World War II: A Photographic History charts the world's first truly globalconflict, from the pre-war tensions to the final reckoning of those guilty of war crimes. The narrative, capturing the heroism and the sacrifices people made, is told through remarkable photographs from theDaily Mail archive, many seen here for the first time.

Gerald of Wales was among the most dynamic andfascinating churchmen of the twelfth century. A member of one ofthe leading Norman families involved in the invasion of Ireland, hefirst visited there in 1183 and later returned in the entourage ofHenry II. The resulting "Topographia Hiberniae" is an extraordinaryaccount of his travels. Here he describes landscapes, fish, birdsand animals; recounts the history of Ireland's rulers; and tellsfantastical stories of magic wells and deadly whirlpools, strangecreatures and evil spirits. Written from the point of view of aninvader and reformer, this work has been rightly criticized for itsportrait of a primitive land, yet it is also one of the mostimportant sources for what is known of Ireland during the MiddleAges.

This book describes the weapons and vehicles of all the countries that fought in World War Ⅱ in a clear and comprehensive manne~It offers an excellent overview of the diverse weaponry used by both the Axis Powers and lhe Allies． The weapons described here range from the pistol to the 75t battle tank and from singleengine fighter planes to the largest．heaviest battleships ever to have sailed the seas-1his book examines every major area of military technology ftom infantry arms to submarines and includes a chapter on special weapons． Everything you might want to know about the development and deployment of each type of weapon can be found here along with the relevant technicaI specifications．Furthermore，these historically and technically precise profiles are brought to Life by over 500 photog~phs and technicaI drawings． Thanks to its clear structure．informative text and wealth of facts，this book is a treasure trove for anyone interested in history or military history wishing to

"So much nonsense has been written on suburban life and mores that it comes as a considerable shock to read a book by someone who seems to have his own ideas on the subject and who pursues them relentlessly to the bitter end," said LJ's reviewer (LJ 2/1/61) of this novel of unhappy life in the burbs. It is reminiscent of the popular film American Beauty in its depiction of white-collar life as fraught with discontent. Others have picked up on this theme since, but Yates remains a solid read.

Firearms includes a detailed historical overview of firearms from the medievel period to the present day,along with entries on individual weapons,and technical spreads explaining how weapons work. Each weapon is accompanied by a photograph or illustration and a full specification. Includes 350 weapons divided into 5 sections:handguns,muskets and rifles,sub-machine guns,machine guns and shotguns. Features 20 technical spreads showing how small arms work and cutaway diagrams

Tanks and armored fighting vehicles have dominated the battlefield in all conflicts all over the world. Their amazing firepower, armor, and mobility has lead to most countries maintaining a fleet of these versatile and fearsome machines. Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles features the best of these vehicles.Entries are listed chronologically from 1915 to the present day. Each entry is accompanied by a de*ion of its development and service record, and a full specification table is included, detailing all the essential data:armament, crew, dimensions, speed,range, engine types, and power utput. Specifications are given with both imperial and metric measures listed. Among the vehicles featured in the volume are the British Mk I tank of World War I, the German Panther, and the American M4 Sherman of World War II, and the MI Abrams seen in battle today. All of the major manufacturers in the US, UK, Germany, France, and Russia are covered, alongside the smaller nations to present a global commentary on the

With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the firstfive books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events fromthe foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, theestablishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up toRome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourthcentury bc. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, legends, andtales, including the story of Romulus and Remus. Reprinting RobertOgilvie's lucid 1971 introduction, this highly regarded edition nowboasts a new preface, examining the text in light of recent Livyscholarship, informative maps, bibliography, and an index. Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt with an introduction by RobertOgilvie.

Another influential Penguin Classic-nowavailable in our signature black-spinedress For more than two thousand years,Sun-Tzu's The Art of War has provided military leaders withessential advice on battlefield tactics, managing troops andterrain, and employing cunning and deception. An elemental part ofChinese culture, it has also become a touchstone for the Westernstruggle for survival and success, whether in battle, in business,or in relationships. With this volume's crisp, accessibletranslation and lively, learned introduction, even those readersfamiliar with The Art of War will experience it anew,finding it more fascinating-and more chilling-than ever.

