wired - Historical 31

Robin Hood, whether riding through the glen, robbing the rich to pay the poor or giving the Sheriff of Nottingham his come-uppance, is one of the most captivating and controversial legendary figures……続きを見る

Adam Hart-Davis vividly recreates the story of the Eddystone Lighthouse, the character of the man who built it, and the power of the elements that finally destroyed them both. 続きを見る

William Shakespeare lived in violent times; his death passed without comment. By the time he was adopted as the national poet of England the details of his life had been concealed. He had become an ……続きを見る

Petty Officer Edgar Evans was Captain's Scott's 'giant worker' and his 'invaluable assistant'. He went with Scott on both the British Antarctic Expeditions of the early 1900s – the 'Discovery' exped……続きを見る

"Her story is adapted to move the compassion of those she visits. She has bad nerves, and seems in great disorder of mind, which she pretends to be owing to the ill usage of her father […] She attem……続きを見る

In 1943 William and Rosalie Schiff, newly married in the Krakow Ghetto, were forcibly separated and sent on individual journeys through a 'surreal maze of hate'. Saved by the legendary Oscar Schindl……続きを見る

Esiste un titolo onorifico, fra i Navy seal, che contraddistingue l’operativo con il maggior numero di anni di servizio attivo. Si tratta del titolo di “Bullfrog” e l’Ammiraglio William McRaven l’ha……続きを見る

O relato sensível e minucioso de um dos primeiros (e únicos) judeus que conseguiram fugir de Auschwitz e revelar toda a verdade ao mundo Abril de 1944. Após viver e testemunhar imensuráveis sofrimen……続きを見る

Au début des années 1990, Maurice "Mom" Boucher et ses camarades des Hells Angels de Montréal, réputés être les motards les plus impitoyables et les plus vicieux du monde, ont maîtrisé tous les arri……続きを見る

Volume 2 of Searching For My Identity is a chronological autobiography of an outlaw biker that covers his life from prominent leader of a notorious international motorcycle club in January 2001 to h……続きを見る

El volumen 2 de Buscando Mi Identidad es una autobiografía cronológica de un motociclista fuera de la ley que cubre su vida desde el destacado líder de un notorio club de motociclistas internacional……続きを見る

Le volume 2 de Recherche De Mon Identité est une autobiographie chronologique d'un motard hors-la-loi qui couvre sa vie, du leader éminent d'un club de motards international notoire en Janvier 2001 ……続きを見る

Le volume 1 de Recherche De Mon Identité est une autobiographie chronologique d'un motard hors-la-loi qui couvre sa vie d'adolescent troublé dans les années soixante à leader éminent d'un club de mo……続きを見る

In 1988 an Army recruiter encouraged David Weill to sign up for his local Reserve Unit. One weekend a month, two weeks in the summer, extra money now, and benefits toward college. What's not to like……続きを見る

A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR A New York Times bestseller, the incredible true story of a couple that escaped slavery in the South and eventually made their way to the UK, Africa and beyond. The……続きを見る

The ultimate guide to every British monarch there's ever been: 64 profiles by 64 different historians, politicians and journalists compiled by leading political commentator Iain Dale 'We all know ab……続きを見る

A fascinating and deeply compelling collection of 67 letters written to Alfred Whitman, a model for the character of Laurie in Louisa May Alcott's best-loved novel, Little Women. The letters are wri……続きを見る

In this captivating historical journey, I invite you to immerse yourself in the lives and legacies of the 50 Historical Figures Who Transformed the World. Get ready to be captivated, inspired, and a……続きを見る

Dans ce voyage captivant à travers l'histoire, je t'invite à plonger dans la vie et l'héritage des 50 Personnalités Historiques qui ont Transformé le Monde. Prépare-toi à être captivé, inspiré et im……続きを見る

Auf dieser fesselnden historischen Reise lade ich dich ein, in das Leben und Vermächtnis der 50 historischen Persönlichkeiten einzutauchen, die die Welt verändert haben. Bereite dich darauf vor, fas……続きを見る

In questo affascinante viaggio storico, ti invito a immergerti nelle vite e nell'eredità dei 50 Personaggi Storici che hanno Trasformato il Mondo. Preparati ad essere affascinato, ispirato e meravig……続きを見る

Without Redemption: Creation & Deeds of Freeway Killer Bill Bonin, His Five Accomplices & How One Who Escaped Justice was written on a number of parallel tracks that constantly intersect: First, it ……続きを見る

Originally a cavalryman, Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (1892-1918), nicknamed the Red Baron, transferred to the German Air Service in 1915. One of the first members of fighter squadron Ja……続きを見る

An instant New York Times bestseller from Kelly Ripa, this collection of true anecdotes reveals the various facets and razor-sharp wit of the adored daytime talk show presenter. Kelly reveals what a……続きを見る

Clifton Wilbraham Collins (1844-1918) was an English clergymen and schoolmaster, graduate of Oxford and incorporated at Pembroke College, Cambridge. Historian and scholar of Greek and Latin classics……続きを見る

A memoir of a World War II British bomber pilot who was imprisoned by the Nazis and went on to inspire the Steve McQueen character in The Great Escape. By age 21, Ken had already trained to be a pil……続きを見る

"A truly remarkable story . . . Marc Stevens has produced a fitting tribute to his father . . . who played a full part in the defeat of Nazi Germany." ーHistoryOfWar.org Peter Stevens was a German-J……続きを見る

"An engaging and often frightening story" of a member of the 305th Engineering Battalion of the 80th Infantry Division (Andrew Z. Adkins III, coauthor of You Can't Get Much Closer Than This). A Comb……続きを見る

A collaborationist who fought for Germany during WWII and later for the French in Vietnam tells his eventful life story in this military memoir. This is the riveting true story of Paul Martelli who ……続きを見る

This "valuable history" examines America's complex and often conflicting relationship to wounded veterans and the lasting legacies of warfare ( The Intercept). America has grappled with the question……続きを見る