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The Great Genetic Era
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“Old Tang, you activated speed-related Genetic Base Points. What’s the direction of those Base Points?” This question caused Tang Ting to have a melancholic expression. “It’s… Hand speed…” “And the right hand at that!” Xu Tui slipped onto a daze. Hand speed and the right hand. This image… Didn’t the teacher say that it was easier to activate the Base Points of the areas you use the most? “Old Tang, just what do you use your hands for?” “According to that explanation, did I activate the Genetic Base Points in my stomach because I’ve eaten 18 year’s worth of meals?” Cheng Mo, who was on his way to becoming a glutton, looked up and sighed. Xu Tui stroked his head, “Could it be because I’ve used my brain for 18 years?”

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The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

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Can you recommend a historical fiction centered on Catherine the Great for beginners?
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2024-11-28 11:07
I'd recommend 'The Great Catherine' by George Bernard Shaw. It's a relatively easy read and gives a good overview of Catherine the Great in a fictionalized yet somewhat historically accurate way.
What is the historical novel 'Catherine the Great' about?
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2024-10-15 07:54
It's mainly about the life and reign of Catherine the Great, covering her political achievements, personal struggles, and the events of her time.
Fiction Books Related to Catherine the Great
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2024-12-13 08:42
One great fiction book related to Catherine the Great could be 'The Memoirs of Catherine the Great'. It offers a fictionalized account of her life, her rise to power, and her relationships. It gives readers an insight into the court life during her reign.
Is 'Catherine the Great' by Robert Massie non-fiction?
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2024-10-07 06:34
Yes, it is. The book provides a factual account of Catherine the Great's life and times.
What are some good historical fictions about Catherine the Great?
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2024-11-29 15:49
One great historical fiction about Catherine the Great is 'The Great Catherine' by George Bernard Shaw. It gives an interesting take on her life and character.
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