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"A travel narrative following three ancient roads and looking at more than two thousand years of history of Ancient Rome through the modern eye. In 66 B.C., young, ambitious Julius Caesar, seeking recognition and authority, became the curator of the Via Appia. He borrowed significant sums to restore the ancient highway. It was a way to curry favor from Roman citizens in villages along the route, built from Rome to Brindisi between 312-191 B.C. He...
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"An epic, groundbreaking account of the ethnic and state violence that followed the end of World War I--conflicts that would shape the course of the twentieth century. For the Western allies, November 11, 1918 has always been a solemn date--the end of fighting that had destroyed a generation, and also a vindication of a terrible sacrifice with the total collapse of the principal enemies: the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire....
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Esther Markstrom and her artist mother have always been proud of their ancestor, painter Francisco Vella. They even run a small museum and gallery dedicated to raising awareness of his scandalously underappreciated work. But when Esther reconnects with her former art history professor, she finds her once-solid family history on shaky ground as questions arise about Vella's greatest work--a portrait entitled The Lady with the Dark Hair .
In 1879,...
5) Bratislava
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Bratislava es una bella e histórica ciudad que despertó del socialismo y, casi sin tiempo a reaccionar, se vio convertida en capital de un joven país, Eslovaquia. Dinámica y emprendedora, la ciudad vive un momento crucial que hace que se construya y se reconstruya constantemente. Aún así, conserva un centro histórico pleno de encanto, pequeño y recogido, con calles de adoquines y viejas casonas que testimonian un pasado de esplendor. En la...
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Man traut sich kaum, es zu schreiben: Dass es im Herzen Europas, an der Ostsee, drei Länder gibt, die noch nicht überlaufen sind. Wo man mit dem Camper unter Kiefern am Meer stehen und über dem Lagerfeuer kochen kann – ganz legal, versteht sich. Wo jeder Reisende seinen eigenen Lieblingssee zum Paddeln finden kann. Wo kreativ gestaltete Museen auf Besucher und herzhafte Nationalgerichte auf Testesser warten. Wo die Wälder voller Pilze und Beeren...
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Get the Summary of Valerie Hansen's The Year 1000 in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Year 1000" by Valerie Hansen provides a comprehensive examination of global population growth and economic development around the year 1000. The book highlights the surge in agricultural productivity that led to population booms in various regions, including China under the Song dynasty, the Islamic heartland, Western Europe,...
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Georg wächst in der Nähe von Rothenburg ob der Tauber auf einem Bauernhof auf. Seine beiden Brüder sind im Krieg gefallen. Endlich, im April 1944, darf Georg von den Pimpfen in die Hitlerjugend wechseln. Jetzt, so denkt er, kann er selbst etwas tun, um das Vaterland zu retten. So kommt er 1945 in das Wehrertüchtigungslager Gebsattel, von dort nach Hausen am Bach, und zusammen mit drei weiteren Hitlerjungen soll Georg mit einer Panzerfaust bewaffnet...
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Today, numerous individuals find themselves adrift, seeking meaning in a world where various ideologies have faltered: Communism, Capitalism, Nationalism, Materialism. Amidst this ideological void, one ponders: What is the essence of life? Who or what can genuinely satisfy human yearnings?
Each year, hundreds of thousands embark on the Camino, or segments of it, in a quest for purpose. In 2018, I joined this pursuit, starting my journey on the Camino...
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Wenn Kaiserin Elisabeth heute noch einmal nach Wien zurückkehren könnte, welche Orte würde sie wohl wiedersehen wollen? Wie erginge es ihr bei einem Besuch der Kapuzinergruft? Wie sähe ein Treffen zwischen ihr und John Lennon im Hotel Sacher aus? Wie versöhnlich wäre sie beim Anblick der Hofburg? Und worüber würde sie mit Hans Moser im Schweizerhaus plaudern? Kommen Sie doch mit, entdecken Sie die prachtvolle Donaumetropole und finden Sie...
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La dramática historia de la vida y la evolución en un continente que sigue ejerciendo enorme influencia en el resto del planeta.
