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  • The Devil In Disguise: Regency Rogues Book 1

    Serier Bog 1 - Regency Rogues
    The first in Stefanie Sloane's intoxicating series of rogues and romance in which a spy must seduce an exquisite lady in order to protect her - and threatens his heart in the charade. Perfect for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Stephanie Laurens and Eloisa James.Lord William Randall, the Duke of Clairemont, is a rake with little regard for society - a most unlikely suitor for Lady Lucinda Grey. But his ... Læs mere

    7,78 kr.

  • Warrior King

    THE BESTSELLING EPIC FROM THE MASTER OF ADVENTURE, WILBUR SMITH

    A BATTLE FOR HONOUR AGAINST A POWERFUL NEW ENEMYSouth Africa, 1820When Ann Waite discovers a battered longboat washed ashore in Algoa Bay, she is stunned to find two survivors: a badly scarred sailor and a little boy. As the man walks away into the morning mist alone, refusing to take the child - Harry - with him, Ann is left with no choice but to raise the boy as her own.After two years of ... Læs mere

    81,46 kr.

  • Inglorious Empire

    What the British Did to India

    The Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller on India's experience of British colonialism, by the internationally-acclaimed author and diplomat Shashi Tharoor'Tharoor's impassioned polemic slices straight to the heart of the darkness that drives all empires ... laying bare the grim, and high, cost of the British Empire for its former subjects. An essential read' Financial TimesIn the eighteenth century, ... Læs mere

    85,75 kr.

  • The China Mirage

    The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia

    af James Bradley ...
    From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers, Flyboys, and The Imperial Cruise, a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent.In each of his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the 1850s, Bradley introduces us to the ... Læs mere

    85,13 kr.

  • The Year Without Summer

    1816 - one event, six lives, a world changed - longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize 2021

    LONGLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT HISTORICAL FICTION PRIZE 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWN AWARD 2020'A STRIKINGLY SHARP AND SUBTLE WRITER' Guardian'SUPERB...BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN...UNFORGETTABLE' FT Weekend'SKILFUL' Sunday Times'RICH, INTRICATE, IMPRESSIVELY REALISED' Observer'VIVIDLY REALISED' Th... ... Læs mere

    109,97 kr.

  • The Pursuit of Power

    Europe, 1815-1914

    ECONOMIST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2016'A scintillating, encyclopaedic history, rich in detail from the arcane to the familiar... a veritable tour de force' Richard Overy, New Statesman'Transnational history at its finest ... .. social, political and cultural themes swirl together in one great canvas of immense detail and beauty' Gerard DeGroot, The Times'Dazzlingly erudite and entertaini... ... Læs mere

    111,50 kr.

  • Enough Is Enuf

    Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell

    af Gabe Henry ...
    A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter.Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has, ... Læs mere

    141,41 kr.

  • Mark Twain: Man in White

    The Grand Adventure of His Final Years

    One day in late 1906, seventy-one-year-old Mark Twain attended a meeting on copyright law at the Library of Congress. The arrival of the famous author caused the usual stir—but then Twain took off his overcoat to reveal a "snow-white" tailored suit and scandalized the room. His shocking outfit appalled and delighted his contemporaries, but far more than that, as Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael ... Læs mere

    87,11 kr.

  • Female Fortune

    The Anne Lister Diaries, 1833–36: Land, gender and authority: New Edition

    ‘A unique and thrilling insight into the brilliant mind of Anne Lister’Sally Wainwright*,* creator of Gentleman JackFemale Fortune is the book which inspired Sally Wainwright to write Gentleman Jack, now a major drama series for the BBC and HBO.Lesbian landowner Anne Lister inherited Shibden Hall in 1826. She was an impressive scholar, fearless traveller and successful businesswoman, even ... Læs mere

    200,11 kr.

  • The Saint Who Stole My Heart: Regency Rogues Book 4

    Serier Bog 4 - Regency Rogues
    The fourth Regency Rogues novel of desire, danger, intrigue, and steamy seduction from acclaimed writer Stefanie Sloane. Perfect for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Stephanie Laurens and Eloisa James.Possessed of a brilliant mind and a love for puzzles, Dashiell Matthews, Viscount Carrington, is a crucial member of the elite Young Corinthians spy league. Assuming the facade of an addle-brained Adonis, ... Læs mere

    78,52 kr.

  • The Angel In My Arms: Regency Rogues Book 2

    Serier Bog 2 - Regency Rogues
    The second in Stefanie Sloane's intoxicating series of rogues and romance in which a dedicated spy learns the true meaning of surrender. Perfect for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Stephanie Laurens and Eloisa James.To Young Corinthian agent Marcus MacInnes, the Earl of Weston, his latest mission involving a smuggling ring with ties to Napoleon seems ridiculous at first, but becomes all too threatening ... Læs mere

    70,66 kr.

