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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERâ ˜His masterpieceâ ™ Antony Beevor, Spectatorâ ˜A masterful performanceâ ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜By far the best book on the Vietnam Warâ ™ Gerald Degroot, The Times, Book of the YearVietnam became the Western worldâ ™s most divisive modern conflict, precipitating a battlefield humiliation for France in 1954, then a vastly greater one for the United States in 1975. Max Hastings has spent the past three years interviewing scores of participants on both sides, as well as researching a multitude of American and Vietnamese documents and memoirs, to create an epic narrative of an epic struggle. He portrays the set pieces of Dienbienphu, the Tet offensive, the air blitz of North Vietnam, and less familiar battles such as the bloodbath at Daido, where a US Marine battalion was almost wiped out, together with extraordinary recollections of Ho Chi Minhâ ™s warriors. Here are the vivid realities of strife amid jungle and paddies that killed 2 million people.Many writers treat the war as a US tragedy, yet Hastings sees it as overwhelmingly that of the Vietnamese people, of whom forty died for every American. US blunders and atrocities were matched by those committed by their enemies. While all the world has seen the image of a screaming, naked girl seared by napalm, it forgets countless eviscerations, beheadings and murders carried out by the communists. The people of both former Vietnams paid a bitter price for the Northernersâ ™ victory in privation and oppression. Here is testimony from Vietcong guerrillas, Southern paratroopers, Saigon bargirls and Hanoi students alongside that of infantrymen from South Dakota, Marines from North Carolina, Huey pilots from Arkansas.No past volume has blended a political and military narrative of the entire conflict with heart-stopping personal experiences, in the fashion that Max Hastingsâ ™ readers know so well. The author suggests that neither side deserved to win this struggle with so many lessons for the 21st century about the misuse of military might to confront intractable political and cultural challenges. He marshals testimony from warlords and peasants, statesmen and soldiers, to create an extraordinary record.

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A Times History Book of the Year 2022 From the #1 bestselling historian Max Hastings the heart-stopping story of the missile crisis Daily Telegraph The 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis was the most perilous event in history, when mankind faced a looming nuclear collision between the United States and Soviet Union. During those weeks, the world gazed into the abyss of potential annihilation. Max Hastings s graphic new history tells the story from the viewpoints of national leaders, Russian officers, Cuban peasants, American pilots and British disarmers. Max Hastings deploys his accustomed blend of eye-witness interviews, archive documents and diaries, White House tape recordings, top-down analysis, first to paint word-portraits of the Cold War experiences of Fidel Castro s Cuba, Nikita Khrushchev s Russia and Kennedy s America; then to describe the nail-biting Thirteen Days in which Armageddon beckoned. Hastings began researching this book believing that he was exploring a past event from twentieth century history. He is as shocked as are millions of us around the world, to discover that the rape of Ukraine gives this narrative a hitherto unimaginable twenty-first century immediacy. We may be witnessing the onset of a new Cold War between nuclear-armed superpowers. To contend with today s threat, which Hastings fears will prove enduring, it is critical to understand how, sixty years ago, the world survived its last glimpse into the abyss. Only by fearing the worst, he argues, can our leaders hope to secure the survival of the planet.

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A Times History Book of the Year 2022From the #1 bestselling historian Max Hastings â ˜the heart-stopping story of the missile crisisâ ™ Daily TelegraphThe 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis was the most perilous event in history, when mankind faced a looming nuclear collision between the United States and Soviet Union. During those weeks, the world gazed into the abyss of potential annihilation.Max Hastingsâ ™s graphic new history tells the story from the viewpoints of national leaders, Russian officers, Cuban peasants, American pilots and British disarmers. Max Hastings deploys his accustomed blend of eye-witness interviews, archive documents and diaries, White House tape recordings, top-down analysis, first to paint word-portraits of the Cold War experiences of Fidel Castroâ ™s Cuba, Nikita Khrushchevâ ™s Russia and Kennedyâ ™s America; then to describe the nail-biting Thirteen Days in which Armageddon beckoned.Hastings began researching this book believing that he was exploring a past event from twentieth century history. He is as shocked as are millions of us around the world, to discover that the rape of Ukraine gives this narrative a hitherto unimaginable twenty-first century immediacy. We may be witnessing the onset of a new Cold War between nuclear-armed superpowers.To contend with todayâ ™s threat, which Hastings fears will prove enduring, it is critical to understand how, sixty years ago, the world survived its last glimpse into the abyss. Only by fearing the worst, he argues, can our leaders hope to secure the survival of the planet.

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The 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis was the most perilous event in history, when mankind faced a looming nuclear collision between the United States and Soviet Union. During those weeks, the world gazed into the abyss of potential annihilation. Max Hastings’s graphic new history tells the story from the viewpoints of national leaders, Russian officers, Cuban peasants, American pilots and British disarmers. Max Hastings deploys his accustomed blend of eye-witness interviews, archive documents and diaries, White House tape recordings, top-down analysis, first to paint word-portraits of the Cold War experiences of Fidel Castro’s Cuba, Nikita Khrushchev’s Russia and Kennedy’s America; then to describe the nail-biting Thirteen Days in which Armageddon beckoned. Hastings began researching this book believing that he was exploring a past event from twentieth century history. He is as shocked as are millions of us around the world, to discover that the rape of Ukraine gives this narrative a hitherto unimaginable twenty-first century immediacy. We may be witnessing the onset of a new Cold War between nuclear-armed superpowers. To contend with today’s threat, which Hastings fears will prove enduring, it is critical to understand how, sixty years ago, the world survived its last glimpse into the abyss. Only by fearing the worst, he argues, can our leaders hope to secure the survival of the planet.

