Tento autor se zaměřuje na mezinárodní historii, zejména na světové války a studenou válku. Jeho práce se vyznačuje hlubokým akademickým vhledem a zasazením do předních světových univerzit. Píše s precizností historika, ale s cílem oslovit širší čtenářstvo. Jeho analýzy nabízejí poutavý pohled na klíčová období moderních dějin.
Focusing on the Gulf War, this book explores the 1990-91 conflict between Iraq and a coalition of 42 countries led by the United States. It highlights significant missions like Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, along with the groundbreaking live news coverage by CNN. The narrative emphasizes the scale of the war, featuring three of the largest tank battles in American history. Illustrated with over 230 images, it provides an in-depth look at the armored vehicles utilized by various nations during this pivotal conflict.
'A highly imaginative and thought-provoking way of exploring the personality
of a man who, like him or loathe him, left an indelible mark on our age' ADAM
ZAMOYSKI
Amid global chaos marked by disasters, including plane crashes and UFO sightings, Sandy Carpenter embarks on a quest to uncover the fate of her missing friend, Cassie Johnson. As rumors of the Rapture circulate, Sandy and her friends discover a legacy of clues left by Cassie that reveal the truth behind the turmoil and offer guidance for surviving the impending apocalypse. The story intertwines friendship, mystery, and the struggle for survival in a world unraveling at the seams.
'Concise, elegant and lucid ... A very useful primer on the delusions of an
English mentality' Guardian What do we get wrong about Britain's history and
its place in the world?
From Ocean City, Maryland to San Francisco, Reynolds traverses the back roads
and small towns of the USA, taking the pulse of Trump's America as he goes.
With remarkable candour and insight, not to mention a humorous and sometimes
sceptical eye, he observes the States today. This edition is updated with a
new introduction
This comprehensive visual dictionary is the perfect Star Wars book for getting
to know the galaxy far, far away. Packed with more than 1,500 stunning images,
it showcases major and minor characters including Princess Leia and Luke
Skywalker, creatures, vehicles, weapons, props, and items of tech... číst celé
If you want more money and would love to achieve much more in your life than you have so far, this book will provide the entire A-Z of how to become wealthier, healthier and happier than you've probably ever dreamed possible. He will show you how to:- · Acquire a 'Prosperity Mentality' · Transform your finances, get out of debt and attract Wealth · Put energy, passion and enthusiasm into everything you do · Harness the assistance of others in ensuring you reach your goals · Motivate and inspire yourself and others at will · Build your self esteem and develop a healthy and positive self image
Recounts six summits which had a significant political impact during the twentieth century, including the Yalta summit in 1945 with Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin, and the Geneva summit in 1985 with Gorbachev and Reagan
Churchill Fighting and Writing the Second World War
672 stránek
24 hodin čtení
Winston Churchill, a towering figure of the twentieth century, served as Britain’s prime minister from 1940 to 1945, leading the nation and the world from appeasement to victory over the Axis powers. His six-volume account of this period, *The Second World War*, has significantly influenced our understanding of the conflict and established him as its foremost chronicler. This book reveals how Churchill crafted this monumental work, offering fresh insights into his roles as warrior, statesman, politician, and historian.
David Reynolds examines drafts and correspondence related to Churchill’s magnum opus, uncovering the various influences that shaped its final version. We learn how Whitehall vetted his manuscripts to protect sensitive information, such as the Enigma code, and how Churchill edited his writings to avoid offending key postwar figures. The narrative explores his evolving views on the atomic bomb, Stalin, and his advocacy for the D-Day landings.
This major work challenges established beliefs about World War II and highlights Churchill’s “second wilderness” years from 1945 to 1951, during which he wrote himself into history and returned to power. Exhaustively researched and eloquently written, it offers a revelatory portrait of one of history's most analyzed figures.
Roosevelt's America and the Origins of the Second World War
224 stránek
8 hodin čtení
The book highlights the critical transformation in American foreign policy between 1938 and 1941, emphasizing Franklin Roosevelt's leadership. It explores how Roosevelt shifted the national mindset towards a broader global perspective, marking a significant turning point in modern American history.