Staré a nové světy vás zavedou do pozdního středověku, kdy se rozpoutala Stoletá válka Francie s Anglií, rod Medici v Itálii štědře podporoval renesanční umělce a císař Karel IV. učinil z Prahy politické a duchovní centrum Svaté říše římské... Zobraziť viac
A history of how, in the mid-twentieth century, we came to believe in the concept of creativity. Named a best book of 2023 by the New Yorker and a notable book of 2023 by Behavioral Scientist... Zobraziť viac
A visceral account of the white-knuckled bombing mission carried out on Hitler's hometown.In April 1945, Linz was one of Nazi Germany's most vital assets: a crucial transportation hub and communications centre, its railyards brimming with war materiel... Zobraziť viac
It was Thomas Jefferson who envisioned the United States as a great `empire of liberty.` In the first new one-volume history in two decades, David Reynolds takes Jefferson`s phrase as a key to the saga of America - helping unlock both its grandeur and... Zobraziť viac
To understand Iraq, Charles Tripp's history is the book to read. Since its first appearance in 2000, it has become a classic in the field of Middle East studies, read and admired by students, soldiers, policymakers and journalists. The book is now... Zobraziť viac
'A phenomenal, transfixing work; Cunningham is a singular, dazzling writer' Bryan Washington'A coming-of-age novel of the richest, most expansive kind, it's a rare debut, one that feels both intimate and revelatory' Megan AbbottA historic presidential... Zobraziť viac
This text addresses the physics of climate change, especially for past climates such as the ice ages and for potential future climates and consequent global warming. Zobraziť viac
Od nejstarších dob stavěli lidé opevněné stavby, aby se tak chránili před nepřáteli. Z těch se později vyvinuly masivní a úctyhodné hrady, z nichž byly vedeny nejvýznamnější bitvy v historii... Zobraziť viac
A radical philosophical movement shattered old authorities, paving the way for equality and democracy. Explore its overlooked international origins and the profound impact of Spinoza's ideas. Zobraziť viac
Tato kniha by měla zaplnit dosud prázdné místo na českém trhu, na němž neexistuje žádná kniha, zabývající se historií nejslavnějšího cyklistického závodu Tour de France. Ten je přitom v posledních letech v Česku stále populárnější... Zobraziť viac
Babylon often appears more myth than history. Purportedly the site of the Hanging Gardens and the Tower of Babel, its infamous presence in the Bible has made it a byword for sinful decadence. But Babylon was a real place teeming with life, a bustling... Zobraziť viac
Iconoclasm is in the air. Bitter debates rage on the streets and online over the proper fate of statues commemorating controversial figures, whether slave traders, imperialists or Confederate generals. It is an important question—but to answer it, we... Zobraziť viac
Join Lady Carnarvon as she exclusively reveals into the daily rhythms, seasonal changes and timeless traditions of one of Britain’s most iconic stately homes. Built in a bygone era, Highclere Castle and its surrounding five-thousand-acre estate is a... Zobraziť viac
An explosive account of the Kennedy assassination that will rewrite the history of the 20th century's most controversial murder investigation - now with a groundbreaking new afterword. Zobraziť viac
Brought to you by Penguin. An erudite and entertaining history of Moscow, a city whose rich past offers crucial insight into contemporary global politics. Moscow stands at the centre of a nation comprising eleven percent of the globe’s landmass, eleven... Zobraziť viac
Historie sovětsko-finských válek je u nás málo známou či dokonce neznámou skutečností, a přitom se jedná o zajímavý a velice dramatický pohled na osudy malého národa ve vztahu k velkému sousedovi... Zobraziť viac
This book contains 30 unique facsimiles and translations of rare historical documents. Zobraziť viac
Kniha Zmizelá Šumava vypráví 21 příběhů o životě a místech, která na dnešních mapách Šumavy už nenaleznete. Do osudů obyvatel na pomezí českoněmecké hranice totiž nemilosrdně zasáhly „velké“ dějiny 20. století, nejprve obě světové války, poté odsun... Zobraziť viac
A new history of the long-overlooked WWII theater in Iran and Iraq, its unrecognized significance, and its impact on local society and politics. This dynamic history is the first to construct a total picture of the experience and impact of ... Zobraziť viac
