When it comes to sheer savagery endured by the American fighting man, few combat theaters could match the Pacific in WorldWar II: the sodden malarial and Japanese infested jungles of New Guinea and Guadalcanal, the kamikaze pilots for whom death was no deterrent, and the blood-soaked beaches taken by island-hopping Marines.
In the age of adventure, when dirigibles coasted through the air and vast swaths of the Earth remained untouched and unseen by man, one pack of relentless explorers competed in the race of a lifetime: to be the first aviator to fly over the North Pole.
Um das Jahr 1622 gerieten die Täler Montafon, Paznaun, Prättigau, Unterengadin sowie der Walgau und das heutige Liechtenstein, die seit jeher nachbarschaftlich über Rätikon und Silvretta hinweg miteinander verbunden waren, ins Fadenkreuz der beiden Großmächte Habsburg und Frankreich.
This book gives an accessible account of classical Greek history, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 bc to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 bc.
Margaret Greville of Polesden Lacey, who styled herself 'Mrs Ronnie', rose from obscure and humble origins to become a fabulously wealthy and ambitious society hostess, traveling the world and acquiring a portfolio of movie stars, monarchs, maharajahs and millionaires.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War in this 'riveting reexamination of a nation in tumult' (Los Angeles Times).
Este libro es un relato vivido de 57 días de dominio revolucionario de la ciudad de San Sebastián en el verano de 1936, la capital del veraneo de España desde el siglo XIX.
One hundred and fifty years after the Battle of Gettysburg, the words of the soldiers and onlookers present for those three fateful days still reverberate with the power of their courage and sacrifice.
Spätestens seit den 1980er Jahren erregt kaum etwas die Öffentlichkeit so sehr wie die Frage, wie viele und welche Menschen, »die wir nicht gerufen haben«, Deutschland aufnehmen sollte.
This book is much more than a cookbook; it is a celebration of the pig and all its parts - a unique blend of historical, geographical and culinary interest, together with clear explanations of how to cook the different cuts of pork and over 100 delicious recipes from chef Christopher Trotter.
The War of 1812 is typically noted for a handful of events: the burning of the White House, the rise of the Star Spangled Banner, and the battle of New Orleans.
Discover the venerable art of graphology - how to interpret the curves, arcs and loops of the handwritten word to reveal the personality of the writer.
More than 1600 entries organised in an easy to use A-Z format and featuring over 4000 of the world's top producers and 7000 wines Packed with Oz's encyclopaedic knowledge and always honest opinion You can't hold all the wine information you need in your head, but with this handy guide you can be sure it is available whenever you want it.
The Middle Ages is described by Hallam himself as a series of historical dissertations, a comprehensive survey of the chief circumstances that can interest a philosophical inquirer during the period from the 5th to the 15th century.
One of the most remarkable men of the 18th century, Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was known to many as 'The Omnipotent Magician' who could transform unpromising countryside into beautiful parks that seemed to be only the work of nature.
*; Explains the three distinct architectural styles found at the majority of sacred sites, representing three ancient world ages*; Examines evidence of the two oldest architectural ages at sites in the Sacred Valley of Peru in depth, connecting them to other sites around the world*; Explores the sophisticated science behind the construction of these stone sites, including modern research on acoustic levitation and ancient use of geopolymersAll around the world are mysterious ancient monoliths with strange featuresperfectly carved terraces, massive steps, basins, and abstract forms with underground grottos and cave systems.
Battle-Hardened: An Infantry Officer's Harrowing Journey from D-Day to VE-Day tells the story of an American soldier's growth from a 2nd Lieutenant eager to prove his worth in battle to a skilled and resolute commander over the course of the Northern European Campaign.
From one of America s greatest non-fiction writers, an epic saga of the rise and fall of American power, from Vietnam to Afghanistan, told through the life of one man.
From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captivated the world - a tale of politics and passion, immigration and romance.
Die Geschichte von Atlantis – eine sagenumwobene Insel, die von einer fortschrittlichen Zivilisation bewohnt und durch eine Katastrophe zerstört wurde – fasziniert und inspiriert die Menschheit seit mehr als zweitausend Jahren.
Discover the ground-breaking, must-read history of Africa, the Sunday Times bestseller charting the epic story of the oldest inhabited continent in the world from the perspectives of Africans themselves.
365 Reasons To Be Proud To Be Irish is a year-long scenic route of jolliness taking in the quirky events, inventions, traditions, people, places and characters that make Ireland a country worth celebrating every day of the year.
Lost San Francisco takes readers on a journey back to the buildings, parks, stadia, ferries - even cemetaries and prisoners - that time and progress have swept aside.
