Nicholas Best Ordre des livres

The narrative explores the tumultuous conclusion of World War I, highlighting the chaotic collapse of the German Imperial regime amid intense negotiations and military actions. It details the flight of the Kaiser to Holland and the eventual armistice granted to a new German government, marking the cessation of hostilities on November 11. The account emphasizes the staggering human cost of the conflict, noting that 11,000 casualties occurred before the official end of fighting, surpassing the losses of D-Day.

Set during the final days of World War II, this book delivers a thrilling narrative that intertwines suspense with scholarly insights. It captures the intense atmosphere of the era, providing a detailed and engaging exploration of the events that shaped the conclusion of the war. With a blend of gripping storytelling and academic rigor, it offers readers a compelling look at a pivotal moment in history that is both informative and captivating.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story revolves around three American soldiers who uncover a hidden tunnel beneath a towering cathedral after a bombing raid. As they delve into the mystery, they embark on an unexpected journey that reveals secrets from the past, intertwining history and adventure. The looming presence of the cathedral's impressive tower adds to the tension and intrigue of their exploration.

Papieże, prezydenci, wielkie gwiazdy kina i estrady, nobliści.Poznaj czasy, gdy byli zwykłymi ludźmi. Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Paula Hitler, Reni Riefenstahl, Roman Polański, John Kennedy, Karol Wojtyła, Joseph Ratzinger, G�nter Grass, Szymon Wiesenthal i inniZobacz wstrząsający obraz kluczowych pięciu dni 1945 roku ich oczami. Jest 28 kwietnia 1945 roku. Wierna do końca swemu Duce Clara Petacci zasłania go własnym ciałem, gdy kula włoskiego partyzanta trafia w pierś Mussoliniego. W Krakowie jedenastoletni Roman Polański wł�czy się po ulicach jak bezpański pies.Kiedy pięć dni p�źniej Hitler odbiera sobie życie we własnym bunkrze, szeregowy Joseph Ratzinger dezerteruje z Wehrmachtu, a jego przyszły kolega Karol Wojtyła dziękuje Opatrzności, że przeżył sowieckie bombardowanie Krakowa.

Konec dubna 1945. Těla Mussoliniho a jeho milenky visí v Miláně, zatímco dav se posmívá. Adolf Hitler, obávající se podobného osudu, nařizuje spálení svého těla po smrti. Mezi 28. dubnem a 2. květnem 1945 došlo k úmrtí dvou fašistických diktátorů a pádu Berlína, což znamenalo konec šestileté války v Evropě. Tato klíčová období jsou zachycena v kronice, která vychází z osobních svědectví těch, kteří prožívali tyto dramatické dny. Autor, Nicholas Best, čerpá z historických pramenů a citací významných osobností, jako jsou Sofie Lorenová, Simon Wiesenthal a Audrey Hepburnová. Sledujeme fotografku Lee Millerovou dokumentující nacistické zločiny, budoucího papeže Benedikta, který se snaží uniknout trestu za dezerci, a popisy dekadentních orgií v Hitlerově bunkru. Best vytváří přesvědčivou kroniku těchto pěti dní, kdy se Evropa zbavovala nacismu. Příběh je napínavý, brutální i dojímavý a přináší obraz konce vlády Osy, zatímco se spojenecké armády blíží k Berlínu. Kniha obsahuje také osm stran obrazové přílohy.

From April 28 to May 2, 1945, Fascism lost it death grip on the people as the Allies marched into Germany and Italy and the world learned just how grim things had gotten in Europe. Best shows readers the faces of war by skillfully synthesizing scores of firsthand accounts from notable figures, including Walter Cronkite and Audrey Hepburn.

From the obscure to the legendary, from the rabble-rousers to the peacemakers, this marvelous mini-book takes a sharp-eyed look at the achievements and foibles of all 42 of our nation's elected chiefs of state. Beautifully illustrated with color pictures from Washington's National Portrait Gallery, this book is a must for students and history buffs. 43 color illustrations.

One was stabbed to death in an attempted coup. Another was portrayed as a villain in one of Shakespeare's plays. They are among the kings and queens who ruled Scotland over the last nine hundred years. This engaging book reveals the personalities of the Scottish monarchy and notes the landmark events of each reign. Meet Alexander III, who launched a successful bid to recover the Western Isles from the King of Norway, and later married his daughter to the king's son; James V, who often moved among the peasants disguised as a farmer, listening to their opinions and seducing their daughters; and the rest of the royal line. Portraits of the monarchs let you put faces to the stories. 96 pages, 30 color illus., 10 b/w illus., 3 3/4 x 5 1/2.

An ancient mystery explored by an expert using archeology, geology, history and astronomy.