A comprehensive biography of the final leader of the Soviet Union chronicles Gorbachev's rise from peasant to politician and describes how his liberal policies ended the Cold War and unintentionally provoked the breakup of the USSR Includes bibliographical references (pages ) and index.
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Thomas Chaucer. Thomas Chaucer was the eldest son of the poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, and the nephew of Katherine Swynford, mistress and second wife of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. His family connections meant that he was drawn into the service of John of Gaunt and subsequently showed unswerving loyalty to Gaunt’s descendants, in particular.
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Bruce Willis Now. Illness In March , just before his 67th birthday, rumors spread that Bruce was retiring from acting due to dementia. The YouTube channel "Half in the Bag" posted a video titled "The Bruce Willis Fake Movie Factor," suggesting that he couldn't act or memorize lines properly due to illness, relying only on prompters.
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Elizabeth Blackwell, Anglo-American physician considered the first woman doctor of medicine in modern times. Despite numerous challenges, including harassment from the male student body, Blackwell persevered and became the first American-trained woman to receive an M.D. degree.
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On May 6, Nigel Farage, at the time a UK Independence Party candidate, had an extraordinary escape after his plane flipped upside down and nosedived into a field during an election stunt.
Explore the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, in Chicago and its surroundings. Discover his early works, iconic Prairie School designs, and later projects that showcase his evolving style and vision.