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Kniha - 208 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá

Objev podobné jako Tales of the Trojan War/Příběhy Trojské války (978-80-7240-753-8)

Kniha - autor Homér, 72 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Achilles je jednou z hlavních postav a jedním z největších válečníků v Homérově Iliadě. Tato kniha líčí obtížný životní okamžik tohoto velkého řeckého hrdiny – jeho rozepři s Agamemnonem a vše, co znamenala pro osud jeho spolubojovníků ve slavné trojské válce.

Objev podobné jako Achilles: Bájný hrdina trojské války (978-80-7567-954-3)

Kniha - autor Vítek Formánek; Eva Csölleová, 328 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Kniha „Příběhy psané válkou“ se snaží poukázat na obyčejné lidské přátelství, které se rodilo v těžké době druhé světové války a často pomohlo zachránit život, a které se v dnešní přetechnizované a uspěchané době bohužel kamsi vytrácí. Příběhy zde vyprávěné nemají za cíl přehnaně glorifikovat, ale ukázat obyčejné lidské vlastnosti, jako je odvaha, vlastenectví, důvtip, odhodlanost, hrdinství, vynalézavost, strach, smysl pro humor či nedostatek kázně. Také se nebojí poukázat na nepřipravenost, byrokracii a stupiditu některých rozkazů, zejména na začátku války, nebo na nevypočitatelné hrátky osudu či prostého lidského štěstí. Nevyhýbají se ani nahlédnout na kastování v jednotkách a rozdíly v životě důstojníků a mužstva. Autoři tak aspoň trochu splatí těmto lidem morální dluh, který k nim cítí.

Objev podobné jako Příběhy psané válkou (978-80-206-1442-1)

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Kniha - autor William Shakespeare; Antonio Mainez, 72 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Světová četba pro školáky je edice bohatě ilustrovaných, citlivě převyprávěných a zkrácených děl světové literatury. William Shakespeare napsal divadelní tragédii Macbeth na základě historických událostí. Použil v ní postavu skotského krále Macbetha, který se ovšem Shakespearově postavě v žádném ohledu nepodobá. V dramatu Shakespeare hovoří o politických ambicích těch, kdo chtějí usurpovat moc jen pro sebe a za jakoukoli cenu. Tato tragédie je považována za jedno z nejvýznamnějších děl anglického dramatika a básníka Williama Shakespeara. Vypráví o ctižádosti a touze po moci, které dovedou dříve věrného šlechtice Makbetha ke zradě svého krále. Dosažení vysněného cíle nepřináší očekávané uspokojení, místo něj se dostavují pocity viny a ohrožení. Každé provinění však musí být jednoho dne potrestáno..

Objev podobné jako Macbeth: Bájný hrdina trojské války (978-80-7567-955-0)

Závěrečný díl série Země příběhů, kde se otevírá brána mezi pohádkovým a lidským světem. Conner musí po zmizení Alex vést bitvu, na které závisí osud obou světů. Příběh řeší konečné střetnutí a obnovení rovnováhy mezi realitami.

• Závěrečný díl úspěšné fantasy série
• Epický konflikt mezi pohádkovým a lidským světem
• Napínavý příběh s oblíbenými postavami
• Elektronická verze pro okamžitý přístup

Objev podobné jako Země příběhů - Srážka světů (978-80-253-4166-7)

From seven masters of historical fiction—including New York Times bestseller Kate Quinn—comes a richly imagined anthology of stories which bring the epic tale of the Trojan War to life.Troy: city of gold, gatekeeper of the East, haven of the god-born and the lucky, a city destined to last a thousand years. But the Fates have other plans—the Fates, and a woman named Helen. In the shadow of Troy’s gates, all must be reborn in the greatest war of the ancient world: slaves and queens, heroes and cowards, seers and kings . . . and these are their stories.A young princess and an embittered prince join forces to prevent a fatal elopement.A tormented seeress challenges the gods themselves to save her city from the impending disaster.A tragedy-haunted king battles private demons and envious rivals as the siege grinds on.A doomed hero launches a desperate plan to bring the war to a close. A grizzled archer and a desperate Amazon risk their lives to avenge their dead.A trickster conceives the greatest trick of all.A goddess’s son battles to save the spirit of Troy even as the walls are breached in fire and blood.Seven authors vividly recreate the Trojan War: its heroes, its ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Song of War - Russell Whitfield, Kate Quinn, Libbie Hawker, Simon Turney, David Alexander Blixt, Vicky Alvear, Stephanie Thornton

The tale of the Trojan War brilliantly retold by the bestselling author of THE THORN BIRDS.The tragic and terrible drama of the war between Greeks and Trojans, the long siege of Troy, and the impact of one woman''s beauty on the fate of two nations, is played out again in this dazzling novel based on Homer''s ILIAD.Meet enchanting Helen, who we first encounter as a spoiled teenager and whose passion for the handsome, reckless Paris leads to the betrayal of her husband, King Menelaus, and the fall of the House of Troy. Powerful King Agamemnon with his terrifyingly ambitious wife Klytemnestra and his soothsaying mistress Kassandra. Odysseus, doomed to wander the Aegean for twenty long years; brave Achilles, who is haunted by the mad shade of his mother; the heroes Hektor and Ajax, and many more.

