I was born on Wednesday, the nineteenth of June, 1861. It was a few days before the full of the moon. I found myself in a village. I had some slight notions of the morning sun and of my parents. That is as much as I can recall of my baby days. ...Daugiau...
In this new volume, Peter Hennessy brings together selected journalism, unpublished lectures and new writing alongside personal recollections and reflections on his time observing post-war Britain, how it is governed and those who do the governing. ...Daugiau...
The real story behind Dunnes Stores, the most quintessentially Irish shop of all, and the family drama behind it This is the story of the extraordinary family behind one of Irelands most famous businesses, Dunnes Stores, over three gener...Daugiau...
This book describes the life and work of Lev Alexandrovich Tikhomirov (1852-1923), both as a leading revolutionary implicated in the assassination of Alexander II, and following a radical change in his outlook as a defender of the principle of autoc...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 15-Oct-2025, Hardback, Leidėjas: Cornell University Press, ISBN-13: 9781501783548)
This book explores the life of Newport Gardner, a West African who was enslaved and sent to Newport, Rhode Island. In the post-Revolutionary years, he attained his freedom and became a major Black community leader-- Provided by publisher. ...Daugiau...
The full story of the valiant defense of the Losheimergraben crossroads by a motley band of American infantry, which delayed the German Ardennes offensive and bought the Allies critical time to regroup. The heroic stand at Losheimergraben Cro...Daugiau...
In the late 1980s Sirous Houshmand found himself in the confines of Tehrans notorious Evin Prison, a political prisoner facing a future where survival seemed unlikely. Thousands were killed in mass executions in 1988, including many of Houshman...Daugiau...
In 1911 Alice Day Pratt, single and nearing forty, boarded a train and left the east coast to file claim on 160 acres of land in the Central Oregon high desert. She was one among tens of thousands of people who took up homesteads in the arid West in...Daugiau...
Lei Feng: A Legacy of Kindness offers a fresh perspective on one of modern China s most enduring cultural icons. Through meticulous historical research, rich imagery, and vivid storytelling, this book delves into the life and lega...Daugiau...
This biography of The Most Dangerous Political Operative in America explores his early life, complex evolution, tumultuous career and remarkable achievements as well as his unapologetic pro-Americanism in the face of vocal opposition. ...Daugiau...
This is the astounding story of the six female aviators who battled to become the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by plane. In the early 20th century, the dream of crossing the Atlantic by air was as potent as putting a...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 09-Oct-2025, Hardback, Leidėjas: Haus Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781914979354)
The first biography of Henry Miller, the only foreigner general who fought the Battle for Independence in Spanish South America against the Spanish Empire....Daugiau...
Explore the life, legacy, and profound influence of Martin Luther King Jr., from his pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement to his enduring global impact.Visionary leader, fearless activist, and beacon of hope, Martin Luther King...Daugiau...
*PLUTARCH AWARD FOR THE BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2024* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE* SUBLIME A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 STUNNINGLY GOOD T...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 09-Oct-2025, Hardback, Leidėjas: Trinity University Press,U.S., ISBN-13: 9781595343239)
David Lesch is a modern-day Renaissance man whose work has spanned continents and allowed him to explore cultures near and far. An acclaimed scholar, educator, author, and conflict resolution specialist, he has advised five U.S. presidential administ...Daugiau...
