victory of eagles naomi novikova

Naomi Novik's triumphant debut, His Majesty's Dragon, introduced a dynamic new pair of heroes to the annals of fantasy fiction: the noble fighting dragon Temeraire and his master and commander, Capt. Will Laurence. Now in the latest novel, they soar to new heights of breathtaking action and brilliant imagination.It is a grim time for the dragon Temeraire. On the heels of his mission to Africa, seeking the cure for a deadly contagion, he has been removed from military service - and his captain, Will Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason. For Britain, conditions are grimmer still: Napoleon's resurgent forceshave breached the Channel and successfully invaded English soil. Napoleon's prime objective: the occupation of London.Separated by their own government and threatened at every turn by Napoleon's forces, Laurence and Temeraire must struggle to find each other amid the turmoil of war and to aid the resistance against the invasion before Napoleon's foothold on England's shores can become a stranglehold.If only they can be reunited, master and dragon might rally Britain's scattered forces and take the fight to the enemy as never before - for king and country, and for their own liberty. But can the French aggressors be well ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Victory of Eagles - Naomi Noviková

History takes flight in the second book of Naomi Novik’s deliciously addictive series which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skillfully layers the timeline with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England.Captain William Laurence of the British Air Corps and his dragon, Temeraire, begin their slow voyage to China, fearful that upon landing they will be forced to part by Imperial decree.Temeraire is a Celestial dragon, the most highly-prized of all draconic breeds; famed for their intelligence, agility and most of all for the Divine Wind – their terrible roar capable of shattering the heavy timbers of war ships, shattering woodland and destroying other dragons mid-flight. Temeraire’s egg was captured and claimed by the British at sea, but he was meant to be the companion of the Emperor Napoleon and not captained by a mere officer in the British Air Corps.The Chinese have demanded his return and the British cannot refuse them – they cannot afford to provoke the asian super-power into allying themselves with the French – even if it costs them the most powerful weapon in their arsenal and inflicts the most unimaginable pain upon Laurence and his dragon.

Objev podobné jako Throne of Jade - Naomi Noviková

Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars.Convicted of treason and stripped of rank and standing, Temeraire and Lawrence are transported to the prison colony at New South Wales. With them travel three dragon eggs destined to be handed over to second-rate officers willing to accept so remote an assignment – including one former acquaintance, Captain Rankin, whose cruelty once cost a dragon its life.They arrive at a young Australian colony in turmoil after the overthrow of the military governor, William Bligh – formerly Captain Bligh, late of HMS Bounty. Eager to escape the political quagmire, Laurence and Temeraire accept a mission to pioneer a route through the forbidding Blue Mountains and into the interior of Australia. But when one of the dragon eggs is stolen, the surveying expedition becomes a desperate race to recover it before the dragonet hatches – a race that leads to a shocking discovery and a dangerous new obstacle in the global war between Britain and France.

Objev podobné jako Tongues of Serpents - Naomi Noviková

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Naomi Novik’s beloved Temeraire series, a brilliant combination of fantasy and history that reimagines the Napoleonic wars as fought with the aid of intelligent dragons, is a twenty-first-century classic. Shipwrecked and cast ashore in Japan with no memory of Temeraire or his own experiences as an English aviator, Laurence finds himself tangled in deadly political intrigues that threaten not only his own life but England’s already precarious position in the Far East. Age-old enmities and suspicions have turned the entire region into a powder keg ready to erupt at the slightest spark – a spark that Laurence and Temeraire may unwittingly provide, leaving Britain faced with new enemies just when they most desperately need allies instead.For to the west, another, wider conflagration looms. Napoleon has turned on his former ally, the emperor Alexander of Russia, and is even now leading the largest army the world has ever seen to add that country to his list of conquests. It is there, outside the gates of Moscow, that a reunited Laurence and Temeraire – along with some unexpected allies and old friends – will face their ultimate challenge .. . and learn whether or not there are stronger ties than memory.

Objev podobné jako Blood of Tyrants - Naomi Noviková

Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars.Former Aerial Corps captain Will Laurence and his faithful dragon, Temeraire, have been put out to pasture in Australia – and it seems their part in the war has ended just when they are needed most.The French have invaded Spain, forged an alliance with Africa’s powerful Tswana empire, and brought revolution to Brazil. With Britain’s last desperate hope of defeating Napoleon in peril, the government that sidelined Laurence swiftly offers to reinstate him, convinced that he’s the best man to enter the fray and negotiate peace. So the pair embark for Brazil, only to meet with a string of unmitigated disasters that forces them to make an unexpected landing in the hostile territory of the Incan empire.With the success of the mission balanced on a razor’s edge, an old enemy appears and threatens to tip the scales toward ruin. Yet even in the midst of disaster, opportunity may lurk – for one bold enough to grasp it.

Objev podobné jako Crucible of Gold - Naomi Noviková

Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they travel from the shores of Britain to China and Africa.Laurence and Temeraire made a daring journey across vast and inhospitable continents to bring home a rare Turkish dragon from the treacherous Ottoman Empire.Kazilik dragons are firebreathers, and Britain is in greater need of protection than ever, for while Laurence and Temeraire were away, an epidemic struck British shores and is killing off her greatest defence – her dragon air force is slowly dying.The dreadful truth must be kept from Napoleon at all costs. Allied with the white Chinese dragon, Lien, he would not hestitate to take advantage of Britain''s weakness and launch a devasting invasion.Hope lies with the only remaining healthy dragon – Temeraire cannot stay at home, but must once again venture into the unknown to help his friends and seek out a cure in darkest Africa.

