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Mémoires de la dernière princesse héritière d'Autriche-Hongrie

par Princesse Stéphanie de Belgique, Comtesse de Lonyay ...

Quel destin que celui de la princesse Stéphanie !Née à la cour de Belgique en 1864, fille du roi des Belges Léopold II et de Marie-Henriette, reine des Belges, archiduchesse d'Autriche et princesse de Hongrie, la petite Stéphanie reçoit une éducation stricte et rigide. La perte de son petit-frère puis le mariage et le départ de sa soeur aînée, ne sont égayés que par la présence de sa petite soeur, ... En savoir plus

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Quel destin que celui de la princesse Stéphanie !Née à la cour de Belgique en 1864, fille du roi des Belges Léopold II et de Marie-Henriette, reine des Belges, archiduchesse d'Autriche et princesse de Hongrie, la petite Stéphanie reçoit une éducation stricte et rigide. La perte de son petit-frère puis le mariage et le départ de sa soeur aînée, ne sont égayés que par la présence de sa petite soeur,
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Barrow's Boys

A Stirring Story of Daring, Fortitude, and Outright Lunacy

par Fergus Fleming ...

From the author of Ninety Degrees North, a spellbinding account of how officers of the British Navy explored the world after the Napoleonic Wars.In 1816, John Barrow, second secretary to the British admiralty, launched the most ambitious program of exploration the world has ever seen. For the next thirty years, his handpicked teams of elite British naval officers scoured the globe from the Arctic ... En savoir plus

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From the author of Ninety Degrees North, a spellbinding account of how officers of the British Navy explored the world after the Napoleonic Wars.In 1816, John Barrow, second secretary to the British admiralty, launched the most ambitious program of exploration the world has ever seen. For the next thirty years, his handpicked teams of elite British naval officers scoured the globe from the Arctic
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The Victorian House

Domestic Life from Childbirth to Deathbed

par Judith Flanders ...

The bestselling social history of Victorian domestic life, told through the letters, diaries, journals and novels of 19th-century men and women.Some images were unavailable for this electronic edition.The Victorian age is both recent and unimaginably distant. In the most prosperous and technologically advanced nation in the world, people carried slops up and down stairs; buried meat in fresh earth ... En savoir plus

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The bestselling social history of Victorian domestic life, told through the letters, diaries, journals and novels of 19th-century men and women.Some images were unavailable for this electronic edition.The Victorian age is both recent and unimaginably distant. In the most prosperous and technologically advanced nation in the world, people carried slops up and down stairs; buried meat in fresh earth
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La Saline, tome 2

Impasse

par Louise Lacoursière ...

Collections Livre 2 - La Saline
Saint-Léon-Le-Grand, 1891. Le Dr Antoine Peltier est toujours apprécié des villageois, ainsi que des clients fortunés de l'hôtel La Saline. Il fréquente la timide Mathilde, qui le seconde avec dévouement à son cabinet. Il est toutefois hanté par le souvenir de Judy, la ravissante Bostonnaise, mais jamais il ne lui pardonnera de lui avoir menti sur son statut marital. Judy va tenter le tout pour le ... En savoir plus

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Saint-Léon-Le-Grand, 1891. Le Dr Antoine Peltier est toujours apprécié des villageois, ainsi que des clients fortunés de l'hôtel La Saline. Il fréquente la timide Mathilde, qui le seconde avec dévouement à son cabinet. Il est toutefois hanté par le souvenir de Judy, la ravissante Bostonnaise, mais jamais il ne lui pardonnera de lui avoir menti sur son statut marital. Judy va tenter le tout pour le
... En savoir plus
Klondike

The Last Great Gold Rush, 1896-1899

par Pierre Berton ...