Objev podobné jako The Song Of Troy - Colleen McCullough

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'Clanless, lawless, homeless is he who is in love with civil war, that brutal ferocious thing.'The epic poem The Iliad begins nine years after the beginning of the Trojan War and describes the great warrior Achilles and the battles and events that take place as he quarrels with the King Agamemnon. Attributed to Homer, The Iliad, along with The Odyssey, is still revered today as the oldest and finest example of Western Literature.

Objev podobné jako The Iliad - Homér

Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece with Homer's timeless epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey. In The Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride. Then, journey alongside Odysseus in The Odyssey as he battles mythical creatures, evades vengeful gods, ad strives to return home, navigating treacherous seas and testing the limits of human resilience. These masterpieces of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable spirit of adventure. Epic tales of ancient heroes and legendary battles. Unforgettable characters shaped by gods and destiny. Timeless exploration of human emotions and triumphs. Gripping narratives of honor, courage, and sacrifice. Immersive journey through ancient Greece's mythical landscapes.

Objev podobné jako HOMER: The Iliad & the Odyssey - Homér

Four women. Four threads spinning on a single loom. Can they reweave the tapestry of fate? Troy is not just a legend born of myth and poetry, but a historical place where real people schemed and defended, loved and lost. Unlike other retellings, this novel explores the earlier days of the Trojan war, digging deep into the story of those trapped behind the city''s walls. This Troy is not a playground of gods and goddesses, but a political and physical battleground where ordinary people and strong, yet misunderstood women take center stage: Andromache is cast as the doting wife of Prince Hector, yet her Amazonian name means ''battler of men.'' When her struggle to produce a male heir endangers Hector''s position as Troy''s future king, she must gather a band of outcasts and become the military commander she was born to be, while protecting the secret life growing within. Rhea is a war refugee and a horse whisperer who finally earns a place, and sense of belonging, in Hector''s stables. When the Greek hordes come banging at the city gates, Rhea must become an unlikely spy, while facing a forbidden love that will test all her loyalties. Helen is blamed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Horses of Fire - A. D. Rhine

Homer''s tale of the abduction of Helen to Troy and the ten-year war to bring her back to Greece has fascinated mankind for centuries since he related it in The Iliad and The Odyssey. More recently, it has given rise to countless scholarly articles and books, extensive archaeological excavations, epic movies, television documentaries, stage plays, art and sculpture, even souvenirs and collectibles. However, while the ancients themselves thought that the Trojan War took place and was a pivotal event in world history, scholars during the Middle Ages and into the modern era derided it as a piece of fiction. This book investigates two major questions: did the Trojan War take place and, if so, where? It ultimately demonstrates that a war or wars in the vicinity of Troy probably did take place in some way, shape, or form during the Late Bronze Age, thereby forming the nucleus of the story that was handed down orally for centuries until put into essentially final form by Homer. However, Cline suggests that although a Trojan War (or wars) probably did take place, it was not fought because of Helen''s abduction; there were far more compelling economic and political motives for conflict more than ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Trojan War - Eric H. Cline

Did the Trojan War really happen?Spectacular new archaeological evidence suggests that it did. Recent excavations and newly translated Hittite texts reveal that Troy was a large, wealthy city allied with the Hittite Empire. Located at the strategic entrance to the Dardanelles, the link between the Aegean and Black Sea, it was a tempting target for marauding Greeks, the Vikings of the Bronze Age. The Trojan War may have been the inevitable consequence of expanding Greek maritime commerce.Written by a leading expert on ancient military history, the true story of the most famous battle in history is every bit as compelling as Homer''s epic account - and confirms many of its details. In The Trojan War, master storyteller Barry Strauss puts legend into its historical context, without losing its poetry and grandeur.

Objev podobné jako The Trojan War - Barry Strauss

Kniha – 192 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Anglicko-český zrcadlový text pro mírně pokročilé. Klasické příběhy Sherlocka Holmese podle Sira Arthura Conana Doyla. Sherlock Holmes s pomocí věrného Dr. Watsona musí použít veškerý svůj um a mazanost, aby vyřešil čtyři velmi rozdílné záhady, – „krysu“, velký modrý klenot, slavného dostihového koně a mladou dámu, která je ve větším nebezpečí, než si uvědomuje...

Objev podobné jako Stories of Sherlock Holmes Příběhy Sherlocka Holmese: zrcadlový text mírně pokročilí (978-80-7240-802-3)

Kniha - autor Chrystyna Lucyk Bergerová, 176 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Larisa je krejčová, známá hlavně pro své vyšívaní. Během druhé světové války se snaží přežít na okupované Ukrajině a v ruinách své dílny pracuje jako švadlena. Obklopena nepřáteli dává najevo vzdor tím, že své výrobky zdobí výšivkami v národních barvách. Avšak za jakou cenu? Michail je voják, který se na Štědrý den vrací z fronty na Ukrajinu. Při cestě svou zemí je nucen čelit utrpení, které válka jeho spoluobčanům přinesla. Jak moc změní jeho osud to, co letos na Vánoce uvidí? Marušu a její rodinu jedno brzké ráno probudí příjezd nacistů, hledajících jejího bratra, který je partyzán. Když vojáci prohledávají dům, mají členové rodiny jen několik okamžiků na to, aby učinili rozhodnutí, která ovlivní, jestli tuto návštěvu přežijí. Povídky Chrystyny Lucyk-Bergerové oživují skutečnou historii autorčiny ukrajinské rodiny, jež během druhé světové války bojovala o přežití. Šest...

