Results for 'gordon kerr'
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War Without Mercy
A Pocket Essential History of the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939More than eighty-five years after it ended in defeat for the Republicans and victory for the Nationalists headed by General Francisco Franco, the Spanish Civil War remains a subject of debate and contention. We live in a time of political polarization, with opposing sides holding entrenched and unalterable positions and A Short...
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The 1960s in Maps
Which countries were under a dictatorship? Where did the Beatles perform live outside the UK? Where were atomic bombs tested? Which nations boycotted the 1966 World Cup? What was the route of the Hippy Trail? The 1960s was a momentous decade whose legacy is colourful and enduring. Here is a book that maps those years - through their culture, their politics, their technological and scientific advances, their conflicts and their natural disasters. What emerges is a fresh and revealing portrait of a decade which saw enormous social change, seemed to offer boundless potential, but also had its darker side.
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Shifting Sands
Situated at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East has confounded the ambition of conquerors and peacemakers alike. Christianity, Judaism and Islam all had their genesis in the region but with them came not just civilization and religion, but also some of the great struggles of history. A Short History of the Middle East makes sense of the shifting sands of Middle Eastern History, beginning with the early cultures of the area and moving on to the Roman and Persian Empires; the growth of Christianity; the rise of Islam; the invasions from the east; Genghis Khan''s Mongol hordes; the Ottoman Turks and the rise of radicalism in the modern world symbolized by the Islamic State. This updated and expanded new edition describes the turmoil of recent years including the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas and the bloody and brutal Gaza War that followed.
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Claude Monet Masterpieces of Art
Features an introduction to the life and art of the famous Impressionist, and beautifully reproduced full-page artworks in an appealing hardback gift book, introducing Monet's masterpieces to new generations.
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Kisa Dinler Tarihi
Icinde bulundugumuz cagda dünyanin bircok yerinde catismalarin hüküm sürdügünü biliyoruz ve böyle bir iklimde baskakültürlerin dinlerini ve felsefelerini anlayabilmek belki de her zamankinden cok önemli. Bu kitap Yahudilik, Hiristiyanlik,Islam, Budizm ve Hinduizm gibi dünyanin en popüler dinlerinin kökenlerine, inanclarina, ibadet bicimlerine ve kutsalyazilarina aciklayici ve temel bir giris sunarken kücük gruplar tarafindan benimsenen bagimsiz inanc sistemlerini deunutmuyor. Ayni zamanda tibbi tedavi görmeyi reddeden Hiristiyan Bilimi hareketinden, milyonlarca Cinli tarafindanbenimsenen ve bir zihin-beden egzersizi olan Cigonga ve Scientology gibi UFO dinlerine kadar yeni akimlarin ilgincuygulamalarini inceliyor.
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Kisa Cin Tarihi
Ayni zamanda uygarligin dünya üzerindeki birkac bagimsiz dogum yerinden biri olan Cin, tarihöncesinden kalan insanlik mirasini temel alarak antikcagdan itibaren mülki ve askeri örgütlenme, bilim, teknoloji, sanat ve düflünce alanlarinda kaydettigi baglarla tüm insanligin imgeleminde kalici bir iz birakmistir. Cin seddi, Yasak Sehir ve Toprak Askerler gibi anitsal nitelikteki eserleri bilmeyen, hayran kalmayan yoktur. Kaydettigi baglar kadar büyük felaketlere, isgallere ugramis, isyanlarla, salginlarla bogulmus, inis ve cikislar yasamis Cinin yildizi 21. yüzyilda tekrar parlamaya baslamis, siyasal, askeri, ekonomik ve teknolojik bakimdan Bati ittifak sistemine rakip bir kuvvet merkezi haline gelmistir. Dünyanin en büyük nüfuslu ülkesi olan Cinin heyecanli ve uzun öyküsü, insanlik tarihinin kisa bir kitaba sigdirilmasi en güc seksiyonlarindan biri olsa gerek; ama Gordon Kerr bunu ustalikla yapiyor.
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Kisa Afrika Tarihi
Charles Darwin, 1871 yilinda kaleme aldigi insanin Türeyisi adli kitabinda Afrikanin insanligin besigi oldugunu söylediginde Avrupada yer yerinden oynadi. Avrupalilarin üstün olma söylemlerine gölge düsüren bu iddia 1950lerden sonra yapilan arastirmalarla dogrulandi. Dünya üzerindeki kara alaninin beste birinden daha büyük bir alani kaplayan, elli dört egemen devletiyle sasirtici bollukta farkli insan, etnik yapi, toplum ve din sergileyen Afrika ayni zamanda, bu sansli yapisina ragmen tarih boyunca dünyada en fazla aci, aclik, hastalik ve ölümün yasandigi kita oldu.Kisa Afrika Tarihi, tarihöncesi Afrikada insanligin dogusundan 2011deki Arap Baharina kadar bu muazzam kitanin tarihine öz bir giris sunuyor. Insan irkinin kökenlerinden yola cikip tas devri sürecini ana basliklar altinda topluyor, Arap varliginin ve Müslüman devletlerin Sahra ötesi ticaretinin önemini vurguluyor ve Avrupalilar kitaya akin etmeden önceki ulus devletlerin ve kralliklarin tarihini ele aliyor. Köle ticareti, Sahra alti Afrikanin Avrupalilar tarafindan igal edilip sömürgelestirilmesi, Afrika Talan ve nihayetinde bu sömürge düzeninden kurtulmak icin verilen aci ve zorlu mücadeleleri ustalikla anlatan Kerr kitabin sonunda yirmi birinci yüzyil Afrikasi icin bir degerlendirmede bulunuyor.
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British Traitors
People commit treason for many reasons - some seek adventure, some seek reward, some are motivated by political philosophy, while others are sucked into it by their own foolishness. British Traitors provides a fascinating look at the lives and impulses of those who chose to betray their country.
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The War That Never Ended
Uncover the hidden stories of betrayal and espionage that shaped 20th-century Britain. British Traitors delves into the lives of individuals who committed treason against their country, exploring their motivations, methods, and the impact of their actions. From fascist sympathizers during World War II to Cold War double agents, this gripping account reveals the complex web of ideology, personal failings, and political intrigue that led these individuals down a path of treachery. Discover the stories of: William Joyce, the infamous 'Lord Haw-Haw'The Cambridge Five, a group of elite university graduates who spied for the Soviet UnionJohn Vassall, the clerk blackmailed into betraying naval secrets For readers interested in history, espionage, and the dark side of human nature, British Traitors offers a chilling glimpse into the world of deception and betrayal.
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The Partisan Heart
The first novel by a highly-regarded author of non-fiction. A widower discovers that his late wife was unfaithful, and resolves to find the lover, taking him to Northern Italy where he becomes embroiled in the partisan struggle in the darkest days of the war.
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A Pocket Essential Short History of Europe
What is Europe? Firstly, of course, it is a continent made up of countless disparate peoples, races and nations, and governed by different ideas, philosophies, religions and attitudes. Nonetheless, it has a common thread of history running through it, stitching the lands and peoples of its past and present together into one fabric. ......
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The Partisan Heart
An enthralling story of love and betrayal, weaving superbly between 1999 and 1944, between Britain and the Italian Alps. The sudden death of his wife has left Michael Keats bereft, the subsequent discovery of her adultery devastates him. Michael resolves to discover the identity of her lover. That journey leads him to northern Italy where he becomes embroiled in a story of passion and treachery amongst the Partisans and villagers during the darkest days of World War II. As Michael gets closer to the truth he realizes that some secrets should never be told.
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