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Wild Rising Press Our Mckelvey Ancestors
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OREP Normandie 44
Book SynopsisJune 6, 1944: a date forever etched in history. With the landing of allied troops on the Normandy coast, so began one of the major confrontations of the Second World War. Twelve weeks of fierce fighting would decide the fate of the war in the West and hasten the defeat of the Third Reich.It is right that everybody should still remember the sacrifice of a region and its people, and that of those men who came from across the Atlantic and across the Channel, to rest forever in this land that they liberated.
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OREP Normandy 1944 The Atlantic Wall
Book SynopsisThe Atlantikwall (Atlantic wall) was an extensive system of coastal fortifications built by the German Third Reich in 1942 until 1944 during World War II along the western coast of Europe to defend against an anticipated British led Allied invasion of the continent.Early in 1944, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was assigned to improve the defenses of the Wall. Rommel believed the existing coastal fortifications were entirely inadequate, and he immediately began strengthening them. By the time of the invasion, the Germans had laid almost 6 million mines in northern France. More gun emplacements and minefields extended inland, along the roads leading out from the beaches. In likely landing spots for gliders and parachutists, the Germans emplaced slanted poles with sharpened tops, which the troops called Rommelspargel (Rommel''s asparagus), and low-lying river and estuarine areas were permanently flooded as well.Rommel firmly believed that the invasion would have to be stopped at the beach itself, or the situation would otherwise inevitably lead to the defeat of Germany.The defensive wall was never completed; consisting primarily of batteries, bunkers, and minefields, which during 1942-1944 stretched from the French-Spanish border into Norway (Festung Norwegen). The Channel Islands were heavily fortified, particularly the island of Alderney which is the closest to France. Hitler had decreed that 10% of the steel and concrete used in the Atlantic Wall go to the Channel Islands, because of the propaganda value of controlling British territory. Despite the mooting of Operation Constellation et al, the Allies bypassed the islands for this reason and did not try to liberate them when they liberated Normandy. The islands'' German garrisons did not surrender until 9 May 1945 - one day after the rest of the German armed forces. The German garrison on Alderney did not surrender until 16 May.Today, many significant vestiges remain of the coastal defence system which Goebbels was to pompously baptise the Atlantic Wall. One of the aims of this guide is to introduce readers to the most interesting sites from an architectural, technical or historical point of view, and which can be observed along the Normandy coastline between the Mont Saint-Michel and Dieppe.
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OREP Landing Beaches
Book SynopsisThe Normandy Landings were the first operations of the Allied Powers'' invasion of Normandy, also known as Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord, during World War II. D-Day for the operation, postponed 24 hours, became June 6, 1944, H-Hour was 6:30 am. The assault was conducted in two phases: an air assault landing of American and British airborne divisions shortly after midnight, and an amphibious landing of Allied infantry and armoured divisions on the coast of France commencing at 06:30 British Double Summer Time. It required the transport of soldiers and materiel from England and Wales by troop carrying aeroplanes and ships, the assault landings, air support, naval interdiction of the English Channel and naval fire-support. There were also subsidiary operations to distract the Kriegsmarine and prevent its interference in the landing areas.The operation was the largest single-day invasion of all time, with over 130,000 troops landed on June 6, 1944. 195,700 Allied naval and merchant navy personnel were involved. The landings took place along a stretch of the Normandy coast divided into five sections: Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword and Utah.Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc, Ouistreham, Omaha Beach, Pegasus Bridge, Arromanches so many names entered into history on the morning of the 6th of June 1944, to remain forever engraved in our memories. This fully illustrated guide, including period documents and colour photographs, offers an insight, sector by sector, place by place, not only of the legendary D-day landing sites, but also of the less widely known, but just as crucial areas. Enhanced by original maps, a series of close-up views offering detailed explanations, at a glance pages devoted to specific towns or sites and an introduction to the many museums available to history enthusiasts keen to see where it all happened.