Objev podobné jako Vzpomínky na Ukrajinu: Šest příběhů z druhé světové války (978-80-7689-163-0)

The Crimean War (1853-1856) was the first modern war. A vicious struggle between imperial Russia and an alliance of the British, French and Ottoman Empires, it was the first conflict to be reported first-hand in newspapers, painted by official war artists, recorded by telegraph and photographed by camera. In her new short history, Trudi Tate discusses the ways in which this novel representation itself became part of the modern war machine. She tells forgotten stories about the war experience of individual soldiers and civilians, including journalists, nurses, doctors, war tourists and other witnesses. At the same time, the war was a retrograde one, fought with the mentality, and some of the equipment, of Napoleonic times. Tate argues that the Crimean War was both modern and old-fashioned, looking backwards and forwards, and generating optimism and despair among those who lived through it. She explores this paradox while giving full coverage to the bloody battles (Alma, Balaklava, Inkerman), the siege of Sebastopol, the much-derided strategies of the commanders, conditions in the field and the cultural impact of the anti-Russian alliance.

Objev podobné jako A Short History of the Crimean War - Dr Trudi Tate

This is the definitive story of one of the longest and most controversial conflicts in US history.Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative history of the Vietnam War examines the key figures and events of the conflict, and its lasting effects on the world. This history book for adults combines compelling text with maps and archive photography, A Short History of the Vietnam War is an all-encompassing showcase of every aspect of the fighting and the wider political landscape, from the struggle for civil rights to the treatment of prisoners.Inside the pages of this retelling of America''s bloodiest conflict, you''ll discover:- Vivid, moving, and informative details of the Vietnam war, including eyewitness accounts and iconic photographs - A clear and compelling account of the conflict, in short, self-contained events from the Battle of Ia Drang to the Tet Offensive and The Khmer Rouge - Biography spreads highlighting major military and political figures- Features on everyday life in the war offering additional context- Stunning image spreads displaying weapons, spy gear, and other equipment that defined the war- Maps and feature boxes provide additional information on major events during the conflictDetailed descriptions of events, from Operation Passage to Freedom to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Short History of The Vietnam War - DK

This unique landmark oral history uses first-hand accounts from ordinary men and women who were there. Gripping, poignant, surprising and even humorous, the personal experiences of these soldiers, civilians, marines and medics from both sides tell us what it was really like to live through what was supposed to be the war to end all wars. Skilfully assembled by acclaimed author and historian Max Arthur using the IWM’s remarkable sound archive, Forgotten Voices of the Great War became an instant classic on first publication with close to half a million copies sold.In 1972, the Imperial War Museum began a momentous and important task. A team of academics, archivists and volunteers set about tracing First World War veterans and interviewing them in order to record the experiences of ordinary individuals in war. Since then the Sound Archive has grown to become the largest and most important oral history collections in the world. It now contains over 34,000 recordings, including interviews with veterans of both world wars – both service personnel and non-combatants – recordings relating to Britain and the Empire in the inter-war period 1919–1939, conflicts since 1945 and the Holocaust.In 2002, Ebury Press published the first edition of Forgotten Voices ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Forgotten Voices Of The Great War - Max Arthur

By 1969, following the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, over 500,000 US troops were ‘in country’ in Vietnam. Before America’s longest war had ended with the fall of Saigon in 1975, 450,000 Vietnamese had died, along with 36,000 Americans. The Vietnam War was the first rock ’n’ roll war, the first helicopter war with its doctrine of ‘airmobility’, and the first television war; it made napalm and the defoliant Agent Orange infamous, and gave us the New Journalism of Michael Herr and others. It also saw the establishment of the Navy SEALs and Delta Force. At home, America fractured, with the peace movement protesting against the war; at Kent State University, Ohio National Guardsmen fired on unarmed students, killing four and injuring nine. Lewis’s compelling selection of the best writing to come out of a war covered by some truly outstanding writers, both journalists and combatants, includes an eyewitness account of the first major battle between the US Army and the People’s Army of Vietnam at Ia Drang; a selection of letters home; Nicholas Tomalin’s famous ‘The General Goes Zapping Charlie Cong’; Robert Mason’s ‘R&R’, Studs Terkel’s account of the police breaking up an anti-war protest; John Kifner on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Mammoth Book of the Vietnam War - Lewis Jon E.

Kniha - autor Lucy Lethbridge, 176 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Před 300 lety piráti vládli oceánům. Útočili a rabovali (okrádali) bohaté obchodní lodě, které jim zkřížily cestu. Žili si jako králové v pohádkovém bohatství. Avšak kariéra piráta byla krátká a krutá. Tyto příběhy oživují útrapy a brutalitu na palubě pirátských lodí, extravagantní povahy nejznámějších pirátských kapitánů a odhodlanost mužů, kteří se vydávali je dopadnout.