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A compelling and masterly account of the D-Day landings from the No. 1 bestselling historian Max Hastings, author of Vietnam and Operation Pedestal. Max Hastings stands in the first rank of writers on modern war – Financial TimesOn 6 June 1944 – D-Day – British, Canadian and American troops staged the greatest amphibious landing in history.It was the start of Operation Overlord, the battle to take Normandy from the Third Reich. Over ten gruelling weeks, the Allies fought the entrenched German army, some infantry units suffering an almost 100 per cent casualty rate. In Overlord, acclaimed historian Max Hastings has drawn on eyewitness accounts of survivors from both sides, plus a wealth of previously untapped World War 2 sources and documents, to write a gripping and authoritative account of the devastating fighting that paved the way for the liberation of north-west Europe.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLERA Times Best History Book of the Year; A Waterstones Best Book of the Year Reads like a thriller⠦ I couldn t put Max Hastings s new book down DAILY MAIL Hastings is a master of drama, a writer intimately familiar with the mind of the soldier THE TIMESOperation Biting was one of the most thrilling British commando raids of World War II, and probably the most successful. In February 1942 RAF intelligence was baffled by a newly-identified radar network on the coast of Nazi-occupied Europe, codenamed Würzburg. The brilliant scientist Dr RV Jones proposed an assault to capture key components. The nearest accessible enemy set stood upon a steep cliff at Bruneval in Normandy. Winston Churchill enthused, as did Lord Louis Mountbatten, chief of Combined Operations. A company of the newly-formed Airborne Forces was committed to the operation, which took place on the night of 27/28 February. Amid heavy snow 120 men landed, some of whom were misdropped almost two miles from their objective. They nonetheless launched the assault, dismantled the German radar, and after three nail-biting hours in France and a fierce battle with Wehrmacht defenders, escaped in the nick of time by landing-craft across stormy seas to Portsmouth.Max Hastings recounts this cliffhanging tale in a wealth of previously unchronicled detail. He portrays its remarkable personalities: the ⠘boffin⠙ RV Jones; the peacock Mountbatten; the troubled husband of Daphne Du Maurier, Gen. ⠙Boy⠙ Browning, who commanded the Airborne Division; ⠘Colonel Remy⠙, the French secret agent whose men reconnoitered Bruneval at mortal risk; Major John Frost, who led the paras into action; Charlie Cox, the little RAF technician who stripped the Würzburg and became an unexpected hero; Wing-Commander Charles Pickard, a legendary bomber pilot who led the drop squadron. Seldom have so many fascinating personalities been brought together to fulfil a mission that became a front-page triumph in a season of British defeats.Recounted in Hastings⠙ familiar best-selling blend of top-down and bottom-up action detail, Operation Biting tells a story that has become almost forgotten yet deserves to rank among the epic tales of courage and daring that took place in the greatest conflict in history.

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â ˜A gripping new collection from Max Hastings that puts you at the heart of the battle â ¦ Compellingâ ™ Daily Mailâ ˜An unmissable readâ ™ Sunday TimesSoldiers is a very personal gathering of sparkling, gripping tales by many writers, about men and women who have borne arms, reflecting bestselling historian Max Hastingsâ ™s lifetime of studying war. It rings the changes through the centuries, between the heroic, tragic and comic; the famous and the humble. The nearly 350 stories illustrate vividly what it is like to fight in wars, to live and die as a warrior, from Greek and Roman times through to recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.Here you will meet Jewish heroes of the Bible, Romeâ ™s captain of the gate, Queen Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Cromwell, Wellington, Napoleonâ ™s marshals, Ulysses S. Grant, George S. Patton and the modern SAS. There are tales of great writers who served in uniform including Cobbett and Tolstoy, Edward Gibbon and Siegfried Sassoon, Marcel Proust and Evelyn Waugh, George Orwell and George MacDonald Fraser. Here are also stories of the female â ˜abosiâ ™ fighters of Dahomey and heroic ambulance drivers of World War I, together with the new-age women soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The stories reflect a change of mood towards warfare through the ages: though nations and movements continue to inflict terrible violence upon each other, most of humankind has retreated from the old notion of war as a sport or pastime, to acknowledge it as the supreme tragedy.This is a book to inspire in turn fascination, excitement, horror, amazement, occasionally laughter. Max Hastings mingles respect for the courage of those who fight with compassion for those who become their victims, above all civilians, and especially in the twenty-first century, which some are already calling â ˜the Post-Heroic Ageâ ™.

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A companion volume to his bestselling â ˜Armageddonâ ™, Max Hastingsâ ™ account of the battle for Japan is a masterful military history.Featuring the most remarkable cast of commanders the world has ever seen, the dramatic battle for Japan of 1944â “45 was acted out across the vast stage of Asia: Imphal and Kohima, Leyte Gulf and Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the Soviet assault on Manchuria.In this gripping narrative, Max Hastings weaves together the complex strands of an epic war, exploring the military tactics behind some of the most triumphant and most horrific scenes of the twentieth century. The result is a masterpiece that balances the story of command decisions, rivalries and follies with the experiences of soldiers, sailors and airmen of all sides as only Max Hastings can.

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A brilliant tour-de-force - Times Literary SupplementBomber Command is acclaimed historian Sir Max Hastings compelling account of one of the most controversial struggles of the Second World War.RAF Bomber Commandâ ™s offensive against the cities of Germany was one of the epic campaigns of the Second World War. More than 56,000 British and Commonwealth aircrew and 600,000 Germans died in the course of the RAFâ ™s attempt to win the war by bombing. The struggle began in 1939 with a few primitive Whitleys, Hampdens and Wellingtons, and ended six years later with 1,600 Lancasters, Halifaxes and Mosquitoes razing whole cities in a single night.Max Hastings traced the developments of area bombing using a wealth of documents, letters, diaries and interviews with key surviving witnesses. Bomber Command is, in turn, a fascinating, meticulously-researched, and vivid assessment of the RAF s integral role in the Second World War.

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The Amazon History Book of the Year 2013 is a magisterial chronicle of the calamity that befell Europe in 1914 as the continent shifted from the glamour of the Edwardian era to the tragedy of total war.In 1914, Europe plunged into the 20th centuryâ ™s first terrible act of self-immolation â “ what was then called The Great War. On the eve of its centenary, Max Hastings seeks to explain both how the conflict came about and what befell millions of men and women during the first months of strife.He finds the evidence overwhelming, that Austria and Germany must accept principal blame for the outbreak. While what followed was a vast tragedy, he argues passionately against the â ˜poetsâ ™ viewâ ™, that the war was not worth winning. It was vital to the freedom of Europe, he says, that the Kaiserâ ™s Germany should be defeated.His narrative of the early battles will astonish those whose images of the war are simply of mud, wire, trenches and steel helmets. Hastings describes how the French Army marched into action amid virgin rural landscapes, in uniforms of red and blue, led by mounted officers, with flags flying and bands playing. The bloodiest day of the entire Western war fell on 22 August 1914, when the French lost 27,000 dead. Four days later, at Le Cateau the British fought an extraordinary action against the oncoming Germans, one of the last of its kind in history. In October, at terrible cost they held the allied line against massive German assaults in the first battle of Ypres.The author also describes the brutal struggles in Serbia, East Prussia and Galicia, where by Christmas the Germans, Austrians, Russians and Serbs had inflicted on each other three million casualties.This book offers answers to the huge and fascinating question â ˜what happened to Europe in 1914?â ™, through Max Hastingsâ ™s accustomed blend of top-down and bottom-up accounts from a multitude of statesmen and generals, peasants, housewives and private soldiers of seven nations. His narrative pricks myths and offers some striking and controversial judgements. For a host of readers gripped by the authorâ ™s last international best-seller â ˜All Hell Let Looseâ ™, this will seem a worthy successor.

