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Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Many of the most decisive turning points in the history of the world have been battles. More than just conflicts between armies, such moments often represent fundamental clashes among rival religions; cultures; and social, political, and economic systems. The outcomes of these battles have dramatically transformed and shaped the course of history, often sending it on unexpected or completely new paths. This course examines more than three dozen such...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
Library edition.
Language
English
Description
David Roochnik, professor of philosophy at Boston University, presents a series of 24 lectures divided into four parts. Lecture 1 discusses Plato's life; lectures 2-22 concentrate on the works of Plato; lectures 23-24 summarize and present commentary on Plato's legacy.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Military history often highlights successes and suggests a sense of inevitability about victory, but there is so much that can be gleaned from considering failures. Study these crucibles of history to gain a better understanding of why a civilization took - or didn't take - a particular path. Full of dramatic reversals of fortune and colorful characters, this course examines some of the world's most notable examples of military misfortune, from the...
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Death star battle: Luke Skywalker and the rest of the Rebels rush to destroy the Empire's greatest weapon--the planet-destroying Death Star. Use the force!: In order to be a Jedi, Luke must learn from Yoda how to master the force. Rescue from Jabba's palace: Luke travels to the palace and goes head-to-head with Jabba the Hutt in order to save Han Solo.
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