Objev podobné jako True stories of Pirates/Piráti: zrcadlový text (978-80-7240-592-3)

Kniha - autor Alexandre Dumas, 136 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Dvojjazyčné zpracování nesmrtelného příběhu Tři mušketýři. „Jeden za všechny a všichni za jednoho!“ Tři mušketýři – – Porthos, Aramis a Athos – jsou nejodvážnejšími šermíři ve Francii a královou zvláštní osobní stráží. Když přichází d´Artagnan do Paříže, aby se připojil k jejich radám, stanou se z nich jeho životní přátelé. Když prohnaný kardinál zosnuje proti královské rodině ničemný plán, musí ji čtveřice energických čepelí zachránit za každou cenu.

Objev podobné jako The Three Musketeers/Tři mušketýři (978-80-7240-827-6)

‘Remarkable and unique’ Daily Express‘I never dreamed we’d go to war with Argentina.’ Rear-Admiral John WoodwardOn 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands. Britain was quick to mobilise a task force to recover its territory, but the ensuing conflict, lasting over two months, would cost the British military 255 lives, seven ships and many aircraft.From the initial Argentine landing on South Georgia, to dynamic combat on land, sea and air, Britain faced extreme adversity. However, despite the harsh realities of battle, the British task force maintained morale through humour, camaraderie and the close bonds they formed in the crucible of war.Lost Voices of the Falklands War is the definitive oral history of the conflict, compiled by historian Max Arthur. Through a series of interviews, Arthur delivers a raw, unfiltered account of the violence and the emotional toll it took on the soldiers, sailors and airmen that fought.This is the true story of the heroes of the Falklands war, in their own words.‘Nowhere will you read a record of more concentrated courage, and of the will to win’ Manchester Evening News

Objev podobné jako Lost Voices of the Falklands War - Max Arthur

Illustrated with accurate artworks of aircraft, armored fighting vehicles, artillery and missiles, Aircraft, Tanks & Artillery of the Ukraine War is a detailed guide to all the weaponry currently being deployed in the War in Ukraine. The War in Ukraine is being fought using tanks, aircraft, and artillery dating from the Cold War deployed alongside state-of-the-art weapons systems supplied by Western powers. Arranged chronologically by type, the book offers a complete survey of the weapons deployed, from the venerable Ilyushin Il-76 strategic airlifter and T-64 medium tank to the latest American-made M142 HIMARS rocket artillery and the Bayraktar TB2 combat drone. It is illustrated with accurate profile artworks of fighter aircraft, bombers, attack helicopters, tanks, APCs, artillery systems, missile launchers, and unmanned aerial vehicles from Russian, NATO, Turkish, and other sources. Illustrated with more than 100 detailed artworks, Aircraft, Tanks & Artillery of the Ukraine War is an essential reference guide for those who want to understand the war being fought in Europe today.

Objev podobné jako Aircraft, Tanks and Artillery of the Ukraine War - Martin J. Dougherty

From the late 1940s until 1991, the Soviet Air Force was the largest military air arm in the world, providing the core of Warsaw Pact air power that matched NATO during the five decades of the Cold War. A highly sophisticated air force capable of supporting ground troops, gathering intelligence and launching long-range air strikes, the Soviet Air Force could deploy 10,000 aircraft at its peak in 1980. Illustrated throughout with detailed artworks with authentic markings and exhaustive specifications, Technical Guide: Russian Aircraft of the Cold War is a compact guide to the military aircraft deployed by the Russian Air Force from the end of World War II to the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991. Organised by type, this book includes every significant aircraft used by the Soviet Air Force, from the MiG-15 jet that enjoyed such huge success against Western aircraft during the Korean War, to the Tu-95 long-range bomber, which was capable of carrying nuclear devices, and the ever-adaptable Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ helicopter, which has been used as a troop transport, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, assault platform, artillery spotter and airborne command post. The guide is illustrated with profile artworks, three-views and dynamic view artworks of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Russian Aircraft of the Cold War - Edward Ward

With Rifle and Bayonet: A Story of the Boer War is a historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of the Boer War. The story begins with a young boy navigating a turbulent family environment, facing the harsh realities of strained relationships and feelings of abandonment. His internal struggle for acceptance and belonging in a fractured household mirrors the larger conflicts he will eventually face in the external world. The narrative emphasizes personal growth through adversity, highlighting the emotional resilience required to overcome familial and social challenges. As the protagonist is thrust into an unfamiliar, war-torn landscape, he must confront not only physical dangers but also the complexities of identity and loyalty. His journey is marked by a series of challenges that force him to confront the nature of bravery, honor, and survival in extreme circumstances. The novel explores the psychological transformation from childhood innocence to the harsh realities of adulthood, underscoring the effects of war on individuals, communities, and personal relationships. Through the protagonist's experiences, the novel delves into the themes of courage, self-discovery, and the quest for belonging in a world divided by conflict.

