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مساء يوم الأحد 25/5/2002 وبينما كان يتناول العشاء مع أسرته ، اذ بجرس الباب يدق ليدخل ضابط شرطة يقوم باعتقاله ، وعندما استفسر عن الذنب الذي اقترفه ، أجابه : خمس دقائق...

"Se em tempos mais modernos e mais civilizados houvera vivido e escrito, não teríamos por certo que invejar às outras nações nenhum dos seus historiadores". Assim Alexandre Herculano elogia Fernão Lopes, responsável pelo que sabemos da monarquia portuguesa dos primeiros tempos. De Gomes Eanes de Azurara, cronista que sucedeu Fernão Lopes, diz o biógrafo: "Louva-se em Azurara, e de louvar talvez é, a sinceridade bravia com que lança em rosto aos heróis, cujas façanhas escreve, os defeitos que tiveram, os erros e culpas em que caíram.

The collected stories in After the Wagon Wheels evolved from genealogical research into some of those families. While fascinating to build our family trees, what often comes out is a picture of the life they led; the hardships, the joys, the adventures, vignettes of the people themselves.

Albert Speer was the man in charge of designing Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich. Yet he was more than just an architect—he was one of Hitler’s closest confidants and a key player in the Nazi war machine. Born into a wealthy German family, Speer’s life was shaped by privilege and ambition. He rose quickly through the ranks of the Nazi Party after impressing Hitler with his grand architectural visions and sharp organizational skills. Before long, he found himself at the heart of the Third Reich, helping to fuel its war effort and shape its image.

Featuring a rich collection of personal memoirs, letters, notes, and reflections from some of America’s greatest figures, The Autobiography Collection brings together real historical documents for contemporary listeners in a stylish and accessible edition that brings history to life.

Despite the key part he played in the country's founding, few Americans today have heard of John Dickinson. Early chroniclers and historians, seeking to create a patriotic narrative and taking their cues from his political enemies, cast him as a coward and Loyalist for not signing the Declaration. Many later historians have simply accepted and echoed this distorted and dismissive view. Jane Calvert's fascinating, authoritative, and accessible biography restores him to a place of prominence in the nation's formative years.

Dans ce récit, Deaglio raconte l'histoire de Giorgio Perlasca, un Italien fasciste qui s'est retrouvé en Hongrie et a sauvé plus de 5000 juifs de la déportation. Perlasca a voté pour Mussolini avec enthousiasme et s'est engagé dans un corps militaire qui accepte d'aller se battre en Espagne aux côtés de Franco. En 1944, il se rend à Budapest pour des raisons professionnelles et assiste à l'assassinat d'un enfant juif. Ecœuré et révolté, il va à l'ambassade espagnole, alors pays neutre, pour se procurer de faux papiers et en distribuer aux Juifs.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Our Lady of the Snows and learn about William Neilson.

لطالما أحببت قراءة سير العظماء وقصصهم ؛ لأن سير حياتهم كتب مفتوحة نستقي منها عصارة فكرهم وخلاصة تجاربهم ، وكأنهم بقصصهم يشيرون إلى دروب النجاح التي سلكوها وإلى...

Fr. Augustine Tolton (1854-1897) was the first black priest in the United States. Born into a black Catholic slave family, Father Tolton conquered almost insurmountable odds to become a Catholic priest, and at his early death at 43, this pioneer black American priest left behind a shining legacy of holy service to God, the Church, and his people.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a legendary figure from medieval Germany. This enigmatic character has been shrouded in mystery for centuries, with various interpretations and adaptations appearing across literature, art, and popular culture. “Investigating the Pied Piper of Hamelin" takes listeners on a journey through the history and folklore surrounding this perhaps mythical figure. The book examines how the legend has evolved over time, influenced by various cultural and literary traditions as well as connections to the larger canon of fairy tales.

Legacies of Famous Newfoundlanders explores the lives and contributions of notable individuals from Newfoundland who have left a significant mark on history, culture, and society. The book highlights a diverse array of figures, each recognized for their unique achievements and enduring influence.

عاش هشام ناظر حياته في سبيل خدمة المملكة العربية السعودية. من منصب إلى آخر ومن بلدٍ إلى أخرى ظل يضع مصلحة بلاده فوق كل اعتبار. وحتى بعد خروجه من الحكومة وتعيينه...

يعتبر كتاب رأس المال من أهم الأعمال الفكرية التي صدرت في القرن التاسع عشر، كما أنه يمكن أن يصنف مع منجزات فكرية كبرى مثل كتاب روح القوانين لمونتسكيو، ونقد العقل...

The ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, where emperors had no choice but to fight, to thrill, to dazzle. To rule as a Caesar was to stand as an actor upon the great stage of the world. No biography invites us into the lives of the Caesars more vividly or intimately than that by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, written from the centre of Rome and power, in AD 121. Placing each Caesar in the context of the generations that had gone before, and connecting personality with policy, Suetonius injected flesh and blood into their stories.

Born in 1781 in a small impoverished duchy of Germany, Julie's quiet life took a fairy-tale turn when she married into the Russian Imperial Family - the Romanovs. But this world of baroque splendour, of opulent palaces and grandeur, was no happily ever after. Taken to Russia at just fourteen, her marriage was hastily brokered to save the Saxe-Coburg duchy from financial ruin. Her husband, Grand Duke Konstantin, was cruel and abusive, Julie was uprooted from her home, family, language and culture.

Step into the fascinating world of Al-Zahrawi, also known as Albucasis, the pioneer whose groundbreaking contributions to surgery have shaped modern medical practices. Father of Modern Surgery: Al-Zahrawi is an engaging and informative journey through the life and achievements of a brilliant physician whose innovations continue to influence the field of medicine today.

In una narrazione intima e naturalmente poetica, Gianna Manzini ripercorre la propria infanzia, esplorando il complesso rapporto con il padre, Giuseppe Manzini, fervente anarchico scomparso nel 1925 dopo un'aggressione fascista. Un padre che alla figlia trasmette la sua più profonda convinzione: "Non basta averlo un ideale; bisogna esserne degni: capaci cioè di sacrificargli qualsiasi cosa, a cominciare da se stessi". Un padre che nella figlia si riconosce: "Tu" disse infine "sei come me." Pensava: "Non ti tireresti indietro, tu".

Follow in the footsteps of Canadian historical icons and discover their inspiring stories that changed the world! Fascinating excerpts from their work are included. Inside, you will find a biography section for each figure, the challenges they faced, and stories of how they overcame them. You will discover significant events that shaped them and the political and social background at the time.

In 1647, the Parliamentarians were divided. They had won the first civil war and the king was in custody, but disagreements over the way forward had led to a stalemate. As the leader of one party, Oliver Cromwell found himself again at the center of events. In the second volume of his pioneering biography, Ronald Hutton traces Cromwell's career from 1647 through to his seizure of supreme power.