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Bohlau Verlag The Overseas Trade of Boston, 12791548
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to the evolution of the medieval English customs system
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Transcript Verlag Finding, Inheriting or Borrowing? – Construction
Book SynopsisSince the dawn of humanity, people have developed concepts about themselves and the natural world in which they live. This volume aims at investigating the construction and transfer of such concepts between and within various ancient and medieval cultures. The single contributions try to answer questions concerning the sources of knowledge, the strategies of transfer and legitimation as well as the conceptual changes over time and space. After a comprehensive introduction, the volume is divided into three parts: The contributions of the first section treat various theoretical and methodological aspects. Two additional thematic sections deal with a special field of knowledge, i.e. concepts of the moon and of the end of the world in fire.Trade Review"The book will mainly appeal to intellectual historians of antiquity, who will appreciate the case studies of ancient knowledge." T. Farmer, Choice, 57/8 (2020)
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V&R unipress GmbH The Mamluk Sultanate from the Perspective of
Book SynopsisThe Mamluk Sultanate represents an extremely interesting case study to examine social, economic and cultural developments in the transition into the rapidly changing modern world. On the one hand, it is the heir of a political and military tradition that goes back hundreds of years, and brought this to a high pitch that enabled astounding victories over serious external threats. On the other hand, as time went on, it was increasingly confronted with modern problems that would necessitate fundamental changes in its structure and content. The Mamluk period was one of great religious and social change, and in many ways the modern demographic map was established at this time. This volume shows that the situation of the Mamluk Sultanate was far from that of decadence, and until the end it was a vibrant society (although not without tensions and increasing problems) that did its best to adapt and compete in a rapidly changing world.
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V&R unipress GmbH History and Society during the Mamluk Period
Book SynopsisNew perspectives on the Mamluk Era
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V&R unipress GmbH Criticising the Ruler in Pre-Modern Societies
Book SynopsisChallenge the Ruler â Individual acts, Resistance and Institutionalized Routine
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V&R unipress GmbH Between East and West: Studies on the History of
Book SynopsisInterdisciplinary studies on medieval memory, rituals and power networks
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Museum Tusculanum Press The Copenhagen Bohun Manuscripts: Women,
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Museum Tusculanum Press Classica et Mediaevalia: Volume 51
Book SynopsisClassica et Mediaevalia - Volume 51
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Antiga Shantarin, Lda The Portuguese Carnation Revolution
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Academic Studies Press French Jewry and the ChurchState Dilemma
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HarperCollins Publishers Comrades
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HarperCollins Publishers Trusted Mole A Soldiers Journey into Bosnias Heart of Darkness
Book SynopsisThe powerful, disturbing and highly acclaimed account of a British officer in the Parachute Regiment, of part Yugoslav origin, painfully caught up in the savage maelstrom of the Bosnian war.
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HarperCollins Publishers A History of the Scottish People 15601830
Book SynopsisA beautiful new cover for one of Fontana Press’s hardiest perennials.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Roman Empire
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HarperCollins Publishers C. S. LEWIS AT THE BBC Messages of Hope in the Darkness of War
Book SynopsisA behind-the-scenes look at religious radio broadcasting during World War II in which such revered figures as C.S. Lewis and Dorothy Sayers came into the public eye.
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HarperCollins Publishers DISRAELI A Personal History
Book SynopsisDisraeli is one of the most fascinating men of the 19th century. This masterly biography, written by an outstanding popular historian, concentrates on his intriguing private life.Trade Review‘One of England’s greatest living historical writers. Reading anything by him is pure pleasure.’ Amanda Foreman ‘Engaging new biography'.’ Guardian ‘A fine new biography…an acute and insightful personal biography.’ Andrew Roberts, Daily Telegraph ‘In this shouty world, Hibbert’s account of the private life of Benjamin Disraeli comes as an immensely dependable relief…Innumerable younger historians owe Hibbert an immense debt, although he is probably too unassuming to allow them to pay it.’ Sunday Times '…the book is thoroughly enjoyable…What Hibbert does extremely well is to construct a readable, well written narrative…a superbly skilful historical writer.’ Spectator
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HarperCollins Publishers Consuming Passions Leisure and Pleasure in Victorian Britain
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HarperCollins Publishers The Bitter Sea The Brutal World War II Fight for the Mediterranean
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HarperCollins Publishers Lost Voices of the Edwardians 19011910 in Their Own Words
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HarperCollins Publishers Soldiers Army Lives and Loyalties from Redcoats to Dusty Warriors
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HarperCollins Publishers Americans in Paris Life and Death under Nazi Occupation 194044
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HarperCollins Publishers The Sixth Wife
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HarperCollins Publishers Arcadia England and the Dream of Perfection
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HarperCollins Publishers This Little Britain
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HarperCollins Publishers TO FATHER The Letters of Sister Maria Celeste to Galileo 16231633
Book SynopsisThe story of Galileo's daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, as told through her letters to her father. A companion to the bestselling Galileo's Daughter, the letters are edited and introduced by Dava Sobel.Trade Review‘Sobel is a stunning talent that continues to sparkle and interest us all as much as the subjects she writes about.’ Guardian
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HarperCollins Publishers Witnessing Waterloo 24 Hours 48 Lives A World Forever Changed
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HarperCollins Publishers Gi Brides The WarTime Girls Who Crossed The Atlantic For Love
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestseller From the bestselling authors of The Sugar Girls, G.I. Brides weaves together the real-life stories of four women who crossed the ocean for love, providing a moving true tale of romance and resilience.Trade Review‘Apart from the strength of the individual stories, one of the richest things about this book is the detail: the atmosphere on the rackety old ships which took the war brides across the Atlantic; the hideous, humiliating medical inspections they had to endure before being deemed fit to enter the USA; the dreadful anxiety of waiting for men who had promised to meet them on arrival, but didn’t show up…’ Bel Mooney, Daily Mail
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Free Press The Black Death
Book SynopsisDepicts the spread of the epidemic of the black death throughout Europe, and examines the disease's impact on the society of the middle ages.
