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Mike Dash

    1. leden 1963

    Mike Dash je uznávaný autor, jehož práce se ponořuje do fascinujících, často zapomenutých příběhů z minulosti. S mimořádným talentem pro kombinaci hlubokého původního výzkumu s poutavým vyprávěním oživuje historické události. Jeho styl je charakterizován barvitým, téměř filmovým popisem, který čtenáře vtáhne do centra dění a evokuje postavy a místa s bohatostí, která překonává beletrii. Dash je mistrem v přeměně rozsáhlých znalostí na neuvěřitelně čtivé a imaginativní historické vyprávění.

    Tulipomania
    Satan's Circus
    Tulipomania
    Batavia's Graveyard
    Batavia's Graveyard
    Borderlands
    • Borderlands

      The Ultimate Exploration of the Unknown

      • 554 stránek
      • 20 hodin čtení
      5,0(1)Ohodnotit

      Set in a vivid and diverse landscape, the narrative delves into the lives of characters navigating the complexities of identity and culture in the Borderlands. Themes of resilience and belonging unfold as they confront societal challenges and personal struggles. The intertwining stories highlight the rich tapestry of experiences, showcasing the beauty and hardship of life in this unique region. Through evocative imagery and compelling dialogue, the book invites readers to reflect on the meaning of home and the ties that bind us across borders.

      Borderlands
    • Batavia's Graveyard

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení
      4,3(140)Ohodnotit

      The true story of the mad heretic who led history's bloodiest mutiny - 'An adult version of LORD OF THE FLIES that is, moreover, entirely true' Evening Standard schovat popis

      Batavia's Graveyard
    • Batavia's Graveyard

      The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History's Bloodiest Mutiny

      • 512 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení
      4,2(3085)Ohodnotit

      Set in 1628, the narrative follows the maiden voyage of the Batavia, the flagship of the Dutch East India Company, which carries immense wealth in gold, silver, and gems to Java. The ship represents the might and opulence of one of the world's most powerful monopolies, intertwining themes of ambition, greed, and the perils of maritime exploration. As the journey unfolds, the story delves into the challenges faced by the crew and the historical significance of the voyage in the context of colonial trade.

      Batavia's Graveyard
    • A captivating examination of human greed and self-deception, as well as a homage to our timeless quest for beauty.

      Tulipomania
    • Nearly 5 million men and women have served the United States as police officers. Only one has been executed for murder.

      Satan's Circus
    • Tulipomania

      The Story of the World's Most Coveted Flower & the Extraordinary Passions It Aroused

      • 288 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      3,7(2140)Ohodnotit

      The book explores the fascinating history of the tulip, tracing its journey from the harsh steppes of central Asia to the opulent gardens of Constantinople. It highlights the flower's rise to prominence as a highly sought-after commodity in Europe, revealing its cultural significance and the allure that made it a symbol of beauty and wealth. Through vivid narration, the story captures the tulip's transformation and the impact it had on society and the economy throughout history.

      Tulipomania
    • Half Past Sex Chapter 2

      • 104 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení

      I dreamt of her again this afternoon and she was as treacherous as she was in my reality, but the love that I feel for her was so strong during the dream that when I awoken, I yearned for her more The only thing more dangerous than a brokenhearted woman is a brokenhearted man. Some say that there is a thin line between what we choose and our destiny. However, some argue that what we choose is our destiny. Either way life has a way of showing us who we really are by the actions we do when no one is looking. Meet older brother, Promise Davenport, the second piece of the puzzle to come and discover why he is known as the menace to society. In the sequel poetic-novel by Dash, enter the mind of Promise Davenport and become addicted.

      Half Past Sex Chapter 2
    • On 12 January, less than three months ago, the coronavirus was confined to China only. But by 13 January, the virus became a global problem. Cases were reported from South Korea, Japan, and Thailand. Soon the US followed. And slowly the numbers swelled across the globe, and it turned into a pandemic. A work four years in the making, Queen Corona Coronation is a poignant attempt to document the COVID-19 pandemic that sent ripples across the entire world. From the ever-increasing tally of new cases and new deaths to the ever-changing, ever-inconsistent guidance for keeping safe, to the ever-elusive hunt for a vaccine, these memoirs offer a unique perspective, chronicling the monotony, fear and uncertainty that gripped the entire world. Recounting both life under lockdown and the realities of life at sea in a slowly recovering world, the author paints a stark picture of dread, isolation and, above all, hope in an unprecedented time.

      Queen Corona Coronation
    • Tulpenwahn

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      3,5(20)Ohodnotit

      Sie verhexte Kaiser und Könige, trieb reiche Kaufleute in den Ruin und vereinte ehrbare Bürger, Händler und Halunken in gemeinsamer Obsession: die Tulpe, eine gärtnerische Novität aus dem Orient, die vor allem in den Niederlanden großen Anklang fand. Hier entspann sich bald ein intensiver Tulpenhandel und die Blume wurde zum Anlage- und Prestigeobjekt Nummer eins. Doch als 1637 plötzlich die Preise in den Keller fielen, folgte ein wirtschaftliches Desaster von ungeahntem Ausmaß, das zum ersten Börsenkrach in der Geschichte führte ...

      Tulpenwahn
    • Tulpenwahn

      Die verrückteste Spekulation der Geschichte

      Sie verhexte Kaiser und Könige, trieb reiche Kaufleute in den Ruin und vereinte ehrbare Bürger, Händler und Halunken in gemeinsamer Obsession: die Tulpe, eine gärtnerische Novität aus dem Orient, die vor allem in den Niederlanden großen Anklang fand. Hier entspann sich bald ein intensiver Tulpenhandel und die Blume wurde zum Anlage- und Prestigeobjekt Nummer eins. Doch als 1637 plötzlich die Preise in den Keller fielen, folgte ein wirtschaftliches Desaster von ungeahntem Ausmaß, das zum ersten Börsenkrach in der Geschichte führte ...

      Tulpenwahn