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The Book of Archaeology celebrates the integral discipline from its humble, amateur beginnings through to a professional expertise, its most important global discoveries, what we have learned from them, and how archaeologists preserve and conserve history for future generations.
“A spectre is haunting Europe – the spectre of communism.” When Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote those words in 1848 they were acknowledging that their newly minted social and economic philosophy was already seen as a threat to the capitalist world. They were right. Communism has incited revolutions, toppled regimes, started wars, and fallen itself. But in a 21st century world of populist politics, will it rise again?
London is steeped in history. From its Roman foundations to Shakespeare’s plays and the Great Fire all the way to the modern day, the All About History Book of London will take you on an incredible journey through the rich and exciting history of England’s capital. You'll explore the horrors of the Tower of London, meet the great minds who rebuilt the city after the fires of 1666 and uncover the mysteries of Victorian crime. You will also
...Over 500 years ago, two young brothers disappeared, seemingly off the face of the Earth. These weren’t just any boys, however – one was Edward V, king of England, who had recently been declared illegitimate and quickly usurped by his uncle, Richard III. After their strange disappearance, rumours of murder spread through the country, with suspicions falling upon the boys’ uncle as well as other power-hungry figures at the royal court. To this
...BBC History Italia enriches the contents of the prestigious English parent magazine with pages dedicated to the history and stories of Italy, with a large section dedicated to service headings (books, videos, events, trips in the footsteps of history...). Every month, a broad, exhaustive and authoritative look at the main events that have contributed to the writing of history. A clear and direct style makes reading immediate and exciting.
In 1933, Adolf Hitler seizes power in Germany, where he has seduced the population with golden promises of a restoration of the Great German Empire. He allies himself with Mussolini's fascist Italy, Stalin's communist Soviet Union and the military dictatorship in Japan, which has the same dreams of grandeur as Germany. In this series, you get a thorough review of World War II - from the birth of fascism through the war's many dramas
...Bringing History to Life Collector’s Edition’ is a 180 page must read special issue packed with in depth WW2 historical information narrated as a story and illustrated with informative graphs and timelines. Readers interested in WW2 will not be disappointed.
10) Historie Extra
In dieser Serie werden Sie in die dramatischen Ereignisse- zurückversetzt, die die Weltgeschichte positiv und negativ geprägt haben. Vom Bau der ersten Kathedralen in Europa,über die Pest bis hin zur Landung in der Normandie im Jahr 1944. Lesen Sie von den blutigen Märschen der Kreuzritter nach Jerusalem bis zu den wagemutigen Piloten, die die Menschen in die Lüfte trieben. Darüber hinaus erfahren Sie auf unterhaltsame
...11) History kids
History Kids is the magazine entirely dedicated to children from 7 to 12 years old to discover history through games, puzzles, stories and curiosities. A fun journey through the pages, leading the kids to discover the world.
13) History of Cults
The word 'cult' conjures a wide variety of images in the mind, from sinister hooded figures lurking in the shadows to strange symbols and ancient scriptures warning of Armageddon. But not all cults are like this. In fact most are outwardly friendly and welcoming, their members normal, well-meaning people in search of answers. However, their search for the truth can often lead people to being manipulated by leaders with darker intentions.
...The ascension of the Nazi Party from fringe fanatics to the undisputed rulers of a mighty Germany was a blood-soaked march that seized the lives and minds of a generation and bent them towards war. Commandeered by an ambitious young loner by the name of Adolf Hitler, the National Socialist German Workers’ Party finally achieved its ambitions of power in 1933 and immediately set about rearming a recovering Germany for what would be the greatest
...Knowledge of the occult is knowledge of the immeasurable, the paranormal, the spiritual, and the arcane. Its origins are shrouded in mystery. History of the Occult delves deep into the past to investigate the hidden history of all things cryptic, mystic and other-worldly. Read about the lives of famous and controversial occultists, including possible prophet Nostradamus, and Aleister Crowley, denounced in the popular press as “the wickedest man
...Since his radicalisation in the wake of Germany's defeat in WWII Hitler had desired a war that would secure the future of both the German state and its supposedly 'pure' populace. But words and thoughts are one thing - actually conducting a war, especially on the scale Hitler envisaged, required tactically brilliant commanders, courageous special units and formidable weapons. Discover the men and machinery that powered Nazi Germany
...Some situations call for a different type of soldier, one trained to move and fight in the shadows. Units such as the SAS, Navy SEALs and Delta Force have trained such warriors since World War II, and countless lives have been saved by such forces around the globe ever since. But these courageous super soldiers are not always sent into the fray to spare lives - on many occasions they are there to take them if necessary. In the latest title from
...The earliest known depiction of a ghost dates back to a 3,500-year-old Babylonian tablet that has been among the holdings of the British Museum since the 19th century. Though it has never been publicly exhibited, and it’s small enough to fit in your hand, the clay stone contains detailed directions on how to get rid of ghosts. Myriad cultures around the world revel in describing ghosts, ranging from the Navajo’s “Chindi,” a spirit created
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