A little history of the world

BONFIRE of HISTORY

In 1925 a fire ripped through the Marylebone premises of Madame Tussaud’s waxworks. Little was left beyond a few grotesquely distorted models. It

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Theft of History

Goody, one of the world's most distinguished anthropologists, raises questions about theorists, historians and methodology and proposes a new comparat

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Random History of Rugby

A lot of rucking and mauling has gone on since William Webb Ellis first picked up the ball and ran, but this doughty little book heroically manages to

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Europe : A History - Duroselle Jean Baptiste

Anotace: The first one-volume, complete history of Europe, as told by Europeans themselves, from Homo Erectus to the Celts, to Greek wisdom and Roman grandeur, all of the way to the European phenomenon - the Industrial Revolution.This is the definitive way to discover the real, modern Europe progressively unfolding, because looking back to the past reveals more about our...

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Brief History of Neoliberalism

Writing for a wide audience, Harvey here tells the political-economic story of where neoliberalization came from and how it proliferated on the world

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History of Christianity

How did an obscure personality cult come to be the world's biggest religion, with a third of humanity its followers? This book describes not only the

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The Year of the Flood (0349004072)

Kniha - 528 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The sun brightens in the east, reddening the blue-grey haze that marks the distant ocean. The vultures roosting on the hydro poles fan out their wings to dry them. the air smells faintly of burning. The waterless flood - a manmade plague - has ended the world.But two young women have survived: Ren, a young dancer ...

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All the Knowledge in the World: The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopaedia - Simon Garfield

<p>A gloriously illuminating history of the encyclopaedia (and how and why we have captured knowledge over the years) by the bestselling author of JUST MY TYPE and ON THE MAP</p> <p>The encyclopaedia once shaped our understanding of the world. Now these huge books sell for almost nothing on eBay while we derive information from our phones. What have we l...

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Girl Who Learned All The Languages Of The World

Meet Lela - a clever little girl, who is also very stubborn! Despite being encouraged by her mum and dad to learn a new language Lela refuses. This le

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The Cold War : A World History - Westad Odd Arne

Anotace: As Germany and then Japan surrendered in 1945 there was a tremendous hope that a new and much better world could be created from the moral and physical ruins of the conflict. Instead, the combination of the huge power of the USA and USSR and the near-total collapse of most of their rivals created a unique, grim new environment: the Cold War.For over forty years ...

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The Cold War : A World History - Odd Arne Westad

<p>As Germany and then Japan surrendered in 1945 there was a tremendous hope that a new and much better world could be created from the moral and physical ruins of the conflict. Instead, the combination of the huge power of the USA and USSR and the near-total collapse of most of their rivals created a unique, grim new environment: the Cold War. For over forty years...

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Animation: The Global History

The first-ever comprehensive history of animation surveys the evolution of this dynamic industry around the world – from Hollywood to Tokyo, from

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Culture: A new world history - Martin Puchner

<p>Can anyone really own a culture? This magnificent account argues that the story of global civilisations is one of mixing, sharing, and borrowing.It shows how art forms have crisscrossed continents over centuries to produce masterpieces. From Nefertiti's lost city and the Islamic Golden Age to twentieth century Nigerian theatre and Modernist poetry, Martin Puchner...

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The World: A Family History - Montefiore Simon Sebag

Anotace: THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF THE ECONOMIST`S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARFrom the master storyteller and internationally bestselling author - the story of humanity from prehistory to the present day, told through the one thing all humans have in common: family. We begin with the footsteps of a family walking along a beach 950,000 years ago. From here, Mont...

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The World: A Family History - Simon Sebag Montefiore

<p>THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARFrom the master storyteller and internationally bestselling author - the story of humanity from prehistory to the present day, told through the one thing all humans have in common: family. We begin with the footsteps of a family walking along a beach 950,000 years ago. From here, Monte...

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When the Stars Come Out

A magically informative book, illuminating the mysteries of our night-time world, from the history of human sleep to the secrets of outer space.

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Indian Mathematics: Engaging With The World From Ancient To Modern Times

Indian Mathematics gives a unique insight into the history of mathematics within a historical global context.

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World Order: Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course of History (0141979003)

Kniha - autor Henry Kissinger, 420 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The summation of Henry Kissinger's thinking about history, strategy and statecraft, WORLD ORDER examines the great tectonic plates of history to explain the attitudes that states and empires - and in particular his four great 'world orders', the European, Islamic, Chinese and American - have...