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The literary VC goes without doubt to Max Hastings . . . the story of a march that left behind a trail of blood and death, torture and heroism - Sunday TelegraphWritten from the perspective of the French Resistance, British SOE and SAS, and the German SS, Das Reich is bestselling historian Max Hastings s gripping and powerful examination of wartime brutality in the aftermath of D-Day.Within days of the D-Day landings in June 1944, the elite 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich marched north through France to reinforce the front-line defenders of Hitlerâ ™s Fortress Europe. Veterans of the bloodiest fighting of the Russian Front, 15,000 men with their tanks and artillery, they were hounded for every mile of their march by saboteurs of the Resistance and agents of the Allied Special Forces.Along their route they took reprisals so savage they will live for ever in the chronicles of the most appalling atrocities of war, including the massacre of 642 men, women and children from Ordour-sur-Glane. Even-handed and insightful, Das Reich vividly brings to life a dark period of the Second World War, revealing stories of cruelty on both sides as well as stories of heroism and sacrifice.

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A magisterial history of the greatest and most terrible event in history, from one of the finest historians of the Second World War. A book which shows the impact of war upon hundreds of millions of people around the world- soldiers, sailors and airmen; housewives, farm workers and children.. Reflecting Max Hastings?s thirty-five years of research on World War II, All Hell Let Loose describes the course of events, but focuses chiefly upon human experience, which varied immensely from campaign to campaign, continent to continent.The author emphasises the Russian front, where more than 90% of all German soldiers who perished met their fate. He argues that, while Hitler s army often fought its battles brilliantly well, the Nazis conducted their war effort with ?stunning incompetence?. He suggests that the Royal Navy and US Navy were their countries? outstanding fighting services, while the industrial contribution of the United States was much more important to allied victory than that of the US Army.The book ranges across a vast canvas, from the agony of Poland amid the September 1939 Nazi invasion, to the 1943 Bengal famine, in which at least a million people died under British rule- and British neglect. Among many vignettes, there are the RAF s legendary raid on the Ruhr dams, the horrors of Arctic convoys, desert tank combat, jungle clashes. Some of Hastings s insights and judgements will surprise students of the conflict, while there are vivid descriptions of the tragedies and triumphs of a host of ordinary people, in uniform and out of it.

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Operation Biting was one of the most thrilling British commando raids of World War II, and probably the most successful. In February 1942 RAF intelligence was baffled by a newly-identified radar network on the coast of Nazi-occupied Europe, codenamed Würzburg. The brilliant scientist Dr RV Jones proposed an assault to capture key components. The nearest accessible enemy set stood upon a steep cliff at Bruneval in Normandy. Winston Churchill enthused, as did Lord Louis Mountbatten, chief of Combined Operations. A company of the newly-formed Airborne Forces was committed to the operation, which took place on the night of 27/28 February. Amid heavy snow 120 men landed, some of whom were misdropped almost two miles from their objective. They nonetheless launched the assault, dismantled the German radar, and after three nail-biting hours in France and a fierce battle with Wehrmacht defenders, escaped in the nick of time by landing-craft across stormy seas to Portsmouth.Max Hastings recounts this cliffhanging tale in a wealth of previously unchronicled detail. He portrays its remarkable personalities: the ‘boffin’ RV Jones; the peacock Mountbatten; the troubled husband of Daphne Du Maurier, Gen. ’Boy’ Browning, who commanded the Airborne Division; ‘Colonel Remy’, the French secret agent whose men reconnoitered Bruneval at mortal risk; Major John Frost, who led the paras into action; Charlie Cox, the little RAF technician who stripped the Würzburg and became an unexpected hero; Wing-Commander Charles Pickard, a legendary bomber pilot who led the drop squadron. Seldom have so many fascinating personalities been brought together to fulfil a mission that became a front-page triumph in a season of British defeats.Recounted in Hastings’ familiar best-selling blend of top-down and bottom-up action detail, Operation Biting tells a story that has become almost forgotten yet deserves to rank among the epic tales of courage and daring that took place in the greatest conflict in history.

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â ˜The messy, dirty, bloody reality of Operation Overlord comes alive in Sword, Hastingsâ ™s portrait of the individual soldiers who risked their lives on the beaches of Normandy. He brings these men to life with sensitivity and beautiful prose THE TIMESOn 6 June 1944 when the Allied armies landed on D-Day, the Second World War had already lasted almost five years. Yet many of the British and American troops who invaded Normandy were virgin soldiers, never before committed to battle. They quit England in summertime to face within hours a storm of machine-gun and mortar fire. They witnessed scenes, above all of sudden death, such as no exercise had prepared them for.In Sword, veteran chronicler of war Max Hastings explores with extraordinary vividness the actions of the Commando brigade and Montgomeryâ ™s 3rd Infantry and 6th Airborne divisions on and around a single beach. He describes their frustrations, hopes, loves and fears through the apparently interminable years training and preparing in England, then their triumphs and tragedies on the beach and beyond. Here are the airborne assaults on the Caen Canal bridge and Merville Battery, the battles on the shoreline and against the German strongpoints inland, narrated and explained with all the insights that Hastingsâ ™ decades of study, veteransâ ™ interviews and new archive research enable him to deploy.The book offers a searching analysis of why British troops did not reach Caen on 6 June, as Montgomery had promised Churchill that they would â “ and the story of the brigadier who was sacked for that failure. There is also a host of personal portraits of key figures from Commando leader Lord Lovat, famously brave but supremely arrogant, to Colonel Jim Eadie, whose tanks of the Staffordshire Yeomanry repulsed a panzer division in the last hours of 6 June, and some of the humbler participants to whom extraordinary things happened.This is the story of D-Day as you have never read it before, with the blend of narrative, analysis and human insight that made Max Hastingsâ ™ last book Operation Biting, like many of his earlier works, a Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller.

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The Korean War is journalist and military historian Sir Max Hastingsâ ™ compelling account of the forgotten war. The best narrative history of the Korean conflict â “ GuardianOn 25 June 1950 the invasion of South Korea by the Communist North launched one of the bloodiest conflicts of the last century. The seemingly limitless power of the Chinese-backed North was thrown against the ferocious firepower of the UN-backed South in a war that can be seen today as the stark prelude to Vietnam.Max Hastings draws on first-hand accounts of those who fought on both sides to produce this vivid and incisive reassessment of the Korean War, bringing the military and human dimensions into sharp focus. Critically acclaimed on publication, republished with an introduction from the author, The Korean War remains the best narrative history of this conflict. A brilliant tour-de-force â “ Times Literary Supplement Excellent, readable history by a master of the genre â “ Daily Mail This book establishes him as one of the leading British military historians. â “ New York Times

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â ˜As gripping as any spy thriller, Hastingsâ ™s achievement is especially impressive, for he has produced the best single volume yet written on the subjectâ ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜Authoritative, exciting and notably well writtenâ ™ Daily Telegraphâ ˜A serious work of rigourous and comprehensive history â ¦ royally entertaining and readableâ ™ Mail on SundayIn The Secret War, Max Hastings presents a worldwide cast of characters and extraordinary sagas of intelligence and Resistance to create a new perspective on the greatest conflict in history. The book links tales of high courage ashore, at sea and in the air to the work of the brilliant â ˜boffinsâ ™ battling the enemyâ ™s technology. Here are not only the unheralded codebreaking geniuses of Bletchley Park, but also their German counterparts who achieved their own triumphs and the fabulous espionage networks created, and so often spurned, by the Soviet Union. With its stories of high policy and human drama, the book has been acclaimed as the best history of the secret war ever written.

