“All of Western tradition, from the late bloom of the British Empire right through the early doom of Vietnam, dictates that you do something spectacular and irreversible whenever you find yourself in or whenever you impose yourself upon a wholly unfamiliar situation belonging to somebody else. Frequently it's your soul or your honor or your manhood, or democracy itself, at stake.”
This book delves into the complexities of civil wars, exploring the political, social, and economic factors that contribute to their occurrence. It provides an in-depth analysis of various civil wars throughout history, offering insights into their impact on societies and the lessons learned from these conflicts. more
June Jordan was a prominent American poet, born on July 9, 1936, and passed away on June 14, 2002. Her poetry addressed a wide range of themes including race, gender, and social justice, known for its profound emotion and strong political consciousness. more
“If you want to get an idea across, wrap it up in a person.”
“The great thing about serving the poor is that there is no competition.”
“We do as much, we eat as much, we want as much.”