With the building of the railroad and the settlement of the plains, the North West was opening up. The Klondike stampede was a wild interlude in the epic story of western development, and here are its dramatic tales of hardship, heroism, and villainy. We meet Soapy Smith, dictator of Skagway; Swiftwater Bill Gates, who bathed in champagne; Silent Sam Bonnifield, who lost and won back a hotel in a ... En savoir plus

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With the building of the railroad and the settlement of the plains, the North West was opening up. The Klondike stampede was a wild interlude in the epic story of western development, and here are its dramatic tales of hardship, heroism, and villainy. We meet Soapy Smith, dictator of Skagway; Swiftwater Bill Gates, who bathed in champagne; Silent Sam Bonnifield, who lost and won back a hotel in a
... En savoir plus
Lili Klondike - Tome 2

Le prix de la liberté

par Mylène Gilbert-Dumas ...

Collections Livre 2 - Lili Klondike
Le chemin conduisant au Grand Nord est long et périlleux. Même parvenues à destination, Liliane et de Rosalie ne sont pas au bout de leurs peines. Froid, cruauté, isolement…Elles sont pourtant prêtes à tout pour se forger un destin à la mesure de leurs rêves.Après avoir tout perdu dans l'incendie qui a ravagé le Sourdough's Café, Liliane a été vendue aux enchères à l'homme le plus laid du Klondike ... En savoir plus

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Le chemin conduisant au Grand Nord est long et périlleux. Même parvenues à destination, Liliane et de Rosalie ne sont pas au bout de leurs peines. Froid, cruauté, isolement…Elles sont pourtant prêtes à tout pour se forger un destin à la mesure de leurs rêves.Après avoir tout perdu dans l'incendie qui a ravagé le Sourdough's Café, Liliane a été vendue aux enchères à l'homme le plus laid du Klondike
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Uma Breve História da Pena de Morte

par Helmut Ortner ...

«ESTE LIVRO VAI FAZER-NOS PENSAR DURANTE MUITO TEMPO.» Frankfurter Rundschau 22 de abril de 1846. Lagos. Dia da execução de José Joaquim Grande, um assassino condenado à pena máxima. Será esta a última sentença de morte concretizada no país. Vinte e um anos depois, a 1 de julho de 1867, Portugal tornar-se-ia a primeira nação europeia a abolir a pena de morte. A abolição da pena de morte é um ... En savoir plus

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«ESTE LIVRO VAI FAZER-NOS PENSAR DURANTE MUITO TEMPO.» Frankfurter Rundschau 22 de abril de 1846. Lagos. Dia da execução de José Joaquim Grande, um assassino condenado à pena máxima. Será esta a última sentença de morte concretizada no país. Vinte e um anos depois, a 1 de julho de 1867, Portugal tornar-se-ia a primeira nação europeia a abolir a pena de morte. A abolição da pena de morte é um
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All The Dark Secrets

The first heartwarming, heartrending saga in the beloved Families of Fairley Terrace series

par Jennie Felton ...

Collections Livre 1 - The Families of Fairley Terrace
The compelling first book in the beloved classic series from 'one of the nation's favourite saga author' (Lancashire Post) in the grand tradition of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.Jennie's heartwarming and heartrending sagas are richly praised!'Jennie Felton knows how to tell a cracking story and keep the reader gripped... if you enjoy reading books in the style of Catherine Cookson ... En savoir plus

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The compelling first book in the beloved classic series from 'one of the nation's favourite saga author' (Lancashire Post) in the grand tradition of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.Jennie's heartwarming and heartrending sagas are richly praised!'Jennie Felton knows how to tell a cracking story and keep the reader gripped... if you enjoy reading books in the style of Catherine Cookson
... En savoir plus
Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War

Facts and Photos for Readers of All Ages

par Mark Hughes ...

Many thousands of books have been written about the Civil War, but only a handful cover the story of the Southern soldiers and sailors who wore the gray uniform and fought for the Confederacy.Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War offers a complete guide for Civil War enthusiasts of all ages. Using a format similar to his highly successful The New Civil War Handbook, author Mark Hughes ... En savoir plus

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Many thousands of books have been written about the Civil War, but only a handful cover the story of the Southern soldiers and sailors who wore the gray uniform and fought for the Confederacy.Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War offers a complete guide for Civil War enthusiasts of all ages. Using a format similar to his highly successful The New Civil War Handbook, author Mark Hughes
... En savoir plus
The Promised Land

Settling the West 1896-1914

par Pierre Berton ...

