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María Antonieta nació en Viena en 1755, hija del emperador austríaco Francisco I y de María Teresa. En mayo de 1770 contrajo matrimonio, cuando tenía catorce años, con Luis XVI de Francia. De nuevo la destreza de Stefan Zweig para el retrato y su finísima comprensión del alma humana se unen para dibujar un cuadro extraordinario de la más famosa víctima de la guillotina: su tormentosa llegada a Versalles, la frustración ante la frialdad de su esposo, su apasionado romance con el conde Von Fersen y, finalmente, el caos y el terror que la revolución trajo consigo.

Coronada reina de Escocia con apenas seis días, María Estuardo es uno de los personajes más enigmáticos y apasionantes de su tiempo. Su vida y sus desdichas han suscitado la curiosidad de multitud de estudiosos. Educada en Francia, refinada, culta y hermosa, su adhesión al catolicismo en la turbulenta época de las revueltas protestantes, la complicada política sucesoria en Inglaterra, así como la fragilidad política del reino de Escocia la convirtieron en una traidora intrigante y en una santa de la Iglesia católica al mismo tiempo. El retrato de toda una época.

John and Elizabeth Gould sailed into Australia on a cold spring day in 1838 prepared for the most astonishing adventure of their lives. They had crossed three oceans from their London home to find the treasures of Australia's birdlife and showcase them to the outside world. Elizabeth had fallen pregnant for the seventh time at just 34, and there would be little rest for her in illustrating her husband's exquisite books that had made him England's celebrated 'Bird Man', and a force of nature in both science and publishing.

The KGB is one of the most famous abbreviations of the 20th century, and it has become synonymous with the shadowy and often violent actions of the Soviet Union’s secret police and internal security agencies. In fact, it is often used to refer to the Soviet state security agencies throughout its history, from the inception of the inception of the Cheka (Extraordinary Commission) in 1917 to the official elimination of the KGB in 1992.

La historia tiene una memoria muy corta. Todo se nos queda antiguo demasiado rápido. O rescatamos hoy a las mujeres pioneras del periodismo español o las perdemos para siempre. Rosario de Acuña, librepensadora decimonónica y azote de todas las esclavitudes; Carmen de Burgos, la primera corresponsal de guerra y feroz luchadora por la conquista del derecho al divorcio y al sufragio femenino; Sofía Casanova, poeta, cronista de la Primera Guerra Mundial, y franquista tardía.

Francisco de Asís muere en octubre de 1226 y es canonizado casi de inmediato: en 1228. Esta celeridad inusual en un proceso que suele llevar mucho más tiempo, muestra a las claras su singularidad y su relevancia. Desde entonces hasta hoy ocupa un lugar impar en el santoral católico. Según la leyenda, fue un joven puro, de escasa cultura, un alma clara y bendecida. Admirado y de enorme predicamento en su época. Sin mácula, salvo por un detalle: una imagen muy estereotipada, un relato demasiado ajustado y perfecto.La realidad es distinta, es más rica, más polémica, más vital.

Patrick Swayze was more than just a beloved Hollywood star—he was a force of nature. Known for his magnetic presence and irresistible charm, Swayze captivated audiences worldwide with roles that showcased his unique blend of ruggedness and grace. But behind the scenes, few knew the true extent of the challenges he faced on his journey to stardom.

Around the world sailor, Kaci Cronkhite knew better than to buy a wooden boat. But, smitten by the curves of a rare Danish spidsgatter named Pax—she did. Days after the boat’s arrival from Vancouver Island, Canada, to Port Townsend, Washington, startling questions emerged with no answers. Where was proof of the boat’s WWII-era origin and history in Denmark? Had she, as rumors suggested, caught fire and been stolen boat in 1980s Sausalito? How, where, and when had she left Europe to sail in America?

A childhood holiday inspires an exploration into the family history of a ten year old Irish girl. Tales of peculiar neighbours; exploring a deserted cottage; visiting Grandad at work on the Donegal turf moors; ghost stories; turn of the century life in the Inishowen homestead; grasping family members; inoculation; emigrating on the 'Cattle Boat' to 'no dogs, no Irish, no children; lodgings in England; the Irish workmen in England; living in a Halfway house; 1950s convalescence; a convent education and performing in a bagpipe band.

Our heroes can come from the most ordinary of places. As a shy young lad growing up in country Victoria, no one in the district had any idea the man Albert Jacka would become. THE LEGEND OF ALBERT JACKA is an unforgettable story of the bravery and sacrifice of one extraordinary soldier that takes us from the shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, all brought to vivid life by Australia's greatest storyteller, Peter FitzSimons.