Objev podobné jako Empire of Ivory - Naomi Noviková

With the acclaimed Temeraire novels, New York Times bestselling author Naomi Novik has created a fantasy series like no other. Now, with LEAGUE OF DRAGONS, Novik brings the imaginative tour-de-force that has captivated millions to an unforgettable finish.Napoleon’s invasion of Russia has been roundly thwarted. But even as Capt. William Laurence and the dragon Temeraire pursue the retreating enemy through an unforgiving winter, Napoleon is raising a new force, and he’ll soon have enough men and dragons to resume the offensive. While the emperor regroups, the allies have an opportunity to strike first and defeat him once and for all – if internal struggles and petty squabbles don’t tear them apart.Aware of his weakened position, Napoleon has promised the dragons of every country – and the ferals, loyal only to themselves – vast new rights and powers if they fight under his banner. It is an offer eagerly embraced from Asia to Africa – and even by England, whose dragons have long rankled at their disrespectful treatment.But Laurence and his faithful dragon soon discover that the wily Napoleon has one more gambit at the ready – one that that may win him the war, and the world.

Objev podobné jako League of Dragons - Naomi Noviková

"Suspenseful and well told."—Jewish Book Council"Excellent job...good as a read-aloud or for beginning readers." —Historical Novel SocietyBased on real events, this picture book for ages 5-8 dramatizes the story of young Haila, a Yemenite girl, who with her family was airlifted to safety by Alaska Airlines pilot Warren Metzger during Operation Magic Carpet, an international effort that rescued nearly 50,000 Jews from the dangers of Yemen in 1949 and 1950.“You saw what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles'' wings to bring you to me.” —Exodus 19:4It''s not safe for Haila and her family in Yemen anymore. They''ve been promised they will be carried to safety on the wings of eagles. But time is running short as they wait for help.On the other side of the world, Warren is a pilot for Alaska Airlines. When he receives a telegram asking to aid the Jews fleeing Yemen, he knows he has to take the risk and do what he can to help.After a long journey to Aden, a port city where they were to go to leave Yemen, Haila and her family are scared to see an airplane for the first time. Where are the eagles ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako On the Wings of Eagles - Tami Lehman-Wilzig

Audiokniha: Je to střední škola jako každá jiná. Akorát se tu vyučuje magie a občas jde o kejhák… Být dcerou známé čarodějky je v potměšilé loterii osudu výhra pouze zdánlivá. Galadriel Higginsová by totiž mnohem radši patřila mezi běžné šedé myšky. Proroctví praví, že se stane nejmocnější temnou čarodějkou a ničitelkou světa v jednom, což valnou většinu jejích spolužáků z kouzelnické školy vcelku přirozeně odrazuje. Nikoho nezajímá, že se sama ze všech sil snaží předurčení zlomit, jenže ani mimořádná píle a snaha najít spřízněné duše není dívce nic platná. Osamělost si už začala vybírat daň a dělá z ní snadný terč pro záludné tvory, jimiž se tento specializovaný ústav hemží. Podlé čáry, hladoví malové i další lidožravé obludy tu číhají na každém kroku. A navíc pozor na všeobecně oblíbeného dobroděje Oriona Lakea, studenta ze zazobané rodiny a ochránce slabých a nevinných! Už dvakrát Galadriel zachránil před nejhorším. Co může mít za lubem? Fantastický příběh o síle přátelství v učebnách netradičního vzdělávacího institutu otevírá autorčinu úspěšnou trilogii Scholomancie. Film podle její předlohy natáčejí hollywoodská studia Universal Pictures. „Noviková brilantně převrací očekávání ohledně čarodějných škol, předurčených hrdinů i rodinných dědictví. Nádherná kniha o příšerách a obludnostech, překypující akcí, nápaditostí a vtipem." – ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Smrtící vzdělání - Naomi Noviková - audiokniha

On Wings of Eagles is the thrilling novel based on the incredible real-life rescue of two Americans by a Green Beret colonel and a group of corporate executives from revolutionary Iran, from number one bestseller Ken Follett.A Terrifying Prison As Iran descends into revolution, two Americans get caught up in the upheaval. They are captured and held in a heavily guarded fortress. Their situation is desperate, with the US government refusing to get them out. But all hope is not lost . . .A Daring Rescue This is the real-life story of a Green Beret colonel, who came out of retirement to lead a secret raid; the computer executives, shaped into a crack commando team; and the Texas industrialist, Ross Perot, who would not abandon two Americans in an Iranian jail.A Dangerous Escape Breaking the prisoners out is only the beginning of the mission. In order to get to the safety of the Turkish border, they must make a treacherous overland journey whilst avoiding an enemy that is closing in . . .

Objev podobné jako On Wings of Eagles - Ken Follett

Raised by the Shawnee, Jamie Ian MacCallister survived the bloodshed of the Alamo and the Civil War. With each victory, the MacCallister legend grew–as violent and unpredictable as the land that gave him life…From the greatest western writers of the 21st century, the classic fourth adventure in The Eagles, one of the most iconic and beloved sagas of the American frontier, is back in print as legendary Scottish frontiersman Jamie MacCallister blazes through the Wild West.Now the battle has gotten personal: the brutal murder of his wife at the hands of the wild Miles Nelson gang. JamieÂ’s journey of revenge will take him from Atlantic CityÂ’s bustling port of thieves, con men and whores to the pristine and deadly landscape of the Colorado Rockies…and finally to a place called Little Big Horn. All he has at his side are his sons and an unquenchable thirst for justice–MacCallister style.

Objev podobné jako Scream of Eagles - William W. Johnstone

Temeraire a jeho kapitán Laurence byli v závěru čtvrté části ságy rozděleni. Než se znovu sejdou, Napoleon podnikne invazi na britské ostrovy a tentokrát se mu s pomocí draků podaří vylodit se na anglické půdě. Noviková líčí dramatický průběh války, která vrcholí mohutnou bitvou,v níž nad Napoleonem zvítězí flotila admirála Nelsona. Laurence je za své zásluhy zproštěn trestu smrti, je však vypovězen do Austrálie, kam ho krom věrného Temerairea doprovází také dračice Iskierka.

