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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?

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.

Premier volume d’un ensemble en dix, ce Moyen Âge ouvre la monumentale Histoire de France de Jules Michelet. Dans une chronique ample et incarnée, l’historien fait revivre les siècles où se dessine la France, entre pouvoirs, croyances et sociétés en mutation. Interrogeant sources et mémoire collective, il suit l’émergence d’institutions, de sensibilités et d’idées qui donnent forme à une histoire commune. Une fresque érudite et accessible, à l’ampleur romanesque, pour pénétrer au cœur d’une époque fondatrice et écouter naître une nation.

Are you searching for true heroes your children can look up to—heroes who shaped a nation and modeled godly values? Step into the earliest days of America’s fight for freedom with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 1, a virtue-driven collection of biographical sketches from the War of Independence.

The Lives of the Most Excellent Italian Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, from Cimabue to Our Times, or Le Vite delle più eccellenti pittori, scultori, ed architettori, as it was originally known in Italian, is a series of artist biographies written by 16th century Italian painter and architect Giorgio Vasari, which is considered "perhaps the most famous, and even today the most- read work of the older literature of art", "some of the Italian Renaissance's most influential writing on art", and "one of the founding texts in art history". Vasari's work has been described as "by far the most ...

History Of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria is the masterwork of one of the fathers of modern egyptology. This work, in twelve volumes, was translated from the French original, “Histoire ancienne des peuples de l'Orient classique” and published in 1903-1904. Maspero was a largely self-taught master of hieroglyphic translation. In November 1880, he was placed at the head of a French archeological mission, which developed later into the Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale. Maspero then succeeded Mariette as director-general of excavations and of the antiquities of ...

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.

Don Quixote is an early novel written by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Cervantes created a fictional origin for the story in the character of the Morisco historian, Cide Hamete Benengeli, whom he claims to have hired to translate the story from an Arabic manuscript he found in Toledo's bedraggled old Jewish quarter. The protagonist, Alonso Quixano, is a minor landowner who has read so many stories of chivalry that he descends into fantasy and becomes convinced he is a knight errant. Together with his companion Sancho Panza, the self-styled Don Quixote de la Mancha sets out in ...

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...

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)

Step into the world of The Rover, a captivating weekly magazine that weaves together tales, poetry, and stunning engravings. Launched in 1843 by the visionary duo Seba Smith and Lawrence Labree, this magazine set out to uphold a remarkable standard in the selection of short stories and verse. Every six months, the 26 weekly issues are compiled into a beautifully bound collection. Join us for this third issue, featuring five enchanting stories that will transport you to different realms. - Summary by Sonia

The Rover A weekly magazine of tales, poetry, and engravings, both original and selected, was launched in 1843 by Seba Smith and Lawrence Labree with a commitment to high-quality literature. This second issue features six captivating short stories, including a remarkable translation of Victor Hugos narrative Claude Gueux. Join us as we delve into a world of imagination and artistry, beautifully curated for your enjoyment. - Summary by Sonia

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.

Dive into the world of exploration with Celebrated Travels and Travellers, a captivating work by the renowned adventure storyteller Jules Verne. While best known for his fiction, Verne also crafted insightful non-fiction that illuminates the history of geographical discovery. This first volume, titled Exploration of the World, spans from 505 B.C. to the end of the 17th century, offering a vivid narrative thats both informative and engaging. The subsequent volumes, The Great Navigators of the 18th Century and The Great Navigators of the 19th Century, continue this thrilling journey through time...

In this insightful exploration of English literature, the editors present a comprehensive narrative that chronicles the evolution of literary movements from their origins to the intricate cycles of romance. Far from merely spotlighting a handful of celebrated authors, this work delves into the contributions of secondary writers, ensuring that their voices and impact are given the attention they deserve. This volume offers readers a rich tapestry of literary history, providing a deeper understanding of the diverse influences that have shaped English literature over the centuries. Join us as we ...

Journey back to 1840 with American Scenery, Vol. 1, where stunning engravings showcase the breathtaking landscapes of 19th century America. Each illustration is paired with a vivid description that brings to life the charm and character of scenic locations primarily found in New England and New York. These captivating vignettes offer a rare window into the past, allowing modern readers to appreciate the beauty and history of these iconic sites. This volume is the first in a two-part series, inviting you to explore the rich tapestry of American scenery through the ages. (Summary by Larry Wilson...

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.

Join Thomas Stevens on his extraordinary adventure as the first person to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle in the late 19th century. Starting his remarkable journey in April 1884 from San Francisco, Stevens cycled across the United States to Boston, where he boarded a steamer to England. His travels took him through the landscapes of England, France, Central Europe, and Asia Minor, before being halted at the borders of Afghanistan. Undeterred, he made his way to Karachi and crossed the vast expanse of India. After a journey by ship from Calcutta to Hong Kong, Stevens ventured onward to ...