"An entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time looks at works from the eighteenth century to the present day, spanning multiple genres, cultures, and countries"--
C. Davis Kenneth Knihy
Kenneth C. Davis je uznávaným autorem, který se specializuje na odhalování méně známých a často opomíjených aspektů historie. Svým čtenářům přináší poutavé vyprávění, které bourá zažité mýty a nabízí svěží pohled na události, jež formovaly svět. Jeho přístup k historii je založen na přesvědčení, že nuda není nutnou součástí poznávání minulosti, a proto jeho díla čtenáře vtahují do dramatických příběhů a odhalují fakta, která často chybí ve školních učebnicích. S důrazem na srozumitelnost a poutavost přibližuje složitá témata, jako je otroctví nebo vzestup diktátorů, a ukazuje jejich hluboký dopad na americkou společnost a globální dění.
Don't Know Much About History
Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned - The Renowned Classic Completely Updated
- 479 stránek
- 17 hodin čtení
Who really discovered America? What was "the shot heard 'round the world"? Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: Did he or didn't he? From the arrival of Columbus through the bizarre election of 2000 and beyond, Davis carries readers on a rollicking ride through more than 500 years of American history. In this updated edition of the classic anti-textbook, he debunks, recounts, and serves up the real story behind the myths and fallacies of American history.
Don't Know Much About(r) History [30th Anniversary Edition]
Everything You Need to Know about American History But Never Learned
- 752 stránek
- 27 hodin čtení
The book has achieved remarkable success, being a New York Times bestseller and selling over 1.7 million copies. It captivates readers with its engaging narrative and compelling themes, making it a must-read for those seeking a popular and impactful story.
Schon in der Antike faszinierte das Universum die Menschen. Und sie begannen, Fragen zu stellen und Antworten zu suchen. Daran hat sich bis heute nichts geändert. Und auch die Faszination ist ungebrochen.§Doch nicht jeder versteht die komplexen Zusammenhänge, die Wissenschaftler wie Albert Einstein oder Stephen Hawking erforscht haben. Hier ist das ideale Buch für all jene, die in den Nachthimmel schauen und träumen, davon träumen, endlich einmal zu wissen, was in den unendlichen Weiten um uns herum geschieht.
A novel approach to understanding personality, based on evidence that we share more than we realise with other mammals.
Don't Know Much about Literature
What You Need to Know But Never Learned about Great Books and Authors
- 340 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
Engaging quizzes cover a wide range of influential literary works and authors, spanning from classical texts like Homer and Chaucer to modern favorites such as Harry Potter and Charlotte's Web. This book challenges readers' knowledge and appreciation of literature through thought-provoking questions, making it a perfect resource for literature enthusiasts and trivia lovers alike.
"A nonfiction account of some of the deadliest dictators in modern history." --publisher
More than 1.6 million copies sold! Who really discovered America? What was "the shot heard 'round the world"? 9/11: What really happened? How did America elect its first black president? From the arrival of Columbus through the historic election of Barack Obama and beyond, Davis carries readers on a rollicking ride through more than five hundred years of American history. In this newly revised, expanded, and updated edition of the classic anti-textbook, he debunks, recounts, and serves up the real story behind the myths and fallacies of American history.
Which president broke the law to prevent enslaved people from being freed? Who said, "When the president does it,that means it's not illegal"? Why does America have a president? From the heated debates among the framers of the Constitution in 1787 over an "elected king," to the creation of the presidency, and on through rich profiles of each man who has held the office, New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis takes readers on a guided tour of American history. Examining each chief executive, from the low lights to the bright lights, the memorable to the forgettable and the forgotten, Davis tells all the stories, offering rich anecdotes about real people. He also charts the history of the presidency itself, debunking myths and grading the presidents from A+ to F. For history buffs and history-phobes alike, this entertaining book may change your understanding of the highest office in the land throughout more than two hundred years of history.
