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A Nasty Little War

The Western Intervention into the Russian Civil War

par Anna Reid ...

**The first comprehensive history of the failed Allied Intervention in the Russian Civil War, a decisive turning point in the relationship between Russia and the WestNamed a Best Book of 2024 by Foreign Affairs**Overlapping with and overshadowed by the First World War, the Allied Intervention in the Russian Civil War was one of the most ambitious military ventures of the twentieth century. ... En savoir plus

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**The first comprehensive history of the failed Allied Intervention in the Russian Civil War, a decisive turning point in the relationship between Russia and the WestNamed a Best Book of 2024 by Foreign Affairs**Overlapping with and overshadowed by the First World War, the Allied Intervention in the Russian Civil War was one of the most ambitious military ventures of the twentieth century.
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Gettysburg

par Stephen W. Sears ...

A comprehensive history of the Battle of Gettysburg by one of today's leading historians.The greatest of all Civil War campaigns, Gettysburg was the turning point of the turning point in our nation’s history. Volumes have been written about this momentous three-day battle, but recent histories have tended to focus on the particulars rather than the big picture: on the generals or on single days of ... En savoir plus

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A comprehensive history of the Battle of Gettysburg by one of today's leading historians.The greatest of all Civil War campaigns, Gettysburg was the turning point of the turning point in our nation’s history. Volumes have been written about this momentous three-day battle, but recent histories have tended to focus on the particulars rather than the big picture: on the generals or on single days of
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Children of Ash and Elm

A History of the Vikings

par Neil Price ...

From a distinguished archaeologist, the definitive history of the Vikings—from arts and culture to politics and cosmology.**“A thrilling read.” —**Wall Street JournalThe Viking Age saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings have ... En savoir plus

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From a distinguished archaeologist, the definitive history of the Vikings—from arts and culture to politics and cosmology.**“A thrilling read.” —**Wall Street JournalThe Viking Age saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings have
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The Gates of Europe

A History of Ukraine

par Serhii Plokhy ...

A New York Times BestsellerThe definitive history of Ukraine from antiquity to today.**“An admirable new history.... In his elegant and careful exposition of Ukraine’s past, Mr. Plokhy has also provided some signposts to the future.” ―**EconomistAs Ukraine is embroiled in an ongoing struggle with Russia to preserve its territorial integrity and political independen... ... En savoir plus

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A New York Times BestsellerThe definitive history of Ukraine from antiquity to today.**“An admirable new history.... In his elegant and careful exposition of Ukraine’s past, Mr. Plokhy has also provided some signposts to the future.” ―**EconomistAs Ukraine is embroiled in an ongoing struggle with Russia to preserve its territorial integrity and political independen...
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Rubicon

The Last Years of the Roman Republic

par Tom Holland ...

**A vivid historical account of the social world of Julius Caesar’s Rome as it moved from republic to empire, from the acclaimed author of Dynasty and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is History“A fascinating picture of Roman city life . . . In every aspect of this story, Holland expertly makes the Romans, so alien and yet so familiar, relevant to us.”—Los Angeles Times“Stunning . . . Holland ... En savoir plus

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**A vivid historical account of the social world of Julius Caesar’s Rome as it moved from republic to empire, from the acclaimed author of Dynasty and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is History“A fascinating picture of Roman city life . . . In every aspect of this story, Holland expertly makes the Romans, so alien and yet so familiar, relevant to us.”—Los Angeles Times“Stunning . . . Holland
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Warrior of Mercia

The action-packed historical thriller from MJ Porter

par MJ Porter ...

Collections Livre 3 - The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles
The next epic, thrilling instalment in MJ Porter's The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles seriesIcel is a lone wolf no more...Tamworth, AD830Oath sworn to Wiglaf, King of Mercia and acknowledged as a member of Ealdorman Ælfstan’s warrior band, Icel continues to forge his own destiny on the path to becoming the Warrior of Mercia.With King Ecgberht of Wessex defeated and Londonium back under Mercian control ... En savoir plus

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The next epic, thrilling instalment in MJ Porter's The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles seriesIcel is a lone wolf no more...Tamworth, AD830Oath sworn to Wiglaf, King of Mercia and acknowledged as a member of Ealdorman Ælfstan’s warrior band, Icel continues to forge his own destiny on the path to becoming the Warrior of Mercia.With King Ecgberht of Wessex defeated and Londonium back under Mercian control
... En savoir plus
A Guide to the Wars of the Roses

par Derek Ronald Birks, Derek Birks ...

