Caleb Carr is a novelist and military historian whose work delves into the complexities of the human mind and the shadows of history. Drawing from a deep understanding of military and political affairs, his narratives are meticulously researched and intricately plotted. Carr's writing style is characterized by its atmospheric depth and psychological intensity, offering readers a compelling exploration of dark themes and historical settings. His unique perspective, informed by his background, brings a distinct and thought-provoking dimension to contemporary fiction.
In "Masha and Her Daddy," Caleb Carr shares his lifelong bond with cats, particularly highlighting his relationship with Masha, a Siberian Forest cat he rescued. Their extraordinary connection blossomed over seventeen years, showcasing the deep companionship and love that can exist between humans and their feline friends.
Concentrating on the crucial and the seemingly insignificant, historians offer an alternative history and take a provocative look at the way our world could easily have been. For example, what if William hadn't conquered?
Před léty došlo k objevení rukopisu „Legenda o Brokenu“, o němž se již delší dobu tušilo, že existuje. Ten líčí osudy bohatého opevněného města, kde panuje pořádek nastolený ostřím meče – byť v celé říši tajné kliky snují intriky na jeho ovládnutí. Za žulovými hradbami města, v divočině Davonského lesa bojuje o přežití vynalézavý kmen vyděděnců známých jako Banové. Cesty obránců Brokenu i těch, kdo usilují o jeho dobytí, se s každým dějovým zvratem protínají: Sixtus Arnem, vznešený a lidmi v úctě chovaný velitel královského vojska, bojuje se svým svědomím a také s novými povinnostmi, které před něj staví zvěsti o válce, k níž se schyluje. Lord Baster-kin, nejvyšší představený Kupecké rady, usiluje o to, aby jeho království neztratilo lesk a slávu, byť sám sní pokřivený sen o vlastní moci. A Círa, nadaná stopařka kmene Banů, se vydává na dobrodružnou pouť, aby zachránila svůj lid. Cestou jí pomáhá věhlasný myslitel a filozof Kalifestros. Všichni společně pak doufají, že se jim podaří vykonat ničivou pomstu na Brokenu, vyústící v den zúčtování, kdy vznešené hradby navždy podlehnou vítězství vědy nad pověrou.
At the invitation of the Conan Doyle Estate, Caleb Carr has created a new adventure for Holmes and Watson, set in the grandeur of Holyrood Palace in the twilight of Queen Victoria's reign.
Military historian Caleb Carr’s groundbreaking work anticipated America’s current debates on preemptive military action against terrorist sponsor states, reorganization of the American intelligence system, and the treatment of terrorists as soldiers in supranational armies rather than as criminals. Carr’s authoritative exploration demonstrates that the practice of terrorism, employed by national armies as well as extremists since the days of ancient Rome, is ultimately self-defeating. Far from prompting submission, it stiffens enemy resolve and never leads to long-lasting success. Controversial on its initial publication in 2002, The Lessons of Terror has been repeatedly validated by subsequent events. Carr’s analysis of individual terrorist acts, and particularly of the history of the Middle East conflict, is fundamental to a deep understanding of the roots of terrorism as well as the steps and reforms that must be taken if the continuing threat of terrorist behavior is to be met effectively today and, finally, eradicated tomorrow.
The ground-breaking historical whodunnit, in which 1890s New York is as much a character as the investigators.