Objev podobné jako Vítězství orlů - Temeraire 5 - Naomi Noviková

The final exhilarating adventure in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex MilwayWhen Rosa wakes one morning to find Grandma Nan missing, she must use all of her survival skills to uncover her grandma's whereabouts.With the help of the mountain community, Rosa's investigation leads her to the very summit of Big Sky Mountain, where a family of eagles are facing huge problems of their own. Through helping the eagles, Rosa realises she really is at home on Big Sky Mountain.

Objev podobné jako Big Sky Mountain: The Sky Eagles - Alex Milway

From ''the rising star of historical fiction'' (Wilbur Smith) a new Eagles of Rome novel, by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Eagles at War.JUSTICE , HONOUR, REVENGE AD 14: Five long years have passed since the annihilation of three legions in the wilds of Germania. Demoted, battle-scarred and hell-bent on revenge, Centurion Tullus and his legionaries begin their fightback. Ranged against them is the charismatic chieftan Arminius, determined to crush the Romans for a second time. Convinced that the eagle belonging to his old legion is close at hand, Tullus drives ever deeper into enemy lands. But with Arminius and his warriors closing in on the Romans, a murderous battle is about to begin…

Objev podobné jako Hunting the Eagles - Ben Kane

Years before the events of Assassin''s Creed Mirage, a young Fuladh must return to his homeland to investigate political unrest that could point to a secret Order of the Ancients'' stronghold. But in uncovering what''s behind the chaos and violence in Adulis, Fuladh and Roshan discover a brutal cult oppressing the local peoples, and set out to defeat it. Fuladh and Roshan, prominent characters from the Assassin''s Creed Mirage game, return to Fuladh''s homeland of Adulis in North Africa to investigate reports of a possible Order of the Ancients'' stronghold. In reality it turns out that a brutal cult has taken over the region under the leadership of a crazed and paranoid leader who worships an elder snake god. He''s determined that since the Christian god could not protect their people from war and hardship, they must put their faith in the snake god instead. Fuladh and Roshan partner with some locals to infiltrate the mighty fortress that the cult has taken over to rescue the slaves and end the cult''s reign of terror. Collects Assassin''s Creed: Mirage #1-#3.

Objev podobné jako Assassin's Creed Mirage: A Soar of Eagles - Mirko Colak, Michael Avon Oeming, Lauren Affe

Agatha Christie called her ‘a shining light’. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the ''true queen'' of the classic murder mystery?Private detective Albert Campion sets out to plumb the secrets of Saltey, an ancient hamlet on the Essex marshes. Once the haunt of smugglers, it now hides a secret rich and mysterious enough to trap all who enter - and someone in the village is willing to terrorise, murder and raise the very devil to keep that secret to themselves.As urbane as Lord Wimsey…as ingenious as Poirot… Meet one of crime fiction’s Great Detectives, Mr Albert Campion

Objev podobné jako Cargo Of Eagles - Margery Allingham

Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory, Kosmetické sady pro muže, Vše pro krásně vypadající pokožku v jednom balení. Kosmetická sada Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory obsahuje ne jeden, ale hned několik produktů, které pomůžou vytvořit nebo obohatit každodenní kosmetickou rutinu, a udělají tak radost vám nebo jako dárek potěší vaše blízké. Sada obsahuje: Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory deodorant ve spreji bez obsahu hliníku pro muže 150 ml Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory sprchový gel na obličej, tělo a vlasy pro muže 250 ml Dermacol Men Agent All in One multifunkční krém na obličej 70 ml kosmetická taška pánská velká 1 ks Vlastnosti: skvěle se hodí jako dárek potěší všechny muže mix kosmetických produktů pro každodenní použití kompletní rutina pro každodenní péči provoní vlasy mužnou vůní přípravek je speciálně vyvinut pro potřeby mužské pleti Jak používat: Každý produkt z kosmetického setu používejte dle jeho návodu na etiketě.

Objev podobné jako Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory dárková sada pro každodenní použití pro muže

Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory, Kosmetické sady pro muže, Vše pro krásně vypadající pokožku v jednom balení. Kosmetická sada Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory obsahuje ne jeden, ale hned několik produktů, které pomůžou vytvořit nebo obohatit každodenní kosmetickou rutinu, a udělají tak radost vám nebo jako dárek potěší vaše blízké. Sada obsahuje: Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory parfémovaná voda 50 ml Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory sprchový gel na obličej, tělo a vlasy pro muže 250 ml Dermacol Men Agent slupovací maska proti černým tečkám s aktivním uhlím pro muže 15 ml Vlastnosti: mix kosmetických produktů pro každodenní použití přípravek je speciálně vyvinut pro potřeby mužů skvěle se hodí jako dárek kompletní rutina pro každodenní péči potěší všechny muže Jak používat: Každý produkt z kosmetického setu používejte dle jeho návodu na etiketě.

Objev podobné jako Dermacol Men Agent Eternal Victory dárková sada na tělo a obličej pro muže

Agnieszka miluje své domovské údolí, klidnou vesnici, lesy a průzračnou řeku. Ale na hranici stojí zlověstný Hvozd plný zlomyslné moci, jehož stín tíživě padá na její život. Aby zlé síly zůstaly v Hvozdu, spoléhají Agniežčini lidé na chladného a vypočítavého čaroděje známého pod jménem Drak. Ten však za svou pomoc vyžaduje hrozivou cenu: každých deset let mu musí jít sloužit jedna mladá žena, což je osud téměř stejně hrozný, jako kdyby propadla Hvozdu. Další volba se rychle blíží a Agnieszka má strach. Každý ví, že tentokrát si Drak vezme Kasiu — krásnou, hodnou, statečnou Kasiu, Agniežčinu nejdražší přítelkyni, která je vším, čím Agnieszka není. A neexistuje způsob, jak ji zachránit. Ale když Drak konečně přijde, překvapivě si vybere někoho jiného.