“Berton has made an invaluable contribution, rendering the grand Canadian adventure more readable than any detective story.” —The Vancouver SunThis is the final chapter in Pierre Berton’s epic retelling of the opening of the Canadian West in the years following Confederation. After the pioneers, surveyors and entrepreneurs came the settlers—a million people lured by government propaganda, ruthless ... En savoir plus

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“Berton has made an invaluable contribution, rendering the grand Canadian adventure more readable than any detective story.” —The Vancouver SunThis is the final chapter in Pierre Berton’s epic retelling of the opening of the Canadian West in the years following Confederation. After the pioneers, surveyors and entrepreneurs came the settlers—a million people lured by government propaganda, ruthless
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The Somme 1870-71

The Winter Campaign in Picardy

par Quintin Barry ...

After the battle of Sedan on September 1, 1870 and the collapse of the Second Empire, followed by the investment of Paris, the Government of National Defense set about raising fresh armies. These had as their first objective the relief of the capital. The German troops covering the investment were stretched extremely thin until the fall of Metz at the end of October 1870. This released the forces ... En savoir plus

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After the battle of Sedan on September 1, 1870 and the collapse of the Second Empire, followed by the investment of Paris, the Government of National Defense set about raising fresh armies. These had as their first objective the relief of the capital. The German troops covering the investment were stretched extremely thin until the fall of Metz at the end of October 1870. This released the forces
... En savoir plus
Hans Von Bülow

A Life and Times

par Alan Walker ...

Hans von Bülow is a key figure in 19th century music whose career path was as broad as it was successful. Music history's first virtuoso orchestral conductor, Bülow created the model for the profession-both in musical brilliance and in domineering personality-which still holds forth today. He was an eminent and renowned concert pianist, a respected (and often feared) teacher and music critic, an ... En savoir plus

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Hans von Bülow is a key figure in 19th century music whose career path was as broad as it was successful. Music history's first virtuoso orchestral conductor, Bülow created the model for the profession-both in musical brilliance and in domineering personality-which still holds forth today. He was an eminent and renowned concert pianist, a respected (and often feared) teacher and music critic, an
... En savoir plus
A Fighting Man of Mars

par Edgar Rice Burroughs ...

A Fighting Man of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs - A Fighting Man of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the seventh of his Barsoom series. Burroughs began writing it on February 28, 1929, and the finished story was first published in The Blue Book Magazine as a six-part serial in the issues for April to September 1930. It was later published as a complete novel by ... En savoir plus

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A Fighting Man of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs - A Fighting Man of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the seventh of his Barsoom series. Burroughs began writing it on February 28, 1929, and the finished story was first published in The Blue Book Magazine as a six-part serial in the issues for April to September 1930. It was later published as a complete novel by
... En savoir plus
Burke and Wills

The triumph and tragedy of Australia's most famous explorers

par Peter FitzSimons ...

The iconic Australian exploration story - brought to life by Peter FitzSimons, Australia's storyteller.'They have left here today!' he calls to the others. When King puts his hand down above the ashes of the fire, it is to find it still hot. There is even a tiny flame flickering from the end of one log. They must have left just hours ago.MELBOURNE, 20 AUGUST 1860. In an ambitious quest to be the ... En savoir plus

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The iconic Australian exploration story - brought to life by Peter FitzSimons, Australia's storyteller.'They have left here today!' he calls to the others. When King puts his hand down above the ashes of the fire, it is to find it still hot. There is even a tiny flame flickering from the end of one log. They must have left just hours ago.MELBOURNE, 20 AUGUST 1860. In an ambitious quest to be the
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Bad Girls

A History of Rebels and Renegades

par Caitlin Davies ...

