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The story of one Polish man’s efforts to destroy the Nazi camp from within and escape to warn the Allies of the Final Solution before it was too late.
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While working on his second novel, John Sedgwick spiraled into a depression so profound that it very nearly resulted in suicide. An author acclaimed for his intimate literary excursions into the rar……続きを見る
Hailed as "t****he single most effective pilot at Midway" (World War II magazine), Dusty Kleiss struck and sank three Japanese warships at the Battle of Midway, including two aircraft carriers, help……続きを見る
Battleground Pacific is a powerfully wrought military memoir by a member of World War II's fabled 1st Marine division.
Sterling Mace's unit was the legendary "K-3-5" (for Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5……続きを見る
Paul, a man who defied the odds and surpassed every limitation placed before him. From his early days battling polio to his triumphs as a legal advocate, Paul's story is a testament to the power of ……続きを見る
Um texto clássico sobre escravidão e liberdade nos Estados Unidos, esta autobiografia mostra a força de um dos principais abolicionistas do país.
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In 'The Road' by Jack London, the reader is taken on a journey through the harsh and unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, where survival becomes the ultimate test of human strength and resilience. London……続きを見る
The early years of aviation were marked by flimsy, unreliable machines and daring adventurous young men. One of the pioneer aviators leading the way in Britain was F. Warren Merriam who, following L……続きを見る
In La Salle Corbell Pickett's 'What Happened to Me,' the author recounts her personal experiences during the American Civil War, providing a unique perspective on the conflict. Through poignant and ……続きを見る
The Not Forgotten War chronicles the experiences of Private Nicholas Dick, who served in a machine gun crew during the last few months of the Korean conflict. Those last months were among the bloodi……続きを見る
Born in Southwark, London, in 1962, Keir Starmer's ascent from a background steeped in hard work and justice principles to the highest echelons of British legal and political life is a narrative of ……続きを見る
Get the inside story of Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable reign with this comprehensive and engaging summary of Andrew Morton's bestselling biography.
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A collection of absolutely true autobiographical stories by Jack Freestone, about his experiences blackjack gambling at various casinos around the world, showing some of the ridiculous highs and low……続きを見る
The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck unfolds the gripping autobiography of Friedrich von der Trenck, a prominent Prussian officer, and adventurer. Born in 1726, Trenck's life takes a tumultuous t……続きを見る
In 'The Essential Works of Frederick Douglass', readers are taken on a journey through the powerful speeches and writings of the renowned abolitionist and activist. Through a combination of autobiog……続きを見る
This book is Lt. Commander Ellery Sedgwick Jr.’s account of his experiences in the Navy during World War II. They called him Kilroy because he served all over the world - Panama, North Africa, Europ……続きを見る
Gérald Bloncourt reprend la chronique des événements de 1946, ces moments intenses qui ont marqué sa vie. Il y porte un regard nostalgique et tendre. Ses amis de l’époque sont devenus des personnage……続きを見る
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Revolutions throughout history have been turning points that have shaken the course of humanity, shaping societies, ……続きを見る
著者：R.G. Waldeck
出版社： The University of Chicago Press
発売日： 2024年05月31日
On the day that Paris fell to the Nazis, R. G. Waldeck was checking into the swankiest hotel in Bucharest, the Athene Palace. A cosmopolitan center during the war, the hotel was populated by Italian……続きを見る
An incredible sea story that turns the Age of Exploration on its head, following the first Japanese man to set foot on North America and England.
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**THE NEW BOOK FROM THE BESTSELLING, COSTA PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE VOLUNTEER
How do you rebuild a nation that wanted you dead?**
Returning to Germany in the aftermath of the Second World War, Fr……続きを見る
"There was no pain, just numbness." Bullets popped and whizzed around him, but none of it registered. Emmett Dalton clambered up on his horse. He saw Dick Broadwell mounted on his horse. Behind him……続きを見る
The Infernal Waves: Remembering The Victims of The Deadly Maui Fires Of 2023
In August 2023, the picturesque island of Maui was ravaged by wildfires of unprecedented fury, leaving a trail of devasta……続きを見る
Author Paul Jackson Jr.’s roots begin in Amite County, Mississipppi, where he was born. His family moved to Clinton, Louisiana, twenty-five miles south of Liberty, Mississippi, just as World War II ……続きを見る
