Ergebnis für "Alfred" in Politik & Aktivismus

King Alfred of Wessex is the only king in British history to have been honoured with the epithet of "Great", yet he is usually remembered for the story of the burnt cakes, his finer achievements are often forgotten. Afflicted by poor health for most of his life, Alfred nevertheless showed unflagging energy as a warrior, administrator, scholar and educator. He was remarkable for both his range of interests and his wisdom. In battle he was faced by the Danish invaders and the real threat of Viking supremacy in England.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Athelstan: The Making of England by Tom Holland, read by Roy McMillan. 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...

Studienrat Alfred Hauschild war ein außergewöhnliche Mensch, der in kein Raster paßte. Dieses Buch wurde in seinem Nachlass gefunden und handelt von seiner Jugend zur Zeit des Mauerbaus, von seinem Leben im Ostteil Berlins unter der Führung der SED, schließlich aber auch von seiner vermeintlichen Republikflucht, der darauf folgenden Inhaftierung und der von westlicher Seite erkauften Freiheit im Westteil der Hauptstadt. Hauschilds Leben in der DDR war geprägt von dem Drang, sich nicht vom System unter der Herrschaft der SED vereinnahmen zu lassen und seinen eigenen Weg zu gehen.

This is the extraordinary story of how a king who once hid in the swamps became the man who saved Christian civilization in England. From his childhood pilgrimage to Rome to his deathbed vision of a united England, discover how King Alfred earned his place as the only English monarch ever called “the Great.” This is the life and legend of Alfred the Great in full.

José Martí (1853–1895) was the founding hero of Cuban independence. In all of modern Latin American history, arguably only the “Great Liberator” Simón Bolívar rivals Martí in stature and legacy. Today he is revered by both the Castro regime and the Cuban exile community, whose shared veneration of the “apostle” of freedom has led to his virtual apotheosis as a national saint.

The Second World War was the defining moment in the history of the Soviet Union. With Stalin at the helm, it emerged victorious at a huge economic and human cost. But even before the fighting had ended, Stalin began to turn against the architects of success. In this original and comprehensive study, Alfred J. Rieber examines Stalin as a wartime leader, arguing that his policies were profoundly paradoxical.

In this audiobook, you will catch a glimpse into the life and struggles of Alfred the Great. The audiobook covers his exploits, his weaknesses, and all the things that made him great.

Sin duda, la figura más relevante del mundo del espionaje y contraespionaje previo a la I Guerra Mundial. Su paso por el servicio, marcado por la innovación, promovió el uso de las tecnologías más avanzadas de su tiempo para detectar y arrestar agentes extranjeros, vender información al mejor postor, y lucrar con lo obtenido para llevar una vida glamorosa en las fauces del Imperio Austro-Húngaro, la tierra que lo vio nacer.

Lady Jane Grey never wanted the crown. She barely had time to wear it. While history remembers her reign in days, this short book remembers the girl. Lady Jane Grey was only 16 when she was handed the throne of England like a poisoned chalice. Sharp-witted, highly educated, and utterly unprepared for royal life, Jane found herself thrust into the deadliest game the Tudors ever played. Nine days later, it was all over... except the part where they lopped off her head.

Agricola, also known as The Life and Character of Julius Agricola, serves as the main historical source for information about this notable Roman general. His son-in-law, the historian Tacitus, authored the text. He writes not just about his father-in-law’s military career and conquest of Britain, but also about cultural and geographic forces at work during this time. The portion of the original text that survives today remains an important reference for historians and history buffs alike.