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Gun Control in the Third Reich spans the two decades from the birth of the Weimar Republic in 1918 through Kristallnacht in 1938. The book then presents a panorama of pertinent events during World War II regarding the effects of the disarming policies. And even though in the occupied countries the Nazis decreed the death penalty for possession of a firearm, there developed instances of heroic armed resistance by Jews, particularly the Warsaw ghetto uprising.

The sixth-century AD witnessed a remarkable turn-around in the Roman Empire's fortunes. Justinian's general, Belisarius, recovered North Africa and Italy from the barbarians. An impressive new law code was inaugurated that would endure to this day. Astonishing building projects rivalled the great monuments of Old Rome.

In this compelling, eye-opening story of six women who exercised power against the odds—and one, Jane Grey, who never got the chance—acclaimed historian Helen Castor explores the provocative subject of women and power in England.

A 21st century anthology of the most ancient texts concerning the History of Britain, edited and narrated by author, historian and comedian J F Roberts – official Blackadder chronicler and folklorist, the creator of Tales of Britain. Besides an entertaining deep-dive investigation into the nature of recording historical fact versus creative storytelling, the book features full extracts from the work of Roman authors including Julius Caesar and Tacitus, the full text of Gildas' On the Ruin and Conquest of Britain, and the core content of works by those historians who came after him.

1946 ist das Jahr, in dem das heutige Deutschland seinen Anfang nimmt. 1946, das Jahr eins nach Adolf Hitler. Es ist das Jahr unvorstellbaren Hungers und Frierens, des massenhaften Elends, des Sterbens in Flüchtlingszügen, des Überlebenskampfes in deutschen Trümmerlandschaften. Es ist das Jahr, in dem in Nürnberg führende Nationalsozialisten zum Tode verurteilt werden. Es ist das Jahr, in dem auf dem Schwarzmarkt alles zu haben ist, wenn man genug Zigaretten zum Bezahlen hat.Das Jahr der ersten Wahlen auf deutschem Boden seit 1933, der Wiedergeburt der deutschen Demokratie.

In De Tirana Express reist hij met tussenstops met de trein naar Albanië en logeert hij op bijzondere plekken en in hotels waar de geschiedenis vanaf druipt. Hij komt soms in een wereld terecht die op zijn laatste benen loopt, waar vastgehouden wordt aan oude gewoontes, regels en wetten. Hier ging hij voor het eerst naar een restaurant, proefde hij tomaten uit de vollegrond en at hij eindelijk iets anders dan aardappelen, groente en vlees.

一杯が豊かになる、新たな歴史案内。普段身近に楽しんでいるカフェというものは、どのような歴史的なルーツを持っているのか、どのような文化的背景とつながっているのか、飲み物とお菓子を片手に「なるほど」と思えるような…

In the summer of 1940, darkness was falling over Europe. Led by Winston Churchill, the British rediscovered the virtues that had made a humble people the rulers of the world. In June 1940, Winston Churchill called the battle Britain's "finest hour", and he was right.

Before the Romans could become masters of the Mediterranean, they had to first conquer the people of their own peninsula. This book explores the origins of Roman imperialism and the creation of Rome's early Italian empire, bringing new light and interpretations to this important but problematic period in Roman history. It explains how and why the Romans were able to expand their influence within Italy, often through the use of armed conflict, laying the foundations for their great imperial project.

A retelling of the classic myths and timeless tales by bestselling author Annette Giesecke that underlie the 88 named constellations in the night sky--from Andromeda to Orion to Ursa Major. Classical Mythology of the Constellations is a stargazer's guide to the wondrous stories of the gods...

Les Celtes ont toujours été perçus comme marchant entre le monde des vivants et un monde animé par la magie, la passion et le fantastique. Pour ceux qui souhaitent s'aventurer dans ce terrier du lapin, les passionnés d'histoire nous emmènent dans une promenade à travers l'histoire des nations celtiques, en commençant par les Irlandais, à la fois en difficulté, passionnés et magiques. Tout au long de l'histoire, l'Irlande est dépeinte comme l'une des cultures les plus empreintes de fantastique connues de l'homme.

From childhood trauma to global war, The Last Kaiser traces the life of Europe’s most volatile monarch—and the empire that crumbled with him. It’s the story of how one man’s pride, paranoia, and theatrical leadership helped ignite World War I, destroy the old European order, and leave behind a vacuum that would welcome something even darker.

There has been no entry into the French aristocracy for the formerly enslaved and their descendants. No pathway has been offered to a life of dignity, despite their labor helping to build the very foundation of France.

Rubber and Blood is the untold history of a colonial horror most textbooks still skip. It’s not just a story about Leopold—it’s about the silence that protected him, the system that continued without him, and the Congo that still bears the scar. This isn’t history. This is an indictment.

Descubre los Orígenes Antiguos de la Cerveza: Viaja a través de la historia para conocer cómo, hace miles de años, las primeras civilizaciones como los sumerios y los egipcios crearon esta bebida fundamental. Conoce las técnicas primitivas que dieron vida a la cerveza tal como la conocemos hoy.

Bella Ciao: The Rise and Fall of Benito Mussolini is a scathing, cinematic takedown of Europe’s original fascist showman. From street-brawling socialist to self-anointed Caesar, Mussolini built a myth—then drowned in it.

You’ve heard the names. You’ve seen the paintings. Maybe you even thought they were just Ninja Turtles. But behind the marble and oil paint were four real men—Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello—who didn’t just create art. They rewired civilization. This isn’t a sleepy art history book. It’s a front-row seat to the most creative, competitive, and gloriously petty era in human history. Rivals, patrons, popes, politics, and power—it’s all here.

Imagine a time when Europe lay shrouded in tyranny—cities crumbled, millions displaced, and freedom silenced under Nazi rule. Yet from 1944 to 1945, a decisive series of Allied campaigns shattered the iron grip of oppression. The Final Push: How Europe Was Liberated! tells the story of that transformative moment—when ordinary people and extraordinary leaders joined across continents to bring an end to Hitler’s tyranny and restore freedom to a broken world.

John Olivey, an officer in the Long Range Desert Group, saw action in the Western Desert, where he was awarded the Military Cross; he fought in the Dodecanese, for which he was decorated a second time; and saw active service on mainland Greece, and in Istria. In autumn 1943, he was deployed to the Aegean and in October tasked with leading 'Olforce' in an ill-conceived operation to take the island of Levitha. Of some fifty LRDG, he was one of only seven to avoid capture. During the battle for Leros in November, he commanded X2 Patrol at Clidi, a key hilltop position.

"Хотите постичь смысл жизни? Научиться быть счастливым? ""В чем наше благо?"" – это книга, которая перевернет ваше представление о смысле жизни и покажет, что истинное счастье находится внутри нас. В ней вы найдете уроки о том, как принимать изменчивость мира, как находить радость в моменте и как строить гармоничные отношения с собой и окружающими.