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3rd anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. (b3053001)
written by Fidel Castro, 1926-2016, in Latin American Pamphlets, Institute of Latin American Studies, of University of London. Senate House Library (London, England) (1962), Box 5 , 37 page(s)
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written by Fidel Castro, 1926-2016, in Latin American Pamphlets, Institute of Latin American Studies, of University of London. Senate House Library (London, England) (1962), Box 5 , 37 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1962
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Pamphlet
Author / Creator
Fidel Castro, 1926-2016
Person Discussed
Fidel Castro, 1926-2016
Topic / Theme
Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro Regime, 1953-2011, Revolutions, Imperialism, Cuban Revolution, 1956-1959, Politics & Policy, Americans, Cubans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Material sourced from the Collection of the Institute of Latin American Studies, Senate House Library, University of London. Copyright © The University of London.
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African Studies Series, 90, Peasant Revolution in Ethiopia: The Tigray People's Liberation Front, 1975–1991
written by John Young, 1951-, in African Studies Series, 90 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 1997), 290 page(s)
In the wake of the overthrow of the Haile-Selassie regime in Ethiopia in 1974 and the coming to power of the military, a number of opposition forces launched insurrections. But only one movement, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) triumphed, liberating Tigray in 1989, and in an ethnic-based coalition whic...
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written by John Young, 1951-, in African Studies Series, 90 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 1997), 290 page(s)
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In the wake of the overthrow of the Haile-Selassie regime in Ethiopia in 1974 and the coming to power of the military, a number of opposition forces launched insurrections. But only one movement, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) triumphed, liberating Tigray in 1989, and in an ethnic-based coalition which it dominated, assuming state power in 1991. This is the first chronicle of the history of that struggle, and it is based largely on i...
In the wake of the overthrow of the Haile-Selassie regime in Ethiopia in 1974 and the coming to power of the military, a number of opposition forces launched insurrections. But only one movement, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) triumphed, liberating Tigray in 1989, and in an ethnic-based coalition which it dominated, assuming state power in 1991. This is the first chronicle of the history of that struggle, and it is based largely on interviews with peasants who formed the core of the Tigrayan revolution and the TPLF leadership. It provides the necessary background to understanding post-1991 political developments in Ethiopia. It also offers an explanation of peasant-based revolution that contrasts with contemporary approaches by Marxists, Skocpol, and in particular the works of Wolf, Paige and Scott, all of whom largely ignore the political considerations and the role of the revolutionary party, which Dr. Young identifies as a critical element in his study.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
John Young, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1997, April 2006, 2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
African Studies Series
Topic / Theme
Peasants, Revolutions, History, Politics, Government, Ethiopian Civil War, 1974-1991, Politics & Policy, Ethiopians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1997 Cambridge University Press
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After The Revolution: Lazaro Cardenas And The Movimiento De Liberacion Nacional
written by George Washington University. National Security Archive (District of Columbia: George Washington University. National Security Archive, 2017, originally published 2004),
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written by George Washington University. National Security Archive (District of Columbia: George Washington University. National Security Archive, 2017, originally published 2004),
Source: nsarchive2.gwu.edu
Source: nsarchive2.gwu.edu
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference website
Author / Creator
George Washington University. National Security Archive
Date Published / Released
2004, 2017
Publisher
George Washington University. National Security Archive
Person Discussed
Fidel Castro, 1926-2016, Adolfo Lopez Mateos, 1909-1969, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963, Lazaro Cardenas, 1895-1970
Topic / Theme
Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro Regime, 1953-2011, International relations, Revolutions, Diplomacy, Cuban Revolution, 1956-1959, History, Politics & Policy, Mexicans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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America Transformed: Sixty Years of Revolutionary Change, 1941–2001
written by Richard M. Abrams, 1932- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 367 page(s)
This 2006 book examines the period 1941–2001 during which time the character of American life changed rapidly, culminating in the shattering of the liberal Democratic coalition. Revolutions in the areas of affluence, foreign policy, the military, business systems, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior...
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written by Richard M. Abrams, 1932- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 367 page(s)
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This 2006 book examines the period 1941–2001 during which time the character of American life changed rapidly, culminating in the shattering of the liberal Democratic coalition. Revolutions in the areas of affluence, foreign policy, the military, business systems, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior and attitudes, and disregard for privacy are discussed.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Richard M. Abrams, 1932-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Revolution and Protest context, Revolutions, Political causes, Social movements, Sociology, Politics & Policy, History, Americans, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2006 Cambridge University Press
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The Bolsheviks in Power: The First Year of Soviet Rule in Petrograd
written by Alexander Rabinowitch, 1934- (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2007, originally published 2007), 518 page(s)
A major contribution to the historiography of the world in the 20th century, The Bolsheviks in Power focuses on the fateful first year of Soviet rule in Petrograd. It examines events that profoundly shaped the Soviet political system that endured through most of the 20th century. Drawing largely from previously in...
