Russia: Revolution and Civil War, 1917-1921 Beevor Antony
"Riveting . . . There is a wealth of new information here that adds considerable texture and nuance to his story and helps to set Russia apart from previous works."--The Wall...
Zobrazujeme nabídky
War and Revolution
Nalezeno 61 nabídek. (Zobrazuji 1 – )
Soldiers of Revolution: The Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune - (Lause Mark)
"How war gave birth to revolution in the 19th century The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 introduced new military technologies, transformed the organization of armies, and...
Streetscapes of War and Revolution - Morelon, Claire (University of Manchester)
How did it feel to experience the Habsburg Empire's fall into war and revolution? Morelon reconstructs the sights, sounds and material culture of a city in turmoil. From...
Russia in War and Revolution: Russia 1900-24 3rd Booklet of Second Set - Brooman Josh
Russia in War and Revolution: Russia 1900-24 is part of the series Longman 20th Century History for 14-16 year olds.
The Ottoman Endgame: War, Revolution, and the Making of the Modern Middle East, 1908-1923 McMeekin SeanPaperback
An astonishing retelling of twentieth-century history from the Ottoman perspective, delivering profound new insights into World War I and the contemporary Middle East Between...
Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution Jones T. Cole
Contrary to popular belief, the American Revolutionary War was not a limited and restrained struggle for political self-determination. From the onset of hostilities, British...
King of the Gunrunners: How a Philadelphia Fruit Importer Inspired a Revolution and Provoked the Spanish-American War Miller James W.
By the time he turned thirty at the end of the nineteenth century, John D. Hart thrived as the busiest importer of bananas on the East Coast. A master of ships with a...
"1917: War, Peace, and Revolution" - "" ("Stevenson David")
"1917 was a year of calamitous events, and one of pivotal importance in the development of the First World War. In 1917: War, Peace, and Revolution, leading historian of World...
Power Players: Football in Propaganda, War and Revolution - Blaschke Ronny
"Power Players: Football in Propaganda, War and Revolution takes a fascinating look at the ugly side of the beautiful game. Football is increasingly becoming an instrument of...
From World War to Postwar Revolution, Cold War, Decolonization, and the Rise of American Hegemony, 1943-1958 Buchanan Andrew N.
Offering a global account of the 'long' World War II, this book challenges conventional narratives that picture a clearly defined war period (1939-1945) followed by a distinct...
Tropic Thunder in Suriname: Revolution Coups and War in Suriname 1975-1992 Peeters SanderPaperback
Absolutely exclusive reconstruction of military dictatorships, multiple coup attempts and a civil war in Suriname of 1980s. One of the three Guianas, Suriname is the only...
The Last Peasant War – Violence and Revolution in East Central Europe, 1917–1945
The Last Peasant War - Jakub S. Beneš A history of the largely forgotten peasant revolution that swept central and eastern Europe after World War I and how it changed the...
Streetscapes of War and Revolution - Morelon, Claire (University of Manchester)
How did it feel to experience the Habsburg Empire's fall into war and revolution? Morelon reconstructs the sights, sounds and material culture of a city in turmoil. From...
Rebels Against the Future: The Luddites and Their War on the Industrial Revolution: Lessons for the Computer Age Sale KirkpatrickPaperback
The first popular history of the rebellion against technology that still reverberates today. In the 1990s we use the term "luddite" to refer to anyone not enamored of...
After the Romanovs: Russian Exiles in Paris from the Belle poque Through Revolution and War Rappaport HelenPaperback
From Helen Rappaport, the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes After the Romanovs, the story of the Russian aristocrats, artists, and intellectuals...
Gustavus v Wallenstein, Military Revolution, Rivalry and Tragedy in the Thirty Years War Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Strengths of the book include emphasis on ... the abilities of military leaders [and with] lively and insightful psychological sketches brings to life ... cental figures as...
The Central Asian Revolt of 1916: A Collapsing Empire in the Age of War and Revolution - (Morrison Alexander)
This volume provides a comprehensive reinterpretation of the 1916 Central Asian Revolt - a key event in the history of Central Asia, the Russian Empire and the First World War....
When the War Was Over: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge Revolution, Revised Edition Becker ElizabethPaperback
Award-winning journalist Elizabeth Becker started covering Cambodia in 1973 for The Washington Post, when the country was perceived as little more than a footnote to the...
Burning the Big House: The Story of the Irish Country House in a Time of War and Revolution - (Dooley Terence)(Paperback)
Burning the Big House - Terence Dooley The gripping story of the tumultuous destruction of the Irish country house, spanning the revolutionary years of 1912 to 1923 z kategorie...
Myths of Modern History: From the French Revolution to the 20th Century World Wars and the Cold War - New Perspectives on Key Events - Pauwels Jacques R.
"At a time when it's all too easy to see history in black-and-white terms, historian Jacques R. Pauwels urges readers to let go of conventional history textbooks and re-examine...
War Against All Puerto Ricans: Revolution and Terror in America's Colony Denis Nelson A.Paperback
The powerful, untold story of the 1950 revolution in Puerto Rico and the long history of U.S. intervention on the island, that the New York Times says could not be more timely....
Burning Country - New Edition: Syrians in Revolution and War - Yassin-Kassab Robin
""Explores how Syria's peaceful uprising gave way to armed insurgency and sectarian jihad...a sympathetic portrait of a heroic uprising gone wrong, describing in all too...
Our First Civil War: Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution Brands H. W.Paperback
Kniha "Our First Civil War" spadá do žánru Cizojazyčná literatura. Autorem je H.W. Brands. Kniha je brožovaná. Obsahuje 486 stran. Jedná se o počin nakladatelství "Random...
The History of the United States: A Captivating Guide to American History, Including Events Such as the American Revolution, French and Indian War, Bo History CaptivatingPaperback
If you want to discover the captivating history of the United States, then keep reading... When the first settlers reached the United States of America and started to chip out...
The First World Empire: Portugal, War and Military Revolution - (Carvalhal Hlder)(Paperback)
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the early modern military history of Portugal and its possessions in Africa, the Americas, and Asia from the perspective of the...
Ukraine's Maidan, Russia's War - A Chronicle and Analysis of the Revolution of Dignity Wynnyckyj MychailoPaperback
In early 2014, sparked by an assault by their government on peaceful students, Ukrainians rose up against a deeply corrupt, Moscow-backed regime. Initially demonstrating under...
Rebels Against the Future: The Luddites and Their War on the Industrial Revolution: Lessons for the Computer Age
The first popular history of the rebellion against technology that still reverberates today. In the 1990s we use the term "luddite" to refer to anyone not enamored of...
Mystery of Olga Chekhova - A Life Torn Apart By Revolution And War - Beevor Antony
Olga Chekhova was a stunning Russian beauty and a famous Nazi-era film actress who Hitler counted among his friends; she was also the niece of Anton Chekhov. After fleeing...
A Spirited War - George Washington and the Ghosts of the Revolution in Central New Jersey - Peck Donald Johnstone
New Jersey has recently been hailed as the Crossroads of the American Revolution. This is a fitting designation, given that General George Washington spent the majority of his...
British Army Uniforms from 1751 to 1783: Including the Seven Years War and the American War of Independence - (Franklin Carl)(Paperback)
Based on contemporary records and paintings, this book identifies each cavalry and infantry regiment and illustrates changes in uniforms, their facing colors and the nature and...