Objev podobné jako Ve stínu Hvozdu - Naomi Noviková

Pohádková fantasy inspirovaná slovanským folklorem od autorky Ve stínu Hvozdu Mirjem pochází z rodu lichvářů, avšak její otec ve svém řemesle zrovna nevyniká. Každému rád půjčí, ale pak si neumí říct o splátky, takže se rodina nachází na pokraji chudoby - dokud Mirjem nezakročí. Obrní se před zatvrzelostí vesničanů, vydá se vymáhat dluhy a zjistí, že je pro tuto práci jako stvořená. Když jí její dědeček dá měšec stříbrných mincí, přinese mu ho zpátky plný zlata. Jenže když se rozkřikne, že umí proměnit stříbro ve zlato, ukáže se, že to možná přinese víc potíží než prospěchu. Mirjeminy schopnosti přilákají pozornost krále Staryků - nadpřirozených bytostí, které přicházejí s prvním záchvěvem zimy a prahnou po zlatě. Dá se tak do pohybu řada událostí, v jejichž středu stojí spolu s Mirjem prostá dívka Wanda, která pro Mirjem začne pracovat poté, co si její otec nemůže dovolit zaplatit lichváři dluh, a šlechtična Irina, kterou chce její otec provdat za mladého cara. Jenže ani car Mirnatius není tím, čím se zdá být…

Objev podobné jako V zajetí zimy - Naomi Noviková

Škola magie jako žádná jiná Do téhle čarodějné střední byste chodit nechtěli: místo profesorů zde vyučuje drsnými metodami sama škola a na každém kroku číhá zlý tvor, takže jediná vteřina nepozornosti vás může stát život. A tam se ti dva potkají: Galadriel, kterou škola systematicky připravuje na dráhu nejděsivější černé čarodějky světa, jak to prorokovala její prababička, a Orion, syn jedné z nejvlivnějších kouzelnických rodin, školní hrdina a ochránce slabých. Jenže ona se ze všech sil snaží, aby se proroctví nenaplnilo, a on jí ani trochu nevěří. Dokážou ti dva změnit dávné řády školy — nebo aspoň vlastní život?

Objev podobné jako Smrtící vzdělání - Naomi Noviková

Jste připraveni na druhou lekci ve Scholomancii? Mladá čarodějka Galadriel má před sebou poslední rok v drsné kouzelnické střední škole Scholomancii. Jenže právě tento ročník je ze všech nejnáročnější, a co hůř — na jeho konci na studenty čeká děsivý přízrak v podobě závěrečné zkoušky, ze které zdaleka ne všichni vyjdou živí. Galadriel si v minulém roce ověřila, kam až sahají její magické schopnosti, a také získala několik důležitých spojenců. Začíná doufat, že by mohla u zkoušky uspět. Jenže škola to zjevně ví také — a snaží se jí v tom všemi prostředky zabránit nebo ji alespoň donutit, aby konečně naplnila dávné proroctví a stala se nejstrašnější černou čarodějkou všech dob. Pokud si má Galadriel zachránit holý život, bude muset zatnout zuby, napnout všechny síly — a taky porušit pár pravidel. A možná ani to nemusí stačit…

Objev podobné jako Poslední absolvent - Naomi Noviková

Saving the world is a test no school of magic can prepare you for in the triumphant conclusion to the Sunday Times bestselling trilogy that began with A Deadly Education and The Last Graduate. The one thing you never talk about while you're in the Scholomance is what you'll do when you get out - not even the richest enclaver would tempt fate that way. But that impossible dream has somehow come true for El and her classmates. And what's more, she didn't even have to become the monstrous dark witch she's prophesised to become to make it happen. Instead of killing enclavers, she saved them, and now the world is safe for all wizards. Peace and harmony have enveloped all the enclaves of the world. Just kidding. Instead, someone else has picked up the project of destroying enclaves in El's stead, and everyone she saved is at risk again with a full-scale enclave war on the horizon. And so, the first thing El needs to do after miraculously escaping the Scholomance, is to turn straight around and find a way back in.

Objev podobné jako The Golden Enclaves - Naomi Noviková

Jste připraveni na závěrečnou lekci ve Scholomancii? Studenti Scholomancie nikdy nemluví o tom, co budou dělat, až se dostanou ven. Takhle pokoušet osud a spřádat plány do budoucna by mohl jen hlupák. Přesto o tom všichni tajně sní — o té nepravděpodobné, malé šanci, že přežijí a dostanou se ven za brány školy. Ovšem nakonec se to podaří jen málokomu. Pro Galadriel Higginsovou se tento nemožný sen stal skutečností a po čtyřech letech strávených ve škole se vrátila domů. Ještě nedávno by byla šťastná, protože ve svůj úspěch příliš nedoufala. Teď se však všechno zvrtlo a ty, které zachránila, pravděpodobně čeká smrt v propukající válce mezi enklávami. Takhle si El svůj návrat vážně nepředstavovala. Ale vždycky může být ještě hůř: sotva se ze spárů Scholomancie vysvobodila, musí se otočit na patě a vrátit se zpátky.

Objev podobné jako Zlaté enklávy - Naomi Noviková

Saving the world is a test no school of magic can prepare you for in the triumphant conclusion to the Sunday Times bestselling trilogy that began with A Deadly Education and The Last Graduate. The one thing you never talk about while you're in the Scholomance is what you'll do when you get out - not even the richest enclaver would tempt fate that way. But that impossible dream has somehow come true for El and her classmates.And what's more, she didn't even have to become the monstrous dark witch she's prophesised to become to make it happen. Instead of killing enclavers, she saved them, and now the world is safe for all wizards. Peace and harmony have enveloped all the enclaves of the world.Just kidding. Instead, someone else has picked up the project of destroying enclaves in El's stead, and everyone she saved is at risk again with a full-scale enclave war on the horizon. And so, the first thing El needs to do after miraculously escaping the Scholomance, is to turn straight around and find a way back in.