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written by Alexander Rabinowitch, 1934- (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2007, originally published 2007), 518 page(s)
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A major contribution to the historiography of the world in the 20th century, The Bolsheviks in Power focuses on the fateful first year of Soviet rule in Petrograd. It examines events that profoundly shaped the Soviet political system that endured through most of the 20th century. Drawing largely from previously inaccessible Soviet archives, it demolishes standard interpretations of the origins of Soviet authoritarianism by demonstrating that the...
A major contribution to the historiography of the world in the 20th century, The Bolsheviks in Power focuses on the fateful first year of Soviet rule in Petrograd. It examines events that profoundly shaped the Soviet political system that endured through most of the 20th century. Drawing largely from previously inaccessible Soviet archives, it demolishes standard interpretations of the origins of Soviet authoritarianism by demonstrating that the Soviet system evolved ad hoc as the Bolsheviks struggled to retain political power amid spiraling political, social, economic, and military crises. The book covers issues such as the rapid fall of influential moderate Bolsheviks, the formation of the dreaded Cheka, the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly, the Red Terror, the national government's flight to Moscow, and the subsequent rivalry between Russia's new and old capitals.
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Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Alexander Rabinowitch, 1934-
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Person Discussed
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, 1870-1924
Topic / Theme
Russian Revolution, 1905 and 1917, Revolutions, Government, Russian Revolution, 1917-1921, Politics & Policy, History, Russians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2008 Alexander Rabinowitch. Reprinted by agreement with Indiana University Press
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Cambridge Essential Histories, The Spanish Civil War
written by Stanley G. Payne, 1934-, in Cambridge Essential Histories (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2012, originally published 2012), 286 page(s)
This book is the first general history of the Spanish Civil War to provide a clear and objective account of its origins in Spanish domestic affairs. It treats controversial issues of revolution, counter-revolution, political repressions and foreign intervention and non-intervention, as well as giving a detailed mi...
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written by Stanley G. Payne, 1934-, in Cambridge Essential Histories (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2012, originally published 2012), 286 page(s)
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This book is the first general history of the Spanish Civil War to provide a clear and objective account of its origins in Spanish domestic affairs. It treats controversial issues of revolution, counter-revolution, political repressions and foreign intervention and non-intervention, as well as giving a detailed military examination that is presented in non-technical terms for students and non-specialist readers.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Stanley G. Payne, 1934-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Essential Histories
Person Discussed
Francisco Franco, 1892-1975
Topic / Theme
Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, Totalitarianism, Revolutions, Civil war, Nationalism, Socialism, Military campaigns, Francisco Franco Becomes Dictator of Spain, October 1, 1936, History, Politics & Policy, Spanish, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © Stanley G. Payne 2012
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Cambridge Latin American Studies, 27, A History of the Bolivian Labour Movement 1848–1971
written by Guillermo Lora, 1922-2009, in Cambridge Latin American Studies, 27 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008, originally published 1977), 422 page(s)
This book is an abridgement and translation of Guillermo Lora's five-volume history. It deals with the strengthening and radicalisation of Bolivia's organised labour movement, which culminated in the drastic revolutionary changes of the 1950s.
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written by Guillermo Lora, 1922-2009, in Cambridge Latin American Studies, 27 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008, originally published 1977), 422 page(s)
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This book is an abridgement and translation of Guillermo Lora's five-volume history. It deals with the strengthening and radicalisation of Bolivia's organised labour movement, which culminated in the drastic revolutionary changes of the 1950s.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Christine Whitehead, fl. 1977
Author / Creator
Guillermo Lora, 1922-2009
Date Published / Released
1977, 2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Latin American Studies
Topic / Theme
Bolivian National Revolution and aftermath, 1952-1985, Economic conditions, Social movements, Labor and unions, History, Bolivians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1977
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Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics, Social Revolutions in the Modern World
written by Theda Skocpol, 1947-, in Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1994, originally published 1994), 366 page(s)
In this collection of essays, Theda Skocpol, author of the award-winning book, States and Social Revolutions (1979), updates her arguments about social revolutions. How are we to understand recent revolutionary upheavals in countries across the globe? Why have social revolutions happened in some countries, but not...
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written by Theda Skocpol, 1947-, in Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1994, originally published 1994), 366 page(s)
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In this collection of essays, Theda Skocpol, author of the award-winning book, States and Social Revolutions (1979), updates her arguments about social revolutions. How are we to understand recent revolutionary upheavals in countries across the globe? Why have social revolutions happened in some countries, but not in others that seem similar?