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Kniha - autor Max Hastings, 848 stran, česky, brožovaná s přebalem matná Kompletně zpracovaná kronika jednoho z nejtragičtějších konfliktů dvacátého století. „Charakteristicky vytříbené, monumentální dílo, které skvěle vykresluje politické, kulturní, vojenské a sociální faktory, jež vedly k jednomu z nejkontroverznějších a nejničivějších konfliktů v historii USA.“ GENERÁL DAVID PETRAEUS Vietnam je místem, kde byl západní svět zatažen do jednoho z nejkontroverznějších střetů moderní doby, který začal ponižujícím vojenským fiaskem Francie v roce 1954 a vyvrcholil mnohem potupnější porážkou Spojených států amerických v roce 1975. Max Hastings tři roky shromažďoval materiály, včetně rozhovorů s mnoha přímými účastníky konfliktu na obou stranách a...

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Elektronická kniha - autor Max Hastings, 848 stran, česky Kompletně zpracovaná kronika jednoho z nejtragičtějších konfliktů dvacátého století. „Charakteristicky vytříbené, monumentální dílo, které skvěle vykresluje politické, kulturní, vojenské a sociální faktory, jež vedly k nbsp;jednomu z nbsp;nejkontroverznějších a nejničivějších konfliktů v nbsp;historii USA.“ GENERÁL DAVID PETRAEUS Vietnam je místem, kde byl západní svět zatažen do jednoho z nejkontroverznějších střetů moderní doby, který začal ponižujícím vojenským fiaskem Francie v roce 1954 a vyvrcholil mnohem potupnější porážkou Spojených států amerických v roce 1975. Max Hastings tři roky shromažďoval materiály, včetně rozhovorů s mnoha přímými účastníky konfliktu na obou stranách a velkého množství amerických a vietnamských dokumentů a memoárů, aby tento zdlouhavý a složitý konflikt mohl zachytit ve vší jeho spletitosti. Žádná dřívější publikace dosud nedokázala politickou a vojenskou historii...

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East Prussia is no longer on any map, though it was once a thriving land, famously military, deeply forested, artistically fertile, and the birthplace of Immanuel Kant. As the scene of Stalinâ ™s â ˜terrible revengeâ ™ it came to embody the turbulence of the twentieth century, was carved up between Poland and the USSR after World War II â “ and passed abruptly into history. Embarking on a remarkable journey through landscape and memory, Max Egremont has woven the stories of ghosts and survivors into an evocative and deeply moving meditation on identity and the passing of time. â ˜East Prussiaâ ™s successful evocation demands both the mind of a poet who can delineate the scale of human loss, and the imagination of an historian who knows how to count the cost. Forgotten Land, a work of consummate artistry, blends both capacities to rare effectâ ™ Spectator â ˜Changing frontiers, blurred racial identities, shifting allegiances and the mass movement of people â “ this a story for our timeâ ™ New Statesman â ˜Illuminating. A literary map to a beguiling hidden enclave of Europeâ ™ Metro â ˜Egremontâ ™s compelling tale exploits his boundless intellectual curiosity, mastery of German and eye for whimsy as well as tragedy. The bookâ ™s canvas is remarkable. Fascinating readingâ ™ Max Hastings, Sunday Times

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Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Northern Thailand. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from devouring street food specialties like bun cha (barbecued pork) in Vietnam s Hanoi, to relaxing on the idyllic tropical islands of Si Phan Don in Laos, and cycling past crumbling temples in Thailand s Sukhothai Historical Park.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Northern Thailand travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Northern Thailand and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Northern Thailandculture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps Covers: Vietnam - Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, Southeast Coast, Southwest Highlands, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Mekong Delta. Cambodia - Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Temples of Angkor, Northwestern Cambodia, Eastern Cambodia, South Coast. Laos - Vientiane Around, Luang Prabang Around, Northern Laos, Central Laos, Southern Laos. Northern Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand s Eastern Seaboard, Northeastern Thailand, Northern Provinces Create a trip that s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet s Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Northern Thailand.

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Let Marco Polo Vietnam guide you around this beautiful country. Explore Vietnam with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country s trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in Vietnam. Let Marco Polo show you all this exotic country has to offer. Let Marco Polo Pocket Guide Vietnam show you around. The Marco Polo Vietnam Pocket Guide covers: Hanoi The North, Hue Central Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City The South. Inside this guide you will find: Insider Tips - discover the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this wonderful country. Discover how you can support a children s aid project by staying at a Baguette Chocolat guesthouse, or where you can ride an elephant through the jungleBest of - find the best things to do if you re travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids and the best things to do if it rains Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by region so you can easily plan your tripDiscovery Tours - specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of VietnamVietnam in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Vietnam includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your tripGet in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendationsUseful Vietnamese phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get byPull-out map - we ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery TourDiscover National Parks rich in wildlife, natural wonders that will leave you awestruck, whether at Halong Bay in the north or in the flooded world of the Mekong Delta. In between there are 2000 miles of coast with islands, beaches and hidden hideaways to explore.Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Vietnam to show you around this wonderful country. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Vietnam has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

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My Battle of Hastings is an exploration of how an immigrant, an outsider and a woman can embrace local and national history. In winter 2021, Xiaolu Guo moved into a tiny dilapidated flat on the Hastings seafront, a room of her own where she could spend time writing away from her domestic duties as a mother and wife in London. As Russia invaded Ukraine, she immersed herself in the English landscape and its past, especially the violence between Normans and Saxons.My Battle of Hastings is a chronicle of Xiaolu’s life in Hastings and a portrait of a dislocated artist seeking to connect with her local environment in the hope of finding a deeper connection to her adoptive nation. Filled with profound, beautiful and wry reflections on war, history, migration and belonging, Xiaolu’s journey into the past completes the triptych of memoirs that began with Once Upon a Time in the East, charting her childhood in China, then continued with Radical: A Life of My Own in search of a freedom beyond her home.

