“1079. The overwhelming force of Dyatlov Pass”
Height 1079 was the name of the mountain where the nine members of the Dyatlov trekking group perished in 1959. The bizarre circumstances of their death and the ensuing frenzy surrounding the incident brought to attention the original name given to the place by the local Mansi people – Kholat Syakhl, or Dead (Barren) Mountain. […]
“1421: The Year China Discovered The World”
On 8 March 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China. The ships, some nearly five hundred feet long, were under the command of Emperor Zhu Di’s loyal eunuch admirals. Their orders were “to proceed all the way to the end of the earth”. The voyage would last for two […]
“1864”
The forgotten war that shaped modern Europe “We are right in the thick of it, shells flying overhead and every day another man is wounded … I´m on outpost duty tonight and only God knows if I´ll get through it unharmed. I have as much of a chance as the next man.” – Private Niels […]
“A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000 – 323 BC”
This book presents a clear, concise history of the extraordinary multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East. Bestselling narrative of the complex history of the ancient Near East Addresses political, social, and cultural developments Contains in-depth discussion of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh Includes numerous maps, illustrations, and […]
“A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters”
A stowaway aboard Noah´s Ark gives us his account of the Voyage – a surprising, subversive one, quite unlike the official version – which explains a lot about how the human race has subsequently developed. A guest lecturer on a cruise ship in the Aegean has his work interrupted by a group of mysterious visitors […]
“A Virginia Girl in the Civil War”
Myrta Lockett Avary was born in Halifax, Virginia December 7, 1857, and was educated in her native state. From her earliest years, she showed promising literary talent. During the War Between the States, two of her brothers served under Robert E. Lee. The siblings were descended from Thomas Marshall, fa-ther of Chief Justice Marshall. Upon […]
“Against Our Better Judgment : The hidden history of how the United States was used to create Israel”
“Prodigiously documented… Alison Weir must be highly commended for throwing such a brilliantly hard light on the relationship between the United States and Israel. I hope this marvelous book gets all the attention it deserves.” – Ambassador Andrew Killgore Soon after WWII, US statesman Dean Acheson warned that creating Israel on land already inhabited by […]
“Alexander the Great”
The Hunt for a New Past /—/ But who was Alexander? Deity? Mortal? Hero? Tyrant? Bisexual? Megalomaniac? Patricide? Conqueror of the entire known world? Savage hunter of both beast and man? In this original and provocative biographical study, Professor Paul Cartledge offers an authoritative, compelling and vividly readable account of Alexander’s extraordinary life, astonishing achievements […]
“All the daring of the soldier”
During the Civil War women worked as spies and as daughters of the regiment, and disguised themselves as male soldiers to play a heroic part in the conflict. Historian Elizabeth D. Leonard has combed archives, memoirs, and histories to unearth the stories of these hidden and forgotten women who risked their lives for the blue […]
“American painting”
Ameerika kunsti ülevaade. Õppevahend Tartu Ülikooli maalieriala üliõpilastele.
“An account of the Military Campaign of the Year 1812”
Edited and translated with additional notes and commentary by Jimmy Chen Mikhail Barclay de Tolly is one of the most distinguished military commanders in the history of the Russian army. A Baltic German with Scottish origins, he served as Minister of War (1810-12) and commander in chief of the First Western Army during Napoleon´s invasion. […]
“An outline of American history”
Contents: The Colonial Period; The War of Independence; The formation of a national government; Westward expansion and regional differences; Sectional Conflict; The era of expansion and reform Conflict abroad, social change at home; Modern America.
“An Utterly Impartial History of Britain or 2000 Years Of Upper Class Idiots In Charge”
Many of us were put off history by the dry and dreary way it was taught at school. Back then ‘The Origins of the Industrial Revolution’ somehow seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnson’s “Shatterproof” ruler. But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh […]
“Ancient Egypt Sticker Book”
This is a stunning sticker book, packed with information about Ancient Egypt, and over 100 stickers. The reader can discover all about life in Ancient Egypt while adding stickers of beautiful ancient artefacts to the different spreads. Spreads include – the Treasures of Tutankamun, magical amulets, coffins and mummies, mighty gods, and famous pharaohs. Stickers […]
“Anglo-Saxon England”
“outstanding … on of the most valuable contributions ever made to our knowledge of history of our own land” – English Historical Review This book covers the emergence of the earliest English kingdoms to the establishment of the Anglo-Norman monarchy on 1087. Professor Stenton examines the development of English society, from the growth of royal […]
“Assyrian Empire. A History from Beginning to End”
Assyrian EmpireThe Assyrian Empire was the largest, most powerful, and longest-lasting in the ancient world. It included lands that comprise modern Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Cyprus as well as large parts of modern Saudi Arabia, Libya, Turkey, and Iran. The Assyrian army was the most effective, most highly trained, […]
“Athelstan. The Making of England”
The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England’s rulers – now in paperback The formation of England happened against the odds – the division of the country into rival kingdoms, the assaults of the Vikings, the precarious position of the island on the edge of the known world. But King Alfred ensured […]
“Atlantis in the Amazon”
Lost Technologies and the Secrests of the Crespi Treasure Ancient Mysteries / Atlantis In 1923 an Italian priest, Father Carlo Crespi, came to Ecuador as a missionary. Befriending the indigenous Shuar people, he learned of an ancient treasure they had sworn to protect hidden within a network of underground tunnels. As newly converted Christians, the […]
“Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization”
In Babylon, Paul Kriwaczek tells the story of ancient Mesopotamia from the earliest settlements around 5400 BC, to the eclipse of Babylon by the Persians in the sixth century BC. He chronicles the rise and fall of dynastic power during this period; he examines its numerous material, social and cultural innovations and inventions: the wheel, […]
“Bargaining on Europe: Britain and the First Common Market 1860-1892”
As the countries of today´s European Union advance toward a common currency, there is a sense that history is being made. Few commentators seem aware that these efforts toward economic unity represent not the first but the second major attempt to establish a common European marketplace. This book retrieves form disparate archives a comprehensive account […]