Objev podobné jako With Rifle and Bayonet a Story of the Boer War - F. S. Brereton

A definitive and refreshingly readable new translation of Thucydides''s History of the Peloponnesian War, paired with a brilliant introduction on how to read and understand Thucydides.Thucydides called his work a "possession for all time," and his History of the Peloponnesian War has been essential reading for generals and politicians for centuries. Robin Waterfield''s translation of Thucydides''s sweeping narrative vividly depicts the events of the war between Athens and Sparta that began in 431 BCE and would continue until 404, a conflict that embroiled not only mainland Greece but Greek states from the eastern Mediterranean and as far west as Italy and Sicily. The only extant contemporary narrative of this conflict, Thucydides''s History brims with military, moral, and political reflections, offering critical commentary on challenges that still dominate our world today, from the strife of civil war to the devastation of widespread plague to the nature of political power. Thucydides died before completing the account-it ends in 410-but his legacy is timeless. One of the great masterpieces of classical Greece, The History of the Peloponnesian War offers an incisive and timely window into the conflicts of the past.

Objev podobné jako The History of the Peloponnesian War - Robin Waterfield

A guide to the Peninsular War, blending expert insights with detailed visits to key battlefields and historical sites.A frequent visitor to Spain and Portugal who has specialized in the history of the Peninsular War for his entire career, Charles Esdaile has visited most of the battlefields and other sites associated with that conflict. In Battles and Battlefields of the Peninsular War, he places his unrivaled knowledge of the subject at the disposal of all those anxious to follow in the footsteps, not just of Sir John Moore and the Duke of Wellington, but a host of other figures, including such neglected commanders as the victor of Bailén, Francisco-Javier Castaños.For each of the 28 combats included in Battles and Battlefields of the Peninsular War, there is a concise but insightful summary of the historical events, a new color map showing both modern roads and landmarks as well as historical troop positions, color pictures of the battlefield, and a guide to visiting the scene of the action today. An ideal companion for anyone who wants to explore the battlefields, it also serves as an excellent introduction to studying the Peninsular War.

Objev podobné jako Battles and Battlefields of the Peninsular War - Charles J. Esdaile

This study explores the genesis of the civil war in Somalia by analysing the defeat of Somalia in the 1977 Ogaden war, asserting that this defeat, which was prompted by the intervention of the USSR, was a turning point which unleashed long term socio-political forces that led to the collapse of the central government of the country. Muuse Yuusuf analyses the history of the Somali civil war, from 1977 to the present, and the role played by various actors in the conflict such as local clans, warlords and foreign powers, and examines the present day by-products of the war, such as religious extremism. Crucially, Yuusuf looks beyond the mainstream explanation for the conflict – that of rival clans fighting over resources. By recognising the impact of foreign military interventions in Somalia, from superpower rivalry during the cold war to the war-on-terror, on the initiation and perpetuation of the Somali conflict, the book attempts to identify foreign military intervention as a new paradigm in the discourse around it.

Objev podobné jako The Genesis of the Civil War in Somalia - Muuse Yuusuf

Retrospectively, we see the time of the 1910s being invaded with the images of the First World War, and yet in the early years of that decade people were focussed on events at home, whether King George V''s coronation or the women involved in the suffragette movement. Another major event was the loss of the ocean liner Titanic in 1912. Then in 1914, the Great War devastated the tranquil life of post-Edwardian Britain, as recruiting posters rallied the youth of the Empire to the defence of France.The 1910s Scrapbook brings a new focus to this pivotal moment of the twentieth century, a time more often seen through the media of black and white film footage or sepia photographs. Over 1,000 colourful images tell the tale of ordinary people - their courage and humour, their patriotism and fortitude in the face of Zeppelin air raids, rationing and the decimation of a generation. This Scrapbook adds to our knowledge of the recent past, and is a companion volume to those covering the Victorian era, and the 1930s and 1950s. It also draws parallels and comparisons with the Second World War as seen in The Wartime Scrapbook. Above all, this book is a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako 1910s Scrapbook: the Decade of the Great War

A detailed study of one of the US''s most famous post-war aircraft, the F-4 Phantom, which saw service in three branches of the US military during the Vietnam War.Although the F-4 Phantom II was the most important fighter-bomber to see action with all three American services during the Vietnam War, it was essentially a U.S. Navy design, and the carrier-borne squadron crews were its main operators in combat. The aircraft pioneered the use of long-range, radar-guided missiles in combat, although the majority of its Vietnam missions involved ground-attack with a variety of innovative ordnance. From 1968 to 1973 the Phantom II was the standard U.S. Navy fighter in Southeast Asia, having replaced several other types. Its performance and versatility enabled it to perform a variety of different missions, and switch roles as necessary, in the assault on some of the world’s most heavily defended territory.Including detailed colour profiles and first-person commentary from active participants in the F-4’s naval combat history, this is a detailed study of the U.S. armed services’ most famous post-war fighter.

