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Als Zehnjähriger floh Caro Matzkos Vater aus Ostpreußen. Er verlor seine Heimat, seine Kindheit und erlebte Dinge, die kein Mensch je vergisst. Achtzig Jahre später reist seine Tochter seine Fluchtroute zurück, auf der Suche nach Antworten. Sie will verstehen, warum sich die seelischen Verletzungen ihres Vaters in ihrem eigenen Leben fortpflanzen konnten.

Are you longing for heartwarming stories that feel like home and fun trivia that brings the past to life? Would you love to keep your mind active while reliving the golden moments of your youth? If you answered “yes,” this special 2-in-1 collection was made just for you.

Persönlich aber unsentimental verfolgt er den Weg der Gutsbesitzerfamilie in den Westen und spürt dabei dem Verlust nach, der nicht nur den Betroffenen entstanden ist. Es entsteht ein Porträt der fast vergessenen deutschen Provinz, die in ihrer Tragik, aber auch in ihrer historischen und kulturellen Einzigartigkeit sichtbar wird – als verdrängter Teil unserer nationalen Identität.

Throughout his long and illustrious career, Benjamin Franklin nursed a not-so-secret desire to annex Canada and make it American. When he was not busy conducting scientific experiments or representing American interests at home and abroad, Benjamin Franklin hatched one plan after another to join Canada to the American colonies and then later to the United States. These were not solely intellectual efforts. He went to Montreal in 1776 to try to turn around the faltering occupation by American forces.

Take a trip back in time to the Regency-era life of Jane Austen, one of literature’s most beloved novelists, with this captivating exploration of her works and the timeless themes of romance, family, and society. Pocket Portraits: Jane Austen takes you through the moments of Jane Austen’s...

C'est une famille qui ne ressemble à aucune autre. La mère est une héroïne préraphaélite, le père semble tout droit sorti d'un roman de Scott Fitzgerald. Virginia et Edoardo Agnelli ont sept enfants. Gianni est le second. Il est beau, impertinent, malicieux. Il aime sa mère plus que tout au monde. Gianni grandit, s'engage sous les couleurs italiennes, fascistes donc, mais c'est auprès des Alliés qu'il fête la victoire. Quelques années plus tard, sur la Riviera, c'est casino et cocaïne, fêtes et excès.

Parker unlocks secrets that point to more complex motivations within the marauding army that in the late-9th century voyaged to the shores of eastern England in its sleek, dragon-prowed longships. Exploring legends from forgotten medieval texts, and across the varied Anglo-Saxon regions, she depicts Vikings who came not just to raid but also to settle personal feuds, intervene in English politics and find a place to call home. Native tales reveal the links to famous Vikings like Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons, Cnut, and Havelok the Dane.

Colm Tóibín's Lady Gregory's Toothbrush is a beautiful insight into the life of outspoken Irishwoman, Augusta Gregory. A remarkable figure in Celtic history, she was married to an MP and land-owner, yet retained an unprecedented independence of both thought and deed, actively championing...

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE POL ROGER DUFF COOPER PRIZE* A Book of the Year in the Times; Telegraph; Spectator; Financial Times; Observer; Waterstones and Daunt Books A dazzling new biography of young Tennyson by the prize-winning, bestselling author of The...

Brought to you by Penguin. From Sunday Times bestselling author Gyles Brandreth comes the remarkable life of A.A. Milne and the bear who captured millions of hearts... ‘Whatever subject an author chooses or has chosen for him, he reveals no secret but the secret of himself’ A A Milne When...

Brought to you by Penguin. The author of The Ruin of All Witches returns with a gripping, vividly told journey of rediscovery, uncovering his uncle’s past as a soldier, prisoner, fugitive and partisan in World War Two Italy Malcolm Gaskill knew two things about his great-uncle Ralph’s...

Years of painstaking research have uncovered more detail on Thomas Ward Custer, the younger brother of the legendary General George Custer. Historians are now coming to understand the full influence of Tom Custer on his brother and American life, from his heroic exploits during the Civil War to his legendary bravery during the Indian Wars, where he served under his brother as his aide-de-camp. Had Tom not been overshadowed by his more famous brother, he might well have become one of the more notable characters and military officers of the American West.

På sin 13 års fødselsdag fik Anne Frank en dagbog, som hun straks tog i brug. Det blev starten til denne gribende beretning om hendes families dagligdag i deres skjulested i "Baghuset" og deres frygt, angst og håb frem til august 1944, hvor familien blev angivet og deporteret. Anne Frank blev i 1944 sendt i koncentrationslejr sammen med sin familie, hvor hun døde i 1945.

Before the US Constitution defined the role of the President as the chief executive, fourteen men filled the role of President in Congress Assembled. Though initially an informal parliamentary role during the First Continental Congress, with the gravitas of war and then a Declaration of Independence, the role became more consequential with the Second Continental Congress. Then, the Articles of Confederation made it official, albeit still weak. However, the learnings from this role led to the Founders improving the position, preparing it for George Washington in the post-Constitution era.

Wer heute staunend vor der Akropolis in Athen oder den betörenden Fresken von Pompeji steht, übersieht leicht die breite Blutspur, die Griechen und Römer durch die Geschichte gezogen haben. Zwar grüßen aus der Vergangenheit klangvolle Namen wie Achill oder Romulus, Perikles oder Alexander, Caesar oder Augustus. Höchste Zeit für eine andere Geschichte der Antike! Von der Eroberung Trojas bis zum Fall Roms: Michael Sommer und Stefan von der Lahr erzählen uns die ganze verdammte Wahrheit, faktentreu, farbecht und ohne Tabus.

L'ultimo erede di una delle dinastie più prestigiose dell'aristocrazia italiana è oggi il piccolo Maffeo. Suo padre, il principe Urbano Riario Sforza Barberini Colonna di Sciarra, rievoca per lui in questo libro le avvincenti vicende famigliari attraverso quattro secoli di sfide, passioni, trionfi e cadute. Dal primo Maffeo destinato a diventare Papa Urbano VIII, uomo di potere e di cultura, che fece della bellezza una missione, a Cornelia Costanza che nel Settecento fu la promotrice del primo rococò italiano.

Step into the fascinating and gothic world of Edgar Allan Poe, the master of macabre, with this compelling literary biography that unravels his dark genius, iconic works, and enduring influence on gothic literature. Discover the tumultuous life of Edgar Allan Poe, the legendary gothic author...

Master of Rome tells the dramatic story of one of history's most intriguing figures, who rose from the fringes of Roman political society to unprecedented heights. Along the way, Potter identifies the extraordinary qualities that enabled Caesar to dominate the world in which he lived.

This is the extraordinary story of how a king who once hid in the swamps became the man who saved Christian civilization in England. From his childhood pilgrimage to Rome to his deathbed vision of a united England, discover how King Alfred earned his place as the only English monarch ever called “the Great.” This is the life and legend of Alfred the Great in full.

Flyv, vilde svaner bringer historien om Jungs familie – og Kinas – op til nutiden. Gennem deres respektive livsforløb beretter Jung Chang medrivende, dybt bevægende og uforglemmeligt om, hvordan det er at leve i et kommunistisk diktatur og om de trusler, det moderne Kina udgør for den internationale verdensorden. Bogen er på mange måder Jungs kærlighedsbrev til hendes mor, men den handler også om hendes bedstemor og hendes far, der begge døde tragisk under Kulturrevolutionen.