Books with category Historical Accounts
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Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux

Black Elk Speaks is an extraordinary account of the life of Lakota healer, Nicholas Black Elk. This remarkable narrative reveals the profound spiritual visions of Black Elk, showcasing his experiences as he led his tribe against the encroaching white settlers threatening their homes and buffalo herds.

Through the eyes of Black Elk, we witness the pivotal battles of Little Bighorn and the tragic events at Wounded Knee. Black Elk Speaks is more than just a biography; it is a spiritual testament and a vivid historical document that captures the essence of Native American struggles and triumphs during the late 19th century.

This beautifully narrated edition includes the three prefaces written by John G. Neihardt, a celebrated poet and writer, along with a map of Black Elk’s world, and stunning color paintings by Lakota artist Standing Bear.

Whether appreciated as a collaborative autobiography, a history of a Native American nation, or an enduring spiritual classic, Black Elk Speaks remains an unforgettable journey into the heart of Native American spirituality and resilience.

Dongri To Dubai : Six Decades of The Mumbai Mafia

Dongri to Dubai is the first ever attempt to chronicle the history of the Mumbai mafia. It is the story of notorious gangsters like Haji Mastan, Karim Lala, Varadarajan Mudaliar, Chhota Rajan, Abu Salem, but above all, it is the story of a young man who went astray despite having a father in the police force. Dawood Ibrahim was initiated into crime as a pawn in the hands of the Mumbai police and went on to wipe out the competition and eventually became the Mumbai police’s own nemesis.

The narrative encompasses several milestones in the history of crime in India, from the rise of the Pathans, the formation of the Dawood gang, the first ever supari, mafia’s nefarious role in Bollywood, Dawood’s move to Karachi, and Pakistan’s subsequent alleged role in sheltering one of the most wanted persons in the world.

This story is primarily about how a boy from Dongri became a don in Dubai, and captures his bravado, focus, ambition, and lust for power in a gripping narrative. The meticulously researched book provides an in-depth and comprehensive account of the mafia’s games of supremacy and internecine warfare.

Prisoner of Tehran

2008

by Marina Nemat

Prisoner of Tehran is an extraordinary tale of faith and survival. Marina Nemat, brought up as a Christian, experienced a peaceful childhood in Tehran until the Iranian Revolution of 1979 changed everything. After expressing her discontent about her math lessons being replaced by Koran study, Marina was arrested one fateful evening.

She was taken to the notorious Evin prison, where interrogation and torture were part of the daily routine. At just sixteen, she was sentenced to death. Her prison guard, however, saved her from the execution but at a shocking price: marriage to him and conversion to Islam.

Marina lived out her prison days as his secret bride, grappling with complex emotions of hatred and gratitude. When her husband was murdered by his enemies at Evin, Marina's life took another dramatic turn.

Eventually, she returned to her family, but under the constant watch of the regime. Her story is a profound reflection on the cost of freedom and the resilience of the human spirit.

Prisoner of Tehran offers an intimate glimpse into revolutionary Iran and stands as a testament to the power of love in the face of evil and injustice.

آخر الشهود

كُتب الكثير عن بطولات ومآثر الحروب، وعن مدى الحاجة إليها بوصفها وسيلةً لتحقيق أهداف قد تُعدُّ نبيلة. لكن بقي السؤال الدائم: هل يوجد تبرير للسلام ولسعادتنا وحتى للانسجام الأبدي، إذا ما ذُرفت دمعةٌ صغيرةٌ واحدة لطفلٍ بريءٍ في سبيل ذلك؟


في الحرب العالمية الثانية، قُتل وجُرح وهُجِّر أكثر من مئة مليون شخص في حرب هي الأكثر دموية –حتى الآن – في تاريخنا البشري. وقد كُتب الكثير عن مآسي ونتائج هذه المرحلة القاتمة من تاريخنا. ولكن كيف رآها آخر الشهود الأحياء؛ أطفال هذه الحرب؟


بعد أكثر من ثلاثين عاماً على نهاية تلك الحرب تُعيد سفيتلانا في كتابها آخر الشهود مَن بقي من أبطال تلك المرحلة إلى طفولتهم التي عايشت الحرب، لتروي على لسانهم آخر الكلمات... عن زمان يُختتم بهم...

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