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Join us for The Peoples of Middle-earth (HoMe 12) with James Tauber Christopher Tolkien’s twelve volumes on the History of Middle-earth give unparalleled insight into the development of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. They contain early drafts of familiar texts, different conceptualizations of well-known stories, and in some cases completely new material. This module is part of a series of modules covering all twelve volumes of The History of Middle-earth. This particular module will provide an overview of the final book (Volume Twelve), The Peoples of Middle-earth, as well as readings from and discussion of highlights in that volume. It will include a guest appearance from Tolkien scholar John Garth. Whether you’ve read the History of Middle-earth before or not, the hope is that these modules will make the volumes more accessible and will enhance your appreciation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. There is no requirement that you do every single module in the series as each will be largely standalone, although in later modules, references will be made to earlier volumes. Mondays 10 pm ET; Discussion (choose one): 11 am, 3 pm, or 7 pm ET https://ow.ly/MbG150PUs7x

A brilliant book - go if you can!

Have you heard? A fascinating, historically important, and visually beautiful publication is now available! Order your copy of the “Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route and the Franco-American Alliance” today! Makes a great addition to any library or gift for anyone interested in history whether general reader, nascent history buff, or the scholar and academic type! https://lnkd.in/eGpJHkzN With rave reviews from the President & CEO of Mount Vernon Douglas Bradburn, and at the request of the SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI and the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR, Donna Passmore and Jan Smulcer researched, wrote and illustrated the book, WASHINGTON - ROCHAMBEAU REVOLUTIONARY ROUTE AND THE FRANCO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE. Douglas Bradburn - "Not only is the book an exceptional scholarly study of the ending of the American Revolution through the eyes of the successful alliance between the French and the Americans, particularly on their final march to Yorktown, but they have also explored that story with rigor, with beautiful writing, and with exceptional artistic design. The writing makes the dry facts of history come to life for an audience that reaches not only the scholar, but the general interested reader and, I think, also appeals to teachers and students. The incorporation of period images as well as representative images to help bring life to the story is very well done. I would particularly note the map which shows the route that the French and American armies took on their way to Yorktown where they met on that fateful month to defeat the British Army of Lord Cornwallis and effectively end the American Revolution. The map is the only correct representation of the journey of those two armies so that alone requires the attention of anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and, in fact, American history more generally." #mountvernon #washington #historymatters #americanhistory #americanrevolution #nationalparks #foundingfathers #travelinspiration #historyteacher #historyfacts #historybuff

Literacy rate in Madagascar is still among the lowest even if over the years it has improved. Access to education is a human right and this must remain a priority for the government. It is easy to manipulate a population when education is not accessible for all and this is the case in Madagascar, as politicians are more cunning than the majority of its population. On this day of the celebration of Independence Day, I still hope that one day will come we will succeed in guaranteeing education for all. We will be able to reduce inequality,and we will have a government that is not dominated by corruption. #madagascar #hopeforbetterfuture

Writing well is one route to thinking well. So is discussion and dialogue. And the exploration of new ideas and experiences. Being able to think for ourselves, assess ideas, and take decisions - we can refine these skills anywhere; running a kitchen, starting a blog, or managing a project. But we need to give them space and time to emerge. And that can be tough to find in a busy world! Where and how do you build spaces to think better, and more deeply? #thinking #thirdspace #spacetothink #whatdoyouthink