Objev podobné jako The Golden Enclaves - Naomi Noviková

Winner of the 2016 Nebula Award for Best NovelWinner of the 2016 Locus Award for Best Fantasy NovelWinner of the 2016 British Fantasy Society Award for Best NovelShortlisted for the 2016 World Fantasy Award for Best NovelShortlisted for the 2016 Hugo Award for Best NovelA dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning Uprooted - a enthralling, mythic fantasy by Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire series.Agnieszka loves her village, set deep in a peaceful valley. But the nearby enchanted forest casts a shadow over her home. Many have been lost to the Wood and none return unchanged. The villagers depend on an ageless wizard, the Dragon, to protect them from the forest's dark magic. However, his help comes at a terrible price. One young village woman must serve him for ten years, leaving all they value behind.Agnieszka fears her dearest friend Kasia will be picked at the next choosing, for she's everything Agnieszka is not - beautiful, graceful and brave. Yet when the Dragon comes, it's not Kasia he takes.

Objev podobné jako Uprooted - Naomi Noviková

Ve čtvrté části dračího cyklu se Laurence a Temeraire po dramatickém návratu z Asie připojují ke zbytku "dračích sil" v Británii. Snaží se šířit v britské společnosti povědomí o ceně, inteligenci a ušlechtilosti draků, které lidé vnímají jen jako zvířata a nebezpečné válečné stroje. Budoucnost jejich vlasti je ohrožena, protože Napoleon chystá invazi. Ohrožena je nicméně i existence samotných draků: zabíjí je záhadná choroba. Laurence a Temerairao dvelí do Afriky, kde mají pátrat po léku. Dostanou se však i na stopu plánům, které ohrožují dračí populaci neméně. Vychází ve spolupráci s nakladatelstvím Triton.

Objev podobné jako Říše slonoviny - Naomi Noviková

Sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling and Lodestar award-nominated A Deadly Education''The dark school of magic I have been waiting for'' Katherine Arden, author of The Bear and the Nightingale''Fantasy that delights on every level'' Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval____________Return to the Scholomance - and face an even deadlier graduation - in the stunning sequel to the ground-breaking, Sunday Times bestselling A Deadly Education.The dark school of magic has always done its best to devour its students, but now that El has reached her final year -- and somehow won herself a handful of allies along the way -- it''s suddenly developed a very particular craving . . .For her.As the savagery of the school ramps up, El is determined that she will not give in; not to the mals, not to fate, and especially not to the Scholomance. But as the spectre of graduation looms -- the deadly final ritual that leaves few students alive -- if she and her allies are to make it out, El will need to realise that sometimes winning the game means throwing out all the rules._______________________________Wry, witty, endlessly inventive, and mordantly funny -- yet with a true depth and fierce justice at its ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Last Graduate - Naomi Noviková

Ve třetím dílu kapitánu Laurencovi a draku Temerairovi zkříží cestu posel přinášející nové rozkazy z Británie. Británie koupila od osmanské říše tři dračí vejce a oba hrdinové je musí v Istanbulu vyzvednout a dopravit do Anglie, a to dřív, než se draci vylíhnou. Čínská dračice Lien, která viní Temeraira ze smrti svého pána a chce se spojit s Napoleonem, aby se mu pomstila, je však stíhá na každém kroku. Dvojici ale z nečekaného směru zasáhne zničující zrada, a tak musí i se svou jednotkou přistoupit k odvetě. Jakou však mají naději proti Bonapartovu vojsku? Vychází ve spolupráci s nakladatelstvím Triton.

Objev podobné jako Dračí pomsta - Naomi Noviková

Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Cpt Laurence and his dragon Temeraire as they travel from the shores of Britain to China and Africa.Before Captain Will Laurence can prepare his crew for the slow voyage home from China, new orders arrive for him and his dragon, Temeraire: they must fly home immediately, stopping only in Istanbul to collect three priceless dragon eggs, purchased by the British government from the Ottoman Empire.But the cross-continental journey is fraught with danger; not only will they have to scale mountains and traverse vast hostile deserts, but a Machiavellian herald precedes them, spreading political menace in her wake. Holding Temeraire responsible for the death of her princely companion, Lien has absconded from China consumed by vengeance. If she can, she will destroy everything and everyone Temeraire loves.

Objev podobné jako Black Powder War - Naomi Noviková

The Sunday Times bestseller!FINALIST FOR THE LODESTAR AWARDIn the start of an all-new trilogy, the bestselling author of Uprooted and Spinning Silver introduces you to a dangerous school for the magically gifted where failure means certain death - until one girl begins to rewrite its rules.____________Enter a school of magic unlike any you have ever encountered.There are no teachers, no holidays, friendships are purely strategic, and the odds of survival are never equal. Once you''re inside, there are only two ways out: you graduate or you die.El Higgins is uniquely prepared for the school''s many dangers. She may be without allies, but she possesses a dark power strong enough to level mountains and wipe out untold millions - never mind easily destroy the countless monsters that prowl the school.Except, she might accidentally kill all the other students, too. So El is trying her hardest not to use it . . . that is, unless she has no other choice.With flawless mastery, Naomi Novik creates a heroine for the ages - a character so sharply realized and so richly nuanced that she will live on in hearts and minds for generations to come.____________''Hilarious and wild! Take any fictional magic school, make ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Deadly Education - Naomi Noviková