He worked to bring to the world the freedom of flight, freedom from the limitation of Bondage. Her work and her assistance was monumental and her love made all the difference—for 37 years. He made the first flight and both brothers were in love with her. The definitive story of how they fought the government for decades—and won. A brief history of aviation for the first part of the 19th century.

I'm Just a Supply Sgt. is a compelling narrative of the Vietnam War with a very personal, psychological perspective that is difficult to find in most histories. Don Stout's ability to comprehend and record his feelings during the war, and his struggles after the war, provide not only a window into the suffering of many veterans but also a tool for catharsis for those afflicted with PTSD. Without a doubt, Don's story provides one of the most unique perspectives on the war and is not only a history of his service but a psychological epic.

George Frideric Handel’s Messiah is arguably the greatest piece of participatory art ever created. Adored by millions, it is performed each year by renowned choirs and orchestras, as well as by audiences singing along with the words on their cell phones. But this work of triumphant joy was born in a worried age. Britain in the early Enlightenment was a place of astonishing creativity but also the seat of an empire mired in war, enslavement, and conflicts over everything from the legitimacy of government to the meaning of truth.

El nombre de Calomarde pertenece a los más oscuro, abyecto y olvidable de la historia. Frente a la fuerza de un Rasputín o de un Hoover, que pueden ser personajes históricos equivalentes, Calomarde se ha quedado en un chiste. No es tan raro, en un país que tiende a contarse más como comedia que como tragedia, pero da pena tanto desaprovechamiento.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, written by herself is an autobiography by Harriet Ann Jacobs, a young mother and fugitive slave, published in 1861 by L. Maria Child, who edited the book for its author. Jacobs used the pseudonym Linda Brent. The book documents Jacobs's life as a slave and how she gained freedom for herself and for her children. Jacobs contributed to the genre of slave narrative by using the techniques of sentimental novels "to address race and gender issues.

A principios del siglo XX Elinore Pruitt Stewart decidión romper con todos los convencionalismos sociales e iniciar una vida de pionera en el Salvaje Oeste. Estas cartas son el testimonio real de su experiencia.

P. Alois Grimm SJ war Lehrer und Erzieher an der Stella Matutina in Feldkirch/Vorarlberg und am Kolleg St. Blasien im Schwarzwald. Im Unterricht und in seinen Predigten verteidigte er das chistliche Weltbild gegen die völkische Ideologie des Nationalsozialismus und geriet so bald in Konflikt mit der Geheimen Staatspolizei. Da diese keine Handhabe gegen ihn hatte, setzte sie einen Spitzel auf ihn an, der unter dem Vorwand, zum Katholizismus konvertieren zu wollen, ihn aushorchte und in Gespräche über die politische Lage verwickelte.

In The Rebel’s Guide to Life, journey through the lives of some of history’s most influential nonconformists, from Galileo Galilei and Rosa Parks to Frida Kahlo and Steve Jobs. Each chapter explores the courage, resilience, and creativity that drove these extraordinary individuals to defy societal norms and ignite change. Through detailed biographies, insightful reflections, and practical exercises, this book distills the timeless lessons of these rebels into actionable guidance for modern readers.

Una historia conmovedora de coraje y supervivencia "La primera vez que sentí que algo andaba mal, que estaba siendo señalado y perseguido, fue en mi primer día de clases. Tenía 6 años". Henry Oster fue un niño al que muy pronto le arrebataron todo. De los 2011 judíos deportados de Colonia, Alemania, él estuvo entre los 23 que lograron salir con vida de AuschwitzBirkenau. Sobrevivió no solo por múltiples coincidencias, sino también gracias a su empeño en el cuidado de los caballos en el campo de concentración y a Ivar, un adolescente que se volvió su amigo y dormía junto a él en las barracas.

Diventare cieco è un’esperienza drammatica. Significa il consumarsi dei rapporti con il mondo, con le sue misure e i suoi colori, con le sue promesse e le sue sorprese. E significa l’affaticarsi delle relazioni con gli altri e con le cose: le carezze che non giungono a segno e i bicchieri che cadono, l’impossibilità di scrivere una dedica o quella di decifrare un volto. Nel corso di oltre quindici anni, Luigi Manconi – sociologo e militante politico – è passato da una forte miopia all’ipovisione, alla cecità parziale e infine a quella totale.