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2019 ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING'Davies's absorbing study serves up just enough sensationalism - and eccentricity - along with its serious inquiry' SUNDAY TIMES'[A] revealing account of the jail's 164-year history' DAILY TELEGRAPH, 5* review'Insightful and thought-provoking and makes for a ripping good read' JEREMY CORBYN'A <strong... ... En savoir plus

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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2019 ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING'Davies's absorbing study serves up just enough sensationalism - and eccentricity - along with its serious inquiry' SUNDAY TIMES'[A] revealing account of the jail's 164-year history' DAILY TELEGRAPH, 5* review'Insightful and thought-provoking and makes for a ripping good read' JEREMY CORBYN'A <strong...
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Replenishing the Earth:The Settler Revolution and the Rise of the Angloworld

The Settler Revolution and the Rise of the Angloworld

par James Belich ...

Why does so much of the world speak English? Replenishing the Earth gives a new answer to that question, uncovering a 'settler revolution' that took place from the early nineteenth century that led to the explosive settlement of the American West and its forgotten twin, the British West, comprising the settler dominions of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.Between 1780 and 1930 the ... En savoir plus

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Why does so much of the world speak English? Replenishing the Earth gives a new answer to that question, uncovering a 'settler revolution' that took place from the early nineteenth century that led to the explosive settlement of the American West and its forgotten twin, the British West, comprising the settler dominions of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.Between 1780 and 1930 the
... En savoir plus
What Remains

Coming to Terms with Civil War in 19th Century China

par Tobie Meyer-Fong ...

The Taiping Rebellion was one of the costliest civil wars in human history. Many millions of people lost their lives. Yet while the Rebellion has been intensely studied by scholars in China and elsewhere, we still know little of how individuals coped with these cataclysmic events.Drawing upon a rich array of primary sources, What Remains explores the issues that preoccupied Chinese and Western ... En savoir plus

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The Taiping Rebellion was one of the costliest civil wars in human history. Many millions of people lost their lives. Yet while the Rebellion has been intensely studied by scholars in China and elsewhere, we still know little of how individuals coped with these cataclysmic events.Drawing upon a rich array of primary sources, What Remains explores the issues that preoccupied Chinese and Western
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Mark Twain

par Ron Chernow ...

**The #1 New York Times Bestseller • One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025• A Washington Post and New York Times Notable Book • Named a Best Book of 2025 by TIME, The Guardian, Bloomberg, The Christian Science Monitor, and Kirkus Reviews“Comprehensive, enthralling . . . Mark Twain flows like the Mississippi River, its prose propelled by Mark Twain’s own exuberance.” —The Boston Globe“Che... ... En savoir plus

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**The #1 New York Times Bestseller • One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025• A Washington Post and New York Times Notable Book • Named a Best Book of 2025 by TIME, The Guardian, Bloomberg, The Christian Science Monitor, and Kirkus Reviews“Comprehensive, enthralling . . . Mark Twain flows like the Mississippi River, its prose propelled by Mark Twain’s own exuberance.” —The Boston Globe“Che...
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The Mexican Wars for Independence

par Timothy J. Henderson ...

A "well-balanced and clearly argued" overview of Mexico's wars for independence between 1810 and 1821 (Clay Reynolds, The Dallas Morning News )."Henderson tells this complex story with admirable analytic clarity in a readable narrative that reflects recent research and writing. He breathes life into iconic figures like Hidalgo and Morelos, while maintaining a critical perspective." —Pete... ... En savoir plus

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A "well-balanced and clearly argued" overview of Mexico's wars for independence between 1810 and 1821 (Clay Reynolds, The Dallas Morning News )."Henderson tells this complex story with admirable analytic clarity in a readable narrative that reflects recent research and writing. He breathes life into iconic figures like Hidalgo and Morelos, while maintaining a critical perspective." —Pete...
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A Public Empire

Property and the Quest for the Common Good in Imperial Russia

par Ekaterina Pravilova ...