A thrilling anthology of short stories from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Scholomance Trilogy and Uprooted, spanning each of her realms and including a sneak peak into the world of her next series.From the dragon-filled Temeraire series and the gothic, magical halls of the Scholomance trilogy, through the realms next door to Spinning Silver and Uprooted, this stunning collection takes us from fairy tale to fantasy, myth to history, and mystery to science fiction as we travel through Naomi Novik's most beloved stories. Here, among many others, we encounter: A mushroom witch who learns that sometimes the worst thing in the Scholomance can be your roommate. The start of the Dragon Corps in ancient Rome, after Mark Antony hatches a dragon's egg and bonds with the hatchling. A young bride in the middle ages who finds herself gambling with Death, for the highest of stakes. A delightful reimagining of Pride & Prejudice, in which Elizabeth Bennet captains a Longwing dragon. The first glimpse at the world of Abandon, the setting of Novik's upcoming epic fantasy series-a deserted continent populated only by silent and enigmatic architectural mysteries.Though the stories are vastly different, there is a unifying theme: wrestling with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Buried Deep and Other Stories - Naomi Noviková

A thrilling anthology of short stories from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Scholomance Trilogy and Uprooted, spanning each of her realms and including a sneak peak into the world of her next series. From the gothic, magical halls of the Scholomance trilogy, through the realms next door to Spinning Silver and Uprooted, and the dragon-filled Temeraire series, this stunning collection takes us from fairy tale to fantasy, myth to history, and mystery to science fiction as we travel through Naomi Novik’s most beloved stories. Here, among many others, we encounter:A mushroom witch who learns that sometimes the worst thing in the Scholomance can be your roommate.The start of the Dragon Corps in ancient Rome, after Mark Antony hatches a dragon’s egg and bonds with the hatchling. A young bride in the middle ages who finds herself gambling with Death, for the highest of stakes. A delightful reimagining of Pride & Prejudice, in which Elizabeth Bennet captains a Longwing dragon.The first glimpse at the world of Abandon, the setting of Novik’s upcoming epic fantasy series—a deserted continent populated only by silent and enigmatic architectural mysteries. Though the stories are vastly different, there is a unifying theme: wrestling with destiny, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Buried Deep and Other Stories - Naomi Noviková

Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars.Captain Will Laurence has been at sea since he was just twelve years old; finding a warmer berth in Nelson''s navy than any he enjoyed as the youngest, least important son of Lord Allendale. Rising on merit to captain his own vessel, Laurence has earned himself a beautiful fiancée, society''s esteem and a golden future. But the war is not going well. It seems Britain can only wait as Napoleon plans to overrun her shores.After a skirmish with a French ship, Laurence finds himself in charge of a rare cargo: a dragon egg bound for the Emperor himself. Dragons are much prized: properly trained, they can mount a fearsome attack from the skies. One of Laurence''s men must take the beast in hand and join the aviators'' cause, thus relinquishing all hope of a normal life.But when the newly-hatched dragon ignores the young midshipman Laurence chose as its keeper and decides to imprint itself on the horrified captain instead, Laurence''s world falls apart. Gone is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Temeraire - Naomi Noviková

In this enchanting, poignant novella from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Spinning Silver and the Scholomance trilogy, a young witch who has inadvertently cursed her brother to live a life without love must find a way to undo her spell.Celia discovers her talent for magic on the day her beloved oldest brother Argent leaves home. Furious at being left behind, she lashes out, not realising her childish, angry words will suddenly become imbued with the power of prophecy, dooming him to a life without love.While Argent wanders the world, forced to seek only fame and glory instead of the love and belonging he truly desires, Celia attempts to undo the curse. Yet she cannot find the solution – until she learns the truth about the centuries-old war between her people and the summerlings, the immortal beings holding a relentless grudge against their mortal neighbours.With the aid of her unwanted middle brother, Celia may be able to undo her eldest brother’s curse and heal the lands so long torn apart by the Summer War. But what price will she have to pay?

Objev podobné jako The Summer War - Naomi Noviková

Třináct povídek z pera bestsellerové autorky Přijměte pozvání do magických gotických síní z trilogie Scholomancie i pohádkových světů knih Ve stínu Hvozdu a V zajetí zimy — tato sbírka povídek vás provede od slovanské mytologie k fantasy, od bájí k historii a od tajemství k science fiction. Setkáte se s Markem Antoniem, Sherlockem Holmesem a Elizabeth Bennetovou tak, jak je neznáte. Navštívíte exotická fantasy města i mimozemské civilizace. Ačkoli jsou příběhy velmi rozmanité, spojuje je jedno téma: uchopení osudu do vlastních rukou a strach, kam až je člověk schopen zajít, aby dosáhl svého. V jedné povídce se autorka vrací do přebudované Scholomancie a nechává nahlédnout do života nové generace studentů i starých známých. Třešničkou na dortu je pak povídka ze světa dosud nepublikovaného románu, jako lákadlo na autorčinu budoucí knihu. A že je na co se těšit! New York Times Bestseller

Objev podobné jako Pohřbeno v hlubinách a jiné povídky - Naomi Noviková

A dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning Uprooted – a enthralling fantasy inspired by fairy tales, by Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire series.*Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel**Winner of the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel**Winner of the British Fantasy Society Award for Best Novel**Shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel**Shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Novel*Agnieszka loves her village, set deep in a peaceful valley. But the nearby enchanted forest casts a shadow over her home. Many have been lost to the Wood and none return unchanged. The villagers depend on an ageless wizard, the Dragon, to protect them from the forest''s dark magic. However, his help comes at a terrible price. One young village woman must serve him for ten years, leaving all they value behind.Agnieszka fears her dearest friend Kasia will be picked at the next choosing, for she''s everything Agnieszka is not – beautiful, graceful and brave. Yet when the Dragon comes, it''s not Kasia he takes.* * *Praise for Uprooted:‘So vividly believable that it almost seems you could work the spells’— Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of A Wizard of Earthsea‘Uprooted has everything I love about ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Uprooted - Naomi Noviková, Viktor Šlajchrt

