In the wake of the First World War, Central Europe saw the birth of new republics and hope for democratic renewal. Women and working-class representatives entered parliaments for the first time, and lawmakers found themselves at the centre of a rapidly changing political landscape. This book explores the lives, work, and networks of interwar parliamentarians, focusing on their navigation of political sociability and their evolving roles on the international stage.Challenging the co...

Wenn Geschichte zur Warnung wirdEin hochaktuelles Buch, das die Lehren aus dem Scheitern der Weimarer Republik auf die Herausforderungen unserer Gegenwart überträgt – fundiert, provokant und relevant für alle, die unsere Demokratie stärken wollen.Was wir aus Weimar lernen müssenWarum scheiterte die erste deutsche Demokratie so schnell – und was bedeutet das für uns heute? In "Wenn das Gestern anklopft" versammeln der Historiker

They were never supposed to be heroes.But when a deadly plague hits the crown, three royal misfits become the kingdom’s last hope.In the empire of Akaria, tradition rules all—until the Obsidian Streaks begin claiming lives in every corner of the realm. Their only shot at saving the empire lies in a lost relic of legend: the Healing Stone, a magical gem said to cure any disease. If it still exists.No pressure, right?Now it’s up to:Princess Kater...

Two unlikely heroes must break free from societal expectations and find the inner strength to save their kingdom in the first Lumos Gems novel.The great land of Akaria was once an extraordinary place where people had magical gifts bestowed by the gods, themselves. But the magic has been long lost to the Akarians, hidden after years of turmoil and war. It is rumored, however, that the magic is still out there, waiting to be released from inside the lost Lumos Gems.

In Midnight Embers, the gripping second installment of The Lumos Gems Chronicles, the aftermath of the bone dragon battle leaves our heroes reeling, their unity fractured and their world in turmoil.Anthony, torn between his desire for adventure and the weight of responsibility, grapples with his place in the world, while Liam wrestles with haunting visions that threaten to consume him. As tensions escalate and shadows gather, a mysterious girl arrives, rev...