Objev podobné jako My Battle of Hastings - Xiaolu Guo

â ˜This is urgent, compelling but also delightful writingâ ™ Lauren ElkinIn the depths of winter, Xiaolu Guo moves into a tiny dilapidated flat on the Hastings seafront â “ a room of her own where she can spend time writing, liberated from her domestic responsibilities in London.She immerses herself in the English landscape and its past and becomes preoccupied by the violence between Normans and Saxons. Filled with profound, beautiful and wry reflections on war, history, migration and belonging My Battle of Hastings is a chronicle of Xiaoluâ ™s life in Hastings and a portrait of a dislocated artist seeking to connect with her local environment in the hope of finding a deeper connection to her adoptive nation. Magnificent, brutal and poetic Iain Sinclairâ ˜There is nobody quite like Xiaolu Guoâ ¦ With My Battle of Hastings, Guo shows us the effort that it takes to truly put down roots in a culture so different from the one she was born intoâ ™ The Times

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WINNER OF THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION S JOHN K. FAIRBANK PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDHILL HISTORY PRIZE 2017 This is the finest single-volume history of Vietnam in English. It challenges myths, and raises questions about the socialist republic s political future Guardian Powerful and compelling. Vietnam will be of growing importance in the twenty-first-century world, particularly as China and the US rethink their roles in Asia. Christopher Goscha s book is a brilliant account of that country s history. - Rana Mitter A vigorous, eye-opening account of a country of great importance to the world, past and future - Kirkus ReviewsOver the centuries the Vietnamese have beenboth colonizers themselves and the victims of colonization by others. Their country expanded, shrunk, split and sometimes disappeared, often under circumstances far beyond their control. Despite these often overwhelming pressures, Vietnam has survived as one of Asia s most striking and complex cultures.As more and more visitors come to this extraordinary country, there has been for some years a need for a major history - a book which allows the outsider to understand the many layers left by earlier emperors, rebels, priests and colonizers. Christopher Goscha s new work amply fills this role. Drawing on a lifetime of thinking about Indo-China, he has created a narrative which is consistently seen from inside Vietnam but never loses sight of the connections to the outside . As wave after wave of invaders - whether Chinese, French, Japanese or American - have been ultimately expelled, we see the terrible cost to the Vietnamese themselves. Vietnam s role in one of the Cold War s longest conflicts has meant that its past has been endlessly abused for propaganda purposes and it is perhaps only now that the events which created the modern state can be seen from a truly historical perspective.Christopher Goscha draws on the latest research and discoveries in Vietnamese, French and English. His book is a major achievement, describing both the grand narrative of Vietnam s story but also the byways, curiosities, differences, cultures and peoples that have done so much over the centuries to define the many versions of Vietnam.

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Brand new from Bradt is Vietnam, a travel guidebook celebrating this fascinating southeast Asian country, which combines 2,000 miles of coastline - complete with idyllic islands, golden beaches and fishing villages - with tropical rainforests, vibrant cities, stunning inland waterways, thousand-year-old temples, terraced paddy fields, herb-infused street food and a richly varied history. Little wonder that the country is increasingly on the wish list of discerning, independent travellers.Here you can cruise among the karst islands of Halong Bay, explore the forested mountains of the Central Highlands, go underground into the caves of Phong Nha or visit the tribal villages of Kon Tum. Alternatively, why not experience the French-style boulevards of Hanoi, the cobblestone streets of Hoi An or neighbourhood floating markets? Written by a long-term resident, Bradt s Vietnam not only covers the key tourist sites but casts a wider net to encompass lesser-explored alternatives and get under the skin of the country. Covering all three regions in Vietnam - north, central and south - this guidebook has responsible travel at its heart. Within the broad range of options suggested for sleeping and eating, what to do and where to go, particular attention is paid towards sustainability - identifying environmentally sensitive accommodation options, experiences that contribute to the local economy, and retail outlets that support traditions and certain communities. In Bradt s Vietnam, you can find: advice on selecting the optimum beach destination for each season; a rich exploration of the vibrant urban café culture (including where to savour speciality coffee drinks in each city); dedicated street-food sections for all major towns and cities; tips on how to enjoy unmissable sites while avoiding any crowds; suggestions for getting the best out of motorbiking around the country; and insider knowledge about nightlife and cultural sights in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minch City, from speakeasy bars hidden behind bookshelves to boutique art spaces. Whether you want a taste of everything Vietnam offers, or prefer a deep dive into singular opportunities for heritage tourism, trekking, wildlife watching or caving, having Bradt s Vietnam to hand is like travelling with a knowledgeable local friend.

Objev podobné jako Vietnam - Joshua Karl Zukas

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Vietnam.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from wandering the atmospheric lanes of Hoi An Old Town, to walking with a guide in search of wild elephants in Yok Don, and browsing the food stalls in Vung Tau s vibrant seafood market.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Vietnam travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Vietnam and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Vietnamese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditionsInspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of VietnamCovers: Hanoi; North Vietnam; Central Vietnam; Southeast Coast; Central Highlands; Ho Chi Minh City; Mekong Delta; Siem Reap Angkor Wat Create a trip that s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet s Vietnam.

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet Vietnam - Lonely Planet, Joshua Zukas, Ben Engelbach, Truong Thanh Ngoc Vo Thi, Simon Oostveen, Karla Foronda, Diana, Bien Nguyen

Vietnam Fire Mission reflects on Larry Hitonâ ™s time in the U.S. Marine Corps, initially enlisting at 18 with the belief that all Marines were infantrymen. However, upon completing boot camp, he was assigned to artillery as a cannoneer (MOS 0811), which was a significant surprise. In this first hand account Hilton explains that artillery units, while typically thought of as being behind the lines, were often directly targeted during the Vietnam War, where there were no front lines. Artillery positions were frequently attacked by mortars, snipers, and enemy forces, requiring Marines to defend themselves. The author describes the initial confusion among Marines in 1965, as many had no knowledge of Vietnam before being abruptly deployed there. Marines who had been stationed in the Pacific were quickly shipped to Vietnam, with some arriving without their proper gear. The deployment to Vietnam, especially in the early stages, caused frustration for those whose service was extended. Reflecting on his own experiences, the author recounts how the stress of war sometimes led to memory lapses. For instance, they struggled to recall the details of November 10, 1966, despite it being the U.S. Marine Corpsâ ™ birthday, only to later discover that they had participated in a ceremony in Vietnam that day. Hilton concludes that by acknowledging the challenges of recalling events accurately under the intense conditions of war he is able to share his story to the best of his ability to give the reader a glimpse in to one of the most contentious conflicts.

