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The American Revolution
by Sam Vaknin
The American Revolution was a civil war between Loyalists to the British crown (aka Tories, about one fifth of the population), supported by British expeditionary forces, and Patriots (or Whigs) in the 13 colonies that constituted British North America.
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Another Look at Mahatma Gandhi
by Sam Vaknin
Many myths abound about Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand known as Mahatma "Great Souled") Gandhi (1869-1948).
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Myths of the American Civil War
by Sam Vaknin
The Civil War (1861-5) has spawned numerous myths and falsities.
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The Aung San Family in Myanmar
by Sam Vaknin
Aung San Suu Kyi is a much revered opposition leader in Myanmar (Burma) (born 1945). She has bravely resisted - and still does - the murderous military regime in her homeland and has won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Chavez's Inspiration - Simon Bolivar
by Sam Vaknin
Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) is a Latin American folk hero, revered for having been a revolutionary freedom fighter, a compassionate egalitarian and a successful politician.
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