  • The Tobacco Controversy of 1857: An Early Debate and its Delayed Results

    af Colin Mustful ...
    During the Crimean War British soldiers developed an affinity for tobacco smoke. Upon returning to Great Britain they brought with them the habit of smoking tobacco. The proliferation of smoking sparked the first public debate about its effects. Beginning in 1857, this passionate debate of those both for and against the use of tobacco was laid out in the British Medical Journal The Lancet. ... Læs mere

    Gratis

  • Land of Wondrous Cold

    The Race to Discover Antarctica and Unlock the Secrets of Its Ice

    A gripping history of the polar continent, from the great discoveries of the nineteenth century to modern scientific breakthroughsAntarctica, the ice kingdom hosting the South Pole, looms large in the human imagination. The secrets of this vast frozen desert have long tempted explorers, but its brutal climate and glacial shores notoriously resist human intrusion. Land of Wondrous Cold tells a ... Læs mere

    126,99 kr.

  • Armies of the War of the Triple Alliance 1864–70

    Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay & Argentina

    Serier serie Men-at-Arms
    The War of the Triple Alliance is the largest single conflict in the history of South America.Drawing Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay into conflict the war was characterized by extraordinarily high casualty rates, and was to shape the future of an entire continent – depopulating Paraguay and establishing Brazil as the predominant military power.Despite the importance of the war, little ... Læs mere

    125,77 kr.

  • Age Of Empire: 1875-1914

    THE AGE OF EMPIRE is a book about the strange death of the nineteenth century, the world made by and for liberal middle classes in the name of universal progress and civilisation. It is about hopes realised which turned into fears: an era of unparalleled peace engendering an era of unparalleled war; revolt and revolution emerging on the outskirts of society; a time of profound identity crisis for ... Læs mere

    102,11 kr.

  • War of 1812: A History from Beginning to End

    af Henry Freeman ...
    The War of 1812 is often forgotten when we think about the history of the United States. Yet the effects of what seems a minor and insignificant conflict are far-reaching, even to today. The world settled into the roles it would play out for decades, and the boundaries of the United States and Canada would be set for the next two hundred years.Inside you will read about...✓ The Beginning of the ... Læs mere

    Gratis

  • Napoleon the Great

    'A Napoleonic triumph of a book, irresistibly galloping with the momentum of a cavalry charge' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Simply dynamite' Bernard CornwellFrom Andrew Roberts, author of the bestsellers The Storm of War and Churchill: Walking with Destiny, this is the definitive modern biography of Napoleon.Napoleon Bonaparte lived one of the most extraordinary of all human lives. In the space of just ... Læs mere

    171,58 kr.

  • Waterloo

    The History of Four Days, Three Armies, and Three Battles

    #1 Bestseller in the U.K.From the New York Times bestselling author and master of martial fiction comes the definitive, illustrated history of one of the greatest battles ever fought—a riveting nonfiction chronicle published to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s last stand.On June 18, 1815 the armies of France, Britain and Prussia descended upon a quiet valley south of Brussels. In ... Læs mere

    126,39 kr.

  • The Wicked Widow Meets Her Match: Regency Rogues Book 6

    Serier Bog 6 - Regency Rogues
    The sixth in Stefanie Sloane's intoxicating series of rogues and romance in which a handsome spy falls for a woman who proves quite dangerous - to his heart. Perfect for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Stephanie Laurens and Eloisa James.Though resolute and driven by nature, dedicated spymaster Langdon Bourne has lost his way. Even his passion for his secret organization, the Young Corinthians, has waned ... Læs mere

    188,57 kr.

  • Barrow's Boys

    A Stirring Story of Daring, Fortitude, and Outright Lunacy

    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 ... Læs mere

    94,11 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

  • Gold Diggers

    Striking It Rich in the Klondike

    Experience the “fascinating, rich”—and often harrowing—history of the Klondike Gold Rush through the stories of Jack London and 5 other men and women at a Canadian Yukon boomtown (The Globe and Mail).THE INSPIRATION FOR THE TV MINISERIES, KLONDIKEBetween 1896 and 1899, thousands of people lured by gold braved a grueling journey into the remote wilderness of North America. Within two years, Dawson ... Læs mere

    104,61 kr.

  • 1812

    Napoleon’s Fatal March on Moscow

    af Adam Zamoyski ...
    Adam Zamoyski’s bestselling account of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia and his catastrophic retreat from Moscow, events that had a profound effect on European history.In 1812 the most powerful man in the world assembled the largest army in history and marched on Moscow with the intention of consolidating his dominion. But within months, Napoleon’s invasion of Russia – history’s first example of ... Læs mere

    112,76 kr.

  • The Secrets of Blythswood Square

    The gripping and scandalous new 2024 Scottish historical novel from the acclaimed author of The Fair Botanists

    af Sara Sheridan ...
    LONGLISTED FOR SCTOLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2024.THE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE FAIR BOTANISTS.'Gripping' Good Housekeeping'Secrets discovered, ruinous rumours scotched, happiness regained and friendships founded' Daily Mail'A novel of feeling and intellect which will surely and deservedly be a great success' Allan Massie, <em... ... Læs mere

    109,97 kr.

  • Age Of Capital: 1848-1875

    A magisterial account of the rise of capitalismEric Hobsbawm's magnificent treatment of the crucial years 1848-1875 is a penetrating analysis of the rise of capitalism and the consolidation of bourgeois culture. In the 1860s a new word entered the economic and political vocabulary of the world: 'capitalism'. The global triumph of capitalism is the major theme of history in the decades after 1848. ... Læs mere

    102,11 kr.