Objev podobné jako US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1969-73 - Peter E. Davies

In the United States at the height of the Cold War, roughly between the end of World War II and the early 1980s, a new project of redefining rationality commanded the attention of sharp minds, powerful politicians, wealthy foundations, and top military brass. Its home was the human sciences—psychology, sociology, political science, and economics, among others—and its participants enlisted in an intellectual campaign to figure out what rationality should mean and how it could be deployed. How Reason Almost Lost Its Mind brings to life the people—Herbert Simon, Oskar Morgenstern, Herman Kahn, Anatol Rapoport, Thomas Schelling, and many others—and places, including the RAND Corporation, the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, the Cowles Commission for Research and Economics, and the Council on Foreign Relations, that played a key role in putting forth a \u201cCold War rationality.\u201d Decision makers harnessed this picture of rationality—optimizing, formal, algorithmic, and mechanical—in their quest to understand phenomena as diverse as economic transactions, biological evolution, political elections, international relations, and military strategy. The authors chronicle and illuminate what it meant to be rational in the age of nuclear brinkmanship.

Objev podobné jako How Reason Almost Lost Its Mind – The Strange Career of Cold War Rationality - Lorraine Daston, Judy L. Klein, Thomas Sturm, Rebecca Lemov, Paul Eri

Detailed study of the weapons, armour and tactics of Bronze Age warfare is enriched by the author's insights from experimental archaeology.

Objev podobné jako The Trojan War as Military History - Manousos E Kambouris

While tanks were the most recognised armoured vehicles during the Cold War, NATO and Warsaw Pact (WP) armies fielded a wide array of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). These included armoured cars, armoured personnel carriers (APCs), anti-aircraft vehicles and self propelled artillery. Over the Cold War years nations both progressively developed series of AFVs and introduced entirely new ranges.APCs, vital to all frontline units, evolved from machine gun-armed battlefield taxis such as the US M113 and Soviet BTR-60 series into sophisticated infantry fighting vehicles. The Soviet BMP-1, US Bradley M2/M3, West German Marder and British Warrior and CVR series were classic examples of the latter, with numerous variants.The Soviet BRDM-2 series was the most numerous armoured car. The British Army fielded the Saladin, Ferret and Fox and the German Army introduced the eight-wheeled Luchs and tracked SPZ11-2 Kurz.Early anti-aircraft vehicles, such as the American M42 with two 40mm Bofors, were superseded by the formidable Soviet ZSU-23-4 Shilka and the West German Geopard with radar-guided guns.This authoritative and superbly illustrated book covers the full range of AFVs in service with NATO and WP armies over the four decades of the Cold War. It will be an invaluable addition to the libraries of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako NATO and Warsaw Pact Armoured Fighting Vehicles of the Cold War - Michael Green

''Hypnotic'' NEW YORK TIMES ''Incredible'' BUZZFEED ''Brilliant'' BOING BOING Downloaded over 100 million times in podcast form, Welcome to Night Vale is now yours to take home in print for the first time. Collecting such fan favourite episodes as ''A Blinking Light Up on the Mountain'' and ''First Date'', this volume contains the full second season of scripts for the #1 international bestselling podcast, with bonus material including: · Beautiful illustrations by series artist Jessica Hayworth to accompany each episode · Behind-the-scenes commentary from the New York Times bestselling authors · Guest essays by Night Vale performers and notable fans such as Cecil Baldwin (Cecil), Mara Wilson (The Faceless Old Woman), Hal Lublin (Steve Carlsberg) among others · The full script to Night Vale''s sell-out live show, ''The Debate'' The Great Glowing Coils of the Universe is an absolute must-have whether you''re a fan of the podcast or discovering the wonderful world of Night Vale for the first time. (Don''t miss Mostly Void, Partially Stars, featuring the very first year of podcast scripts, or Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel.)

Objev podobné jako Great Glowing Coils of the Universe: Welcome to Night Vale Episodes, Volume 2 - Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor

The F-4 Phantom II is perhaps the most famous post-war fighter. Primarily used as a land-based fighter-bomber and reconnaissance platform, its naval origins and the immense contribution made to the US war effort in Vietnam by its original carrier-based versions began its legend.This title examines the unique aspects of the Phantom that made it so crucial to US Navy pilots during the Vietnam War – its massive engine power, long range, speed, the most powerful airborne search and fire-control radar installed in a fighter at the time, and of course its versatility as a ground attack and air-to-air platform. Packed with first hand accounts, unique profile artwork and rare photographs this is the history of one of the most important aircraft to be stationed on carriers off Southeast Asia during the war.

Objev podobné jako US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1964-68 - Peter E. Davies

Discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova’s conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. Rebecca Rupp tells the strange and fascinating history of 23 of the world’s most popular vegetables. Gardeners, foodies, history buffs, and anyone who wants to know the secret stories concealed in a salad are sure to enjoy this delightful and informative collection.