Objev podobné jako Vietnam Fire Mission - Larry Allen Hilton

In the 1960s and 1970s in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), or West Germany, newspaper readers and television viewers were appalled by terrible images of fires burning half a world away. The Vietnam War was a decisive catalyst for the era?s wider protest movements and gave rise to an ardent anti-war discourse. This discourse privileged writing in many forms. Within it, poetry and poetic writing were key; and because coverage of the conflict in Vietnam often focused on spectacular, destructive conflagrations ignited by hi-tech machines of war, their dominant trope was fire. Hundreds of poems and related writings about Vietnam circulated in the FRG, yet they are almost entirely forgotten today.Poetic Writing and the Vietnam War in West Germany uncovers and explores some of this rich production in order to present a new history of engaged poetic writing in the FRG in the 1960s and 1970s, and to draw out distinctive characteristics of wider protest culture. In doing so, it makes the case for attending to marginal, non-canonical or neglected literary and cultural forms, and for critical thinking about why they might, over time, have been obscured. This book offers, too, a case study for reflection on the representation of war, on ways in which German oppositional culture could imagine its others, and the ways in which other voices could speak to it in turn, and on the relationship of poetry to the historical world.Praise for Poetic Writing and the Vietnam War in West Germany The book?s strength lies in its broad approach that contextualises a historical nexus point and seeks to explain the meaning of ?Vietnam? for (West)Germany by exploring anti-war poetic responses by lesser-known German writers. Journal of European Studies

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Great powers have often found that military adventurism to force their will in distant lands comes with the risk of spending excessive military, economic, and moral capital to the extent that war is no longer sustainable. Written by a former BBC Afghanistan correspondent who set up the corporation s bureau in Kabul in the early 1990s, this book draws both from scholarly knowledge as well as first-hand insights on how the Americans met that fate in Vietnam, and the Soviets and Americans in Afghanistan. America s 1975 retreat from Vietnam was a consequential event, prompting US commentators to explain it as reluctance to get involved in foreign wars, a mindset described as the Vietnam Syndrome. As Deepak Tripathi points out, the Vietnam experience made the Americans determined to give the Soviets their own Vietnam. The 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and retreat after a decade of occupation, represented the revenge America sought. However, President George W. Bush s decision to invade Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks was the beginning of a long military venture that ended in retreat in 2021. Addressing an academic as well as a general audience, Tripathi explores parallels between wars in Afghanistan and Vietnam, and shows how the United States and the Soviet Union met the same fate.

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Become an eyewitness to the battlegrounds of Vietnam with this visual and informative guide on the Vietnam War.The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations.This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the history of the Vietnam War. Children aged 9+ will learn all about the conflict s lasting legacy, offering insights into the strategies, battles, and personal stories that defined the era.Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on the Vietnam War, you can expect to find: A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and ⠜eyewitness⠝ accounts from experts in the field.A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.A collectible poster revealing facts and photographs from the book.Eyewitness Vietnam War introduces children to the roots of the conflict, from colonial struggles to Cold War tensions, and how these shaped the Vietnam War s course. Children can learn about the significant battles, strategies and political movements that influenced the war s outcome and its aftermath. Engage with eye-opening visuals, including maps, photographs, and personal artefacts that illustrate the war s impact on soldiers and civilians alike. This all-encompassing guide is packed with facts, diagrams and statistics and is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning. So, what⠙s new? Part of DK⠙s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new ⠜eyewitness⠝ feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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Autopotahy - materiál polyester, homologováno pro airbagy Pohodlné autopotahy Walser Hastings v modro/černé barvě ochrání původní potahy vašich sedadel před nečistotami a opotřebením. Sada potahů na auto Walser obsahuje kompletní pokrytí pro všech 5 sedadel ve vozidle včetně oddělených opěrek hlavy.Zadní díl autopotahů Walser Hastings lze snadno rozdělit na třetiny nebo polovinu díky skrytým všitým zipům. Sedací část potahů je vyrobena ze 100 % polyesteru. Pro ještě měkčí posezení mají autopotahy Walser Hastings všitou pěnovou podšívku o tloušťce 3 mm. Potahy jsou certifikované do vozidel s bočními airbagy v sedadlech. Hlavní přednosti - Autopotahy Walser HastingsKompletní 9 dílná sada autopotahůOchrana povrchů sedadel v modro/černé barvěUrčeny pro použití s bočními airbagy sedadelSkryté zipy v zadním díle pro rozděleníPrát lze na 30 stupňů

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Lonely Planetâ ™s Experience Vietnam travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Slurp thick noodle cao lau in Hoi An, cruise around Halong Bayâ ™s ancient islets, wander Banana Islandâ ™s plantations â “ using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.Inside Lonely Planetâ ™s ExperienceVietnam:- Local experts share their love for the real Vietnam, offering fresh perspectives into the countryâ ™s traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful- In the knowtips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks- Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - try an egg coffee at Loading T in Hanoi for a glimpse of Vietnamese coffee culture; discover The Happy Roadâ ™s epic tale of sacrifice; sip ruou can rice wine infused with mountain herbs picked by the Ede people- Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views- Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go, when to travel and what to pack- Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel- Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey- Covers Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, Southeast Coast, The Highlands, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong DeltaLonely Planetâ ™s Experience Vietnam is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the Vietnameseway of life. Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts â “ and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that youâ ™ll never forget.About Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the worldâ ™s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). ...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly attractive. - The Washington Post Book Club Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveller s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. â “ Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Elektronická kniha - ze série Spisy Filozofické fakulty Masarykovy univerzity, autor Ondřej Srba, 192 stran, česky Kniha popisuje moderní dějiny Vietnamu od 16. století do současnosti. Věnuje se rozvoji vietnamské státnosti v prekoloniálním období a svárům mezi dynastiemi Le a M?c a mocnými rody Tr?nh a Nguy?n. Po sjednocení za povstání dynastie Tây Son se nakonec v roce 1802 se zahraniční asistencí chopili moci Nguy?nové. Ti v druhé polovině 19. století podlehli tlaku Francie, která ve válce s Čínou získala nadvládu nad Vietnamem. Koloniální éra přinesla disproporční rozvoj, nárůst nespokojenosti a nacionalismu. Po 2. světové válce se Vietnam stal ohniskem válek o vliv západních států, SSSR a Číny. Obratnou politikou Vietnam obnovil lokální postavení a v citlivém poválečném období se modernizuje s důrazem na konzervativní konfuciánské hodnoty.

