Ergebnis für "Lost World" in Europa

Instant New York Times Bestseller! Why did one of the world’s most successful business titans, an oil magnate who rivaled the Rockefellers and the Rothschilds, disappear from history? The author of the acclaimed bestseller The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel has the enthralling answer. With...

World War II was more than just a clash of armies—it was a battle of ideologies, economies, and strategies on a global scale. It was the deadliest conflict in human history, involving more than 30 countries and resulting in the deaths of an estimated 70 to 85 million people, including both military personnel and civilians. For a time, it seemed as though Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, might succeed in reshaping the world according to its vision. Germany’s early victories stunned observers and instilled fear across Europe.

For more than a millennium, the Byzantine Empire presided over the juncture between East and West, as well as the transition from the classical to the modern world. Rather than recounting the standard chronology of emperors and battles, leading Byzantium scholar Jonathan Harris focuses on a succession of archetypal figures, families, places, and events.

Join Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz on his explosive journey from Ukrainian refugee to famed global punk icon, acclaimed thespian, cultural rebel, and vital political force. Eugene Hutz’s journey from his Romani “gypsy” roots, family interrogations for being “anti-Soviet,” and European...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Were World Wars I and II inevitable? Were they necessary wars? Or were they products of calamitous failures of judgment? In this monumental and provocative history, Patrick Buchanan makes the case that, if not for the blunders of British statesmen—Winston...

From a preeminent scholar of Eastern Europe and New York Times bestselling author, the essential history of Russian imperialism. “A singularly fascinating account of Russian nationalism through the ages.” —Financial Times In 2014, Russia annexed the Crimea and attempted to seize a portion...

Filled with unforgettable stories of emperors, generals, and religious patriarchs, as well as fascinating glimpses into the life of the ordinary citizen, Lost to the West reveals how much we owe to the Byzantine Empire that was the equal of any in its achievements, appetites, and enduring legacy...

The official inside story of the life, death and remarkable discovery of history's most controversial monarch. On 22 August 1485 Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor (the future Henry VII), went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Richard's body was displayed in undignified fashion for two days in nearby Leicester and then hurriedly buried in the church of the Greyfriars. 

In these diaries, it is 1989, and Annie is divorced with two grown sons, living outside of Paris, and nearing fifty. Her lover escapes the city to see her there, and Ernaux seems to survive only in expectation of these encounters, saying “his desire for me is the only thing I can be sure of.” She cannot write; she trudges distractedly through her various other commitments in the world; she awaits his next call; she lives only to feel desire and for the next rendezvous. When he is gone and the desire has faded, she feels that she is a step closer to death.

Resurrect a lost ancient wonder of classical antiquity and explore the awe-inspiring archaeology behind a vanished god. Perfect for an educational commute or an evening of armchair travel, this immersive history transports you directly to the sacred, sun-drenched sanctuary of ancient Greece...

Unearth the lost secrets of an ancient architectural wonder and explore history's most magnificent sacred sanctuary. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the bustling streets of antiquity. Witness the breathtaking evolution of a modest Ephesian...

Uncover the gripping ancient history behind the legendary Minotaur and a lost Bronze Age civilization. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey bridges the gap between Greek mythology and archaeological reality. Walk alongside modern explorers as they unearth a vibrant...

Discover the awe-inspiring engineering and dramatic ancient history behind humanity's most legendary vanished monument. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive deep dive transports armchair travelers straight into the heart of the Hellenistic Mediterranean. Experience the turbulent...

Delve into the ultimate ancient history mystery: a lost tomb that fractured empires and ignited brutal succession wars. Perfect for an adventurous commute or a deep-focus learning session, this atmospheric journey traces a legendary corpse hijacked for political domination. Transport yourself to...

The Lost Continent, a new HarperNorth book, full description to follow when available...

Unravel the ultimate archaeological mystery and track a vanished ancient conqueror in this gripping historical cold case. Perfect for an immersive commute, this suspenseful journey plunges you into the chaotic aftermath of an emperor's death, where a royal corpse became a weapon for absolute...

“MENZIES [IS] PROPOUNDING ONE OF THE MOST REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS IN THE HISTORY OF HISTORY.” —New York Times Magazine New York Times bestselling historian Gavin Menzies presents newly uncovered evidence revealing, conclusively, that “the lost city of Atlantis” was not only real but also...

Dive into a gripping true mystery of WWII looted art and a legendary lost treasure that vanished without a trace. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating historical investigation traces a shimmering chamber of fossilized resin from ancient Baltic forests to the heights of Russian...

Dive into a gripping historical mystery and trace the shocking disappearance of antiquity's most legendary lost monument. Perfect for your morning commute, this suspenseful archaeology adventure investigates how a world-conquering king's golden mausoleum simply vanished. Uncover the ruthless...

“The Map of Knowledge is an endlessly fascinating book, rich in detail, capacious and humane in vision.” —Stephen Greenblatt, author of The Swerve: How the World Became Modern, winner of the Pulitzer Prize After the Fall of Rome, when many of the great ideas of the ancient world were lost...