wired - Historical 39

LONGLISTED for the CWA ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction 2026 The compulsively readable new book from The Rest is Classified host Gordon Corera. About how one man – Vasili Mitrokhin – turned first di……続きを見る

This anthology of biographies presents an authoritative and comprehensive examination of the lives and achievements of fifty individuals who significantly shaped the course of human history. Spannin……続きを見る

Volume One of "Veterans in Crisis: Treating the Unique Needs of Those Who Served" illustrates the effects that war has had on soldiers from the beginning of time, well before the Bibleーeven before ……続きを見る

"...a beautiful book that will pique the interests of Churchillians of all ages and levels of study… Whether you are just beginning your Churchillian journey or have been on it for a while, you will……続きを見る

In "William Wallace: Das Leben eines Helden" entführt Alexander Falconer Murison die Leser in das faszinierende Leben des schottischen Nationalhelden William Wallace, dessen mutiger Widerstand gegen……続きを見る

Przerażające jak niepozorna bywa geneza wielkiego zła. Uzdolniony dowódca, pracowity minister czy sumienny wykonawca rozkazów – architektów potęgi Trzeciej Rzeszy łączy jedno: skutecznie wywiązują s……続きを見る

Being released on the 161st observance of the Gettysburg Dedication Day, this new book is being published to follow up the solemnity and caring characterizing how Lincoln eulogized these honored dea……続きを見る

Puede reconocerlo por la película de Mel Gibson, Braveheart... Sir William Wallace (1270 - 1305) era -y es- un icono nacional escocés de máxima importancia. Nacido como el hijo más joven y sin tierr……続きを見る

Who Changed the World? What if the most transformative inventions in history were created by people you’ve never heard of? The Unseen Innovators: Black Inventors Who Changed the World reveals the hi……続きを見る

Autobiographical works can take many forms, from the intimate writings made during life that were not necessarily intended for publication (including letters, diaries, journals, memoirs, and reminis……続きを見る

**"Entertaining... The Baron of Wall Street helps to reclaim a major American financial figure from the shadows." –The Wall Street Journal The definitive biography of one of the most influential and……続きを見る

**A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Queen and Diana, a groundbreaking story of the riveting hot-and-cold relationship between the House of Windsor and Wins……続きを見る

In a world torn by wars and conflicts, Switzerland's steadfast commitment to neutrality stands as a beacon of resilience and wisdom. How Switzerland Stayed Neutral From Conflict unveils the captivat……続きを見る

Een invasie, een bombardement, een razzia, een vader die het leger in moet, een vlucht, een hongersnood. De Duits-Nederlandse tweelingbroers Frank en Hendrik Hartmann uit Maastricht worden een speel……続きを見る

This is the incredible history of a Jewish family with a kid of 4 fleeing the Germans Antwerp, Belgium, when they landed in the city, during world war 2. They ran to France on their own, with nobody……続きを見る

As the chief of the Indian Army's Northern Command, he played a critical role to get the People’s Liberation Army to withdraw beyond the Indian claim line at Finger 8 on the north bank of Pangong Ts……続きを見る

Winston Churchill: The Wartime Leader takes readers on an immersive journey through the life and legacy of one of history’s most iconic leaders. From his early days as a young officer to his pivotal……続きを見る

This is a gripping account of the combat experience in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970, during some of the fiercest battles of that conflict. While serving with Hotel Company in 2nd Battalion, 7th……続きを見る

A unique insight into how combat in Iraq has shaped the lives of a battalion of young Marines. The most eye-opening, and terrifying, story in Chip Reid's career as a journalist was the six weeks he ……続きを見る

Der Protagonist, Georg, als neunzehnjähriger von der Wehrmacht eingezogen. Als Soldat schreibt er seinen ersten Brief aus Lemberg, heute Ukraine (Lwiw); 14.01.1943. Dort ist seine Einheit (Luftwaffe……続きを見る

* Die Autorin legt mit diesem Band die zweite Veröffentlichung einer Reihe vor, in der in loser Folge Ergebnisse ihrer biografischen Forschungen zu der Mathematikerin Emmy Noether publiziert werden ……続きを見る

Unterhaltsam, offen und ehrlich erzählt Stefan Schwille, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der herr schwille GmbH und Führungskräftecoach, von seinem Ausstieg aus der beruflichen Abhängigkeit als an……続きを見る

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is the autobiographical account of the experiences of British Army Colonel T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"), of serving as a military advisor to Bedouin forces during th……続きを見る

Doctor to the Khmer Rouge: Much has been written on the genocidal regime of the Khmer Rouge, led by the infamous Pol Pot, who ruled Cambodia for four years 1975-1979. During this apocalyptic time an……続きを見る

The gritty memoir of a former US Marine and Presidential Guard, who, after being unjustly held and abused in a Russian gulag for three years and freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange, seeks reve……続きを見る

Santa Rita do Sapucaí stands out as a unique city, renowned for its technology companies and successful enterprises. This book seeks to unravel the history behind the city s innovative essence, expl……続きを見る

The macabre tale of an eighteenth-century woman immortalised in folklore as the ‘Manchester Mummy’. In 1835, the Manchester Natural History Society opened the doors of its museum. Taking pride of pl……続きを見る

Andrew Jackson was a man of contradictionsーfierce yet calculated, principled yet ruthless, a defender of the common man yet a force of controversy in American politics. In When Men Grew Tall, or Th……続きを見る

William McDowell's life makes the kind of colourful story that simply doesn't happen in the modern world. Packed with adventure, excitement, thrills, spills, and incongruous humour, it tells of his ……続きを見る

Jan Tinbergen is zonder twijfel Nederlands grootste en bekendste econoom. Hij won in 1969 de eerste Nobelprijs voor de economie. Als oprichter van het Centraal Planbureau en uitvinder van de macro-e……続きを見る