Историческая литература
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BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDERConsidered the plain, clever one in her family, Lady Cressida Armstrong knows her father has given up on her ever marrying. But who needs a husband when science is the only thing to set Cressie’s pulse racing? Disillusioned artist Giovanni di Matteo is setting the ton abuzz with his expertly executed portraits.Once his art was inspired; now it’s only technique. Until he meets Cressie… Challenging, intelligent and yet insecure, Cressie is the one whose face and...
| Автор | Marguerite Kaye |
The attack on welfare was, and is, an attack on our class autonomy, structured to maintain a patriarchal and racist order, drive divisions, and disrupt our ability to collectively refuse capital’s exploitation and the state’s discipline. Mariarosa Dalla Costa’s Family, Welfare and the State powerfully reminds us that the welfare system can only be understood through the dynamics of resistance and struggle, and women have been at the center of it. In reflecting...
| Автор | Mariarosa Dalla Costa |
NAGRODA NOBLA 2018 NAGRODA LITERACKA NIKE 2015 Rzeczpospolita w przededniu rozbiorów, wielokulturowa, wieloetniczna kraina bliższa Stambułowi niż Paryżowi i człowiek znikąd, który zmieni los wielu tysięcy ludzi. Wielka podróż od chłopskich chat poprzez magnackie dwory aż do cesarskich komnat. Na Podolu pojawia się młody, przystojny i charyzmatyczny Żyd – Jakub Lejbowicz Frank. Tajemniczy przybysz z odległej Smyrny zaczyna głosić idee, które szybko dzielą społeczność żydowską. Dla jednych...
| Автор | Olga Tokarczuk |
Gorący czerwiec 1941 roku. Jasne księżycowe noce, niskie bagienne łąki, cienisty sad i zimna żyła rzeki, która podzieliła świat na pół. Na jednym brzegu Niemcy, żelazny wąż czołgów, ciężarówek, maszyn. Na drugim Rosjanie. Pośrodku wiejski przewoźnik, który z jednego brzegu na drugi wozi nocą każdego, kto zapłaci. Żydowskie rodzeństwo, które w drodze do wyśnionej Ziemi Obiecanej, chowa się w stodole tuż obok kałuż świńskich wnętrzności. Chłopcy z partyzantki, wierzący jeszcze, że wojna jest...
| Автор | Andrzej Stasiuk |
Najbardziej kontrowersyjna książka autora Obłędu ’44. Autor Paktu Ribbentrop–Beck i Obłędu ’44 tym razem podjął drażliwy temat stosunków polsko-żydowskich. Jego poprzednie książki wywoływały ostre dyskusje i kontrowersje, żadna nie była jednak tak niepoprawna politycznie. Żydzi rozsierdzą zarówno filosemitów, jak i antysemitów. Piotr Zychowicz pisze o sprawach niewygodnych zarówno dla Polaków, jak i Żydów. O komunistach i żydowskich kolaborantach pod niemiecką okupacją, ale również o polskich...
| Автор | Piotr Zychowicz |
1933–1945 m. nacistai pavogė milijonus meno kūrinių ir antikvarinių dirbinių. Pagal tiesioginį Hitlerio įsakymą plėšikauti į Europą buvo siunčiamos specialiai parengtos pajėgos. Muziejai, galerijos ir žydų šeimos buvo geidžiamas grobis. Iškiliausi darbai turėjo būti eksponuojami Hitlerio planuotame įkurti Fiurerio muziejuje, o išsigimusiu laikomas menas (entartete Kunst) sunaikintas arba parduotas už trokštamą užsienio valiutą; Daug meno kūrinių rasta po karo, bet daugiau nei šimtas tūkstančių...
| Автор | Anders Rydell |
Created especially for the Australian customer! The simple and easy way to get your mind around Australia's military history More people are visiting Gallipoli and walking the Kokoda Trail each year – now find out why. This complete guide helps you trace the story of Australia's involvement in war, from the colonial conflicts with the Indigenous population, through the World Wars to peacekeeping initiatives in East Timor and the controversial conflict in Afghanistan. Find out the origins of...
| Автор | David Horner |
The 20th Century brought revolutionary changes to our world and our lives: the human population of the world tripled, space travel became reality, two world wars and a host of other conflicts were fought, and huge advances in science, technology and communication resulted in the globalised world we know today. Enormous steps were made in wiping out widespread discrimination, from the women’s suffrage movement leading to women’s right to vote in western countries, to the civil rights movement in...
| Автор | Sean Lang |
Created especially for the Australian customer! Exciting and informative history of the land down under Australian History For Dummies is your tour guide through the important events of Australia's past, introducing you to the people and events that have shaped modern Australia. Be there as British colonists explore Australia's harsh terrain with varying degrees of success. In this informative guide you'll Find out about Australia's infamous bushrangers Learn how the discovery of gold caused a...
| Автор | Alex McDermott |
Is your knowledge of The Crusades less than tip-top? Maybe you're curious about Columbus, or you're desperate to read about the Black Death in all its gory detail? Whatever your starting point, this expert guide has it all – from kings, knights and anti-Popes, to invasion, famine, the Magna Carta and Joan of Arc (and a few rebellious peasants thrown in for good measure!). Get ready for a rip-roaring ride through the political, religious and cultural life of the Middle Ages, one of the most...