Objev podobné jako Vietnam v éře západních velmocí (978-80-210-8492-6)

Audiokniha: Nezáleží na tom, jak tvrdě pracujete. Přestaňte kontrolovat podřízené. Vždy říkejte, co si o druhých myslíte. A nikdy, nikdy se nesnažte zalíbit šéfovi. O knize Firemní kultura Netflixu se na první pohled zdá příliš radikální na to, aby v reálném světě mohla fungovat. Jenže Netflix se díky ní dokázal proměnit z půjčovny DVD ve streamovací velmoc se 195 miliony zákazníků, která produkuje oscarové snímky. Netflix představuje jeden z největších byznysových úspěchů historie. Jeho nevídaná firemní pravidla však nepřišla až se slávou a miliardovými tržbami. Naopak, například pravidlo „plaťte nejlépe na trhu“ Netflix zavedl během finanční krize, kdy mu hrozil krach. Tehdy jeho CEO Reed Hastings pochopil, že jeden drahý, špičkový zaměstnanec nahradí několik průměrných, a ušetří tak náklady. Tato manažerská příručka pro 21. století ukazuje novou cestu, jak vést firmu v rychle se měnícím světě. Každý, kdo nechce dopadnout jako Kodak nebo Nokia a kdo usiluje o vysokou produktivitu či inovativnost, v ní najde jasný a konkrétní návod, jak toho docílit. „Kniha Pravidlo žádných pravidel ukazuje, že současné usilování o svobodu i odpovědnost není jen možné, nýbrž dokonce nutné. A to nejen v Silicon Valley.“ – The New York Times O autorech REED HASTINGS (* 1960) je spoluzakladatel a co-CEO Netflixu, filantrop v oblasti vzdělávání. Než začal podnikat, působil jako učitel Mírových sborů v Africe. ERIN MEYEROVÁ (* 1971) je expertka na firemní kulturu. V roce 2019 byla už podruhé označena v žebříčku Thinkers50 za jednu z nejvlivnějších byznysových myslitelek světa. Více o knize: melvil.cz/zadna-pravidla Sdílejte s hashtagem #norules

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Kniha je založena na narativní analýze životních biografií potomků Vietnamců žijících v Česku. Ukazuje, že životy těchto mladých lidí se odehrávají na pozadí tzv. transnacionálního sociálního prostoru, který se rozprostírá mezi dvěma geografickými regiony - Vietnamem a Českou republikou. Díky tomu jsou vystavováni souboru sociálních očekávání, kulturních hodnot a vzorců lidské interakce utvářených více než jedním politickým, ekonomickým a sociálním systémem. Popisuje také, jak tito lidé prostřednictvím mnohonásobně propojených sociálních sítí a vztahů proměňují kulturní praktiky, interpretace, zkušenosti a identity, čímž nabourávají představu jednoty identity, kultury a místa. Přestože primárním cílem práce je analyzovat, jak potomci Vietnamců operují na pozadí těchto transnacionalizovaných sociálních a kulturních kontextů, kniha se nevyhýbá ani samotným transnacionálním praktikám, jako jsou například návštěvy rodné země, zasílání remitencí nebo udržování kontaktů s rodinou a známými.

Objev podobné jako Vietnam vzdálený i blízký - Andrea Svobodová

The reasons behind the USA s involvement in Vietnam remain a subject of extensive debate. Initially, America supported the French until their defeat at Dien Bien Phu, which then shifted to backing the South Vietnamese government due to fears of communism spreading throughout Southeast Asia. Why Vietnam delves into the myriad reasons for US involvement, examining theories that date back to 1918 when Woodrow Wilson ignored Ho Chi Minh s plea for independence at the Treaty of Versailles, through to Johnson s full commitment to the undeclared war, which restrained the military to a defensive role in protecting South Vietnam instead of an offensive one that would send troops across the DMZ into Laos and Cambodia. The questions of why the USA became involved, whether their involvement was justified, and if the war was ever winnable have been fiercely debated for over 50 years. This book seeks to address these whys by providing a thorough examination of all contributing factors, from presidential actions to foreign policy, and the social and political climates of the war era.

Objev podobné jako Why Vietnam - Margaret Colbert Brown

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 worldâ ™s most heavily defended territory.Including detailed colour profiles and first-person commentary from active participants in the F-4â ™s naval combat history, this is a detailed study of the U.S. armed servicesâ ™ most famous post-war fighter.

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

The design, development, and evolution of the Bell UH-1 Huey in combat during the Vietnam War. Few implements of war are as representative of the US presence in Vietnam as the Bell Huey UH-1-series helicopters. Whether serving in the role of troop transport for airborne assault, supply transports, aerial gunships, or medical evacuation, the Huey was seemingly everywhere. The versatile aircraft, officially the Iroquois, was affectionately known to all as the Huey, a name derived from its early model designation of HU-1A. The Huey, later redesignated UH-1, was a mainstay during America s presence in Vietnam, and 11 Huey crewmen earned the Medal of Honor. Carefully researched archival documents and More than 170 color and black-and-white photographs This comprehensive volume details the complete, colorful, and important history of this iconic helicopter and the men who flew it.

Objev podobné jako The Huey in Vietnam - David Doyle

“Remarkable… the best overview of America’s misadventure in Southeast Asia, and it is sure to become the standard one-volume book on the war.” – Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times The Vietnam War cast a shadow over the American psyche from the moment it began. In its time it sparked budget deficits, campus protests, and an erosion of US influence around the world. Long after the last helicopter evacuated Saigon, Americans have continued to battle over whether it was ever a winnable war. Based on thousands of pages of military, diplomatic, and intelligence documents, Geoffrey Wawro’s The Vietnam War offers a definitive account of a war of choice that was doomed from its inception. In devastating detail, Wawro narrates campaigns where US troops struggled even to find the enemy in the South Vietnamese wilderness, let alone kill sufficient numbers to turn the tide in their favor. Yet the war dragged on, prolonged by presidents and military leaders who feared the political consequences of accepting defeat. In the end, no number of young lives lost or bombs dropped could prevent America’s ally, the corrupt South Vietnamese regime, from collapsing the moment US troops retreated. Broad, definitive, and illuminating, The Vietnam War offers an unsettling, resonant story of the limitations of American power.

Objev podobné jako The Vietnam War - Geoffrey Wawro

Make your trip to Vietnam extraordinaryA boat trip around Halong Bay. Delicious banh mi from a street food spot in Hanoi. Exploring the ancient ruins at My Son. There are so many reasons to visit Vietnam. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Vietnam to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the Vietnamâ ™s buildings and neighbourhoods.You ll discover:our pick of Vietnamâ ™s must-sees and top experiencesbeautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Vietnamthe best spots to eat, drink, shop and staydetailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easyeasy-to-follow itinerariesexpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safecolour-coded chapters to each part of Vietnama lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goExploring more of Southeast Asia? Try DK Cambodia and Laos or DK Thailand.

Objev podobné jako DK Vietnam - DK Travel

By 1969, following the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, over 500,000 US troops were â ˜in countryâ ™ in Vietnam. Before Americaâ ™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 â ™nâ ™ roll war, the first helicopter war with its doctrine of â ˜airmobilityâ ™, 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. Lewisâ ™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 Peopleâ ™s Army of Vietnam at Ia Drang; a selection of letters home; Nicholas Tomalinâ ™s famous â ˜The General Goes Zapping Charlie Congâ ™; Robert Masonâ ™s â ˜R Râ ™, Studs Terkelâ ™s account of the police breaking up an anti-war protest; John Kifner on the shootings at Kent State; Ron Kovicâ ™s â ˜Born on the Fourth of Julyâ ™; John T. Wheelerâ ™s â ˜Khe Sanh: Live in the V Ringâ ™; Pulitzer Prize-winner Seymour Hersh on the massacre at My Lai; Michael Herrâ ™s â ˜It Made You Feel Omniâ ™; Viet Cong Truong Nhu Tangâ ™s memoir; naval nurse Maureen Walshâ ™s memoir, â ˜Burning Fleshâ ™; John Pilger on the fall of Saigon; and Tim Oâ ™Brienâ ™s â ˜If I Die in a Combat Zoneâ ™.