"Property rights" and "Russia" do not usually belong in the same sentence. Rather, our general image of the nation is of insecurity of private ownership and defenselessness in the face of the state. Many scholars have attributed Russia's long-term development problems to a failure to advance property rights for the modern age and blamed Russian intellectuals for their indifference to the issues of ... En savoir plus

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"Property rights" and "Russia" do not usually belong in the same sentence. Rather, our general image of the nation is of insecurity of private ownership and defenselessness in the face of the state. Many scholars have attributed Russia's long-term development problems to a failure to advance property rights for the modern age and blamed Russian intellectuals for their indifference to the issues of
... En savoir plus
Fanette, tome 6

Du côté des dames

par Suzanne Aubry ...

Collections Livre 6 - Fanette
Montréal, avril 1864. Le procès d'Aimée Durand, accusée d'avoir empoisonné son mari à l'arsenic, se poursuit. Coup de théâtre : Auguste Lenoir, le sinistre agent de renseignement, est appelé à témoigner par la Couronne. Ses révélations changent dramatiquement la donne du procès. Julien Vanier, l'avocat de l'accusée, parviendra-t-il malgré tout à sauver celle-ci de la pendaison ?Arsène Gagnon, le ... En savoir plus

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Montréal, avril 1864. Le procès d'Aimée Durand, accusée d'avoir empoisonné son mari à l'arsenic, se poursuit. Coup de théâtre : Auguste Lenoir, le sinistre agent de renseignement, est appelé à témoigner par la Couronne. Ses révélations changent dramatiquement la donne du procès. Julien Vanier, l'avocat de l'accusée, parviendra-t-il malgré tout à sauver celle-ci de la pendaison ?Arsène Gagnon, le
... En savoir plus
Redcoated Ploughboys

The Volunteer Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, 1813-1815

par Richard Feltoe ...

In 1812, the future of British North America hung in the balance as the United States declared war with the avowed goal of conquering the Canadas and removing British influence from the continent forever.In response, a corps of men, drawn from every walk of life and social stratum of Upper Canada, stepped forward to defend their fledgling colony by volunteering to serve in the Battalion of ... En savoir plus

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In 1812, the future of British North America hung in the balance as the United States declared war with the avowed goal of conquering the Canadas and removing British influence from the continent forever.In response, a corps of men, drawn from every walk of life and social stratum of Upper Canada, stepped forward to defend their fledgling colony by volunteering to serve in the Battalion of
... En savoir plus
Napoleon’s Mamelukes

par Ronald Pawly ...

Collections series Men-at-Arms
A key part of Napoleon's Imperial Guard were undoubtedly the Mamelukes – the bodyguard of Turkish cavalry which remained with his Mounted Chasseurs regiment throughout the First Empire.For the first time in English, this book tells the Mamelukes' story, from Austerlitz to Waterloo. Quoting from the original nominal rolls and battle casualty returns, the author brings individual members of this ... En savoir plus

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A key part of Napoleon's Imperial Guard were undoubtedly the Mamelukes – the bodyguard of Turkish cavalry which remained with his Mounted Chasseurs regiment throughout the First Empire.For the first time in English, this book tells the Mamelukes' story, from Austerlitz to Waterloo. Quoting from the original nominal rolls and battle casualty returns, the author brings individual members of this
... En savoir plus
Royals and Rebels

The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire

par Priya Atwal ...

In late-eighteenth-century India, the glory of the Mughal emperors was fading, and ambitious newcomers seized power, changing the political map forever. Enter the legendary Maharajah Ranjit Singh, whose Sikh Empire stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. Priya Atwal shines fresh light on this long-lost kingdom, looking beyond its founding father to restore the queens ... En savoir plus

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In late-eighteenth-century India, the glory of the Mughal emperors was fading, and ambitious newcomers seized power, changing the political map forever. Enter the legendary Maharajah Ranjit Singh, whose Sikh Empire stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. Priya Atwal shines fresh light on this long-lost kingdom, looking beyond its founding father to restore the queens
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