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Named a Best Book of the Year by Library Journal and Daily Mail (London) A groundbreaking and insightful exploration of King James I, enigmatic successor to Queen Elizabeth I, from the “meticulous researcher” (The Wall Street Journal) and author of the “enjoyable and readable” (Philippa...

The six wives of Henry VIII have become defined in a popular sense not so much by their lives as by the way these lives ended. But, as Antonia Fraser conclusively proves, they were rich and feisty characters. They may have been victims of Henry's obsession with a male heir, but they displayed considerable strength and intelligence at a time when their sex supposedly possessed little of either. Inevitably there was great rivalry and jealously between them. The story Antonia Fraser tells is romantic and cruel, funny and sad, dramatic and enthralling.

Packed with shocking revelations, untold stories, and behind-the-scenes details, this six-book collection is a must-listen for anyone captivated by the dark and dangerous world of organized crime. For decades, the Mafia ruled the East Coast, shaping cities, corrupting politicians, and controlling vast criminal enterprises. The Six Families of East Coast pulls back the curtain on these powerful crime syndicates, revealing their history, key figures, and the bloody battles that defined them.

In einer Welt voller tiefgreifender Unruhen und unaussprechlichem Grauen hallt die Stimme eines jungen Mädchens durch die Zeiten und bietet ein Leuchtfeuer der Hoffnung, des Durchhaltevermögens und der unermesslichen Kraft des menschlichen Geistes. "Anne Frank" taucht tief in das Leben und das Vermächtnis von Anne Frank ein und erkundet die Nuancen ihrer außergewöhnlichen Geschichte über die Seiten ihres berühmten Tagebuchs hinaus.

Discover the remarkable life of Mithridates VI Eupator... Have you ever heard of Mithridates VI Eupator? Don’t feel bad if you haven’t—the name doesn’t exactly roll right off your tongue. Nevertheless, Mithridates was indeed one of the mightiest leaders of the ancient world. This was a man who made himself immune to poison by consuming deadly toxins daily, earning him the nickname “the Poison King.” He spoke over twenty languages fluently and ruled an empire that stretched from the Black Sea coast of Anatolia to the distant shores of Crimea.

The late Dr. Michihiko Hachiya was director of the Hiroshima Communications Hospital when the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on the city. Though his responsibilities in the appalling chaos of a devastated city were awesome, he found time to record the story daily, with compassion and tenderness. Dr. Hachiya's compelling diary was originally published by the UNC Press in 1955, with the help of Dr. Warner Wells of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The intriguing bond between monarch and prime minister and its crucial role during World War II The political and personal relationship between King George VI and Winston Churchill during World War II is one that has been largely overlooked throughout history, yet the trust and loyalty these men...

'Neima’s book, impeccably researched and beautifully written, will be an inspiration for anyone looking to an alternative future today.' - Stella Tillyard, author of Aristocrats and The Great Level 'Deeply interesting and a pleasure to read, The Utopians illuminates the history of “social...

Do you want to learn more about World War II, but don’t have time to listen to lengthy audiobooks? Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of the different facets of the war. In this edition, discover the true story of the Normandy Invasion, or more commonly known as D-Day. The 6th June 1944 has gone down in history as D Day, the beginning of the end of World War II. Code-named “Operation Overlord” the Normandy Invasion took the German Army completely by surprise, as British, American, Canadian, and Allied soldiers....

Libertin, épicurien, esthète et séducteur incorrigible, Giacomo Casanova incarne le 18e siècle. Jouir de chaque instant fut le précepte de toute sa vie. Grâce à ses mémoires où il consigne ses moindres faits et gestes, de 1725 à 1798, nous pénétrons dans l'intime du 18e, des menus, des lieux, des pensées, des goûts de l'époque. Rédigées en français, ses mémoires, dont le manuscrit est accessible sur le site de la B.N.F., expriment son amour, immense, des femmes et de la vie, avec une précision parfois croustillante et une verve toujours savoureuse.