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The Western Front: A History of the First World War (0241347181)

Kniha - autor Nick Lloyd, 688 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná 'A tour de force of scholarship, analysis and narration . . . Lloyd is well on the way to writing a definitive history of the First World War' Lawrence James, The Times 'This well-researched, well-written and cogently argued new analysis . . . will undoubtedly now take its rightful place as the ...

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Colour of Time: A New History of the World, 1850-1960

An artist, working with a historian, uses digital techniques to bring to life 200 photographs of the defining events and personalities of the modern w

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Colour of Time: A New History of the World, 1850-1960

A brilliant artist, working with a bestselling historian, uses digital techniques to bring vividly to life 200 photographs of the defining events and

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Architectures of the Roman World

Brings together a team of experts in archaeology, ancient history, and architectural and art history re-evaluate the influences and impact of Roman-pe

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The Little Book of Horrors - Hippo! Orange

<p>Halloween is a very special time of year and takes on huge significance for a vast number of people in different ways. For many, it's a chance to dress up, wander the streets for a trick or treat session, gorge on candy and have a party, whereas for others it is a time of remembrance, of visits to ancestors' graves, or prayers at this holy time. But what are the...

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The Fall: The End of the Murdoch Empire - Michael Wolff

<p>Meet the Murdochs and the disastrously dysfunctional family of Fox News. Until recently, they formed the most powerful media and political force in America. Now their empire is cracking up and crashing down. In his irresistible trilogy on the chaotic Trump presidency - Fire and Fury, Siege, and Landslide - the journalist Michael Wolff led readers deep into the t...

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The Bookshop Book (1472119258)

Kniha - 288 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Jen Campbell, 288 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Every bookshop has a story We're not talking about rooms that are just full of books. We're talking about bookshops in barns, disused factories, converted churches and underground car parks. Bookshops on boats, on buses, and in old run-down train s...

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Little Book of Tokyo Style: The Fashion History of the Iconic City - Emmanuelle Dirix

<p>'If you go to Tokyo, I think it becomes very obvious that there's this almost seamless mixture of popular culture and Japanese traditional culture.' - Kazuo IshiguroFrom the youthful maximalism of Harajuku to the luxurious sophistication of Ginza, Tokyo is the city of a thousand styles. With diverse and unique subcultures like the kitsch Sweet Lolitas, the dark a...

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The Silk Roads A New History of the World – Illustrated Edition

Autor: Peter Frankopan Ilustrace: Neil Packer Nakladatelství: Bloomsbury Publishing Počet stran: 128 Vazba: Tvrdá Rozměry: 305 x 238 mm Datum vydání: 4. 10. 2018 ISBN: 9781408889930

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History of the British Army Film a Photographic Unit in the Second World War

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Wolfstongue: "A modern classic" - The Times

"The best animal adventure since Watership Down" - The Times A boy who finds speaking difficult enters a hidden world of talking animals, a world wher

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The Secret History (1400031702)

Kniha - autor Donna Tartt, 576 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A contemporary literary classic and "an accomplished psychological thriller ... absolutely chilling" (Village Voice), from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author ofThe Goldfinch. Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misf...

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The Little Book of Champagne - Hippo! Orange

<p>Originally served at the coronations of French kings, Champagne is now popular around the world and sales increase year on year as people discover this delicious, delightful, de-lovely drink. Although Champagne only comes from a small area, there are many producers, ranging from the globally famous houses such as Dom Perignon, Moet &amp; Chandon and Taittinge...

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The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future

The first in-depth, fully illustrated history of global space discovery and exploration from ancient times to the modern era The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration is a comprehensive history of international space exploration paired

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Bombers, The World Encyclopedia of

An illustrated history and A-Z of bombers with 750 photographs, in a newly updated edition.

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The Witch's Kind (0356512568)

Kniha - autor Louisa Morgan, 480 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná An absorbing tale of love, sacrifice, family ties, and magic, set in the Pacific Northwest in the aftermath of World War II, by the author of A Secret History of Witches. Barrie Anne Blythe and her aunt Charlotte have always known that the other residents of their small coastal community find...

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Coordinate Systems of the World

A comprehensive consolidation of data for the world, this book gives a short precis of each nation, each nationÂ’s history, its topography and a chron

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Inside the World of Bridgerton

A fascinating dive into the real history behind Bridgerton, revealing how class, culture, fashion, sex and more truly functioned in the world of Regen

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The Jasmine Throne (0356515648)

Kniha - autor Tasha Suri, 480 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne. The other is a priestess searching for her family. Together, they will change the fate of an empire.Imprisoned by her dictator brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the Hirana: an ancient temple that was once the ...

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Little Book of the Ashes

With over 135 years of Ashes history, here's a collection of the best quotes and defining moments.