Provides a clear, accessible explanation of the conflict’s origins, key events, and aftermath, stripping away centuries of distortion.So much has been written, and is still being written, about the Wars of the Roses – both in print and on the internet - that the interested student of history is in grave danger of being utterly overwhelmed. The key players in the conflict are very interesting ... En savoir plus

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Provides a clear, accessible explanation of the conflict’s origins, key events, and aftermath, stripping away centuries of distortion.So much has been written, and is still being written, about the Wars of the Roses – both in print and on the internet - that the interested student of history is in grave danger of being utterly overwhelmed. The key players in the conflict are very interesting
... En savoir plus
Armies of the Steppe Nomads, 376–1227

from the Coming of Attila's Huns to the Death of Genghis, Great Khan of the Mongols

par Gabriele Esposito ...

Examines the history, organization, and military prowess of nomadic Eurasian steppe peoples, from the Huns to the Mongols. Gabriele Esposito presents an overview of the history, organization and equipment of the military forces deployed by the nomadic peoples of the Eurasian steppes during the period from the appearance of the Huns in Eastern Europe to the death of Genghis Khan. Each chapter is ... En savoir plus

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Examines the history, organization, and military prowess of nomadic Eurasian steppe peoples, from the Huns to the Mongols. Gabriele Esposito presents an overview of the history, organization and equipment of the military forces deployed by the nomadic peoples of the Eurasian steppes during the period from the appearance of the Huns in Eastern Europe to the death of Genghis Khan. Each chapter is
... En savoir plus
War and Peace and War

The Rise and Fall of Empires

par Peter Turchin ...

**From the author of End TimesIn War and Peace and War, Peter Turchin uses his expertise in evolutionary biology to offer a bold new theory about the course of world history.**Turchin argues that the key to the formation of an empire is a society’s capacity for collective action. He demonstrates that high levels of cooperation are found where people have to band together to fight off a common ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $9.99 CAD

**From the author of End TimesIn War and Peace and War, Peter Turchin uses his expertise in evolutionary biology to offer a bold new theory about the course of world history.**Turchin argues that the key to the formation of an empire is a society’s capacity for collective action. He demonstrates that high levels of cooperation are found where people have to band together to fight off a common
... En savoir plus
The Greek Revolution

1821 and the Making of Modern Europe

par Mark Mazower ...

**Winner of the Duff Cooper Prize • One of The Economist's top history books of the yearFrom one of our leading historians, the definitive history of the Greek War of Independence**The Greek War of Independence was an unlikely cause, a disorganized collection of Greek patriots up against what was still one of the most storied empires in the world, the Ottomans. The revolutionaries needed all the ... En savoir plus

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**Winner of the Duff Cooper Prize • One of The Economist's top history books of the yearFrom one of our leading historians, the definitive history of the Greek War of Independence**The Greek War of Independence was an unlikely cause, a disorganized collection of Greek patriots up against what was still one of the most storied empires in the world, the Ottomans. The revolutionaries needed all the
... En savoir plus
History of the Peloponnesian War

par Thucydides ...

Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War" stands as a monumental chronicle of one of the ancient world's most significant conflicts. Crafted with meticulous detail and a keen analytical eye, this historical masterpiece transports readers to the heart of the struggle between Athens and Sparta, unraveling the complex tapestry of political intrigue, military strategy, and human folly that shaped ... En savoir plus

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Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War" stands as a monumental chronicle of one of the ancient world's most significant conflicts. Crafted with meticulous detail and a keen analytical eye, this historical masterpiece transports readers to the heart of the struggle between Athens and Sparta, unraveling the complex tapestry of political intrigue, military strategy, and human folly that shaped
... En savoir plus
The Histories

par Herodotus, John Marincola ...

Traduit par Aubrey De Selincourt ...

