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In this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, historian Barbara Tuchman brings to life the people and events that led up to World War I. This was the last gasp of the Gilded Age, of Kings and Kaisers and Czars, of pointed or plumed hats, colored uniforms, and all the pomp and romance that went along with war. How quickly it all changed...and how horrible it became.

"What Really Happened in Iran", by Ray Takeyh: Conventional wisdom about the 1953 coup in Iran rests on the myth that the CIA toppled the country's democratically elected prime minister. In reality, the coup was primarily a domestic Iranian affair, and the CIA's impact was ultimately insignificant.

Step back in time with the eleventh issue of volume 2 of The Black Cat, a captivating literary magazine that graced the world from 1895 to 1922. Known for its original short stories that delve into the uncanny and fantastical, this issue features five intriguing tales from both emerging and established writers. Discover the mystery behind Her Bare Foot by William C. Hudson, where ominous warnings abound. Follow the unexpected fate-changing discovery in Miss Phoebe and Mr. Lorton by Charles Sloan Reid. Experience Americas first court-recorded ghost story in A No Quorum Night by L. A. Leonard. ...

The stories of 15 combat veterans featured in this audiobook tell of the experiences of average Americans who fought US enemies on Pacific islands, in China, and in Burma during World War II. They relate much previously unavailable information about the military in which they served and the battles they fought. The possibility of death and permanent physical and mental injury was a common experience. This audiobook is a "must listen" for those who think they have learned all there is to know about World War II.

This Convention marks the fourth iteration of the Geneva Convention regarding the wounded and sick, building on the foundations established in 1864, 1906, and 1929. Comprising 64 articles, it offers vital protections not only for those injured or ill but also for medical and religious personnel, medical units, and transport services. Additionally, it acknowledges the significance of distinctive emblems. The Convention includes two annexes that provide a draft agreement on hospital zones and a model identity card for medical and religious personnel. - Summary by International Committee of the ...

Discover the enchanting tale of Libussa, the legendary founder of Prague. This captivating narrative unfolds her origins, detailing the lives of her parents, her rise to the throne of Bohemia, and the trials she faces in pursuit of her true love. Musäus renowned rendition is infused with poetic beauty, creating a vivid and mesmerizing atmosphere that brings this timeless story to life. - Summary by Carolin

This explorative and insights-driven show is about you and me — getting inspired and appreciating the way of the world for all of its quirky, divine, and infamous gloriousness. This is The Sundeep August Show. For business enquiries: hellosundeep@outlook.com

L’exposition Allemagne années 1920 explore la vie culturelle, artistiques et sociologiques dans la république de Weimar de 1925 à 1933. Parcourez les grands thèmes de l’exposition avec Angela Lampe, commissaire de l’exposition sur la Nouvelle Objectivité, Sophie Goetzman, chargée de recherche et Florian Ebner, commissaire de l’exposition August Sander. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Sie war nicht seine Ehefrau, sondern eine seiner Mätressen - dennoch wurde Anna Constantia von Cosel (1680 bis 1765) berühmt als die Frau an der Seite Augusts des Starken. Sie bezauberte den sächsischen Kurfürsten mit ihrer Schönheit und Klugheit. Dass sie mehr wollte als nur repräsentieren, wurde ihr schließlich zum Verhängnis. Hören Sie die spannende Geschichte ihres Lebens, erfahren Sie mehr vom Aufstieg und Fall einer bemerkenswerten Frau des 18. Jahrhunderts.

June 14, 1944, just nine days after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, another mighty fleet steamed towards its own D-Day landing. A huge U.S. flotilla of 800 ships carrying 162,000 men was about to attempt to smash into the outer defenses of the Japanese Empire. Their target was the Marianas Island group, which included Saipan, home to an important Japanese base and a large population of Japanese civilians, and Guam, the first American territory captured in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor.

Discover the strange life of Mary Shelley (8/30), the optical illusion of Goldy Goldsmith's curveball (8/16), the reason Robert E. Lee tendered his resignation to Jefferson Davis (8/8), and much, much more! Today in History - The August Edition contains 31 fascinating stories about the people, places, and events that shaped our world . . . making it short enough to be listened to in a relaxing evening at home or on the road.

La Segunda Guerra Mundial se alza en su inmensidad y complejidad sobre el resto de la historia humana. Un número de víctimas difícil de concebir, jamás superado por ningún otro conflicto; las masas de hombres, mujeres y recursos movilizados en una guerra que sacudió hasta los confines más remotos del planeta; la batalla ideológica entre el totalitarismo y la democracia, entre el fascismo y el comunismo, las pasiones y odios que despertó....

Om vi var där, en unik historiepodd som tar dig med på en resa tillbaka i tiden. Varje avsnitt är en tidsmaskin som placerar dig mitt i olika historiska ögonblick. Från de våldsamma sjöslagen till slottens korridorer. Programledaren August tar hjälp av experter OCH nördar när vi djupdyker i specifika händelser från den svenska historien. Det blir en blandning av skratt och allvar, musik och ljud-berättelser. Lyssna på oss för en resa genom tid och rum, där du inte bara lär dig om historien - du upplever den.

This Diary of the Second World War has been able to cover all facets of the conflict, and is a fundamentally empirical work, which narrates events as they occurred, rejecting value judgments, and therein lies its value: It is an insurmountable encyclopedia on war. Both as a reference textbook and as an audiobook, this World War II Diary represents a milestone in this field. In this audiobook, we offer you the day-by-day of the month of: August 1942.

Hur såg Norrland ut förut, vad hände med alla byar och bygder, hur mår och lever folket där? Hur viktigt är Norrland för hela Sverige egentligen? Alla dessa frågor försöker vi besvara med folkets egna ord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.