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Interwar Vienna was considered a bastion of radical socialist thought, and its reputation as "Red Vienna" has loomed large in both the popular imagination and the historiography of Central Europe. However, as Janek Wasserman shows in this book, a "Black Vienna" existed as well; its members voiced critiques of the postwar democratic order, Jewish inclusion, and Enlightenment values, providing a theoretical foundation for Austrian and Central European...
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One of the most fascinating figures of the American Revolution, General Francis Marion slipped in and out of the Carolina swamps to strike sudden, devastating blows against the British. Cutting through the Swamp Fox legend, Robert D. Bass has arrived at a realistic and fascinating appraisal of this military genius with this 1959 literary work.
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1919; Britains Year of Revolution tells the story of an almost unknown passage in British history. On the August Bank Holiday that year, the government in London dispatched warships to the northern city of Liverpool in an overwhelming show of force. Thousands of troops, backed by tanks, had been trying without success to suppress disorder on the streets. Earlier that year in London, 1000 soldiers had marched on Downing Street, before being disarmed...
12245) Bréviaire du journalisme
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Extrait : "J'ai fait mes débuts das le journalisme, entre 1891 et 1892, à la Nouvelle Revue de Mme Adam, au Figaro de Francis Magnard, et à Germinal de Maujan. Je venais d'entrer dans la famille de Victor Hugo, par mon mariage avec la petite-fille du poète et je me trouvais en relation intime et étroites avec tout le milieu républicain."
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12246) A Visit to Poland
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Take a trip to Poland! Start in the city of Kraków, where you'll find Wawel Castle. Then, head into nature to see the wildlife in Białowieża National Park. And don't forget to try pierogi! Learn all about Poland as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
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The worst maritime disaster ever occurred during World War II, when more than 9,000 German civilians drowned. It went unreported.
January 1945: The outcome of World War II has been determined. The Third Reich is in free fall as the Russians close in from the east. Berlin plans an eleventh-hour exodus for the German civilians trapped in the Red Army's way. More than 10,000 women, children, sick, and elderly pack aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a former...
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From the personal accounts of those devoured by the great darkness of Stalin's Russia, the Explaining History series details the explosive growth of Stalin's vast industrial revolution, and the explosive growth of his terror and the slave camps that held his victims.The lives of workers, peasants, Poles and Jews, intellectuals and secret policemen are explained here in an accessible and straight forward way, as is the seemingly impenetrable thinking...
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The Americans had considerable initial success when they launched their huge offensive against the Germans in the Meuse-Argonne in the last days of September 1918. However, not everything went smoothly and the attack became bogged down, held up by the several lines of the Hindenburg System and logistical challenges. A major additional obstacle was the presence of batteries of German artillery on the high ground on the right bank of the Meuse, almost...
12250) Russia
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Russia, land of the Kremlin, Fabergé eggs, Siberia, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Russia's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos,...
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Un chapitre exclusif pour tout savoir sur la cte Nord de la Sicile, Catane, Taormine et l'Etna !
Vous pourrez utiliser ce guide selon vos envies et vos centres d'intérêt pour découvrir la cte Nord de la Sicile, Catane, Taormine et l'Etna autrement, au plus proche de sa nature et de ses habitants. Vous y trouverez également des adresses originales d'htels, d'hébergements, de restaurants, des idées d'activités sportives, culturelles et naturelles.
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Whether you want to tour Parc Güell, explore the Barri Gòtic, or marvel at the Sagrada Familia, the local Fodor's travel experts in Barcelona are here to help! Fodor's Barcelona guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful...
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Good hair day? Bad hair day? Hair has always evoked strong emotions. In this fascinating book, Patricia Malcolmson examines how British women over the past 150 years have managed their hair, from the extravagant styles of the late nineteenth century to the 'anything goes' attitude of today, taking in along the way the daring bobs of the 1920s, the wartime styles of women in uniform, the slavish copying of Hollywood stars, the beehive, the hippy and...
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This is one of the most popular destinations in the western Mediterranean, and you'll soon find out why.You'll find enchanting coves, gorgeous sunsets, and lush natural landscapes. You can enjoy the islands any way you want, relaxing in an atmosphere of well-deserved peace or partying until all hours as you enjoy the wild nightlife.These are places where you wander through the streets of fishing villages, discover outstanding natural landscapes, or...
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This fascinating biography details the fascinating life of the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. Readers will learn about her arranged marriage to King Louis XVI, life at the Palace of Versailles, what she did to become such a controversial queen, and the royal family's stay at the Tuileries Palace. The detailed images, illustrations, interesting facts, and supportive text work in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers...
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The Discontented tells the heroic story of the Hungarian uprisings against the Habsburgs in 17th and 18th centuries.
Led by the charismatic trio of Imre Thököly, Helena Zrinyi and Ferenc Rákóczi II, there were moments when the rebels nearly succeeded in securing the independence of Hungary from the Habsburg Emperors.
However, against a background of international intrigue and superpower politics, the valiant actions of the kurucs were ultimately...
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2020 will forever be remembered as the year the Coronavirus pandemic changed life as we know it across the World. Economies crashed, livelihoods were eradicated, and thousands of lives were shortened or devastated by the effects of this novel virus. In the UK, the National Health Service was thrust into the limelight as the country watched our healthcare system respond to the consequences of this disease. This book traces a timeline of the COVID-19...
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Que connaissons-nous des Allemands, de leur identité, de leur culture ? Peu de choses...
Cette question n'a jamais cessé de hanter les Allemands eux-mêmes. Depuis la chute du Mur en 1989 et la réunification de 1990, l'Allemagne s'interroge sur son passé, mais aussi sur son devenir : sur quelles bases reconstruire un pays dont la population a été rigoureusement scindée pendant quatre décennies ? Comment vivre en démocrates avec le souvenir...
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Extrait: "Neuf août 1870. En trois journée, l'Empire a perdu trois batailles. Douay, Frossard, Mac-Mahon se sont laissé isoler, surprendre, écraser. L'Alsace est persue, la Moselle découverte, ERmile Ollivier a convoqué le Corps législatif. Depuis onze heure du matin, Paris tient la place de la Concorde, les quais, la rue de Bourgogne, encercle le Palais-Bourbon."
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Joseph Hedley was found murdered behind a locked door in his modest cottage in 1826. The case attracted attention and notoriety for the brutality of the crime, preserving the name of this quiet man known to his neighbours for producing fine hand-stitched quilts, but it was never solved...Dr. Smith brings to life the craftspeople of Northern England, drawing on records and stories from the case, as well as a host of other sources to reveal how the...