Ergebnis für "du figur" in Historisch

Unruly Figures gives you access to the lives and often—untold stories of twenty of history's most fascinating individuals. Of all the rebels and revolutionaries who have acted around the world, these are often overlooked. Whether they are a bit familiar or entirely new to you, each of these historical figures provides a vivid example of what it means to live life on one's own terms and have a lasting influence on society.

In Our Time is one of BBC Radio's most successful and best-loved programmes, with a weekly listenership of over two million. Since 1998, it has 'transformed the landscape for serious ideas at peak listening time' (The Times), introducing its audience to an astonishing array of intriguing topics, from the epic of Gilgamesh to the gin craze. This special thematic collection focusses on some of the most important rulers, philosophers and writers of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Five famous English historical figures, five controversial characters of almost legendary proportions, that have to be well-known and understood if one is interested in knowing about the English spirit and history. Sir Francis Drake was a sea captain and a privateer of the Elizabethan era; his exploits made him a hero to the English but his privateering led the Spanish to brand him a pirate. Henry VIII was king in a time of extreme religious unrest, and became such a bloody monster that he was eventually called the "English Nero".

Les Presses Universitaires de France et Frémeaux & Associés proposent cette biographie du Roi Arthur, racontée et expliquée par Alban Gautier, professeur d'histoire médiévale à l'université de Caen. Le roi Arthur a-t-il existé ? Arthur est un personnage tout aussi littéraire et mythique qu'historique à proprement parler. Depuis la Grande-Bretagne du Vè siècle, lors du déclin de l'Empire romain, jusqu'à nos jours, Arthur n'a cessé d'exister sous plusieurs visages.

Follow in the footsteps of Canadian historical icons and discover their inspiring stories that changed the world! Fascinating excerpts from their work are included. Inside, you will find a biography section for each figure, the challenges they faced, and stories of how they overcame them. You will discover significant events that shaped them and the political and social background at the time.

Le barbier de Louis XI, la nounou de Churchill, la secrétaire de Charles de Gaulle, le druide de Jules César, le guide de Jeanne d'Arc, le pianiste d'Hitler... tous ces inconnus de l'histoire, ces hommes et femmes de l'ombre, ont influencé le cours des choses ! Que serait devenu Ramsès II sans son architecte des pyramides ? Notre alimentation serait-elle la même sans le chocolatier de Marie-Antoinette ?

Les Presses Universitaires de France et Frémeaux & Associés proposent cette biographie de Mikhaïl Gorbatchev, analysée et expliquée par Taline Ter Minassian, professeure d'histoire de la Russie et du Caucase, spécialiste des relations internationales et de l'histoire des réseaux de renseignement.L'homme qui a changé le monde.