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"The Invention of Marxism" by Christina Morina and "The Invention of Marxism" by Gareth Stedman Jones are two books that provide different perspectives on the development and impact of Marxism. Morina's book focuses on the personal lives and backgrounds of early Marxist leaders, highlighting the role of intellectuals and the social and biographical contexts in shaping the ideology. Stedman Jones, on the other hand, examines the idea of "scientific Marxism" and categorizes Marxists into different types based on their approaches. He also discusses the debate between Bernstein and Luxemburg over socialist revisionism. Both books offer valuable insights into the complexities and interpretations of Marxism. [Extracted from the article]

The article from PC Gamer discusses the development and impact of the video game Crysis, released in 2007. Crysis was developed by Crytek as a follow-up to their successful game Far Cry, with a focus on pushing technological boundaries and creating a new gaming experience. The game introduced the nanosuit, which allowed players to access various abilities and revolutionized combat mechanics in first-person shooters. Despite initial performance issues, Crysis received critical acclaim and became known for its high system requirements, leading to the popular meme "Can it run Crysis?" The game's legacy includes influencing future game development and showcasing Crytek's innovative approach to game design. [Extracted from the article]

The article critiques the publication of "Nest of Traitors: The Petrov Affair," asserting it distorts events surrounding the Petrov defection and the subsequent royal commission, with focus on involvement of Gough Whitlam and his son. Topics include the questionable academic integrity behind the book, Whitlam's unfounded public support for its claims, and the long-term impact of these narratives on Australian Security Intelligence Organisation's reputation and Australian political discourse.

The article discusses the historical and geopolitical development of Taiwan in a setting of imperialist activities. Topics covered include pre-colonial Taiwan and early European colonization, China's century of humiliation and Taiwan's concurrent status, Japanese colonization and the second World War, and the Chinese communist-conservative conflict. Also noted is the evolving relationship on both sides of the Taiwan Strait that has been negatively affected by foreign imperialism.

The article discusses the influential role of German philosopher Jürgen Habermas in shaping public opinion and political culture in Germany over the past six decades. It highlights Habermas's ability to adapt to different eras and his commitment to open dialogue and forming public opinion. The article also explores Habermas's changing relationship with German public opinion, particularly in light of his views on the Russia-Ukraine war. It examines Habermas's contributions to political theory, including his ideas on the public sphere, constitutional patriotism, and European integration. The article concludes by discussing the challenges to Habermas's political vision in the face of rising nationalism and the erosion of a cosmopolitan order. [Extracted from the article]

The article delves into Italy's cultural shifts under Giorgia Meloni's government, highlighting her far-right leadership's attempts to reshape cultural institutions and narratives. It explores the tension between traditional Italian identity, modernization, and political conservatism. Topics include cultural appointments, historical revisionism, and the government's emphasis on Italianità.

An interview with novelist Rachel Kushner is presented. Kushner shares her thoughts on the abolition movement, the radical potential of her novel "The Mars Room," and the influence of fiction in radicalizing people. She discusses the historicization and ideas of capitalism and environmentalism in the novel "Creation Lake." She also talks about her interest in prehistory and the revisionist theory of the Neanderthals proposed by the character Bruno Lacombe.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is making a significant impact on the team and the NBA. Despite lacking a nickname, Gilgeous-Alexander's skills and consistency make him a valuable player. He excels in scoring, with an average of over 30 points per game, and is adept at drawing fouls and converting three-point plays. Gilgeous-Alexander's leadership and chemistry with his young teammates have contributed to the Thunder's success. He is also known for his fashion sense and has been chosen as a model for Kim Kardashian's men's underwear line. Gilgeous-Alexander was acquired by the Thunder in a trade that has proven to be beneficial for the team, as he has become a perennial All-NBA selection and MVP candidate. He aspires to win the MVP award and leave a lasting legacy for the Thunder organization. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on criticizing controversial figure Avi Shlaim's credibility and scholarship, particularly questioning his claims of a Jewish-Transjordanian conspiracy in the founding of Israel. Topics discussed include Shlaim's alleged manipulation of historical evidence, his misrepresentation of British involvement, and his failure to address contradictory information in his writings.