In this revealing and often shocking book, Professor Mitamurahides nothing, presenting the sordid and macasbre details of apolitical system built upon and glorifying human emasculation anddegradation. The book traces the history eunuchism from its bveryearly days until november 5, 1924. when the system was finallybanned and hundreds of eunuchs, "crying pitifully in high-pitchedfeminine voices," were expelled from Tzu Chin (Guzheng) Palace,thus ending a system that had endured over 2,000 years and through25 dynasties.

Frank Norris's McTeague is a significant example of American literary naturalism as well as a com-mentary on turn-of-the-century American cultural values. This revised Norton Critical Edition is again based on the 1899 first edition text and is fully anno-tated. "Contexts" focuses on the novel's sources and composition. In- cluded are newspaper accounts of a San Francisco murder; a de-*ion of Norris's Polk Street neighborhood (which figures promi-nently in McTeague); an examination of the relationship between the novel and naturalism; and a discussion of the book's genesis,from its origin as a Harvard assignment to Norris's revision of it upon his return to San Francisco.

This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, presenting a refreshingly eclectic variety of personal icons, from pub signs to seaside piers, from cattle grids to canal boats, and from village cricket to nimbies. First published as a lavish colour coffeetable book, this new expanded paperback edition has double the original number of contributions from many celebrities including Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, Eric Clapton, Bryan Ferry, Sebastian Faulks, Kate Adie, Kevin Spacey, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Richard Mabey , Simon Jenkins, John Sergeant, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joan Bakewell, Antony Beevor, Libby Purves, Jonathan Dimbleby, and many more: and a new preface by HRH Prince Charles.

Acclaimed historian Niall Ferguson ranges across the entirehistory of America’s foreign entanglements and delves into all thedimensions of American power—military, economic, cultural, andpolitical. The result is a book whose conclusions are asconvincing, and troubling, as they are original. Fergusondemonstrates that America has always been an empire in denial andshows the fateful consequences of its special brand of imperialism.He examines the challenges to the United States from its principalrivals, the European Union and China, and offers a compellinganalysis of the connection between the country’s domestic economichealth and its foreign affairs—the bottom line of imperialism,American style. Colossus is a peerless reckoning withAmerican power that should be read by any thinking citizen of thisunspoken empire.

To help you get the most out of your course, A History of Western Society, Fifth Guide. The Study Guide contains key terms and concepts, sample test questions, understanding history through the arts, map exercises, and problems for further manager about how to obtain this valuable resource.

Product De*ion Terrorism and violence from Beirut to Belfast, from Cyprus to Soweto, from Munich to Mogadishu. The Ayatollah Khomeini, Tricky Dicky Nixon, General Amin, Pol Pot, - young Michael Jackson and ageing Elvis - explosively revealed by the Camera's silent witness.

The 1914-18 conflict was called 'the war to end all wars'. World War I: A Photographic History charts the course of this epic struggle, from the assassin's bullet in Sarajevo which sparked the conflict to the flawed Treaty of Versailles which ended it. Superbly illustrated with photographs from the Daily Mail archives, many reproduced for the first time, these pages capture a defining moment in world history.

Although written over four hundred years after Alexander'sdeath, Arrian's account of the man and his achievements is the mostreliable we have. Arrian's own experience as a military commandergave him unique insights into the life of the world's greatestconqueror. He tells of Alexander's violent suppression of theTheban rebellion, his defeat of Persia and campaigns through Egyptand Babylon - establishing new cities and destroying others in hispath. While Alexander emerges as a charismatic leader, Arriansucceeds brilliantly in creating an objective portrait of a man ofboundless ambition, who was exposed to the temptations ofpower.

This "New York Times" bestseller tells the harrowing true story of nine American airmen shot down over the Pacific. One of them, George H.W. Bush, was miraculously rescued. This edition features the same Afterword by the author that appeared in the trade paperback edition. 作者简介： James Bradley is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Flags of Our Fathers and the son of one of the men who raised the American flag on Iwo Jima. The story of the events on Chichi Jima was first brought to his attention after the publication of that book and involved several years of research, travel, and writing-including a return trip to Chichi Jima with President George H. W. Bush. This is Bradley's second book. He lives in New York.

