A Right Royal Scandal: Two Marriages That Changed History (Major Joanne)(Pevná vazba)

A Right Royal Scandal: Two Marriages That Changed History (Major Joanne)(Pevná vazba)

Almost two books in one, A Right Royal Scandal recounts the fascinating history of the irregular love matches contracted by two successive generations of the Cavendish-Bentinck family, ancestors of the British Royal Family. The first part of this intriguing book looks at the scandal that erupted in

Confessions (Augustine of Hippo)(Pevná vazba)

One of a major new Classics series - books that have changed the history of thought, in sumptuous, clothbound hardbacks.The son of a pagan father and a Christian mother, Saint Augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting faiths and world views. His Confessions, written when he was in

History Is Inventive (Knight Brooke)(Pevná vazba)

A children's book by Honest History exploring inventions (and their inventors) that changed the world.Discover the true stories behind amazing creations, from the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient analogue computer, to the Baghdad Battery. Learn about each invention through well-researched content

Entrepreneurs Who Changed History (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Scientists Who Changed History (DK)(Pevná vazba)

100 Events That Made History (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Bringing the major moments of the past to life, this book offers a lowdown on events that have changed the course of history and shaped the world. It is suitable for young history

A Train Journey (LoMonaco Grard)(Pevná vazba)

In A Train Journey, readers will meet four iconic trains that changed the history of railroad. Each of the four picturesque pop-ups inside depicts a historic train--George Stephenson's Rocket, one of the earliest steam locomotives; the Elevated Railway in Brooklyn; the Flying Scotsman; and the

Braun: Designed to Keep - Klaus Klemp

The definitive history of Braun – the pioneering German electronics brand that changed the face of modern design Since 1921, Braun has been shaping the way we live through timeless designs that are simple, useful, beautiful, and designed to keep. Unlike many brands before it, and many more that

Polygamy: An Early American History (Pearsall Sarah M. S.)(Pevná vazba)

A groundbreaking examination of polygamy showing that monogamy was not the only form marriage took in early America 'A richly sourced, elegantly written, and strikingly original interdisciplinary study of the diverse practices of polygamy in American from ca.1500 to 1900.'--John Witte Jr., Journal

Unsuitable Match (Trollope Joanna)(Pevná vazba)

Two families. One proposal. A decision that could pull them apart. The much-anticipated novel from the number one bestselling author of City of

In the Mouth of the Wolf (Morpurgo Michael)(Pevná vazba)

A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles against the epic backdrop of World War

The Secrets We Kept - Lara Prescott

A banned masterpiece. Two female spies. A book that changed history. ________________ A BANNED MASTERPIECE 1956. A celebrated Russian author is writing a book, Doctor Zhivago, which could spark dissent in the Soviet Union. The Soviets, afraid of its subversive power, ban it. But in the rest of

Lincoln at Peoria: The Turning Point (Lehrman Lewis E.)(Pevná vazba)

- The pivotal speech that changed the course of Lincoln's career and America's history - Complete examination of the speech, including the full text delivered in 1854 in Peoria, Illinois To understand President Abraham Lincoln, one must understand the extraordinary antislavery speech Lincoln

The Nature of Things (Lucretius)(Pevná vazba)

A new series of beautiful hardcover nonfiction classics, with covers designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith World-changing ideas meet eye-catching design: the best titles of the extraordinarily successful Great Ideas series are now packaged in Coralie Bickford-Smith's distinctive, award-winning covers

100 Speeches That Changed the World (Salter Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The history of the world as witnessed through the most inspiring, rousing, and memorable speeches ever given. Throughout history, passionate orators have rallied nations, challenged accepted beliefs, and changed the course of history. Colin Salter has identified one-hundred of history's most

Mayflower - The perilous voyage that changed the world (Romero Libby)(Pevná vazba)

On Marriage (Keller Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

A beautiful book that explores the spiritual meaning of marriage - ideal as an engagement or wedding gift - from New York Times bestselling authors Tim and Kathy

Course of History - Ten Meals that Changed the World (Stevenson Struan)(Pevná vazba)

Many decisions which have had enormous historical consequences have been made over the dinner table, and have been accompanied (and perhaps influenced) by copious amounts of food and wine. In this book Struan Stevenson brings to life ten such

Queen's Marriage (Campbell Lady Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The inside story of The Queen's Marriage from renowned royal author Lady Colin Campbell contains previously undisclosed

I Found Me (Whitmire Joanna)(Pevná vazba)

A volatile, abusive marriage. Loss of confidence and a sense of identity. A journey in search of redemption. Ah... the weekend - what a holy mess! What an unholy mess in fact! That weekend, I watched as Jack reeled about drunkenly and insulting friends. All veneers and facades were stripped away

The Ottomans: Khans, Caesars, and Caliphs (Baer Marc David)(Pevná vazba)

A major new history of the Ottoman dynasty, revealing a diverse empire that straddled East and West The Ottoman Empire has long been depicted as the Islamic, Asian antithesis of the Christian, European West. But the reality was starkly different: the Ottomans' multiethnic,

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Chaney JoAnn)(Pevná vazba)

Grieving husband? Or cold-blooded killer? JoAnn Chaney examines the dark side of marriage in this startling

Leaders Who Changed History (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the lives and achievements of more than 85 of the world's most inspirational and influential leaders with this innovative, and boldly graphic biography-led book.Comprehensive in its scope and depth, and fully illustrated, Leaders profiles leaders from all walks of life - kings, queens, and

Royal Naval Cordite Factory Holton Heath - A Pictorial History (Bowditch Malcolm)(Pevná vazba)