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World War II
A graphic account of the greatest and most terrible event in human history
Av Max Hastings
Häftad, 2018
116 kr
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Within Western culture, World War Two continues to exercise an extraordinary fascination for generations unborn when it took place. The obvious explanation is that it was the greatest and most terrible event in human history. Within the vast compass of the struggle, some individuals scaled summits …
Slavery
The history and legacy of one of the world's most brutal institutions
Av James Walvin
Häftad, 2018
116 kr
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Western slavery goes back 10,000 years to Mesopotamia, today’s Iraq, where a male slave was worth an orchard of date palms. Female slaves were called on for sexual services, gaining freedom only when their masters died. This book traces slavery from classical times to the present. It shows how the …
Greatest Explorers
The brave adventurers who risked their lives to understand how our planet works
Häftad, 2018
122 kr
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Throughout history, a handful of unusually driven individuals have been inspired to explore the limits of the known world, inspiring us and changing our perceptions of our planet through their courageous adventures. What is it that makes these men and women risk their lives in desperate, often …
Prophet Muhammad
How Islam was Born
Häftad, 2018
110 kr
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Ignorance about Islam runs deep in the West – ignorance of its rites, its beliefs, and above all its prophet. Who was Muhammad, the founder of Islam, and the man Muslims believe was God’s last prophet on earth? In this concise and colourful account, the acclaimed writer and broadcaster Barnaby …
Stalin
The Georgian student priest who became one of the 20th century's most notorious mass murderers
Av Claire Shaw
Häftad, 2018
113 kr
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Stalin, to borrow Churchill’s phrase, is “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”. There are still heated arguments about how precisely we should judge the Georgian student priest who grew up to be one of the 20th century’s most notorious mass-murderers. This owes much to the enormity of …
How to Write Well
"Witty, Breezy and Informative" - The Mail on Sunday
Häftad, 2018
116 kr
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Writing matters. We all do it, and we all admire it when it’s done well. It doesn’t just express us; it represents us. We write to connect with other people – to make them laugh, or cry, or think. We also write to work out what we think ourselves: there’s nothing like it for concentrating the mind. …
How to Read a Poem
A practical guide which will open your eyes - and touch your heart
Häftad, 2018
127 kr
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Malcolm Hebron writes with one aim in mind: to help you read, understand and appreciate poetry. The English language has an extraordinarily rich stock of poems to its credit, from the epic Beowulf, written perhaps as early as the eighth century, to the poetry of Simon Armitage, Carol Ann Duffy and …
Third Reich
The Rise and Fall of the Nazis
Häftad, 2018
116 kr
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Between 1933 and 1945, Germany was under the grip of the Third Reich. Headed by Adolf Hitler, this National Socialist state endeavoured to control every aspect of the nation’s political, social, economic, religious and cultural life, and indoctrinate every German citizen in its ideology. This …
World War I
The most catastrophic event in 20th century European history
Av Max Egremont
Häftad, 2018
116 kr
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For many, before 1914, a huge European war had seemed impossible. Conflicts in the Balkans flared up yet stayed contained. The Belgian historian Henri Pirenne wrote to a friend in December 1905: “Do you really believe in the possibility of a war? For me it is impossible to have the least fear in …
Winston Churchill
A Brilliantly Concise Account of One of History's Most Famous Men
Av Paul Addison
Häftad, 2022
120 kr
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In his day Winston Churchill was one of the most famous human beings who ever lived. In 1945 most people in the world would have seen his name in the headlines, heard the latest news of him on the radio or seen his face beaming or glowering in the newsreels. His funeral in 1965 is said to have been …
Napoleon
A Brilliant Leader Who Helped Shape the Modern World - or a Brutal Tyrant?
Häftad, 2018
120 kr
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Born in Corsica, and a brilliant military leader during the French revolution, Napoleon became Emperor in 1804 and dominated European and indeed global affairs for the next ten years, leading France against a series of coalitions in what were later called the Napoleonic wars. His victories are the …
Sticker Book: Horses
Häftad, 2026
74 kr
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Saddle up for an unforgettable ride with Sticker Book: Horses featuring 180+ stickers!Join Freddy the horse on a fact-filled adventure through pastures, stables, and exciting horse events in this interactive sticker activity book! With 180+ colorful stickers, fun facts, and hands-on activities, …
British Empire
How it was built - and how it fell
Häftad, 2018
3,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
113 kr
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The sun never set upon the British Empire, its critics liked to say, because God didn’t trust the British in the dark. The joke was a backhanded tribute to the astonishing achievement of the inhabitants of small island kingdom off the European mainland. Beginning in the 17th century with a few …
American Revolution
Why the colonists broke away from Britain - and formed a new nation
Häftad, 2028
116 kr
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The British colonies that became the United States of America originated in the 17th century. The early colonists were for the most part young men, looking to make their fortunes and then return home. So how – and why – did this disparate set of colonies unite to break the political link with …
American Civil War
The story you must understand to make sense of modern America
Av Adam Smith
Häftad, 2028
114 kr
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The war in North America between 1861 and 1865 cost around three quarters of a million lives. Few societies in world history have lost a higher percentage of their military-aged men in battle than did the white South. Unsurprisingly, its scars lie deep on the American soul – especially so in the …
Sticker Book: Dogs
Häftad, 2026, 3-6 år
76 kr
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Learn, play, and wag your tail with Chico the puppy!Join Chico on a tail-wagging adventure through parks, training grounds, shelters, and dog shows! Packed with more than 170 colorful stickers, fun facts, and hands-on activities, this interactive sticker book is perfect for young animal lovers who …