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Great Rivers of the World

Spend hours navigating the world’s great rivers in this vibrant, fact-filled book for kids that blends geography, history, and culture.

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Animals, The World Encyclopedia of

Updated new edition 2020. A beautifully illustrated reference guide to animals across the globe, with a natural history introduction and extensive vis

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Cut Flowers of the World

A compact, full-colour encyclopedia that summarizes the key information about cut flowers and foliage plants - their history, cultivation, properties,

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Lost Railways of the World

Written in a way that will delight the railway enthusiast, but will also appeal to those with an interest in nostalgia, geography, history and travel.

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Flags, The World Encyclopedia of

A comprehensive reference to flags including a fascinating history , with over 1400 illustrations and newly updated in a special large-format edition.

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The Other World´s Books Depend on the Bean Counter 1 - Nagaru Tanigawa

<p>Seiichiro's always pulled his own weight, all day every day, for almost thirty years.Even when he gets stuck in a fantasy world because of some strange Saint-SummoningRitual, he keeps on keeping on. It isn't until he meets the Aresh, the Captain of theKnights, that realizes he might possibly want more out of life than his job. CanSeiichiro melt the heart of the i...

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Hidden World of the Fox

‘A lovely little book … quietly lyrical, often funny and gently persuasive’ Sunday Times ‘Succinct, clear, sophist

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Cultural History of the British Empire

A compelling history of British imperial culture, showing how it was adopted and subverted by colonial subjects around the world

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The West: A New History of an Old Idea - Mac Sweeney Naoise

Anotace: *A BBC RADIO 4 Book of the Week*`A fantastic achievement` Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads`Bright, expansive, and iconoclastic, this deliciously witty book has the potential to upset the applecart of "Western Civilisation" itself... Magnificent` Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb_________________A radical new account of how the idea of the West has shaped our hist...

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Archaeological Perspective on the History of Technology

This volume represents an introduction to a new world-wide attempt to review the history of technology. It takes an explicit archaeological focus to t

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Avatar: The Last Airbender: Heart of a Hero

This giftable picture book, based on the beloved series, will delight long time fans as well as newcomers to the iconic world of Avatar: The Last Airb

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Night Of The Mi'raj

* A compelling page-turner with a wonderful central character, which also gives a fascinating insight into the closed world of Saudi Arabia

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Gift of the Little People

Helpless to stop a deadly illness, Rocky Cree Elder Kakakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. To save his

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Avalon Hill desková hra Axis a Allies 1941 english

It is 1941. Five major powers struggle for supremacy. The Axis has great momentum and is expanding its conquests in both Europe and Asia.Controlling one of the Axis or Allied powers, you will command both your country's military forces and its war-time economy. Show that you are a brilliant military strategist by planning your attacks, marshaling your forces into embattle...

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On The Natural History Of Destruction

In the last years of World War II, a million tons of bombs were dropped by the Allies on one hundred and thirty-one German towns and cities. This titl

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World War II: The Essential History, Volume 2

A concise history of the Second World War.

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World War II: The Essential History, Volume 1

A concise history of the Second World War.

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A Letter to the Luminous Deep - Sylvie Cathrall

<p>'An underwater treasure-chest to be slowly unpacked, full of things I adore: nosy and loving families, epistolary romance, gorgeous worldbuilding, and anxious scholars doing their best to meet the world with kindness and curiosity' Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous LightA charming fantasy set in an underwater world with magical academia and a heartwarming pen ...

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Avalon Hill desková hra Axis a Allies Europe 1940 2nd Edition en

The year is 1940. These are trying times, but merely a prelude to the greatest conflict in human history. Now is your chance to rewrite the story and leave your mark on history.As an Axis power, you will plan, build, and maneuver your mighty fleets of ships and aircraft in your effort to dominate the world. When the time is right, you will enter into direct military confr...

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International Finance And Open-economy Macroeconomics: Theory, History, And Policy (2nd Edition)

International Finance, Open-Economy Macroeconomics provides a complete theoretical, historical, and policy-focused account of the international financ

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Avalon Hill desková hra Axis a Allies 1942 2nd Edition english

It's spring 1942, and the world is at war. Five major powers struggle for supremacy!Controlling one of the Axis or Allied powers, players will command both their country's military forces and its war-time economy, with the chance to plan attacks, marshal forces into embattled territories, and resolve conflicts. Victory will go to the side that conquers its opponents on th...

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100 Nasty Women of History

100 fascinating and brilliantly written stories about history's bravest, baddest but little known 'nasty' women from across the world.

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