A concise history of France from prehistory to the present, recounting the great events and personalities and exploring France's cultural and political influence today. Artists, martyrs, kings, revolutionaries... Zobraziť viac
Many of the most famous fighting forces in history have been elite units, specially trained and equipped for particular tasks – imperial guards, shock troops, fighter pilots or behind-enemy-lines special forces... Zobraziť viac
An engaging, accessible introduction to war, from ancient times to the present and into the future... Zobraziť viac
A concise history of Paris and the great events and personalities, from prehistory to the present, that have shaped its unique cultural legacy. Paris has long been celebrated as a place of style, wit and sensuality. In this deft and broad-ranging ... Zobraziť viac
A global account of military strategy, which examines the practices, rather than the theories, of the most significant military figures of the past 400 years. Strategy has existed as long as there has been organised conflict... Zobraziť viac
Velkolepý přehled osudů a kariér nejproslulejších vojevůdců od perského Kýrose Velikého v 6. století př. n. l. po Vo Nguyen Giapa ve Vietnamu ve 20. století v podání špičkových historiků a vojenských odborníků z celého světa... Zobraziť viac
A distinguished team of 26 military historians reveal the decisive conflicts that have shaped world history from the 5th century BC to the 21st century... Zobraziť viac
18. století je předznamenáním průmyslového věku, hospodářského rozmachu příštích staletí. Je ovšem i obdobím významných historických událostí – Francouzské revoluce a s ní spojeného teroru ve Francii, následné bídy a vystěhovalectví, ... Zobraziť viac
V jednotlivých častiach knihy sa môžete dozvedieť detaily bitiek z rôznych období dejín – staroveku, stredoveku, renesancie, ale dočítate sa napríklad aj o vojnovom konflikte v Iraku... Zobraziť viac
Angličtí lučištníci při rychlosti dvaceti šípů za minutu vypálili během bitvy u Kresčaku milion střel. Frnacouzští pěšáci a rytíři byli tímto "deštěm střel" doslova zdecimováni a Angličané zvítězili za cenu pouhých 200 mrtvých... Zobraziť viac
A concise history of France from prehistory to the present, recounting the great events and personalities and exploring France's cultural and political influence today. Artists, martyrs, kings, revolutionaries... Zobraziť viac
A concise history of Paris and the great events and personalities, from prehistory to the present, that have shaped its unique cultural legacy... Zobraziť viac
From the Big Bang to the future of our planet, The Little Book of Big History divides history into manageable but comprehensive time frames, encompassing the cosmos, the stars, life and everything in between... Zobraziť viac
A History of the World covers human history from its earliest origins right up to the modern day. Spanning the globe, it includes everything you need to know about the civilizations, the people, the ideas and the conflicts that shaped the world... Zobraziť viac
In A History of Diplomacy, historian Jeremy Black investigates how a form of courtly negotiation and information-gathering in the early modern period developed through increasing globalization into ... Zobraziť viac
Artists, martyrs, kings, revolutionaries: France's dramatic history fascinates the world and attracts millions each year to visit its chateaux and cathedrals, boulevards and vineyards. Jeremy Black succinctly narrates how France's past has created its... Zobraziť viac
In A History of Diplomacy, historian Jeremy Black investigates how a form of courtly negotiation and information-gathering in the early modern period developed through increasing globalization into a world-shaping force in twenty-first-century poli Zobraziť viac
Criss-crossing the globe from the prehistoric era to the modern day, Professor Jeremy Black takes you on a whirlwind tour of our past, leaving no stone unturned as he brings to life the fascinating history of civilization. Mankind has accomplished... Zobraziť viac
Jeremy Black's compelling text provides a thematic account of British history centering on the twentieth century. To the traditional, chronological account of historic events, Black adds long-range thematic chapters reflecting the full range of topics... Zobraziť viac
There is little documented mapping of conflict prior to the Renaissance period, but, from the 17th century onward, military commanders and strategists began to document the wars in which they were involved and... Zobraziť viac
