutal secret police awaiting the outcome... Another masterful novel from the author of the modern classic Matterhorn.
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Step boldly into your victory in Christ. As we journey through life, we face attacks from all sides. Overwhelming fear, doubt, and despair threaten to push us onto our knees. In Arise, Shine, and Conquer, Myshel Wilkins reminds us that, though we may fall, our knees are the perfect place to come to God in prayer. It is in our surrender that we receive the power of the Holy Spirit, equipping us with tools of faith to battle Satan's arrows. This book will help you - anchor your soul in God's truth, - grow strong in his wisdom, - expose the devil's lies, and - awaken your victorious warrior spirit. Arise and shine, for the glory of the Lord is upon you.
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All's Well That Ends Well - William Shakespeare - Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well is the story of its heroine, Helen, more so than the story of Bertram, for whose love she yearns. Helen wins Bertram as her husband despite his lack of interest and higher social standing, but she finds little happiness in the victory as he shuns, deserts, and attempts to betray her.The play suggests some sympathy for Bertram. As a ward to the French king, he must remain at court while his friends go off to war and glory. When Helen cures the King, he makes Bertram available to her. To exert any control over his life, Bertram goes to war in Italy.Helen then takes the initiative in furthering their marriage, undertaking an arduous journey and a daring trick. Few today, however, see a fairy-tale ending.Helen then takes the initiative in furthering their marriage, undertaking an arduous journey and a daring trick. Few today, however, see a fairy-tale ending.
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'The VE Day book' Amol Rajan, Today, Radio 4 'Although redolent with the scent of bonfires and patterned with the crisscross of bunting, The People's Victory does far more than just paint a picture of VE Day; it captures the emotional complexity of a moment that was both an end and a beginning' Becky Brown, editor of Blitz Spirit IN 1937, Charles Madge and Tom Harrisson created the social survey organisation Mass Observation to capture the thoughts, feelings and minutiae of individuals across the British Isles. At its height Mass Observation had 1,000 concurrent writers - stretching from Penzance to Aberdeen and including miners, academics and housewives - and collected over 1 million individual diary entries between 1937 and 1960. In The People's Victory, historian Lucy Noakes mines the Mass Observation archive to present a groundbreaking history of how Britons at home celebrated and experienced the end of World War II. Alongside street celebrations and tea parties, we find bonfires and bell ringing, water fights and wagon rides, solitary and shared walks - and copious amounts of alcohol. However, as Noakes also reveals, not everyone felt like celebrating that May: many were still waiting for news of family members who had vanished in the fog of war, whilst thousands of British soldiers were still interned in the Far East. By centring the voices, feelings and fears of the public at the heart of the People's War, Noakes also traces the hopes and changing attitudes of a nation in flux, revealing how the camaraderie and selflessness of wartime led to the birth of the welfare state.
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In a world where magic fades and machines rise, a group of unlikely companions uncovers a long-buried secret—an ancient angel, cast down and reforged in steel, seeks to reshape the world in his image. As they journey through smoke-choked cities and forgotten ruins, they face trials of wisdom, strength, and sacrifice. In the final battle, as faith and machinery collide, the cost of victory may be greater than any of them can bear. A tale of defiance, loss, and the fight against a forgotten past—where even heroes may not live to see the dawn.
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'It is damn well written, and the epitome of a page turner.' - Reader review 'A fascinating look at the complexities of the Me Too phenomenon' - Reader review 'Devoured it!' - Reader review A high-powered lawyer learns firsthand the terrible truth about her client . . . a discovery that propels her on a quest for justice and revenge in this addictively readable thriller. Lawyer Kelly McCann, defends men accused of rape. She's fought to build a successful career as a criminal defence attorney, with a speciality in defending men accused of sex crimes – falsely accused, she always maintains. Her detractors call her a traitor to her gender, but she doesn't care: she loves to win. Kelly's most recent victory is securing an acquittal for a world-renowned scientist accused of sexually assaulting his female employees. But the thrill of her victory is short-lived. That very night she, too, becomes the victim of a brutal sexual assault. And almost as horrific as the attack is the fact that she can't tell anyone who the perpetrator is – not without destroying her career in the process. Kelly has never backed down from a fight and she's not about to start pulling her punches now. As she joins forces with her rapist's victims, for the first time it's not about winning ― these wronged women are out for justice and for revenge. ""Her, Too is a timely, fast-paced, and unputdownable thriller with everything a reader craves. A sure standout for anyone involved in the #metoo movement"" -- Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Finding Tessa ""One of the most unique thriller setups I've ever read, and it keeps moving at warp speed. A must-read."" -- Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of A Matter of Life and Death, on The Cage ""An absolutely spellbinding thriller. . . . An utterly engrossing and thoroughly entertaining story."" -- Booklist (starred review) on The Cage
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