Objev podobné jako How Carrots Won the Trojan War - Rebecca Rupp

As Anthony Tucker-Jones shows in this highly illustrated, wide-ranging history, for most of the Cold War the tank retained its pre-eminence on the battlefield. The Arab-Israeli wars witnessed some of the biggest tank battles of all time, and tanks played key roles in conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan as well as in the Iran-Iraq War and the wars fought between India and Pakistan. But then in the mid-1960s anti-tank weapons became ever deadlier and the Mechanised Infantry Fighting Vehicle (MIFV), which was designed to support infantry and fight tanks, emerged and the heyday of the tank was over.Chapters cover each major phase in the evolution of the tank and of tank warfare during the period, from the battles fought in the late 1940s and 1950s with Second World War armoured vehicles like the T-34 and the Sherman, through to the designs common in the 1960s and 1970s like the T-55, Centurion, Challenger and M60 Patton, to the confrontation between the M1 Abrams and the T-72 during the Gulf War in 1991. Technical and design developments are important elements throughout the story, but so are dramatic changes in tactics and armaments which mean the tank has an increasingly uncertain role ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Tank Battles of the Cold War, 1948-1991 - Anthony Tucker-Jones

Kniha - 32 stran, česky, leporela Tři veršované příběhy o zvířátkách, která si hrají se svými mámami na schovávanou. Kniha plná veselých ilustrací.

Objev podobné jako Kam se schovala zvířátka? (978-80-7240-978-5)

'With icy remorselessness, it puts paid to any notion that the horrors of modern history might be an aberration - for it tells of universal war, of terrorism, revolution and genocide' Tom HollandThe long life-and-death struggle between Athens and Sparta plunged the ancient Greek world into decades of war. Thucydides was an Athenian and achieved the rank of general in the earlier stages of the war, and in this detailed, first-hand contemporary account he writes as both a soldier and a historian. He applies a passion for accuracy and a contempt for myth and romance in compiling a factual record of a ruinous conflict that would eventually destroy the Athenian empire.Translated by Rex Warner with an introduction and notes by M. I. Finley

Objev podobné jako History of the Peloponnesian War - Thucydides

A gift curated for the poetry and history enthusiast, Poems of the Great War is a miniature hardcover keepsake complete with illustrations throughout. This 3" tall collection featuring nearly 50 memorable poems from some of the best writers of the time: Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, Ivan Gurney, Isaac Rosenberg, Richard Aldington, Edward Thomas, and many more. Vividly expressing the ravages of war fought on the front lines, their poems are some of the most powerful and poignant works of the twentieth century.

Objev podobné jako Poems of the Great War - Christopher Navratil

Germany’s fighter pilots arguably became the ‘rock stars’ of the Great War – flamboyant characters flying brightly-painted and often technologically advanced machines. The government created and widely promoted this image with newspaper articles, promotions, awards and even collectible cards. In reality, they were skilled servicemen who fought fiercely with courage and clever tactics against numerically superior British and French forces. Ronny Bar – German Fighters of the Great War showcases the incredible variety of colours and schemes applied to the aircraft they flew, ranging from early war Fokker Eindeckers to the last Albatros D-Vas and Junkers D-Is. Renowned profile artist Ronny Bar presents a selection of his best works in this new softback volume.

Objev podobné jako German Fighters of the Great War - Ronny Barr

A BRILLIANT BIOGRAPHICAL ANTHOLOGY FROM ONE OF THE WORLD'S FOREMOST HISTORICAL NOVELISTS. Beautifully illustrated with rare portraits, The Women of the Cousins' War provides an accurate account of Elizabeth Woodline (The White Queen), Margaret Beaufort (The Red Queen), and Jacquetta (Lady Rivers) - the subjects of the first three novels in Philippa's beloved Cousins' War series. In this exciting addition to the Philippa Gregory ouevre, Philippa writes revealingly about the differences between history and fiction and examines the gaps in the historical record with the help of the two leading historical experts in their field who helped Philippa to research the novels. "An engrossing introduction to three courageous matriarchs who shaped English history."Publisher's Weekly

Objev podobné jako The Women of the Cousins' War - Michael Jones, Philippa Gregoryová, David Baldwin

During the American Civil War, the mounted soldiers fighting on both sides of the conflict carried a wide array of weapons, from sabers and lances to carbines, revolvers, and other firearms. Though some sections of the cavalry placed their trust in the sabre, the advent of viable breechloading carbines -- especially repeaters such as the Spencer -- was to transform warfare within little more than a decade of General Lee’s final surrender at Appomattox. However, output struggled to keep up with unprecedented demands on manufacturing technology and distribution in areas where communication was difficult and in states whose primary aim was to equip their own men rather than contribute to the arming of Federal or Confederate regiments. In addition, the almost unparalleled losses of men and equipment ensured that almost any firearm, effectual or not, was pressed into service. Consequently, the sheer variety of weaponry carried reflected the mounted soldiers’ various roles in different theatres of operation, but also the availability -- or otherwise -- of weapons, notably on the Confederate side.Fully illustrated, this study assesses the effectiveness of the many different weapons arming the Civil War cavalryman and analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the decisions made after 1865 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Weapons of the Civil War Cavalryman - John Walter

A Short History of the Vietnam War explains how the United States became involved in its longest war, a conflict that, from the outset, many claimed it could never win. It details the escalation of American involvement from the provision of military advisors and equipment to the threatened South Vietnamese, to an all-out shooting war involving American soldiers, airmen and sailors, of whom around 58,000 would die and more than 300,000 would be wounded.

