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Volume one of One Nation Under Blackmail traces the origin of the network behind Jeffrey Epstein and his associates to the merging of organized crime and intelligence networks during World War II, following their most notable activities through the decades.

Il bestseller di Lamberto Rimondini diventa un audiolibro imperdibile 11 ore di contenuti straordinari! La storia italiana come non l'avete mai sentita in versione aggiornata e ampliata con nuovi paragrafi e appendici su: Garibaldi, Cavour, Ippolito Nievo, la Fabian Society, il Sud Italia e molto altro ancora. Chi ha voluto e finanziato l'unità d'Italia? · Chi ha reclutato le migliaia di uomini che, con Garibaldi, hanno distrutto il Regno di Napoli? · Perché è stato distrutto il Regno delle due Sicilie? · Chi ha controllato finanziariamente e politicamente il Regno d'Italia?

Churchill's epic series begins in 1911, when Churchill was First Lord of the Admiralty, and opens with a chilling description of the Agadir Crisis and an in-depth account of naval clashes in the Dardanelles - one of Churchill's major military failures. It takes listeners from the fierce bloodshed of the Gallipoli campaign to the tragic sinking of the Lusitania and the tide-turning battles of Jutland and Verdun - as well as the USA's entry into the combat theater. The World Crisis provides a perspective you won't find anywhere else.

Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of Don Quixote, a groundbreaking Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. First published in two volumes in 1605 and 1615, this work is heralded as the cornerstone of modern Western literature and a defining piece of the Spanish Golden Age. The story follows the eccentric adventures of Mr. Alonso Quixano, a hidalgo whose obsessive reading of chivalric romances drives him to madness. Determined to revive the noble ideals of knighthood, he takes on the persona of Don Quixote de la Mancha and sets out to right wrongs and seek justice, accompanied by his...

3 manuscritos completos en 1 libro: ¡Obtenga este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la antigua Mesopotamia y Egipto y Roma!

Charles A. Beard, a proponent of the “New History", emphasized the importance of cultural economic developments as opposed to just warfare and diplomacy.

"An important, strenuously argued contribution to the case against our nation's scandalous narcotics policies and laws. Particularly valuable are the the encyclopaedic historical and anthropological perspectives which the author brings to bear on our cultural crisis." (Peter Dale Scott, English Department, University of California, Berkeley, author of Cocaine Politics, Deep Politics, Crime & Cover-Up, Coming to Jakarta)

Volume 1 begins with a review of events leading up to Hannibal's invasion of Italy. The amazing account of Hannibal's crossing of the Alps is one of the highlights of this volume. Volume 1 ends with Hannibal's epic victory at Cannae as Rome is left seemingly at his mercy.

Arthashastra' is one of the oldest books with immense historical significance written by Kautilya or Arya Chanakya as he was popularly known. This book is one of the most effective books ever written on the art of statecraft and the science of everyday living. Originally written in Sanskrit...

Le Morte dArthur, a title that translates to The Death of Arthur, is a captivating compilation by Sir Thomas Malory that weaves together a rich tapestry of French and English Arthurian romances. This monumental work, first published in 1485 by William Caxton, showcases not only Malorys unique storytelling flair but also his interpretation of age-old legends, including his original tale of Gareth. As the cornerstone of Arthurian literature in the English language, Le Morte dArthur has inspired countless modern writers, including T. H. White, author of the beloved The Once and Future King. ...

Karamzin Nikolaj Mihajlovich (1766-1826), rossijskij istorik, pisatel', pochetnyj chlen Peterburgskoj Akademii (1818). Sozdatel' "Istorii gosudarstva Rossijskogo" (t. 1-12, 1816-29), odnogo iz znachitel'nejshih trudov v Rossijskoj istoriografii. S 1803 do samoj smerti Karamzin zanimalsja «po vysochajshemu poveleniju» "Istoriej gosudarstva Rossijskogo". Glavnaja ideja «Istorii» Karamzina - sud'ba Rossii i ee velichie zakljucheny v razvitii samoderzhavija.

Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of A Thousand Nights and a Night, a mesmerizing collection of tales woven over centuries by diverse authors, translators, and scholars. These stories blend mythology and folklore from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, creating a rich tapestry of narratives. Although no original manuscript exists, various versions trace the collections origins to between AD 800-900. The tales are masterfully interlinked through the suspenseful storytelling of Shahrazad, who captivates her husband Shahryar with cliff-hangers to delay her fate. Among these ...

A Golden Deed must be something more than mere display of fearlessness. Grave and resolute fulfilment of duty is required to give it the true weight. For the true metal of a Golden Deed is self-devotion. Selfishness is the dross and alloy that gives the unsound ring to many an act that has been called glorious. And, on the other hand, it is not only the valor, which meets a thousand enemies upon the battlefield, or scales the walls in a forlorn hope, that is of true gold....

I 1933 griber Adolf Hitler magten i Tyskland, hvor han har forført befolkningen med gyldne løfter om ro og orden samt en genrejsning af Det Stortyske Rige. Lige så elegant udnytter han de andre vestmagters angst for konfrontation til uhindret at opruste. Før naboerne aner uråd, rykker tidens mest moderne krigs-maskine over de grænser, der blev fastlagt efter 1. verdenskrig. Og Hitler står ikke alene. Han allierer sig med Mussolinis fascistiske Italien, Stalins kommunistiske Sovjetunionen og – på den anden side af kloden – militærdiktaturet i Japan, der har samme storhedsdrømme som Tyskland.

Delve into the riveting life of Lord Cochrane, an influential naval captain from the Napoleonic era, in this two-volume autobiography. Cochranes extraordinary experiences laid the foundation for the genre of naval fiction, inspiring renowned writers like Patrick OBrian to draw from his life for their narratives. This first volume takes you through the most active military years of Cochrane’s life, serving as a captivating account of naval adventures and heroism. (Introduction by Timothy Ferguson)

Witness the incredible life of Caroline, a woman from Hanover who gained significant influence after moving to England. When her father-in-law ascended the throne as George I, and her husband became the Prince of Wales, she found herself in the midst of royal tumult. Despite the unpopularity and ineffectiveness of the King, Caroline strived to mediate between him and his disgruntled subjects. When her husband took the throne as George II, the situation worsened, and Caroline found herself reigning over the country in all but name. In this captivating examination, Wilkins presents Caroline as ...

Il più sanguinoso dei conflitti, la prima delle guerre globali fu anticipata da eventi nodali per la storia dell'Europa e del resto del mondo. Nel primo volume della "storia della Prima Guerra Mondiale" ripercorreremo il sistema di alleanze che si era instaurato nella comunità europea, le vicende e i fattori scatenanti come le guerre balcaniche e la crisi in Marocco che portarono al fatidico attentato di Sarajevo.

Explore the fascinating lives of over 200 prominent historical figures in Great Men and Famous Women, an engaging 8-volume series crafted by a collection of authors. Edited by Charles F. Horne, an esteemed American author with a knack for history, Volume 1 delves into the riveting world of Soldiers and Sailors. This anthology presents a compelling series of pen and pencil sketches, bringing history to life one illustrious personage at a time. (Summary by lubee930)

Dive into the lives and achievements of doctors who made history in their field. Journey from the inception of the prestigious Edinburgh School of Medicine, through William Harveys revolutionary work on blood circulation, to the advancements in surgery and Edward Jenners pivotal role in creating vaccines. This is Volume 1 of a two-part series.

Dumas's 'Celebrated Crimes' was not written for children. The novelist has spared no language--has minced no words--to describe the violent scenes of a violent time.In some instances facts appear distorted out of their true perspective, and in others the author makes unwarranted charges. The careful, mature reader, for whom the books are intended, will recognize, and allow for, this fact. (from publisher's note)The first volume comprises the annals of the Borgias and the Cenci. The name of the noted and notorious Florentine family has become a synonym for intrigue and violence, and yet the ...