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Who was Tse Tsan Tai? Insurrectionist? Socialite? Patriot? Revolutionary? Born and raised in Australia and trained in Anglo-Hong Kong’s civil service, Tse Tsan Tai (1872–1938) was all of these and m……続きを見る

Selected as a Best Book of 2025 by The Economist, Foreign Affairs, BBC History Magazine, New Indian Express, and Marginal Revolution "[A] masterly biography of Xi Zhongxun, the father of China's pre……続きを見る

Esta edición digital en formato ePub se ha realizado a partir de una edición impresa digitalizada que forma parte de los fondos de la Biblioteca Nacional de España. El proyecto de creación de ePubs ……続きを見る

Rudolf II: The Life and Legend of the Mad Emperor offers a fresh perspective on the Habsburg ruler, shedding new light on a reign often coloured by myths of madness. Contrary to popular belief, Rudo……続きを見る

¿Qué buscamos en la vida? Ser felices, por supuesto. Nadie quiere problemas, pero los hay. Nos esforzamos por tener recursos y una buena vida, así y todo, cosas desagradables ocurren. Por suerte hay……続きを見る

Arnhem 1944: the airborne strike for the bridges over the Rhine. The true story of the greatest battle of World War II and the basis of the 1977 film of the same name, directed by Richard Attenborou……続きを見る

Esta edición digital en formato ePub se ha realizado a partir de una edición impresa digitalizada que forma parte de los fondos de la Biblioteca Nacional de España. El proyecto de creación de ePubs ……続きを見る

In "Caesar: A Sketch," James Anthony Froude presents a incisive exploration of Julius Caesar's life, emphasizing not only his political strategies and military accomplishments, but also the moral di……続きを見る

**A perceptive introduction to the mind of one of German's greatest writers, in a new translation for the first time in 150 years 'The best German book there is' Nietzsche** By the turn of the ninet……続きを見る

In "The Narrative of Lunsford Lane, Formerly of Raleigh, N.C," Lunsford Lane presents a poignant autobiographical account that illuminates the complexities of the African American experience in the ……続きを見る

Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered features a series of oral history profiles that cast light on a forgotten conflict one that killed millions, separated families and helped shape the Pacific No……続きを見る

Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has become a world classicーa powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament t……続きを見る

In "Clemenceau, the Man and His Time," H. M. Hyndman delivers an incisive portrayal of Georges Clemenceau, the fiery statesman and influential leader of France during World War I. Hyndman's narrativ……続きを見る

In "The Mystery of Mary Stuart," Andrew Lang delves into the complex and enigmatic life of Mary, Queen of Scots, intertwining historical narrative with vivid storytelling to unearth the intricacies ……続きを見る

In "Life of Chopin," Franz Liszt offers a profound and introspective portrait of his contemporaneous musical luminary, Frédéric Chopin. This biographical work intertwines biographical details with m……続きを見る

In "The Incredible Life of Wild Bill Hickok," Frank Jenners Wilstach presents a captivating exploration of the legendary frontiersman and gunfighter, James Butler Hickok, famously known as Wild Bill……続きを見る

Sfogliando le pagine di quel prezioso libro che è la vita, Papa Francesco ci conduce lungo un sentiero fatto di emozioni, di gioie e di dolori: una finestra sul passato che ci permetterà di conoscer……続きを見る

"The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte" in 4 volumes is a comprehensive and meticulously written biographical account of the most notable French statesman and military leader. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821……続きを見る

[Lt Col Edward D (Moke) Murray]… an outstanding officer in the Indian Army and became a Gurkha commander in Malaya. In 1939 he fired the crucial shot that dispersed a strike that threatened the Raj.……続きを見る

Como um jovem de 15 anos conseguiu em sua incrível jornada entre a Europa e o Oriente Médio salvar uma família inteira de uns dos piores genocídios da história da humanidade. Uma rota com muito sang……続きを見る

OVER 13M COPIES SOLD – THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON – NUMBER 8 ON SUNDAY TIMES BEST OF THE BESTSELLER LIST Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which h……続きを見る

For nearly 700 years debate has raged over the true nature of William Wallace and his role in Scotland's turbulent history. Was he the Braveheart of Blind Harry's legendary account, the bold, but sa……続きを見る

After the 1872 publication of *Exposé,*Fanny Stenhouse became a celebrity in the cultural wars between Mormons and much of America. An English convert, she had grown disillusioned with the Mormon Ch……続きを見る

If you want to learn about one of history’s greatest military commanders and uncover some of his secrets of driveーdrive that enabled him and his small army to first subdue all of Greece and then th……続きを見る

“A truly extraordinary book by a phenomenal pilot and warrior. Alan Mack was in the thick of every sensitive, harrowing, high-stakes operation in the decade following 9/11. His account of combat fro……続きを見る

"Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs" is a collection of biographies of the influential and notable Native Americans starting with Cofachiqui, the Indian princess. This book brings numerous thrilling and ……続きを見る

Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2020, a vivid work of history that explores the life of an unconventional woman in Edo - now known as Tokyo - and a portrait of a great city on the brink of……続きを見る

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback Edward I (1272-1307) is one of the most commanding of all English rulers. He fought in sou……続きを見る

Following the enormous success of HITLER: HUBRIS this book triumphantly completes one of the great modern biographies. No figure in twentieth century history more clearly demands a close biographica……続きを見る

Since 1949, when Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Max Frankel began to write for The New York Times, readers have looked to his work as a lens through which they could witness America's role in a r……続きを見る