The History (Attaleiates Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The History (Attaleiates Michael)(Pevná vazba)

In 1039 Byzantium was the most powerful empire in Europe and the Near East, controlling the Balkans south of the Danube and all of Asia Minor into Armenia and Syria. By 1079 it had become a politically unstable state half the size, menaced by powerful enemies on all sides. The History of Michael

Gate to China - A New History of the People's Republic & Hong Kong (Sheridan Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Glasgow - A History of the City (Fry Michael)(Pevná vazba)

A one volume history of the great city of Glasgow from the Celts to Celtic by the controversial Scottish historian and biographer of

The Sabbatical (O'Brien Michael D.)(Pevná vazba)

Dr. Owen Whitfield is the elderly Oxford professor of history who first appeared in Michael O''Brien''s novel The Father''s Tale. In the events of The Sabbatical, which occur sometime later, Dr. Whitfield is looking forward to a sabbatical year of peace and quiet, gardening in his backyard, and

Superpower Interrupted: The Chinese History of the World (Schuman Michael)(Pevná vazba)

This global history as the Chinese would write it gives brilliant and unconventional insights for understanding China's role in the world, especially the drive to 'Make China Great Again.' We in the West routinely ask: 'What does China want?' The answer is quite simple: the superpower status it

The Novel: A Biography (Schmidt Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The 700-year history of the novel in English defies straightforward telling. Geographically and culturally boundless, with contributions from Great Britain, Ireland, America, Canada, Australia, India, the Caribbean, and Southern Africa; influenced by great novelists working in other languages; and

The Great Central Railway (Vanns Michael A.)(Pevná vazba)

This compelling book centers on the Great Central Railways early history, focusing particularly on its drive to reach London. It follows the subsequent fortunes of the London Extension right up until its closure, and into the preservation era, examining the remarkable achievements of hundreds of

A History of Data Visualization and Graphic Communication (Friendly Michael)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive history of data visualization--its origins, rise, and effects on the ways we think about and solve problems. With complex information everywhere, graphics have become indispensable to our daily lives. Navigation apps show real-time, interactive traffic data. A color-coded map of

Samurai: A Concise History (Wert Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The idea of the sword-wielding samurai, beholden to a strict ethical code and trained in deadly martial arts, dominates popular conceptions of the samurai. As early as the late seventeenth century, they were heavily featured in literature, art, theater, and even comedy, from the Tale of the Heike

Napoleon and the Struggle for Germany (Leggiere Michael V.)(Pevná vazba)

This is the first comprehensive history of the campaign that determined control of Germany following Napoleon's catastrophic defeat in Russia. Michael V. Leggiere reveals how, in the spring of 1813, Prussia, the weakest of the great powers, led the struggle against Napoleon as a war of national

The Athenaeum: More Than Just Another London Club (Wheeler Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The Athen um has attracted leading scientists, writers, and intellectuals throughout its history--Charles Darwin and Matthew Arnold, Edward Burne-Jones and Yehudi Menuhin, Winston Churchill and Gore Vidal. Tracing the Athen um from its founding to its recent reinvention, Michael Wheeler explores

Tornado Gr1: An Operational History (Napier Michael John W.)(Pevná vazba)

Replacing the Vulcan, Buccaneer and Jaguar in the front line of the Cold War, the remarkable 'swing-winged' Tornado GR1 provided Britain's strike capability in the last years of the Cold War in the 1980s, equipping some 10 RAF squadrons. During the Gulf War, Tornado GR1 crews led Britain's

Metal Slug: The Ultimate History(Pevná vazba)

Streets Without Joy - A Political History of Sanctuary and War, 1959-2009 (Innes Michael A.)(Pevná vazba)

The War on Drugs (Kerrigan Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Staging Loss: Performance as Commemoration (Pinchbeck Michael)(Pevná vazba)

It considers the (re)performance of history, commemoration as a form of, or performance of, ritual, performance as memorial, performance as eulogy and eulogy as

Liverpool Scrapbook: A Backpass Through History (O'Neill Michael A.)(Pevná vazba)

Liverpool FC Scrapbook provides an insight into the unique journey of one the most famous football clubs in the world: Liverpool FC. Featuring a wide variety of superb photographs and rare memorabilia including rare match tickets, unique match programs, team sheets and much more. Follow the

The History of Torture (Innes Brian)(Pevná vazba)

Medicine - The Definitive Illustrated History (DK)(Pevná vazba)

The Rebirth of History (Badiou Alain)(Pevná vazba)

Why We Kneel How We Rise (Holding Michael)(Pevná vazba)

A powerful look at the history of racism through the prism of sport, showing how we can change things through education and

Masters of the Pearl: A History of Qatar (Morton Michael Quentin)(Pevná vazba)

Qatar is a country of spectacular contrasts: from pearl fishing, its main industry until the 1930s, to gas and oil, which generate immense wealth today; to famously being at the center of both triumph and controversy in recent years for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Almost a lifetime since he

The Mermaid's Christmas Adventure (Foreman Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Manchester City: The Official Illustrated History: The Official Illustrated History (Clayton David)(Pevná vazba)

Manchester City: The Official Illustrated History celebrates the illustrious history and modern dominance of one of English football's most storied teams. Few clubs can boast a story as dramatic and fascinating as Manchester City. This officially endorsed book, with the Foreword written by manager