The Rise and Fall of Modern American Conservatism: A Short History (Farber David)(Paperback)

The Rise and Fall of Modern American Conservatism: A Short History (Farber David)(Paperback)

The Rise and Fall of Modern American Conservatism tells the gripping story of perhaps the most significant political force of our time through the lives and careers of six leading figures at the heart of the movement. David Farber traces the history of modern conservatism from its revolt against

Empire of the Summer Moon - Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History (Gwynne S.C.)(Paperback / softback)

The New York Times bestselling history of the Comanches in the tradition of Bury My Heart at Wounded

Fall of the House of Fifa (Conn David)(Paperback / softback)

The Fall of the House of Fifa is the definitive story of Fifa's rise - and the most spectacular fall sport has ever seen. 1904: 'No person should be allowed to arrange matches for personal profit' - Fifa congress A century later: 'Fifa is a Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organisation (RICO)

Borgias - Power and Fortune (Strathern Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The sensational story of the rise and fall of one of the most notorious families in history, by the author of The

Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History (Gwynne S. C.)(Paperback)

The Epic New York Times Bestseller Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award A New York Times Notable Book Winner of the Texas Book Award

Brief History of The Third Reich - The Rise and Fall of the Nazis (Whittock Martyn)(Paperback / softback)

A concise account of one of the most striking episodes of twentieth-century world history: the Holocaust, the Second World War and the untold cruelty and suffering they

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany (Shirer William L.)(Paperback)

Hailed as 'one of the most important works of history of our time' (The New York Times), this definitive chronicle of Hitler's rise to power is back in hardcover with a new introductory essay by Ron Rosenbaum (Explaining Hitler and How the End Begins) commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of its

The Penguin History of Modern China: The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850 to the Present, Third Edition (Fenby Jonathan)(Paperback)

In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as arguably

Providence Lost: The Rise & Fall of Cromwell's Protectorate (Lay Paul)(Paperback)

'A compelling and wry narrative of one of the most intellectually thrilling eras of British history' Guardian.***************** SHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020 England, 1651. Oliver Cromwell has defeated his royalist opponents in two civil wars, executed the Stuart king Charles I,

Thomas Cromwell - The Rise And Fall Of Henry VIII's Most Notorious Minister (Hutchinson Robert)(Paperback / softback)

The rise and fall of Henry's notorious minister - the most corrupt Chancellor in English

The American Dream: A Short History of an Idea That Shaped a Nation (Cullen Jim)(Paperback)

'The American Dream' is one of the most familiar and resonant phrases in our national lexicon, so familiar that we seldom pause to ask its origin, its history, or what it actually means. In this fascinating short history, Jim Cullen explores the meaning of the American Dream, or rather the several

Borgias - Power and Fortune (Strathern Paul)(Pevná vazba)

The sensational story of the rise and fall of one of the most notorious families in history, by the author of The

Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History (Gwynne S. C.)(Compact Disc)

The Epic New York Times Bestseller Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award A New York Times Notable Book Winner of the Texas Book Award Winner of the Oklahoma Book Award This stunning historical account of the forty-year battle between Comanche Indians

Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History (Gwynne S. C.)(Pevná vazba)

The Epic New York Times Bestseller Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award A New York Times Notable Book Winner of the Texas Book Award Winner of the Oklahoma Book Award This stunning historical account of the forty-year battle between Comanche Indians

Rise and Fall of Communism (Brown Archie)(Paperback / softback)

The relentless rise of Communism was the most momentous political development of the first half of the twentieth century. This book explains how and why Communists came to power; how they were able, in a variety of countries on different continents to hold on to power for so long; and, what brought

Bright Young People - The Rise and Fall of a Generation 1918-1940 (Taylor D J)(Paperback / softback)

The Bright Young People were one of the most extraordinary youth cults in British history. A pleasure-seeking band of bohemian party-givers and blue-blooded socialites, they romped through the 1920s gossip columns. This book chronicles England's 'lost generation' of the Jazz

Boundless Sea - A Human History of the Oceans (Abulafia David)(Paperback / softback)

For most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This book traces the history of human movement and interaction around and across the world's greatest bodies

The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: Lessons from San Francisco and Los Angeles (Storper Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The Rise and Fall of Great Urban Economies closely examines the divergent economic paths of San Francisco and Los Angeles in order to explain how regions copes with new opportunities and unfavorable shocks. By honing in on micro-level trends in these two cities, the authors make a significant

A Short History of the Vietnam War (Kerr Gordon)(Paperback)

A concise, accessible history of one of the most important and fascinating conflicts of the 20th centuryOn March 8, 1965, 3,500 U.S. Marines of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade made an amphibious landing at Da Nang on the south central coast of South Vietnam, marking the beginning of a conflict

Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance - 40th Anniversary Edition (Pirsig Robert)(Paperback / softback)

Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book

Ufos, Aliens and the Battle for Truth: A Short History of Ufology (Nixon Neil)(Paperback)

This no-nonsense guide to one of our most enduring mysteries presents a short history of the strangest encounters, looks carefully at explanations from the blunt to the truly bizarre, offers insights into the strongest evidence we are being visited by beings from another world, and sources the best

I Got a Monster: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Corrupt Police Squad (Woods Baynard)(Paperback)

Blood And Thunder - An Epic of the American West (Sides Hampton)(Paperback / softback)

A chronicle of one of the most pivotal eras in American history by the author of the international bestseller GHOST

A History of African-American Leadership (White John)(Paperback)

The story of black emancipation is one of the most dramatic themes of American history, covering racism, murder, poverty and extreme heroism. Figures such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King are the demigods of the freedom movements, both film and household figures. This major text explores the