Provides an accessible introduction to 28 0f the most important actions of World War ll,including Dunkirk，the Battle of Britain，Operation Barbarossa，Pear Harbor,El Atamein．the siege of Leningrad，Kursk，Monte Cassino，the D-Day landings，Battle of the Bulge，lwo Jima，the Battle for Berlin，and many，many more. Includes full-color tactical maps that allow the reader to grasp at a glance the decisivemoves of the battle. Features rnore than 250 color and black,and—white photographs and artworks illustrating the soldiers,uniforms,and military technology of the era.

"Thought-provoking and illuminating...Overy's study ofBritish culture between the wars is absorbing and unexpectedlymoving." - The New York Times Book Review Original,entertaining, and ever-surprising, The Twilight Years tellsthe story of how an abiding fear of war influenced English life inthe aftermath of World War I. Britain had become a laboratory formodern thought and experimentations, from eugenics to Freud'sunconscious. And drawing upon these innovative ideas and concepts,intellectuals, politicians, scientists, and artists-among themArnold Toynbee, Aldous Huxley, and H.G. Wells-grappled with acreeping fear that the West was staring down the end ofcivilization. The Twilight Years speaks to the frighteningpower of ideas in a rapidly changing world.

Communication is essential to our lives, but how often do we stop to think about where the words we use have come from? Have you ever thought about which words in English have been borrowed from Arabic, French or Dutch? Try admiral, landscape and marmalade just for starters. The Secret Life of Words is a wide-ranging account not only of the history of English, but also of how words witness history, reflect social change and remind us of our turbulent past. Henry Hitchings delves into our promiscuous language and reveals how and why it has absorbed words from more than 350 other languages many originating from the most unlikely of places, such as shampoo from Hindi and kiosk from Turkish. From the Norman Conquest to the present day, Hitchings narrates the story of English as an archive of our human experience and uncovers the secrets behind everyday words. This is a celebration of our language; after reading it, you will never again take the words we use for granted.

In 1968, Gary Mitchell enlisted in the army and was sent toVietnam, where he caught the eye of his superiors, who found thathe excelled at long-distance shooting-a discovery that set him onthe path to a new identity as a sniper. During his time in Vietnam, American intelligence agents"borrowed" him from his Army unit and used him to carry out plannedassassinations most likely as part of the covert Phoenix Program.But this is not just the story of a man at war; it's also about thewar within the man, because the memories of his sniper missionsfollowed him home-and nearly destroyed him.

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Written over three hundred years ago, The Princess of Cleves transports the reader to seventeenth-century French court society, where "love was always allied to politics and politics to love. No one was untroubled or unmoved: each considered how to advance, to flatter, to serve or to harm; boredom and idleness were unknown, since everyone was engaged in intrigue or the pursuit of pleasure." The story concerns a strikingly beautiful young woman, raised in seclusion and brought to the court at marriageable age. She is married to the Prince de Cleves, a powerful, sensitive man who adores her and hopes she will eventually reciprocate his feelings. Unfortunately, Madame de Cleves falls passionately in love with the Duc de Nemors, a man "born with every predisposition for courtship and every quality tending toward its success." Lost letters, whispered messages, extensive introspection - all are described in minute detail as Madame de Cleves attempts to overcome her feelings and remain a virtuous woman. The obsessio

In the second halfofthe 1990s, Stuart Eizenstat had perhaps the most controversial assignment of any U.S. foreign policy official in Europe. His mission had nothing to do with Russia,the Middle East, Yugoslavia, or any of the other hotspots of the day. Rather, Eizenstat's mission was to provide justice--albeit belated and imperfect justice--for the victims of World War II,while maintaining positive diplomatic relations with the nations being asked to pay. Imperfect Justice is Stuart Eizenstat's personal account of how the Holocaust became a political and diplomatic battleground fifty years after the war's end,as the issues of dormant bank accounts,slave labor,confiscated property,looted art,and unpaid insurance policies convulsed Europe and America.His story is not one of easy successes or an idyllic view of justice.Rather it is a revealing chronicle of high-stakes negotiations involving heads of European governments,played out on an international stage in an emotionally charged atmosphere,with a su