1923 – Das Jahr der ExtremeEs war das Jahr, in dem die deutsche Politik von Krise zu Krise schlitterte, als ein Bürgerkrieg realistisch erschien und die Republik an ihren Extremen und ihrer prekären Wirtschaftslage zu zerbrechen drohte.
Die Geschichte der Speicherstadt, Hamburgs zum UNESCO-Welterbe erklärter ehemaliger Lagerhauskomplex, liegt bisher vor allem als Darstellung ihrer Entstehung,ihres Baues und ihrer Architektur vor.
Le katana, symbole de la culture japonaise et des arts martiaux, n'est pas simplement une simple épée mais un reflet de l'histoire, de la philosophie et du savoir-faire du Japon.
Von Brücken und Straßen bis zu Datennetzen: Warum in der Moderne alles fließen muss – eine globale Geschichte der InfrastrukturenSie sind die Lebensadern unserer Zivilisation: Datenautobahnen, Stromversorgung, Kanäle und Satelliten.
'A very readable history of the British way of life viewed through its homes' Choice MagazineIn recent years house histories have become the new frontier of popular, participatory history.
In einer Zeit der großen Umbrüche und Herausforderungen erhob sich Haile Selassie, der letzte Löwe von Juda, als eine der bedeutendsten Persönlichkeiten des 20.
Un clásico en estado puro, la obra de referencia sobre los orígenes de la Revolución Industrial en Occidente, traducido a dieciséis idiomas e inédito en español.
It is a largely forgotten fact that Britain was the first industrialized country in the world, but Guy Martin - the cult motorcycle racer and mechanic - is about to remind us how the industrial revolution helped make Britain great.
Coca-Cola is the world's best-known brand, and perhaps the most quintessentially American one: a beverage with no nutritional value, sold variously as a remedy, a tonic and a refreshment.
"Una ambiciosa historia que replantea la Revolución industrial, la expansión del imperio británico y el surgimiento del capitalismo industrial como algo indisociable del comercio de armas.
This is a long-awaited book from Roger Protz, a highly respected authority on beer, on the rebirth of IPA or India Pale Ale - one of the most popular styles in today's craft beer revolution.
A World History of Rubber helps readers understand and gain new insights into the social and cultural contexts of global production and consumption, from the nineteenth century to today, through the fascinating story of one commodity.
A World History of Rubber helps readers understand and gain new insights into the social and cultural contexts of global production and consumption, from the nineteenth century to today, through the fascinating story of one commodity.
The Katana, a symbol of Japanese culture and martial arts, is not merely a simple sword but a reflection of Japan's history, philosophy, and craftsmanship.
With the new edition of my book "e;Between Utopia and Tyranny: The Fascination and Horror of Communism"e; I offer you an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of "e;communism"e;, introducing you to the history and ideologies behind one of the most influential political movements of the 20th century.
In this fascinating history, Jeffrey Rothfeder tells how, from a simple idea-the outgrowth of a handful of peppers planted on an isolated island on the Gulf of Mexico-a secretive family business emerged that would produce one of the best-known products in the world.
The Age of Railways was an era of extraordinary change which utterly transformed every aspect of British life - from trade and transportation to health and recreation.
Discover how humans created their world from the objects they left behind - from the US Constitution to the first iPhone - in DK's latest history ebook.
