Cet auteur, également cinéaste, producteur et réalisateur accompli, concentre son œuvre littéraire sur l'histoire militaire. Fort de sa vaste expérience de correspondant de guerre pour la BBC et la CBS, il offre un aperçu authentique des complexités de la guerre et de la condition humaine qui en découle. Son écriture se caractérise par une analyse approfondie et un style narratif puissant qui plonge le lecteur dans la réalité brute du champ de bataille et la psychologie des personnages. L'auteur explore non seulement les aspects stratégiques des guerres, mais aussi leurs répercussions morales et émotionnelles.
Collisions between China and the rest of the world are among the most vexing challenges of history. This saga of mayhem and confusion, blunders and mistakes that brought the belligerents no credit, paints a coherent picture of China's rise from isolation to its emerging superpower position.
Focusing on pivotal historical moments, the author explores significant revolutions from the French Revolution to the Iranian Revolution, offering vivid portrayals of the key figures and events that shaped these tumultuous periods. Personal anecdotes enrich the narrative, particularly regarding the Cuban Revolution and the author's encounters with Castro. The book also includes a contemporary analysis of the Arab Spring, illustrating the enduring impact of these upheavals on societies. Through this lens, the author examines the complexities and consequences of revolutionary change.
China stands on the threshold of global domination, a true rival to the United States. Bestselling author Erik Durschmied traces China's passage through a thousand years of war, colonial adventurism, and internecine politics, and seeks to understand what the country is today--as well as what the future holds for a world in which China reigns as the latest economic and military superpower.
How the Myth Makers Changed the World
From Armageddon to the Fall of Rome is the story of myth makers. Brave and reckless, intelligent and foolish, lucky and ill-fated, their battles were won and lost by ruse, trickery, chance, stupidity and by unsurpassed military brilliance. This was the crucible of civilisation, when a single conqueror could change the world." "Erik Durschmied analyses seventeen of ancient history's most fascinating and brutal battles, some of which have been almost forgotten, but all of which changed the shape of the world and set the borders of our future."--Jacket.
Exploring the unpredictable nature of warfare, the book delves into significant historical conflicts, revealing how chance and error have influenced outcomes as much as valor and strategy. Erik Durschmied examines battles from Agincourt to the Gulf War, illustrating how seemingly improbable events can alter the course of history. By analyzing the dynamics of defeat and victory, the narrative uncovers the complex factors that determine the fate of nations in times of conflict.
In his latest book, bestselling author Erik Durschmied looks into the history of the witch delusion and the cruel butchers who hunted and executed so-called witches, from the Middle Ages to modern times. tortured and executed numerous innocent people. Did they act to uphold the received faith, or was it for self-protection? Was it out of personal vindictiveness or for public recognition? For political aims, or sheer greed to confiscate the wealth of their victims? Ranging from medieval times to, shockingly, the alleged SS Witch Project in the twentieth century, Durschmied tells a gripping and grisly tale. With its strong narrative and colourful cast of characters, including Joan of Arc, Luther, (the real) Dr Faust, the unfortunate children of Salem, and SS chief Heinrich Himmler, Whores of the Devil is a passionate investigation of some of the greatest cruelties in history.
From the wooden horse at Troy to a dropped package of cigars at Antietam, world history has been shaped as much by chance and error as by courage and heroism. Drawing from historical accounts and personal documents, Durschmied gives a fascinating look at how the unexpected and the bizarre have dictated world events.
Exploring the dark history of witch hunts, this book delves into the motivations behind the persecution of those accused of witchcraft. It examines the roles of figures like Joan of Arc and Matthew Hopkins, revealing how personal vendettas, political ambitions, and the desire for self-preservation fueled these brutal acts. Covering a timeline from the Middle Ages to modern times, it provides a gripping narrative that highlights the societal and individual forces at play during these tragic events, shedding light on the true nature of the so-called "butchers" of history.
Słynne bitwy i konflikty zbrojne, w kt�rych decydującą rolę odegrały zjawiska atmosferyczneWsp�łczesna nauka potrafi prognozować zjawiska atmosferyczne, kt�re jednak nadal pozostają nieprzewidywalne. W obliczu potęgi natury najnowocześniejsza technologia jest bezradna. Człowiek potrafi okiełznać niemal wszystko, lecz wciąż nie panuje nad pogodą. Nieobliczalnym żywiołem, kt�ry może zmieniać bieg historii.Ta książka pokazuje, że pogoda bywała czynnikiem zwrotnym w wielu wojnach i bitwach toczonych przez człowieka na przestrzeni dziej�w: od starożytności po czasy wsp�łczesne.
Über das Wetter redet jeder, das Wetter interessiert jeden - und dennoch wird es oft unterschätzt. Oder wussten Sie, dass der Regen eine nicht unwesentliche Rolle für die Niederlage der römischen Legionen gegen Armenius spielte? Und zwar in Form eines tosenden Gewitters? Und das ein sommerliches Gewitter die Anhänger Robespierres von einer Kundgebung in Paris verscheuchte - und der Alleingelassene dann von seinen Gegnern verhaftet und am nächsten Tag guillotiniert wurde? Der BBC-Reporter Erik Durschmied hat diese und andere geschichtliche Ereignisse mit den damaligen Wetterbedingungen verglichen und Erstaunliches entdeckt ...