Tim Flannery narra la historia de la vida en Europa utilizando la misma combinación de prosa elegante y solvencia científica que le ha otorgado el reconocimiento de cientos de miles de lectores en el mundo. La historia de Europa empezó hace cien millones de años, con la formación de un archipiélago que más tarde...
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Pourquoi Philippe n'a-t-il pas embrassé Mathilde lors du mariage ? Pourquoi Mathilde est-elle plus ambitieuse qu'il n'y paraît ? Pourquoi le Roi n'a-t-il jamais reconnu Delphine ? Pourquoi Paola n'a-t-elle pas voulu divorcer d'Albert ? Pourquoi Laurent a-t-il violenté plusieurs femmes ? Pourquoi Claire défend-elle son mari avec acharnement ? Pourquoi Astrid a-t-elle failli devenir Reine ? Pourquoi Lorenz est-il un homme les mieux payés de Belgique...
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In this book, George Huppert introduces the reader to a group of talented young men, some of them teenagers, who were the talk of the town in Renaissance Paris. They called themselves philosophes, they wrote poetry, they studied Greek and mathematics-and they entertained subversive notions concerning religion and politics. Classically trained, they wrote, nevertheless, in French, so as to reach the widest possible audience. These young radicals fostered...
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Praise for the first edition:
"To give a sense of immediacy and vividness to the long period in such a short space is a major achievement." -History
"Huppert's book is a little masterpiece every teacher should welcome." -Renaissance Quarterly
A work of genuine social history, After the Black Death leads the reader into the real villages and cities of European society. For this second edition, George Huppert has added a new chapter on the incessant...
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This work stretches from deep prehistoric times up to the 12th century AD and beyond. After a short preamble from the Megalithic to the Bronze Age, scanning Tara's Golden Age, it deals with Celtic Europe's decline due to Roman and Germanic conquest. It follows Celtic tribes fleeing to Britain and Ireland, where they set up settlements. Ptolemy of Alexandria's 2nd-century record debunks early Irish pseudo-history and ratifies the archaic Ulidian Tales....
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Go on a captivating journey through the heart of Barcelona. In this immersive and meticulously researched book, seasoned travel writer Peter Mills invites you to discover the enchanting city of Barcelona in all its multifaceted glory. As you traverse the diverse neighborhoods of Barcelona, immerse yourself in the local lifestyle and savor the distinct flavors of Catalan cuisine. Join the bustling markets, where an abundance of fresh produce, seafood,...
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Norditalien ist eine leicht zu erreichende Region für Wiederholungstäter. Wer einmal hier war, wird meist rückfällig und hat irgendwann die meisten der prächtigen Kathedralen, arkadengesäumten Piazzi, die blauen Seen und weitläufigen Patchwork-Landstriche gesehen. Dann wird es Zeit für die versteckten Schätze Norditaliens. Solche, zu denen keine Hinweisschilder führen. Oder die, die zwar allgemein bekannt und in herkömmlichen Reiseführern...
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Get the Summary of Kermit Lynch's Adventures on the Wine Route in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Adventures on the Wine Route" by Kermit Lynch chronicles his explorations and discoveries in the French wine industry. Lynch's journey begins in the Loire Valley, where he develops a fondness for the region's red wines, particularly Cabernet Franc from Chinon and Bourgueil. He is surprised by a Sancerre rouge and impressed...
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Get the Summary of Giles Tremlett's Espana in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Espana" by Giles Tremlett offers a comprehensive exploration of Spain's rich and tumultuous history. It begins with the mythological origins tied to Hercules and the deep history of human habitation evidenced by the Atapuerca archaeological site. The narrative progresses through the cultural influences of the Phoenicians and Greeks, the...
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Richard III, the most notorious and most discussed of English kings, was also unusual among his contemporaries in regularly signing his books. This characteristic, among others, has enabled Anne Sutton and Livia Visser-Fuchs to reconstruct his library, and link it to the culture and reading habits of his generation.
The books of Richard III are typical of what was available to and popular with the medieval reader - religion, chivalry, history, genealogy,...
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