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Theda Skocpol, 1947-
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics
Topic / Theme
Revolution and Protest context, Revolutions, Social movements, Social conflict, Sociology, History, Politics & Policy, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994
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Code Name: Butterflies
directed by Cecilia Domeyko, fl. 1995; produced by Cecilia Domeyko, fl. 1995 (Privately Published, 2008), 1 hour 1 mins
A veces la bravura para se hacer la revolución proviene de donde menos lo esperas. Em la isla caribeña, de la República Dominicana, 1960, há un pueblo asediado, sufriendo bajo la cruel tiranía de Rafael Trujillo, el dictador más sanguinario de la historia latinoamericana. Tres bellas y notables hermanas - Pa...
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directed by Cecilia Domeyko, fl. 1995; produced by Cecilia Domeyko, fl. 1995 (Privately Published, 2008), 1 hour 1 mins
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A veces la bravura para se hacer la revolución proviene de donde menos lo esperas. Em la isla caribeña, de la República Dominicana, 1960, há un pueblo asediado, sufriendo bajo la cruel tiranía de Rafael Trujillo, el dictador más sanguinario de la historia latinoamericana. Tres bellas y notables hermanas - Patria, Minerva y María Teresa Mirabal - están decididas a derrocar el gobierno que sus padres, hermanos y esposos no pudieron. Ahora p...
A veces la bravura para se hacer la revolución proviene de donde menos lo esperas. Em la isla caribeña, de la República Dominicana, 1960, há un pueblo asediado, sufriendo bajo la cruel tiranía de Rafael Trujillo, el dictador más sanguinario de la historia latinoamericana. Tres bellas y notables hermanas - Patria, Minerva y María Teresa Mirabal - están decididas a derrocar el gobierno que sus padres, hermanos y esposos no pudieron. Ahora por primera vez la verdadera historia será contada en televisión: la historia de las Mariposas (el nombre de código de las hermanas Mirabal) y sus valientes esfuerzos para derribar a uno de los dictadores más despiadados del mundo. Es una historia llena de suspense, sobre amas de casa y madres que subieron a alturas extraordinarias en un tiempo extraordinario. Los Mirabales son un símbolo de los hombres y mujeres de todas las Américas que han vivido bajo dictadores como Trujillo, que saquea los tesoros nacionales y esclaviza a su propio pueblo. Representan a los pocos valientes de cualquier edad que se atreven a arriesgar sus vidas por los derechos humanos y la democracia. "Code Name: Butterflies" presenta entrevistas exclusivas con los familiares, amigos y otros luchadores por la libertad de Mirabal, y traje revelaciones de los partidarios de Trujillo, que dicen el lado oscuro de la historia. El documental se basa en fotografías, clips de películas y cartas, y es apoyado por dramáticas recreaciones de escenas clave. Nadie podrá olvidar esta dramática e inspiradora historia.
Às vezes, a coragem para se fazer a revolução vem de onde você menos espera. Na ilha caribenha da República Dominicana, 1960, há um povo em apuros, sofrendo sob a cruel tirania de Rafael Trujillo, o ditador mais sanguinário da história latino-americana. Três belas e notáveis irmãs - Patria, Minerva e Maria Teresa Mirabal - estão decididas a derrubar o governo que seus pais, irmãos e maridos não poderiam. Agora, pela primeira vez, a história será contada na televisão: a história das Borboletas (o nome de código das irmãs Mirabal) e seus corajosos esforços para derrubar um dos ditadores mais cruéis do mundo. É uma história cheia de suspense, sobre donas de casa e mães que subiram a alturas extraordinárias em um tempo extraordinário. Os Mirabals são um símbolo dos homens e mulheres de todas as Américas que viveram sob ditadores como Trujillo, que pilhas os tesouros nacionais e escravizados seu próprio povo. Eles representam os poucos corajosos em qualquer idade que ousam arriscar suas vidas para os direitos humanos e a democracia. "Nome de código: Butterflies" apresenta entrevistas exclusivas com os parentes, amigos e outros lutadores pela liberdade de Mirabal, e traz revelações dos partidários de Trujillo, que contam o lado negro da história. O documentário se baseia em fotografias, clipes de filme e cartas, e é apoiado por dramáticas recriações de cenas-chave. Ninguém será capaz de esquecer esta história dramática e inspiradora.