In the third novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, Captain Will Laurence and his dragon transport precious cargo while fending off enemies on all sides.“A splendid series.”—Anne McCaffrey After their fateful adventure in China, Captain Will Laurence of His Majesty’ s Aerial Corps and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are waylaid by a mysterious envoy bearing urgent new orders from Britain. Three valuable dragon eggs have been purchased from the Ottoman Empire, and Laurence and Temeraire must detour to Istanbul to escort the precious cargo back to England. Time is of the essence if the eggs are to be borne home before hatching. Yet disaster threatens the mission at every turn—thanks to the diabolical machinations of the Chinese dragon Lien, who blames Temeraire for her master’s death and vows to ally herself with Napoleon and take vengeance. Then, faced with shattering betrayal in an unexpected place, Laurence, Temeraire, and their squad must launch a daring offensive. But what chance do they have against the massed forces of Bonaparte’s implacable army?Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire seriesHIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Black Powder War - Naomi Noviková

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The specter of graduation looms large as Naomi Novik’s groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling trilogy continues in the stunning sequel to A Deadly Education. “The climactic graduation-day battle will bring cheers, tears, and gasps as the second of the Scholomance trilogy closes with a breathtaking cliff-hanger.”—Booklist (starred review)WINNER OF THE LODESTAR AWARD • HUGO AND LOCUS AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Polygon, Thrillist, She Reads In Wisdom, Shelter. That’s the official motto of the Scholomance. I suppose you could even argue that it’s true—only the wisdom is hard to come by, so the shelter’s rather scant.  Our beloved school does its best to devour all its students—but now that I’ve reached my senior year and have actually won myself a handful of allies, it’s suddenly developed a very particular craving for me. And even if I somehow make it through the endless waves of maleficaria that it keeps throwing at me in between grueling homework assignments, I haven’t any idea how my allies and I are going to make it through the graduation hall alive.  Unless, of course, I finally accept my foretold destiny of dark sorcery ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Last Graduate - Naomi Noviková

A thrilling anthology of short stories from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Scholomance Trilogy and Uprooted, spanning each of her realms and including a sneak peak into the world of her next series.From the gothic, magical halls of the Scholomance trilogy, through the realms next door to Spinning Silver and Uprooted, and the dragon-filled Temeraire series, this stunning collection takes us from fairy tale to fantasy, myth to history, and mystery to science fiction as we travel through Naomi Novik’s most beloved stories. Here, among many others, we encounter:A mushroom witch who learns that sometimes the worst thing in the Scholomance can be your roommate.The start of the Dragon Corps in ancient Rome, after Mark Antony hatches a dragon’s egg and bonds with the hatchling.A young bride in the middle ages who finds herself gambling with Death, for the highest of stakes.A delightful reimagining of Pride & Prejudice, in which Elizabeth Bennet captains a Longwing dragon.The first glimpse at the world of Abandon, the setting of Novik’s upcoming epic fantasy series—a deserted continent populated only by silent and enigmatic architectural mysteries.Though the stories are vastly different, there is a unifying theme: wrestling with destiny, and the lengths some ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Buried Deep and Other Stories - Naomi Noviková

Special unjacketed hardback edition of the final part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a unique cover design embellished with silver foil and the iconic maps appearing in red and black as endpapers.The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents.Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Sméagol – Gollum, still obsessed by his ‘preciouss’. After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive – in the hands of the orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.

Objev podobné jako The Return of the King - J. R. R. Tolkien

original Czech version, famous puppeteer Alois Tománek has expanded the publication to include a more comprehensive overview of contemporary puppetry. The publication, now available in Czech and English, has been in great demand by students of puppetry, as well as individuals interested in puppet theatre and those who want to learn more about the secrets behind the design and construction of puppets. In each chapter, the author provides the reader with a comprehensive description of various types of puppets - including different kinds of anatomical features, the construction and technology that are unique to almost every type of puppet. Readers will also discover more about the different types of Czech puppet theatre spaces, as the author draws the reader into puppet workshops and shows him how each part of the puppet works. Part of the publication focuses on the space of the puppet theatre and performances, and also contains a glossary of terms associated with puppetry and a brief registry of important names associated to the world of puppetry. The publication also includes a colour appendix of photographs, illustrations and designs providing the reader with various sources of inspiration to create his own puppet and puppet theatre.

Objev podobné jako Forms of Puppets - Alois Tománek

Classic hardback edition of the third volume of The Lord of the Rings, now featuring Tolkien’s original unused dust-jacket design. Includes special packaging and the definitive edition of the text, with fold-out maps.The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents.Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Sméagol – Gollum, still obsessed by his ‘preciouss’. After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive – in the hands of the orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.This classic hardback features Tolkien’s original unused dust-jacket design, and its text has been fully restored with almost 400 corrections – with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien – making it the definitive version, and as close as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Return of the King - J. R. R. Tolkien

He is a man of many names. Some call him the Golden One; others, the Lord of the Silver Bow. To the Dardanians, he is Prince Aeneas. But to his friends, he is Helikaon. Strong, fast, quick of mind, he is a bold warrior, hated by his enemies, feared even by his Trojan allies. For there is a darkness at the heart of the Golden One, a savagery that, once awakened, can be appeased only with blood.Argurios the Mykene is a peerless fighter, a man of unbending principles and unbreakable will. Like all of the Mykene warriors, he lives to conquer and to kill. Dispatched by King Agamemnon to scout the defenses of the golden city of Troy, he is Helikaon's sworn enemy.Andromache is a priestess of Thera betrothed against her will to Hektor, prince of Troy. Scornful of tradition, skilled in the arts of war, and passionate in the ways of her order, Andromache vows to love whom she pleases and to live as she desires.Now fate is about to thrust these three together; and, from the sparks of passionate love and hate, ignite a fire that will engulf the world.Readers who know the works of David Gemmell expect ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Troy: Lord Of The Silver Bow - David Gemmell

The Return of the King is the third part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings.The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents.Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Smeagol-Gollum, still obsessed by his 'preciouss'. After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive - in the hands of the orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.The text of this edition has been fully corrected and revised in collaboration with Christopher Tolkien and is accompanied by fifteen watercolour paintings from Alan Lee.