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Beyond Belief
Book SynopsisThis most complete study to date of American press reactions to the Holocaust sets forth in abundant detail how the press nationwide played down or even ignored reports of Jewish persecutions over a twelve-year period.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Crusades
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HarperCollins Becoming Charlemagne
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HarperCollins The Pirate Queen
Book SynopsisElizabeth I was originally dubbed 'the pirate queen' by Philip II of Spain and acknowledged as such by the pope. Extravagant, whimsical, hot-tempered, sexually enticing and the epitome of power, Elizabeth I has never ceased to amaze, entertain, and educate through the centuries.
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HarperCollins The Knight in History
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HarperCollins Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed The Story of the Village of Le Chambon and How Goodness Happened There
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HarperCollins A Medieval Family The Pastons of FifteenthCentury England Medieval Life
Book SynopsisThis collection of letters, diaries, and papers not only follows the trials and tribulations of the Paston family through three generations, but also reveals a wealth of information about manners, lifestyles and attitudes of ordinary middle-class people in the late Middle Ages.
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HarperCollins Death on the Black Sea T
Book SynopsisDiscusses the harrowing 1942 events and tragedy of the Struma, a disabled ship that was trying to rescue eight hundred Jewish passengers from Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe before it was mysteriously sunk by a Russian submarine. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Perpetrators Victims Bystanders
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Gulag Archipelago Volume 1
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Gulag Archipelago Volume 2 An Experiment in
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Experiment in Literary Investigation
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Gulag Archipelago 19181956
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Hotel on Place Vendome
Book SynopsisSet against the backdrop of the Nazi occupation of World War II, The Hôtel on Place Vendôme is the captivating history of Paris’s world-famous Hôtel Ritz—a breathtaking tale of glamour, opulence, and celebrity;Trade Review"This gorgeously written (and photographed) book is a feast for readers wanting to be swept away this summer... Tracing the captivating history of Paris's world-famous Hotel Ritz, Mazzeo reveals a hotbed of illicit affairs and deadly intrigue, as well as stunning acts of defiance and treachery." -- Brad Thor, The Today Show Summer Reads "Stolen art, double agents, a legendary bartender passing notes to the resistance: This is a rich, messy history." -- Kirkus Reviews "Mazzeo pulls back the heavy curtains of the Ritz in Paris to reveal a steamy world of sex, drugs, partying and political intrigue." -- Alan Riding, author of And The Show Went On: Cultural Life in Nazi-Occupied Paris "Mazzeo enthrallingly depicts a hotbed of both the magnificent and the mundane... Readers will enjoy Mazzeo's fascinating collection of secretive, scheming historical characters, all under one elegant roof." -- Publishers Weekly "Fiction could not write betrayal, resistance, collaboration, or celebration with more robustness or with a more alluring who's-who of writers, artists, and military powers than history did in this single hotel. " -- Booklist "Tilar J. Mazzeo tells the tale of the Hotel Ritz, a landmark so imbued with glamour that it was the only hotel in Paris the Nazis ordered to stay open during the war. The antics at and around it during World War II were often shocking." -- New York Post "Must read... Mazzeo artfully transports readers to the Nazi occupation of World War II ... The Hotel on Place Vendome contextualizes the opulence of 1940s Paris, making for a work of history that reads as enticingly as a novel." -- Harper's Bazaar "An illuminating history of the intrigue and drama taking place inside its elegant facade... The narrative reads like fiction, with the difference being accurate testimony from well-researched documents and interviews." -- Bookreporter
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stasiland
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