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China's recent global initiatives have sparked debate about its intentions and its relationship with the international order. However, analyzing these initiatives solely through the lens of revisionism falls short in three ways. First, the status quo-revisionist binary is flawed because the United States, the assumed status quo power, has also taken revisionist actions. Second, international orders are not static, but fluid and multilayered, with different interpretations by various actors. Third, these initiatives integrate long-standing discourses that reveal China's understanding and preferences of the international order. They promote a multipolar system and a particularistic form of universality. While China challenges the dominant interpretation of the international order promoted by the United States, it does not necessarily represent an inherent threat to the order itself. [Extracted from the article]

Malcolm Gladwell, a Canadian author known for his ability to find the extraordinary in everyday life, is revisiting his groundbreaking work, "The Tipping Point," nearly 25 years after its publication. In his latest book, "Revenge of the Tipping Point," Gladwell explores new forms of social engineering and reflects on societal changes since his first book. He discusses the challenges of updating his theories and the importance of allowing readers to interpret his work in their own way. Gladwell's work emphasizes the importance of curiosity and deep listening in both writing and interviewing, highlighting the evolution of his approach over his 40-year career. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights Russia's strategy of influence, particularly through its informational ecosystem, and its impact on global politics. It discusses how Russia uses both official diplomatic channels and private actors to spread disinformation, shape narratives and advance its interests, with a particular focus on its activities in Africa. also emphasizes the need for the European Union to proactively protect its values and counter foreign influence.

In Kagan's history, America's entry into both world wars occurred for the same fundamental reasons that have led to all wars. "The much-vaunted cooperation with the United States and the West had proven to be a mirage, and now Japan's economic dependence on the Anglo-American global economy had produced decline and widespread suffering", writes Kagan. SHAY KHATIRI The Ghost at the Feast: America and the Collapse of World Order, 1900-1941, by Robert Kagan (Knopf, 688, $35) Robert Kagan's The Ghost at the Feast is an uncommon book. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Algis Valiunas's review of T. E. Lawrence's life and legacy, highlighting its nuanced examination of Lawrence's complexities and moral struggles in war. Topics include the critique of revisionist historical narratives, the role of moral concerns in military leadership, and the distinction between tactical commanders and philosophical leaders like Lawrence.

October 8 marks Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 100th day in power. The rise of another Marcos (Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.) as president of the Philippines underscores the continued deep imbalance in the Philippines' system of political and economic governance. One thing is more clear: Another Marcos at the helm exposes how the country is still in search of an economic and political governance crossroad that more effectively translates governance - "Philippines style" - into more inclusive development and true people power. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the impact of laws against religious offence in India on the writing and understanding of the country's history. It offers information on Shivaji, a 17th-century Maratha king who fought against the Mughal empire. It describes how Hindu nationalists are enforcing their will using extrajudicial violence to alter Indian history. The article also criticizes a statute in the Indian penal code that punishes anyone who deliberately hurt the religious feelings of any class.

At the start of the academic year this month, 12th-year students of history and politics at tens of thousands of schools across India returned to a syllabus and textbooks that [...]

"FIREBRAND" is a period drama directed by Karim Aïnouz that offers a gritty portrayal of Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII. The film, adapted from Elizabeth Fremantle's novel "Queen's Gambit" by Henrietta and Jessica Ashworth, stars Alicia Vikander as Katherine, who is perceived as a threat to the Tudor monarch and outlives him. The movie explores Katherine's suspected radical views and her friendship with Protestant heretic Anne Askew. While the film's script takes liberties with historical accuracy, it is still visually captivating and features strong performances from Jude Law and Alicia Vikander. [Extracted from the article]