'The first example of non-fiction, the text that underlies the entire discipline of history ... it is above all a treasure trove' Tom HollandOne of the masterpieces of classical literature, The Histories describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus' natural ... En savoir plus

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'The first example of non-fiction, the text that underlies the entire discipline of history ... it is above all a treasure trove' Tom HollandOne of the masterpieces of classical literature, The Histories describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus' natural
... En savoir plus
English Collusion and the Norman Conquest

par Arthur Colin Wright ...

A historical analysis of the warfare during the Norman Conquest of England, and a look at the truth behind the legendary victor, King William I.The reality of war, in any period, is its totality. Warfare affects everyone in a society. Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive analysis of eleventh century warfare as exposed in the record of the Norman Conquest of England. King William I ... En savoir plus

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A historical analysis of the warfare during the Norman Conquest of England, and a look at the truth behind the legendary victor, King William I.The reality of war, in any period, is its totality. Warfare affects everyone in a society. Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive analysis of eleventh century warfare as exposed in the record of the Norman Conquest of England. King William I
... En savoir plus
The Coming Storm

Power, Conflict, and Warnings from History

par Odd Arne Westad ...

An Economist best book of the yearA Foreign Affairs best book of the yearA Foreign Policy most anticipated book of the yearFrom a renowned Yale historian comes a chilling look at the looming threat of the next Great Power war and the urgent interventions necessary to avoid it in the twenty-first century.The vast majority of people al... ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

An Economist best book of the yearA Foreign Affairs best book of the yearA Foreign Policy most anticipated book of the yearFrom a renowned Yale historian comes a chilling look at the looming threat of the next Great Power war and the urgent interventions necessary to avoid it in the twenty-first century.The vast majority of people al...
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WW2

par Daniel Wrinn ...

"Awesome Stories from those that Served in World War 2." ─ ReviewerHow soon we forget. Or perhaps, we were never told.This book brings you firsthand accounts of combat and brotherhood, of captivity and redemption, and the aftermath of a war that left no community unscathed in the world. The stories have everything from spies and snipers to submarines and air raids. A great book for anyone who ... En savoir plus

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"Awesome Stories from those that Served in World War 2." ─ ReviewerHow soon we forget. Or perhaps, we were never told.This book brings you firsthand accounts of combat and brotherhood, of captivity and redemption, and the aftermath of a war that left no community unscathed in the world. The stories have everything from spies and snipers to submarines and air raids. A great book for anyone who
... En savoir plus
The Complete Collection of Winston S. Churchill. Second World War Vol. 1-6. Illustrated

The Gathering Storm, Their Finest Hour, The Grand Alliance, The Hinge of Fate, Closing the Ring, Triumph and Tragedy

par Winston S. Churchill ...

Winston S. Churchill: The Complete Collection of Second World War (Vol. 1-6. Illustrated) is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the global conflict that shaped the modern world. Written by one of the 20th century's most influential leaders, this six-volume masterpiece offers an unparalleled perspective on the events, strategies, and decisions that defined World War II. In The Gathering ... En savoir plus

$0.99 CAD

Winston S. Churchill: The Complete Collection of Second World War (Vol. 1-6. Illustrated) is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the global conflict that shaped the modern world. Written by one of the 20th century's most influential leaders, this six-volume masterpiece offers an unparalleled perspective on the events, strategies, and decisions that defined World War II. In The Gathering
... En savoir plus
Pandora's Jar

Women in the Greek Myths

par Natalie Haynes ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of
... En savoir plus
T-34 in Action

par Artem Drabkin, Oleg Sheremet ...

First-hand accounts from the Russian veterans of World War II who fought in the celebrated tanks that powered the Soviet armored forces.The Soviet T-34 medium tank was one of the most famous and effective fighting vehicles of the Second World War. Along with the German Tiger and the American Sherman, it was a milestone in tank design that changed the course of the conflict. Much has been written ... En savoir plus

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First-hand accounts from the Russian veterans of World War II who fought in the celebrated tanks that powered the Soviet armored forces.The Soviet T-34 medium tank was one of the most famous and effective fighting vehicles of the Second World War. Along with the German Tiger and the American Sherman, it was a milestone in tank design that changed the course of the conflict. Much has been written
... En savoir plus
The Art of War

par Sun-Tzu ...

“Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate.”It’s better to avoid conflict, but if you must go to war then fight to win. From the terrain of the battlefield, to rank and discipline ... En savoir plus

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“Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate.”It’s better to avoid conflict, but if you must go to war then fight to win. From the terrain of the battlefield, to rank and discipline
... En savoir plus
Poland

A history

par Adam Zamoyski ...

Adam Zamoyski first wrote his history of Poland two years before the collapse of the Soviet Union. This substantially revised and updated edition sets the Soviet era in the context of the rise, fall and remarkable rebirth of an indomitable nation.In 1797, Russia, Prussia and Austria divided Poland among themselves, rewriting Polish history to show that they had brought much-needed civilisation to ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Adam Zamoyski first wrote his history of Poland two years before the collapse of the Soviet Union. This substantially revised and updated edition sets the Soviet era in the context of the rise, fall and remarkable rebirth of an indomitable nation.In 1797, Russia, Prussia and Austria divided Poland among themselves, rewriting Polish history to show that they had brought much-needed civilisation to
... En savoir plus
Anabasis: The March of the Ten Thousand

Enriched edition. The Persian Expedition of Cyrus

par Xenophon, Duncan Whitaker ...

Traduit par Henry Graham Dakyns ...

Xenophon's "Anabasis: The March of the Ten Thousand" is a remarkable historical narrative that recounts the harrowing journey of Greek mercenaries as they navigate their way home after a disastrous campaign in Persia. Written in a compelling, straightforward style, the text serves not only as a military account but also as a profound exploration of leadership, camaraderie, and the human spirit ... En savoir plus

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Xenophon's "Anabasis: The March of the Ten Thousand" is a remarkable historical narrative that recounts the harrowing journey of Greek mercenaries as they navigate their way home after a disastrous campaign in Persia. Written in a compelling, straightforward style, the text serves not only as a military account but also as a profound exploration of leadership, camaraderie, and the human spirit
... En savoir plus
The Last Division

Berlin, the Wall, and the Cold War

par Ann Tusa ...

“A brilliant paper chase—an excellent book.”—Library JournalJFK, Khrushchev, Reagan, and a city divided.Berlin has played a major role in world politics since the Nazi era and continues to be in the spotlight today as the once-again-great capital of Germany. Ann Tusa presents an engaging chronicle of the Cold War partitions of this historic city, from the political strife and administrative ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

“A brilliant paper chase—an excellent book.”—Library JournalJFK, Khrushchev, Reagan, and a city divided.Berlin has played a major role in world politics since the Nazi era and continues to be in the spotlight today as the once-again-great capital of Germany. Ann Tusa presents an engaging chronicle of the Cold War partitions of this historic city, from the political strife and administrative
... En savoir plus
In the War Room

The Inside Story of Israel's Fight Against Hamas and the Iranian Axis

par Yonah Jeremy Bob, Elliot Kaufman ...

The inside story of the leaders, debates, and decisions that shaped Israel’s longest war.In the War Room is the inside story of the leaders, debates, and decisions that shaped Israel’s longest war—a multifront battle that eventually led Israeli and then US jets to the heart of Iran. This book also explains the current debates in Israeli society and the clashes or cooperation with US presidents ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

The inside story of the leaders, debates, and decisions that shaped Israel’s longest war.In the War Room is the inside story of the leaders, debates, and decisions that shaped Israel’s longest war—a multifront battle that eventually led Israeli and then US jets to the heart of Iran. This book also explains the current debates in Israeli society and the clashes or cooperation with US presidents
... En savoir plus
The Thirty Years War, 1618–1648

The First Global War and the End of the Habsburg Supremacy

par John Pike ...

The 'Defenestration of Prague', the coup d'etat staged by Protestant Bohemian nobles against officials of the Hapsburg Emperor triggered the Thirty Years War. When Habsburg Spain intervened in support of their Holy Roman Emperor relative, what had started as a localised political and religious dispute in Germany, transformed into a European and global conflict. In seeking to exploit the Bohemian ... En savoir plus

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The 'Defenestration of Prague', the coup d'etat staged by Protestant Bohemian nobles against officials of the Hapsburg Emperor triggered the Thirty Years War. When Habsburg Spain intervened in support of their Holy Roman Emperor relative, what had started as a localised political and religious dispute in Germany, transformed into a European and global conflict. In seeking to exploit the Bohemian
... En savoir plus

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