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Hannes Lange

    Restrisiko
    The Visitor's Guide to Finland
    A Voice in the Wilderness: W.E.B. DuBois on Peace
    Amish Under Siege in America
    Artists in Nazi-Occupied France: A German Officer's Memoir
    Hans Paasche
    • 2019

      "From 1940 to 1944, Werner Lange served as a Lieutenant of the Propagandastaffel, the German propaganda service in Paris, overseeing visual artists still living in France. His was a privileged position and he enjoyed the cultural life of Paris, even during the occupation years. From the Champs Elysâees Head Quarters, the Nazi administration oversaw the artistic and intellectual life of occupied France. This fascinating memoir includes Lange's encounters with renowned artists like Pablo Picasso, Kees Van Dongen, Aristide Maillol, Gertrude Stein, and Jean Cocteau. After sitting untouched for decades, this volume was discovered by Victor Loupan and released in France in 2015. Now this fascinating firsthand account of wartime Paris is published in English for the first time. No other memoir of this period provides such intimate and detailed accounts of the day to day lives of artists during the Occupation."--

      Artists in Nazi-Occupied France: A German Officer's Memoir
    • 2013

      Amish Under Siege in America

      • 72 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The book explores the existential conflict faced by the Amish, who represent a unique minority within American society, against the dominant culture characterized by militarism and consumerism. It highlights the Amish way of life as a utopian socialist and agrarian alternative, increasingly threatened by various societal forces, including media, tourism, and government actions. The narrative emphasizes the unprecedented nature of these attacks and warns that without significant change, the traditional Amish community may face extinction in the 21st century.

      Amish Under Siege in America
    • 2013

      Focusing on W.E.B. DuBois's significant yet overlooked role in the quest for global peace, this book delves into his peace theories and actions, particularly during the Cold War era. It highlights his courageous stance against oppressive forces and his prophetic challenges to the power elite. DuBois's enduring message of hope and resilience, encapsulated in a poem sent to Martin Luther King's congregation, resonates with contemporary struggles for peace amidst ongoing conflict. His legacy continues to inspire those advocating for harmony in a tumultuous world.

      A Voice in the Wilderness: W.E.B. DuBois on Peace
    • 2005

      Hans Paasche

      Militant Pacifist in Imperial Germany

      • 296 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The biography explores Hans Paasche's tumultuous journey, highlighting his formative years shaped by a chaotic German education. It traces his experiences from the Rufiji region in East Africa to his tragic demise at the hands of an assassin. The narrative delves into the complexities of his life, revealing the influences and circumstances that defined his existence.

      Hans Paasche