Objev podobné jako A Short History of the Vietnam War - Gordon Kerr

Kniha – autor Karen Travissová, 384 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Příznivci slavné videohry Gears of War se poprvé blíže seznamují s nejdrsnějšími bojovníky jednotky Delta, válkou zoceleným Marcusem Fenixem a nezlomným Dominikem Santiagem, a odhalují podrobný průběh stěžejní bitvy Kyvadlových válek. V dětství byli nerozlučitelní; jako vojáky je od sebe odtrhli. Marcus Fenix a Dominik Santiago válčili spolu s Domovým starším bratrem Carlosem v ohromné bitvě, která změnila vývoj Kyvadlových válek. Nyní musí vybojovat novou válku, válku za přežití lidstva. Zatímco se lidské společenství na Seře snaží opevnit, aby se ubránilo locustům, Marcuse a Doma pronásledují přízraky minulosti. Na povrch vyplouvá ochromující tajemství, o kterém se Marcus zapřisáhl, že ho nikdy neprozradí. Obklíčená Koalice řádných vlád zaujímá poslední postavení, a snaží se zabránit lidskému zániku. Stejně jako na Asfoských polích, vyvstává nutnost činit bolestná rozhodnutí....

Objev podobné jako Gears of War 1 Asofská pole (978-80-86707-65-5)

Kniha - 12 stran, česky, leporela Ulicemi se ozývají zvuky sirén a blikají světla majáků. Je to příležitost vidět hasičská a jiná záchranná vozidla v pohotovosti - spěchají totiž k záchranné akci. Pojď se podívat, k čemu tato vozidla slouží, a seznámit se s náročnou prací hasičů! Poutavé ilustrace a zábavné aktivity tě jistě zaujmou!

Objev podobné jako Moje hasičské auto (978-80-7240-990-7)

Kniha - autor Martina Kutalová, 96 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Angličtina - barevná gramatika zaujme nejen žáky základních škol, ale všechny, kteří si chtějí upevnit gramatická pravidla na úrovni A1-A2. Ta jsou názorně vysvětlena pomocí obrázků a přehledných schémat. Doplňující audionahrávka přispívá k pochopení a procvičování zákonitostí anglické gramatiky a navozuje příjemnou atmosféru při studiu této základní složky cizího jazyka.

Objev podobné jako Angličtina barevná gramatika + CD: audiokniha délka nahrávky 4 hodiny (978-80-7240-958-7)

Kniha - 14 stran, česky, leporela Tato velká barevná kniha vás seznámí se zvířaty celého světa. Podíváme se, kdo žije v lese, v pralese, v savaně, na poušti a v polárních oblastech. Samozřejmě navštívíme také domácí zvířata. Poutavé fotografie jsou doprovázeny stručnými popisy a zajímavostmi ze života zvířat.

Objev podobné jako Svět zvířat (978-80-7240-963-1)

Kniha - autor Daniel Defoe; Anthony Masters, 176 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Anglicko-český zrcadlový text pro mírně pokročilé. Robinson Crusoe podle příběhu Daniela Defoa. Po ztroskotání na opuštěném ostrově se Robinson Crusoe musí naučit, jak přežít. Zpočátku je sám – ale potom na ostrov dorazí kanibalové se zajatcem. Může Crusoe toho muže zachránit – nebo bude čelit stejnému osudu? A dostane se vůbec někdy z ostrova živý?

Objev podobné jako Robinson Crusoe (978-80-7240-804-7)

Kniha - 192 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Ezop je považován za zakladatele řecké bajky a patří dodnes k nejznámějším bajkařům. Narodil se pravděpodobně jako otrok, po propuštění z otroctví hodně cestoval. Své bajky přednášel ústně, byly zapsány mnohem později. Šlo o krátké prozaické příběhy se stručným dějem, v nichž vystupovala ustálená skupina postav, zvláště zvířata a rostliny, které přebírají lidské vlastnosti. Mnohdy se objevují také skuteční lidé a postavy řeckých bohů. Dialog dává bajkám spád, posiluje dramatičnost a dynamiku příběhů. Některé bajky obsahují - většinou na konci - didaktické poučení.

Objev podobné jako Aesop´s fables/Ezopovy bajky: zrcadlový text mírně pokročilí (978-80-7240-923-5)

Kniha - autor Jan Nedoma, 80 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Vážení přátelé dobré knihy, právě držíte v ruce „Příběhy ze zámku“. Knihu moudrou, vtipnou, zkrátka velmi zajímavou a díky ilustracím Denisy Grimmové i mimořádně sličnou. Příběhy přes jistou fantasknost mají přesvědčivost reálného světa. Když je budete číst vy dětem anebo i děti samy, atmosféra příběhů vám bude nabízet dojem „tak nějak by to mohlo být i ve skutečnosti“. „Příběhy ze zámku“ volně navazují na „Příběhy z malého domku“, které se staly událostí literatury pro děti v roce 2013. I tam se snoubí kvalitní literatura s úžasným ilustračním a grafickým orámováním povídání o dětech a pro děti. A tak nezbývá než poděkovat autorům a poblahopřát jim k dalšímu opusu. A vám, čtenářům, popřát hezké chvíle s „Příběhy...“. Na závěr snad už jen zvídavá otázka: odkud budou Příběhy příště?

Objev podobné jako Příběhy ze zámku (978-80-7382-151-7)