This is a book by the famous 20th century British philosopher Bertrand Russell on Political Ideals. It was written during the course of World War 1 and contains a critique on the politico economic situation of then Europe. What is interesting is that some of his beliefs are still relevant today. (Summary by Sid) [chương_files]
The word technocracy refers to a system of government by technical experts such as scientists, technologists, and engineers. William Henry Smyth is often thought to have invented the term in 1919, although it had in fact been used earlier. (Summary following Wikipedia) [chương_files]
Diese Sammlung umfasst verschiedene deutschsprachige Texte aller Genres, Fiktion, Non-Fiktion und Lyrik. Eine Liste weiterer kurzer Aufnahmen (Erzählungen, Gedichte, Märchen, Essays) in anderen LibriVox Sammlungen gibt es hier. “Christbaum und Hochzeit” übersetzt von Alexander Eliasberg (1878-1924) “Rosa” übersetzt von Georg von Ompteda (1863-1931) [chương_files]
First written in Gandhi’s native language Gujarati, this booklet advocates for Indian non-violent self-rule during the struggle for Indian independence against the British Empire. It is written as a dialogue between two characters. In it, the “Reader” serves as a typical Indian countryman (the targeted audience for Hind Swaraj), who voices common beliefs and arguments of the time concerning Indian independence, while Gandhi, the “Editor,” explains why those arguments are flawed and interjects his own valuable arguments of self-reliance, passive resistance and the Indian identity. The Gujarati-language publication was banned from publication by the British in India, causing Gandhi to translate it to English himself to evade the British authorities, as well as rally support from English-speaking Indians and international supporters of independence. It is now considered the intellectual blueprint of India’s independence movement. (Mary Kay and Wikipedia) [chương_files]
1. Vorrede zu der Geschichte des Maltheserordens nach Vertot von M. N. bearbeitet. (1792) 2. Herzog von Alba bei einem Frühstück auf dem Schlosse zu Rudolstadt, im Jahr 1547. (1788) 3. Der Spaziergang unter den Linden (1782) 4. Vorrede zu dem ersten Theile der merkwürdigsten Rechtsfälle nach Pitaval. (1792) 5. Eine großmütige Handlung aus der neuesten Geschichte (1782) 6. Ueber Egmont, Trauerspiel von Goethe (1788) 7. Spiel des Schicksals (1789) [chương_files]
Am Ende eines gelangweilt verfolgten Konzerts drängt Leutnant Gustl erleichtert zum Ausgang und gerät an der Garderobe mit einem ihm flüchtig bekannten Bäckermeister in Streit. Außer sich vor Wut, als “dummer Bub” beschimpft worden zu sein und darob keine Satisfaktion fordern zu können, läuft er durch Wien und beschließt schließlich, sich am nächsten Morgen zu erschießen. Leutnant Gustl geht ziellos vor sich hin sinnierend weiter durch Wien und landet schließlich im Prater, wo er auf einer Parkbank einschläft. Als er nach ein paar Stunden wieder aufwacht, möchte er sein Vorhaben in die Tat umsetzen, kehrt aber auf dem Nachhauseweg noch in seinem Stammcafé ein, wo er Neuigkeiten über den Bäckermeister erfährt… Leutnant Gustl ist wohl die bekannteste Novelle des Wiener Autors Arthur Schnitzler. Der fast durchgehende innere Monolog Gustls stellte eine Neuerung in der deutschsprachigen Literatur dieser Zeit dar. Bei ihrer Erstveröffentlichung in 1900 verursachte die Novelle in ihrer offenen Anklage des Militarismus und des öffentlichen Bildes eines k.u.k. Offiziers einen Skandal, der Schnitzler seinen Rang als Reserveoffizier kostete. This is probably the best known short story by Arthur Schnitzler; known in English as “None but the Brave”. (Zusammenfassung von Availle) [chương_files]
The book is said to “offer a manifesto of Progressive beliefs” that “anticipated the transition from competitive to corporate capitalism and from limited government to the welfare state.” By Croly’s death in 1930, only 7,500 copies of The Promise of American Life had been sold. Despite this, the book was immensely influential, even influencing Theodore Roosevelt to adopt the platform of The New Nationalism. [chương_files]
This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities based on its investigation of the Watergate break-in and coverup, illegal and improper campaign practices and financing, and other wrongdoing during the Presidential campaign of 1972. The committee’s mandate from the Senate, which was passed by a unanimous vote, was to make a “complete” investigation and study “of the extent … to which illegal, improper, or unethical activities” occurred in the 1972 Presidential campaign and election and to determine whether new legislation was needed “to safeguard the electoral process by which the President of the United States is chosen.” This project contains the introductory material and chapters 1-3 of 11.- Summary modified from the introduction [chương_files]
Constance Lytton worked along Emmeline Pankhurst for the cause of women’s suffrage in England. Upset that she was getting preferential treatment by the authorities, she assumed a pseudonym (Jane Wharton) so that her titled status wouldn’t be obvious. This book chronicles her involvement in the suffrage movement, including her arrest and subsequent incarceration at Holloway Prison, a place notorious for the poor treatment of the women in their charge. – Summary by KHand [chương_files]
T. Tembarom is a young man who grew up in New York City, scraping his way by blacking shoes and selling newspapers. On day, he gets notified that he has become heir to a large estate in England with a healthy income. Though this would the the ultimate blessing to most, it sets him too high in class in English society for the simple Little Anne, the love of his life. His main goal is to prove to her that he would give High Society a good chance, then she would agree to marry him, knowing that she was his real choice. (Summary by Keith Salis) [chương_files]
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