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Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty

Daron Acemoğlu & James A. Robinson
2012

No spider ever took more pains

… license and uncontrolled revelry; to the ambitious, that of power, and to the covetous, that of increased wealth and … adherent of his brother Prince John. Are ye afraid of his power?” continued the artful confident of that Prince, “we … royal the prince who is best qualified to hold the supreme power—that is,” said he, correcting himself, “him whose …

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… of subordinate oppression. UNORDERED LIST The nobles, whose power had become exorbitant during the reign of Stephen, and … a state of vassalage, and striving by every means in their power, to place themselves each at the head of such forces … such and so multiplied were the means any of their less powerful neighbours, of vexation and oppression possessed by …

The Scholars’ Fair: Trade, Knowledge, and Diplomacy in the Medieval World

… and the art of negotiation in a world marked by shifting power dynamics. The Scholars' Fair is not merely a place for …

The Grand Tournament at Ashby-de-la-Zouch: Triumph and Turmoil

22 October 2024
… knights' valor, secret identities, and the shadow of power. The Disinherited Knight, victorious and mysterious, …

This establishment of the Templars

3 October 2024
… thou shalt not avoid sin,” and “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” In a word, the stern ascetic rigour of …

Culture vs. the state, the state vs. culture. A talk with Viktor Yerofeyev on today’s Russia and Russian culture

… 1999 and who has since been steadily consolidating his own power base (and that of his closest associates) and the …

A hopeful auxiliary

… thee that, though the men be Saxons, they are rich and powerful, and regarded with the more respect by their …

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Welcome to Ashby-de-la-Zouch Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a fortified stronghold known for its strategic location and its pivotal role in the Norman conquest. Nestled amidst rich farmlands and dense woodlands, the castle serves as a hub for governance, commerce, …

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