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Hermann the German’s Transatlantic Legacy: A Teutonic Legend’s Journey from the Hills of Weihen to the Plains of Minnesota

His Latin name was Arminius but on the southern plains of Minnesota, in the small town of New Ulm, he is known as ‘Hermann the German.’

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The Tournament of Chauvency (1285): Eagerly Anticipated Jousting Contests

Medieval jousting in France held a significant place in the cultural and social fabric of the era, serving as both a spectacle of martial skill and a symbol of aristocratic prestige.

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Management in Times of War: Lessons from History to the Frontlines of Ukraine – A Conversation with Kostiantyn Koshelenko

Mr. Koshelenko is a Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine, responsible for issues of digital development, digital transformations, and digitalization. The book is a collection of tools and ideas on maintaining productivity, team development, and commitment to one’s values in an environment where chaos is becoming the new norm.

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Unlocking Greatness: The Leadership Legacy of Octavian Augustus

Octavian Augustus stands out among ancient leaders, offering enduring lessons for leaders across generations. His reign, from 27 BCE to 14 CE, marked a pivotal transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. One of Augustus’s greatest leadership qualities was his ability to adapt to change.

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“Every contractor is a thief.”: Logistics, Insurgents, and the Art of War in Early Napoleonic Spain, 1808–9

Unexpected setbacks to Napoleon’s plan to control Spain at the onset of the Peninsular War (1808–1814) required the emperor to launch a 270,000-man counteroffensive into the heart of the country in late 1808 – culminating with the British defeat at the Battle of Corunna, January 16, 1809.

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