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Alistair Horne is a leading scholar of French history. Here he trains his sights on one of the most compelling figures of the 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte. Far from a mere dictator, Napoleon was a military, political and social visionary whose legacy can still be felt in France and all over the world. Horne examines the one-time emperor at his most human, from his greatest triumphs to his disastrous failures.

The authors of the Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots series are pleased to announce the publication of More Sub Tales, the sequel to the immensely popular Sub Tales: Stories that Seldom Surface. More Sub Tales is the second of four books in our Sub Tales series, a collection of true stories about American submarines. Our other books are Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots, The Silent Service Remembers (Vols. 1, 2, and 3), Sub Tales 3, and Sub Tales 4. All eight titles contain riveting accounts of the triumphs and tribulations of the US Submarine Force.

The Vietnam War cast a shadow over the American psyche from the moment it began. In its time it sparked budget deficits, campus protests, and an erosion of US influence around the world. Long after the last helicopter evacuated Saigon, Americans have continued to battle over whether it was ever a winnable war.

You haven't heard much about the Thirty Years' War or perhaps don't even know what exactly it is and what happened here? Then stay tuned, because this book deals with the political starting point, the actual trigger and the exact course of this long-lasting war. It also looks at the consequences for the population during this period, clarifies the end with the Peace of Westphalia and analyzes the significance of a war on such a scale.

Are you prepared for the "Fourth Turning" crisis that will redefine America? The clock is ticking toward a convergence of historical cycles, prophetic warnings, and geopolitical upheaval. In Mega Fire, businessman Rick Wiles delivers a sobering wake-up call to a nation standing on the precipice. This isn't just a book about the future; it is a survival manual for your soul, your family, and your legacy. Drawing on the generational theories of Neil Howe and William Strauss, Wiles warns of a “red-hot danger zone” spanning 2029 to 2036.

Poison and Politics, a new HarperNorth book, full description to follow when available...

»Denn das Genie ist ein Meteor, dazu bestimmt zu verbrennen, um sein Jahrhundert zu erleuchten.«

So beschrieb ein junger, noch gänzlich unbekannter französischer Leutnant namens Napoleon Buonaparte im Jahre 1791 in einem moralphilosophischen Essay die Rolle Alexanders des Großen. Er dürfte kaum geahnt haben, dass er damit eine Selbstbeschreibung seines Lebens gab, wie sie treffender kein Historiker je hätte formulieren können. Kometengleich ging sein Stern auf – und ebenso rasch verglühte er.

History often records the Holocaust in numbers. This audiobook tells that history through the experience of one Hungarian Jewish family. *Taken. Numbered. Survived. is not a typical Holocaust memoir. It is a documented historical narrative built from survivor testimony, archival records, and verified sources. Through the experience of Mary Katz Claman and her family, it shows how the Holocaust unfolded in human terms: through exclusion, ghettoization, deportation, selection, forced labor, mass murder, displacement, and survival.

When disruption strikes, the difference between success and failure lies in how leaders respond. Conquering Chaos blends ancient battlefield strategy with the realities of modern business, revealing how victories and missteps from history can sharpen today’s decision-making.

Keggie Carew grew up in the gravitational field of an unorthodox father who lived on his wits and dazzling charm. As his memory begins to fail, she embarks on a quest to unravel his story, and soon finds herself in a far more consuming place than she had bargained for. Tom Carew was a maverick...

La sera del 23 agosto 1942 la Sedicesima divisione corazzata tedesca si assestava sulle rive del Volga, a breve distanza dalla città di Stalingrado . Era l'avanguardia della "grande armata" che poco più di un anno prima Hitler aveva lanciato a sorpresa contro l'Unione Sovietica "per schiacciare il comunismo slavo". L'Armata Rossa pareva in rotta. Gli uomini della Wehrmacht non potevano sapere che la città assediata sarebbe diventata un baluardo insuperabile, una trappola per le ambizioni del Reich e la tomba di decine di migliaia di suoi soldati.

Firsthand accounts of war in the Pacific theater from an intrepid reporter of World War II combat War Is Not Just for Heroes rescues the incredible true stories of United States Marine Corps. Written by one marine, Claude R. "Red" Canup, a combat correspondent in the Pacific during World War II...

In The Devil’s Castle, Susanne Paola Antonetta weaves a haunting narrative that confronts the darkest chapters of psychiatric history while offering a bold vision for the future of mental health care. In 1939, the eugenics movement growing throughout the West did its worst in Nazi Germany. Through the Aktion T4 euthanasia program, five asylums and an abandoned jail were transformed into gas chambers. Tens of thousands of lives—predominantly adults with neuropsychiatric conditions—were extinguished in those structures, ultimately paving the way for the horrors of the Holocaust.

Sub Tales 3 is the third entry in the "Sub Tales" series written by authors and brothers Charles and Frank Hood. The Hoods have established a niche in the storytelling of exploits both famous and obscure in the captivating history of the US Submarine Force. Sub Tales 3 comprises 18 original lengthy stories that cover a wide variety of topics, historical figures, and eras. From tales of heroism and courage under duress to more lighthearted discussions about the Silent Service, Sub Tales 3 is crammed full of interesting details that are sure to please the submarine veteran or enthusiast.

A tutt’oggi Hitler e il suo carisma sono circondati da un fascino perverso. In questa nuova biografia politica, Hans-Ulrich Thamer riassume in modo pregnante lo stato della ricerca concentrandosi in particolare sul rapporto tra messinscena e potere, e tra consenso e violenza. L’autore – tra i maggiori esperti del nazionalsocialismo – mostra in modo chiaro e comprensibile come Hitler abbia reagito abilmente alle aspettative della società tedesca facendo diventare il culto del Führer la base stessa della sua politica.

Occupied: Civilian Life During World War II reveals the untold story of ordinary people living under extraordinary circumstances. Set in France during the Nazi occupation, this book brings to life the daily struggles, quiet acts of courage, and moral dilemmas faced by civilians caught between survival and resistance.

Discover the hidden stories of courage, resilience, and ingenuity that defy the silence surrounding Jewish survival during the Holocaust. This groundbreaking book uncovers the lesser-known strategies Jewish individuals and families used to endure unimaginable horrors and sustain hope against all odds.

Avec Plus rien ne pourra me blesser, David Goggins a démontré l'étendue des capacités inexploitées dont nous disposons tous et il a changé la vie de 5 millions de lecteurs. Petit garçon maltraité et mal-aimé, il est devenu un homme fort, courageux, déterminé. Dans Ne cède jamais, il vous fait pénétrer dans son laboratoire mental, où il a développé la philosophie, la psychologie et les stratégies qui lui ont permis de comprendre que ce qu'il prenait pour ses limites n'était que le début.

Stunning trade paperback edition of Grantlee Kieza's bestselling biography of Australia's greatest general It's December 1918 and the world war is over. General Sir John Monash attends a glittering banquet to dine with the King of England and the likes of Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill and...

Yrjö Ylisirniö syntyi Posiolla ja osallistui talvi- ja jatkosotaan (1939–44). Hän taltioi sotakokemuksensa C-kasetteille 90-luvun alussa. Hänen tarkoituksensa oli myös kirjoittaa kirja kokemuksistaan. Kirja jäi kuitenkin tuolloin kirjoittamatta. Minä, hänen tyttärensä Anne Ylisirniö-Kemppanen, päätin kirjoittaa isäni kertomusten perusteella tämän kirjan mahdollisimman totuuden mukaisesti. Kirja kertoo myös ajasta ennen sotia ja se sisältää paljon kuvamateriaalia.