Original and engaging, this substantial contribution to the study of the Rus Primary Chronicle, the most important piece of evidence for the history of the Rus in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, includes the first English-language translations of key Slavonic sources.
The Black Mafia is one of the bloodiest, and least known, crime gangs in US history. It was responsible for more than 40 killings, the most chilling being the massacre of two adults and five children in Washington in 1973 in a feud between rival Muslim factions. A heavy round of convictions and jail sentences in the mid- 1980s shattered the Black Mafia's strength - only for their |youth| branch to re-emerge as the Junior Black Mafia. Researched with scores of interviews and unique access to informal logs, witness statements, wiretaps and secret FBI files.
A History of the American Musical narrates the evolution of the film musical genre, discussing its influences and how it has come to be defined; the first text on this subject for over two decades, it employs the very latest concepts and research.
Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia, the narrative explores the violent reign of a drug gang that instills fear in the community. It delves into the lives of those affected by the gang's ruthless actions, highlighting the struggles of law enforcement and the resilience of citizens caught in the crossfire. Through gripping accounts, the book sheds light on the complex dynamics of crime, power, and survival in a city plagued by violence and addiction.
The captivating story of two British brothers whose attempts to reform an empire helped to incite rebellion and revolution in America and insurgency and reform in Ireland