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

Elektronická kniha - Výlet do života vietnamské ženy žijící v Česku. - autor Duong Nguyen Jirásková, 240 stran Výlet do života vietnamské ženy žijící v ČeskuJsem banánové dítě – zvenku žlutá, uvnitř spíše bílá. Na svůj žluto-bílý svět se snažím dívat s nadhledem a psát o něm lehkým perem. Politicky nekorektní (sebe)ironie, švejkovský humor, nadsázka, prořízlá huba, která by ve Vietnamu byla okamžitě zalepena izolepou – to vše tvoří moji osobnost a knihu. Ta obsahuje dvacet příběhů z mého života. K některým zásadním událostem přidal svůj pohled na věc můj český muž.O autorce:Papírově jsem čistokrevná Vietnamka, ale míchá se ve mně jak asijská, tak evropská kultura. Jsem totiž Vietnamka made in Czechoslovakia. Byla jsem počata v Litvínově, narodila jsem se v Hanoji a v osmi letech jsem se s rodiči odstěhovala do východních Čech. Bydlím s českým manželem v Lysé a od narození mám na hlavě dvě lysinky. Miluji švejkovský humor, nadsázku a politicky nekorektní...

Objev podobné jako Banánové dítě – Vietnamka v české džungli (978-80-265-0691-1)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční a simulátor, 43% Air Conflicts: Vietnam vás provede válkou ve Vietnamu. Vy se vžijete do pilota Joe Thompsona. Zahrajte si v kůži vlasteneckého pilota Joe Thompsona. Simulace nabídne exotické krajiny s propracovanými detaily. Vrtulníky a letadla Zažijte honičky ve vysokých rychlostech či speciální mise vrtulníků. Zvolte svůj styl hryV Air Conflicts: Vietnam můžete zvolit, zda-li si projdete sami dlouhou kampaní, nebo si vyberete...

Objev podobné jako Air Conflicts: Vietnam - PC DIGITAL (194578)

Poznejte to nejlepší na 16 pečlivě sestavených trasách po celé zemi: Dračí zátoku, svatyně v horách, moderní města, památky z dob císařů a další... Každá trasa je podrobně popsaná, obsahuje mapku, ilustrační fotky a tipy, kde se občerstvit. Průvodce myslí také na praktické záležitosti a na zážitky; Vietnam nabízí spoustu příležitostí, jak strávit den a večer. Obsah: 16 prohlídkových tras, které vás seznámí s Vietnamem. Podrobná rozkládací mapa Vietnamu. Praktické informace na cesty. Užitečné fráze ve vietnamštině. Kde se ubytovat, najíst a nakoupit. Kam vyrazit za zábavou i oddechem.

Objev podobné jako Vietnam - Poznejte

Vietnam - země s devadesáti miliony obyvatel - už dávno nepřitahuje turisty pouze pozůstatky vietnamsko-americké války. Většina z nich míří do hlavního města Hanoje a dále do Ho Či Minova Města. Vietnam ale nabízí daleko víc pamětihodností a pozoruhodných atrakcí. Za návštěvu rozhodně stojí věhlasné pagody a paláce, malebné vesničky, návštěva některého z národních parků a bezpochyby vás nadchne i odpočinek na některé z pláží skoro tři a půl tisíce kilometrů dlouhého pobřeží. V průvodci najdete mnoho tipů na kratší i několikadenní výlety, podrobné informace o ubytování a stravování a samozřejmě řadu map. Nechybí údaje o historii země, kultuře či přírodě. Slovníček na konci knihy vám bude vynikajícím společníkem, až se rozhodnete prohlédnout si krásy Vietnamu na vlastní oči.

Objev podobné jako Vietnam - turistický průvodce

Poznat Vietnam zblízka, uvidět a hlavně prožít, jaký je… Tato netradičně pojatá knížka není klasickým cestopisem seznamujícím s památkami daného místa. Je to spíše „kniha oči i duši otevírající“, tvořená souborem „medailonků“ o Vietnamu a jeho obyvatelích. Jakýsi „pocitopis“ s řadou postřehů a údajů, kterých si klasický bedekr nevšímá a ani nemůže všimnout. Vyjeví se nám zde Vietnam a Vietnamci skuteční – ve světě reálném, ale plném někdy až surreálných zážitků. A my čtenáři si spolu s autorkou těchto cestopisných příběhů můžeme ono putování užívat. Žila zde dostatečně dlouho, aby se z Vietnamu stal její „paralelní svět“. Popis jejích příhod je velmi bezprostřední. A tak, když ona se těší z exotického jídla, jsme to i my, komu se sliny sbíhají, když se třese zimou (což je ve Vietnamu vzácnost), i nám začnou zuby drkotat, když ona si užívá divoké jízdy autobusem, jsme to my, kterým se opojně točí hlava. A spolu s autorkou se hlavně smějeme a usmíváme. Její postřehy jsou totiž neotřelé, zábavné, poetické, s citem pro paradox. To všechno je doplněno jemnou hrou s jazykem, ke kterému má jako česky píšící a v Čechách usedlá Slovenka (sama se považuje hlavně za Tatranku, neboť se narodila v Tatrách) osobitý přístup. Těží z jazykové blízkosti i rozdílnosti obou jazyků a obohacuje je trefnými novotvary. Zkrátka, čtenář se leccos nového dozví, dobře se naladí a zcela jistě se nebude nudit.

Objev podobné jako Tatranka v Hanoji aneb Vietnam, můj paralelní svět - Lenka Kovářová

DVD film Dobré ráno, Vietname [Good Morning, Vietnam, 1987]. Český dabing. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Robin Williams ve své nejlepší roli. Narodil se pro tuto roli! Tak hodnotili kritici výkon Robina Williamse jako divokého moderátora Adriana Cronauera, který přiletěl na rozkaz armády v roce 1965 do Saigonu, aby pozvedl morálku vojáků a nudné vysílání vojenské ranní show. Navzdory cenzuře, zeleným mozkům velitelů a přísným vojenským předpisům se při jeho vysílání radiové vlny třásly pod náporem dobré huby a humoru. Vojáci ho milovali a nadřízení nenáviděli.Bonusy: • Upoutávka na film z kin • První upoutávka na film • Produkce • Zkoušky monologů

Objev podobné jako Dobré ráno, Vietname (DVD)

Lonely Planet s Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Northern Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of northern Thailand, discover a secret beach on Cambodia s Koh Rong, or loosen up in Ho Chi Minh City; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Northern Thailand and begin your journey now!

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