Objev podobné jako The Return of the King - J. R. R. Tolkien

In this monumental book, Chris Harman achieves the impossible—a gripping history of the planet from the perspective of the struggling people throughout the ages.From earliest human society to the Holy Roman Empire, from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, from the Industrial Revolution to the end of the millennium, Chris Harman provides a brilliant and comprehensive history of the planet. Eschewing the standard histories of ‘Great Men,’ of dates and kings, Harman offers a groundbreaking counter-history, a breathtaking sweep across the centuries in the tradition of ‘history from below.’ In a fiery narrative, he shows how ordinary men and women were involved in creating and changing society and how conflict between classes was often at the core of these changes. While many pundits see the victory of capitalism as now safely secured, Harman explains the rise and fall of societies and civilizations throughout the ages and demonstrates that history never ends. This magisterial study is essential reading for anyone interested in how society has changed and developed and the possibilities for further radical change.

Objev podobné jako A People's History of the World - Chris Harman

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Tony Robbins returns with the final book in his financial freedom trilogy by unveiling the power of alternative investments. Robbins, and renowned investor Christopher Zook, take you on a journey to interview a dozen of the world’s most successful investors in private equity, private credit, private real estate, and venture capital. They share their favorite strategies and insights in this practical guidebook.For decades, trillions of dollars in “smart money” has been making outsized returns using private equity, private credit, venture capital and other alternative investments. Robbins teams up with renowned private equity investor Christopher Zook, founder of CAZ Investments, to sit down with more than a dozen of the world’s greatest alternative investment managers, collectively managing over half a trillion dollars on behalf of investors. Names like… Robert F. Smith – Founder of Vista Equity Partners, Smith is the considered the most successful enterprise software investor of all time. Vinod Khosla – Founder of Khosla Ventures, Vinod Khosla is considered a legend in Venture Capital. He is famous for turning a $4 million investment into a $7 billion windfall for his investors. Michael B. Kim – The “Godfather of Private Equity” in Asia, Kim has ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Holy Grail of Investing - Tony Robbins, Christopher Zook

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • One of Modern Library’s 100 best nonfiction books of all time • One of Esquire’s 50 best biographies of all time“A towering biography . . . a brilliant chronicle.”—TimeThis classic biography is the story of seven men—a naturalist, a writer, a lover, a hunter, a ranchman, a soldier, and a politician—who merged at age forty-two to become the youngest President in history.The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt begins at the apex of his international prestige. That was on New Year’s Day, 1907, when TR, who had just won the Nobel Peace Prize, threw open the doors of the White House to the American people and shook 8,150 hands. One visitor remarked afterward, “You go to the White House, you shake hands with Roosevelt and hear him talk—and then you go home to wring the personality out of your clothes.” The rest of this book tells the story of TR’s irresistible rise to power. During the years 1858–1901, Theodore Roosevelt transformed himself from a frail, asthmatic boy into a full-blooded man. Fresh out of Harvard, he simultaneously published a distinguished work of naval history and became the fist-swinging leader of a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt - Morris Edmund

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is the autobiographical account of T.E. Lawrence - also known as ''Lawrence of Arabia'' - of his service in the Arab Revolt during the First World War, published in Penguin Modern Classics.Although ''continually and bitterly ashamed'' that the Arabs had risen in revolt against the Turks as a result of fraudulent British promises of self-rule, Lawrence led them in a triumphant campaign which revolutionized the art of war. Seven Pillars of Wisdom recreates epic events with extraordinary vividness. In the words of E. M. Forster, ''Round this tent-pole of a military chronicle, Lawrence has hung an unexampled fabric of portraits, descriptions, philosophies, emotions, adventures, dreams''. However flawed, T.E. Lawrence is one of the twentieth century''s most fascinating figures. This is the greatest monument to his character and achievements, and formed the basis for the Oscar-winning film Lawrence of Arabia, staring Peter O''Toole and Alec Guinness.This edition includes maps, drawings by Eric Kennington, and index of place names and a preface by A.W. Lawrence.Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935) was born in Wales and educated at Jesus and Magdalen Colleges, Oxford. He was commissioned on the outbreak of the First World War and in 1917 was officially attached to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Seven Pillars of Wisdom - Thomas Edward Lawrence

On 24 February 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, intending to overthrow the Zelensky government and bring the former Soviet republic back into the Russian sphere of control. Vladimir Putin clearly expected a quick victory and many in the West also predicted that Kiev would fall in a few days. But they hadn’t counted on the skilled, courageous and determined resistance of the Ukrainian armed forces, nor the degree to which Russian military might had been overestimated. The initial Russian dash for Kiev was thrown back and their advances in the east and south also slowed by a combination of fierce resistance and their own unpreparedness, inadequate logistical planning and incompetent command. While the Russians ground their way forward in the east and south of the country, devastating towns and cities, they paid a heavy price in casualties and equipment losses. A carefully planned Ukrainian counteroffensive in the summer forced the invaders into a series of humiliating retreats. As winter approached, the Russians still held considerable territory but the initiative and strategic momentum had clearly swung to the defenders. The illusion of Russian invincibility was shattered forever. US Major General (retired) John S Harrel, a graduate of the US Army War ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Russian Invasion of Ukraine, February - December 2022 - John S Harrel