Sometimes the courage for revolution comes from where you least expect it. The sun-soaked Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic, 1960. An embattled people, suffering under the cruel tyranny of Rafael Trujillo, the most blood-thirsty dictator in Latin American history. Three beautiful and remarkable sisters--Patria, Minerva, and Maria Teresa Mirabal--who are resolved to overthrow a government that their fathers, brothers, and husbands could not. Now for the first time the real story will be told on television: the story of the Butterflies (the code-name of the Mirabal sisters) and their courageous efforts to bring down one of the world's most ruthless dictators. It is a suspense-filled tale, about simple and ordinary housewives and mothers who rose to extraordinary heights in an extraordinary time. The Mirabals are a symbol of the men and women of all of the Americas who have lived under dictators like Trujillo, who pillages national treasuries and enslaved their own people. They represent the courageous few in any age who dare to risk their lives for human rights and democracy. "Code Name: Butterflies" is filled with powerful exclusive interviews with the Mirabal's relatives, friends, and other freedom fighters, and behind-the-scenes revelations by Trujillo supporters, who tell the dark side of the story. The documentary draws on photographs, film clips and letters, and is supported by dramatic recreations of key scenes. No one will be able to forget this dramatic and inspiring story.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Cecilia Domeyko, fl. 1995
Author / Creator
Cecilia Domeyko, fl. 1995
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Privately Published
Speaker / Narrator
Cecilia Domeyko, fl. 1995
Person Discussed
Patria Mirabal, 1924-1960, María Teresa Mirabal, 1935-1960, Minerva Mirabal, 1926-1960, Rafael Trujillo, 1891-1961
Topic / Theme
General Context: Human Rights Violations, War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide, Violence, Totalitarianism, Heads of state, Women, Revolutionaries, War and Violence, Sociology, History, Origins, Dominicans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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La Commune (Paris, 1871)
directed by Peter Watkins, 1935-; produced by Paul Saadoun, fl. 1992, 13 Productions, La Sept Arte and Musée d'Orsay; performed by Eliane Annie Adalto, fl. 2000, Pierre Barbieux, fl. 2000 and Bernard Bombeau, fl. 2000 (Paris, Ile-de-France: Doriane Films, 2000), 5 hours 46 mins
In this war drama blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, Watkins covers and interviews on television the working class and the bourgeoisie of 19th century, before and during a tragic workers' class revolt.
« Un ovni dans le paysage audiovisuel : une œuvre à part, belle et crispante, qui dynamite le...
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directed by Peter Watkins, 1935-; produced by Paul Saadoun, fl. 1992, 13 Productions, La Sept Arte and Musée d'Orsay; performed by Eliane Annie Adalto, fl. 2000, Pierre Barbieux, fl. 2000 and Bernard Bombeau, fl. 2000 (Paris, Ile-de-France: Doriane Films, 2000), 5 hours 46 mins
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In this war drama blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, Watkins covers and interviews on television the working class and the bourgeoisie of 19th century, before and during a tragic workers' class revolt.
« Un ovni dans le paysage audiovisuel : une œuvre à part, belle et crispante, qui dynamite les mécanismes de création habituels. » - Les Inrockuptibles
Peter Watkins a réalisé une fiction sur la Commune comme un documentaire cont...
In this war drama blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, Watkins covers and interviews on television the working class and the bourgeoisie of 19th century, before and during a tragic workers' class revolt.
« Un ovni dans le paysage audiovisuel : une œuvre à part, belle et crispante, qui dynamite les mécanismes de création habituels. » - Les Inrockuptibles
Peter Watkins a réalisé une fiction sur la Commune comme un documentaire contemporain pour, dit-il : "Insuffler à l’histoire figée des historiens, l’énergie épique de l’immédiateté".
Pour raconter la Commune il montre une télévision aux ordres (Télévision Nationale Versailles) qui débite des informations lénifiantes, tandis qu’une télévision libre jaillie du Paris insurgé s’efforce de capter la fureur populaire.
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Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Eliane Annie Adalto, fl. 2000, Pierre Barbieux, fl. 2000, Bernard Bombeau, fl. 2000
Contributor
Odd-Geir Sæther, 1941-, Paul Saadoun, fl. 1992, 13 Productions, La Sept Arte, Musée d'Orsay
Author / Creator
Peter Watkins, 1935-, Eliane Annie Adalto, fl. 2000, Pierre Barbieux, fl. 2000, Bernard Bombeau, fl. 2000, Agathe Bluysen, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Doriane Films
Topic / Theme
French Revolution, 1789-1799, Rebellions, Working-classes, Societal structure, Mass media, Revolutions, Government, Paris Commune, March-May, 1871, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, History, Sociology, Politics & Policy, Laundress, Child in Cour Popincourt, Baker, French, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © 2000 Doriane Films
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