The Forgotten First Free Solo of the Naked Edge THE LATE, GREAT BRITISH CLIMBER Derek Hersey is remembered for his buoyant personality and amazing free solos in the 1980s, perhaps the most famous of which was the Naked Edge, a five-pitch climb with three pitches of 5.11a/b, which he did at least twice. Secondly, he created the first rock-climbing conservation newsletter, the Eastern Trade, which documented Gunks climbing news and updated climbers on all environmental and access issues, including damning pictures of piton abuse. In 1971, John Stannard, by then the Gunks' leading climber, really started America's "Clean Climbing" movement by doing at least two things: Firstly, recognizing that the placement and removal of hardened steel pitons was seriously abusing the Gunks quartzite, he started a logbook of "First All-Nut Ascents" in the local climbing store, Rock and Snow. For a while in 1974 and '75, in order to protect the first five pitches from more piton damage, Valley climbers left fixed ropes up to Sickle Ledge (since almost half of the aspirant Nose parties at the time retreated there anyway, overwhelmed), and many climbers used the ropes to get a jumpstart. [Extracted from the article]

The 6th plenum of the CCP Central Committee in November 2021 passed a landmark resolution on the party's one hundred years of history. While the document briefly reviews the party's 91 years of existence before the rise of Xi Jinping, it devotes more than half of its space to an affirmation of Xi's policies during the last nine years. The timing of the resolution, its effusive praise of Xi's record, and its elevation of Xi's stature are intended to strengthen his case for extending his term in office. The resolution is thus more a work of political advocacy than of historical revisionism. The language of the resolution also provides important clues about Xi's ideological beliefs and conception of his stature in the party. The sections in the resolution on foreign policy vigorously endorse Xi's approach, and their defiant tone suggests a continuation of Xi's current policy. However, the same evidence of Xi's political dominance can also be interpreted as reflective of concerns within the party about the direction of the party under his leadership. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article focuses on the reliability of books on history and the interpretation of historical events through book authors. Topics include historical revisionism in historical accounts, the reliability of historical facts, and the study of cultural history in 2015. Information is provided on the books "Writing History in the Global Era," by Lynn Hunt, "The History Manifesto," by Jo Guldi and David Armitage, and "The Practical Past," by Hayden White.

The article examines the effect of the radical revision of history on the traditional American reverence for Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer and adventurer and a Roman Catholic, and how it reflected in the teaching in the U.S. public school system. He points out two events that led the growing revisioning movement to remove Columbus' statues in 1990. He discusses the re-visioning of U.S. history in Frances FitzGerald's "American Revised: History Schoolbooks in the Twentieth Century."

This article discusses the cultural imperialism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India and the Middle East. Critics argue that the BJP's efforts to reshape India's cultural landscape and promote a monolithic Hindu identity threaten the country's rich diversity. The BJP's mission extends beyond India's borders, with the construction of Hindu temples in predominantly Muslim countries seen as an attempt to dilute their cultural identities. Bollywood's dominance in the Middle East is also highlighted as a factor contributing to the decline of traditional Arabic art and music. The article emphasizes the importance of celebrating diversity and fostering mutual understanding to promote peace and inclusivity. [Extracted from the article]

The article deals with the myth of the Lost Cause, a U.S. negationist ideology that advocates the belief that the cause of the Confederate States during the Civil War was heroic and just. Topics discussed include the tendency of Confederate sympathizers to believe a version of history based on falsehoods, the objective of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the myth's attempt to rewrite U.S. history.

The article discusses the collaboration between Nazi Germany and men from European countries including Ukraine, Slovakia, and Italy, focusing on the efforts to rehabilitate the memories of these men including collaborators Stepan Bandera, Benito Mussolini, and Miklós Horthy. Other topics include the economic and nationalist reasons behind the memory rehabilitation, the use of revisionism to alter historical narratives, and the rift between fascists and communists during the war.

The article discusses British historiography of the First World War. Particular focus is given to the development of critical and revisionist accounts of the war. Details on the influence of poetry written during the war on later historical accounts are presented. Topics include the causes of the war and counterfactual history.

The author discusses his trip to the Balkans to look at statues, memorials, and plaques after hearing reports that new sculpture and construction were rewriting the country's violent history right on top of the land where it happened. Topics covered include facts about the Bosnian genocide that began in 1992 when Serb nationalists in Bosnia attacked the country's Muslims, the concept of ethnic cleansing, and revisionism.