Discover the remarkable life of Brian Boru.... Ireland is a country steeped in history, myth, and legend. During ancient times a long line of kings reined over this fairytale land, and one of those kings was a man named Brian Boru. Ruling the Emerald Isle from 1002 to 1014, Brian’s tenure is indeed so immersed in mythology that it is sometimes hard to glean the fact from the fiction. But Brian Boru himself was not the product of a fanciful tale - he did indeed exist in the flesh.

King Philip VI was the first French King of the famous House Valois, and he inherited France at the height of its power. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t remain that way for long. His fierce rivalry with King Edward of England destabilized the region, threw France into turmoil, and launched one of Europe's most infamous wars: The Hundred Years’ War. Originally born into minor nobility, Philip was never considered to one day be king. The life journey of Philip VI, the first king of House Valois, is a truly fascinating story filled with unsuspecting inheritance.

Covering the pivotal years 1861-1864, General Ulysses S. Grant leads us in his own words from Fort Sumter to his appointment as commander of all the armies of the North. Grant remembers his experiences with the key players of the day, takes us onto the battlefields, and recounts the twists and turns of fate. Grant was a failed peacetime soldier, failed farmer, failed woodcutter, failed bill collector, and 38-year-old clerk in a harness store in the spring of 1861. By 1864, he was directing all the Union forces.

From an award-winning historian, an engrossing look at how Abraham Lincoln grappled with the challenges of leadership in an unruly democracy An awkward first meeting with U.S. Army officers, on the eve of the Civil War. A conversation on the White House portico with a young cavalry sergeant who...

Истории любви, представленные в этом сборнике, расскажут о том, как люди разных времен, национальностей, социального положения и вероисповедания любили страстно и беззаветно, любовь определяла их судьбы, ломала характеры, переворачивала жизни.

Rodrigo de Borja est devenu le pape Alexandre VI en 1492. Père de César et de Lucrèce, il a inspiré Machiavel lors de l'écriture du Prince. La famille Borgia, telle une hydre à trois têtes, a intrigué contre les puissantes familles de la Renaissance : les Sforza, les Visconti, les Orsini... Dans cette biographie, Jean-Yves Boriaud déroule le fil de cette histoire familiale, qui s'entremêle avec la création d'un état pontifical, parmi les princes renaissants de l'Italie troublée du nord.

Esta es la historia de una mujer. Una mujer que quiso ser quien era. Que vivió Barcelona a través de sus calles... y de sus calabozos. Que fue franco en la pantalla y franca en sus palabras. La historia de una mujer que hizo historia en la televisión. Y en las urnas. La historia de los labios más famosos de España. Una vida trepidante... por detrás y por delante.

Lars Møllers bog er en velunderbygget analyse af soldaters lyst - eller nærmere "ulyst" - til at slå ihjel. Men bogens titel til trods handler den om meget mere end det, hvilket gør den så meget mere interessant. "Vi slår ihjel og lever med det" bygger på en større spørgeskemaanalyse, som Møller har foretaget blandt danske soldater, der har været udsendt i international tjeneste. Hvad der er mindst lige så interessant ved bogen, er imidlertid den indgående gennemgang af, hvad der sker ved et menneskets kognitive funktioner under ekstrem stress. F.eks. i en kamphandling.

Baby Boom or Bust is a mostly chronological, frequently irreverent memoir that crosses six notable decades. Baby boomers were born of the Silent Generation, a large group of prolific breeders between the baby boomer and Greatest Generation eras.

Under 2. Verdenskrig satte en lang række modige danskere livet på spil for at bekæmpe besættelsesmagten, og de kom til at spille en afgørende rolle for krigens udfald. Det var dog langt fra alle, der overlevede det farlige arbejde, og de, der gjorde, kom sig aldrig over de psykiske og fysiske mén, de fik under krigen. Vagn Jeldtoft Jensen var ganske ung, da krigen brød ud, og alligevel valgte han at blive en del af modstandsbevægelsen.