| Автор | Stephen Batchelor |
This entertaining guide covers the period from 1485 to 1603, exploring the life and times of everyday people (from famine and the flu epidemic, to education, witchcraft and William Shakespeare) as well as the intrigues and scandals at court. Strap yourself in and get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the romantic and political liaisons of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I – and that's not all! Information on surviving Tudor buildings, such as Hampton Court, adds a contemporary twist for readers...
| Автор | David Loades |
Everything you need to know about the Kokoda Trail and its place in Australian history Interest in the Kokoda Trail is growing rapidly among many Australians, both for its attraction as a hiking destination and for its historical significance. Kokoda For Dummies offers a fast track tool for learning everything you need to know about this unique thoroughfare, in one concise volume. Part history book, part practical guide, Kokoda For Dummies is perfect both for those considering following our...
| Автор | Peter Williams |
The first in-depth, authoritative discussion of the role of the press in China and the way the Chinese government uses the media to shape public opinion China's 1.3 billion population may make the country the world's largest, but the vast majority of Chinese share remarkably similar views on these and a wide array of other issues, thanks to the unified message they get from tightly controlled state-run media. Official views are formed at the top in organizations like the Xinhua News Agency and...
| Автор | DOUG YOUNG |
On May 14, 1948 the State of Israel was declared, announced by David Ben-Gurion at a small gathering that assembled in the main hall of the Tel Aviv Art Museum. Within a time frame of only nineteen years, culminating in the Six-Day War, Israel fought three separate wars. But within its first four years, thanks to mass immigration, its population doubled. Furthermore, Israel had been confronted with acute economic difficulties, intra Jewish ethnic tensions, a problematic Arab minority and a...
| Автор | Leslie Stein |
This short book offers a clear and engaging introduction to the history of humankind, from the earliest movements of people to the contemporary epoch of globalization. Cowen traces this complex history in a manner which offers both a compelling narrative and an analytical and comparative treatment. Drawing on a new perspective on global history, he traces the intersection of change in economics, politics and human beliefs, examining the formation, enlargement and limits of human societies....
| Автор | Noel Cowen |
Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians. With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you’ll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the pyramids, the deciphering of hieroglyphs and much more.
| Автор | Charlotte Booth |
In 1987 Michael Harrold went to North Korea to work as English language adviser on translations of the speeches of the late President Kim Il Sung (the Great Leader) and his son and heir Kim Jong Il (then Dear Leader and now head of state). For seven years he lived in Pyongyang enjoying privileged access to the ruling classes and enjoying the confidence of the country’s young elite. In this fascinating insight into the culture of North Korea he describes the hospitality of his hosts, how they...
| Автор | Michael Harrold |
Charts the rise and fall of the spin culture of the last two decades… Every decade has its own identity, key values and needs. The 1990s were the age of spin, when the materialism of the 1980s, the desire for instant communication and soundbite democracy came together in the spin culture. This spread throughout society from business and politics even to charities and the church. Somewhere in these polished communications the message was lost. In this fascinating and highly readable work George...
| Автор | George Pitcher |
The civilisation of the Ancient Greeks has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science and arts of Western culture. As well as instigating itself as the birthplace of the Olympics, Ancient Greece is famous for its literature, philosophy, mythology and the beautiful architecture- to which thousands of tourists flock every year. This entertaining guide introduces readers to the amazing world of the Ancient Greeks. It offers a complete rundown of...
| Автор | Stephen Batchelor |
A wild ride through Canadian history, fully revised and updated! This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride through Canadian history, from indigenous native cultures and early French and British settlements through Paul Martin's shaky minority government. This timely update features all the latest, up-to-the-minute findings in historical and archeological research. In his trademark irreverent style, Will Ferguson celebrates Canada's double-gold in hockey...
| Автор | Will Ferguson |
Getting ready to tackle the AP U.S. History exam? AP U.S. History For Dummies is a practical, step-by-step guide that will help you perfect the skills and review the knowledge you need to achieve your best possible score! Discover how to identify what the questions are really asking and find out how to combine your history knowledge with context clues to craft thoughtful essays. Try your hand at two true-to-life AP exams, complete with detailed answer explanations and scoring guides. You’ll find...
| Автор | Greg Velm |
The dramatic history of planet Earth and the rocky road to understanding the past A probing account of the history of the earth and an introduction to the many eccentric characters that have attempted to understand its origins. Full of fascinating anecdotes about 19th century explorers and natural philosophers who first carved up Earth's history just as others were carving up the globe. Unravels the fascinating history of rock strata and the implications they have had on accepted theories on the...
| Автор | Douglas Palmer |
This is a unique, eye-witness account of everyday life right at the heart of the Nazi extermination machine. Slomo Venezia was born into a poor Jewish-Italian community living in Thessaloniki, Greece. At first, the occupying Italians protected his family; but when the Germans invaded, the Venezias were deported to Auschwitz. His mother and sisters disappeared on arrival, and he learned, at first with disbelief, that they had almost certainly been gassed. Given the chance to earn a little extra...
| Автор | Shlomo Venezia |
"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history." —Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team. This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, readers will discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of...
| Автор | Guy Bedoyere dela |