The article talks about views of professional historian in Ireland about Irish history. Topics discussed include Irish revisionism began in 1936 with T. W. Moody and R. D. Edwards's mission to promote historical learning on scientific principles; republicanism represented democratic and progressive political ideology in Irish history; and liberalism within the historical process.

Vladimir Putin's latest attack on historical truth R USSIAN HISTORY is rich in shameful dates, many of them marking show trials and mass executions--or liquid ations, as they were then [...]

OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk's lawsuit against the company, stating that his claims of the company abandoning its principles are unfounded and an attempt to promote his own AI company. OpenAI's lawyers argue that Musk left the company when his attempts to dominate the venture failed, and now he seeks to benefit from OpenAI's success. They also dispute Musk's claim that OpenAI promised not to monetize its technology, stating that there is no evidence of such a contract. The lawsuit is set for a hearing on April 24. [Extracted from the article]

Connected to that is January's love for Mena. FRONTLIST/BACKLIST Whether hot off the presses or on the shelves for years, a good book is worth talking about. Chapters rotate in perspective through Annabel, Chloe, Tanya, Esther, and Poppy, and at times it feels like they're competing for most unreliable narrator. [Extracted from the article]

IN LATE APRIL more than 50 members of the U.S. Congress condemned the government of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to glorify 'Nazi collaborators.' The letter, signed by both Republicans and Democrats, [...]

In this article, the author discusses historian James Horton had a knack for provocative vocabulary in public history spaces. It mentions revisionism happens because new evidence is available and new questions are asked and historian wants to communicate unambiguously that the Civil War was not a series of battles between two equivalent forces Union and Confederacy. It also mentions need to preserve the right of some humans to own the bodies, labor, and progeny of other humans.

The article argues that "The 1619 Project" of the American newspaper "The New York Times" is distorting American history with its proposition that 1619 rather that 1776 should be regarded as the birth year of the U.S. Topics covered include its false and destructive narrative about the country, the project's floating of the idea that slavery and the anti-black racism it required constitute the true foundation of American history, and the project as "Time's" preparation for the 2020 election.

The article offer information on death of Edgar Allan Poe, who was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. It reports that death of Poe on October 7, 1849, has remained mysterious, the circumstances leading up to it are uncertain and the cause of death is disputed. It mentions that Poe's cause of death was reported in the Baltimore Clipper as congestion of the brain, but the source of that diagnosis is unknown.

The article discusses King Richard III of England, focusing especially on how he was portrayed in the Elizabethan play "Richard III" by William Shakespeare. It considers how histories written during the Tudor dynasty, which began with the ascension of King Henry VII, were vested in painting Richard III as an evil villain as a way of justifying the contemporary dynasty's right to rule. An overview of histories written by authors including Sir George Buc, Horace Walpole, and Sir Clements R. Markham, which portray Richard III in a more flattering perspective, is presented.

The article focuses on the transformative impact of online resources on art historical research, allowing increased accessibility to primary source material, leading to a potential wave of revisionism in art history.

The article discusses the new Australian series, The Artful Dodger, which is a reworking of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. The series explores the surgical fascination present in Dickens' works and presents public operations as a spectacle. It incorporates various elements from Dickens' canon and adds a bright and energetic tone to the story. While the show has some hit and miss jokes and subplots, it successfully portrays the complex relationship between the Dodger and Fagin. Overall, the series offers a welcome revisionism of Dickens' work. [Extracted from the article]

When I learned that Barton planned to bring out a book on Thomas Jefferson that argued that Jefferson was not a strong advocate of church-state separation, I obtained a review copy of his book and set to work writing a book-length review. Over a decade ago on August 9, 2012, Christian publisher Thomas Nelson made an announcement that was unprecedented for that company. [Extracted from the article]

But now the CP-KCS merger has prompted shipper interest in using CPKC's single-line service from the Upper Midwest to reach export markets via Houston and Galveston. CPKC wants to use the socalled South End trackage rights to send unit grain trains from the Upper Midwest to export via the Gulf Coast ports. In every issue News UNION PACIFIC AND Canadian Pacific Kansas City - new rivals in the north-south corridor linking the Upper Midwest with the Gulf Coast - are locked in a dispute over graintrain trackage rights. [Extracted from the article]