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Explore the pivotal moment in history when the first atomic bomb was tested at the Trinity site in New Mexico in 1945. This fascinating collection of two U.S. government publications‚one from 1984 and the other from 1995‚provides a comprehensive look into the planning, organization, and execution of the test. While each publication offers unique insights, they also share some overlapping content. Discover what happened at the site post-test and how it was transformed into a national historic landmark. - Summary by David Wales

Dive into the fascinating life of Philip Augustus, also known as Philip II of France (1165-1223), the grandfather of Saint Louis and one of Frances most formidable kings. As Englands Henry II grappled with his rebellious sons, Philip and his devoted son, Louis, skillfully unified their small yet powerful kingdom. In this engaging and concise history, we encounter King Philip as he rides alongside his estranged wife, Ingeborgis, at the behest of the commanding Pope Innocent III, charging boldly into the fray at the Battle of Bouvines. In his later years, he adeptly navigated conflicts and ...