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¿SIGUE SIENDO JAPÓN UNA POTENCIA INNOVADORA? ¿SUS TRADICIONES FRENAN SU DESARROLLO SOCIAL? ¿SU RELACIÓN CON CHINA ESTÁ CONDENADA AL CONFLICTO? ¿PUEDE SER UN ACTOR IMPORTANTE EN EL ESCENARIO INTERNACIONAL? ¿SON SOLIDAS SUS RELACIONES CON ESTADOS UNIDOS?TRAS DOMINAR EL PANORAMA ECONOMICO MUNDIAL A FINALES DEL SIGLO XX, TOKIO SE ENFRENTA A MULTIPLES DESAFIOS: BLOQUEOS POLITICOS, ESTANCAMIENTO, ENVEJECIMIENTO, CONDICIONES DESFAVORABLES PARA LAS MUJERES Y UNA SENSACION DE AISLAMIENTO. SIN EMBARGO, EL PAIS CONSERVA UNA EFICIENCIA Y UNA RESILIENCIA EXCEPCIONALES, Y AFIRMA SUS VALORES FRENTE A UNA CHINA QUE CRECE DE MANERA INQUIETANTE.

La cuarta parte del poderoso relato en primera persona de uno de los bateristas más importantes del rock nacional: desde el cumpleaños 70 de Charly García hasta hoy pasando por la interminable pandemia, en medio de aventuras internacionales con musicos como Bandalos Chinos, Benjamin Biolay y Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.Fer tiene un magnetismo particular y una capacidad de contemplar unica. Eso lo convierte en protagonista y espectador de momentos tan magicos como memorables, dignos de ser contados. Cada encuentro con Sama se transforma automaticamente en lo que el llama un ambientazo.Goyo DeganoMusico y arlequin de tantas melodias reconocidas, escribe con la sensibilidad de un poeta callejero y la precision de un director de cine. Tiene el don de convertir lo epico en cotidiano y lo intimo en universal. Me encantan sus cuentos porque vibran como las escenas musicales que interpreta. Son el collage de una vida que pinta con recuerdos y un gran sentido del ritmo.Nito MestreCuando la musica lo atraviesa, Sama dice que "vive en si misma", y asi ocurre con estos relatos, escritos con tal nivel de detalle, humor y profundidad que nos volvemos parte de ellos. Fer mantiene intacta su capacidad de asombro, dandole un giro poetico a lo cotidiano y transformando a quienes lo rodeamos.Michelle Bliman

El fenómeno de Black Mango hecho libro: historias fascinantes en un viaje único lleno de aventuras.Hombres que escaparon de cárceles inexpugnables.Piratas que aterrorizaron los mares y ocultaron sus secretos mas oscuros.Mujeres que arriesgaron su vida para denunciar lo innombrable.Exploradores que esquivaron la muerte en los rincones mas hostiles del planeta.Desafiaron la ley, burlaron la muerte y rompieron las reglas del juego. Algunos fueron heroes, otros villanos, pero todos marcaron la diferencia. Malditos reune cinco relatos protagonizados por personajes que dejaron una huella imborrable en la historia de la humanidad. Cada capitulo es un pulso contra el destino: un preso que planeo la fuga mas insolita, una periodista que engaño a todo el sistema, un explorador que camino sobre el abismo y sobrevivio para contarlo...Los creadores del podcast revelacion Black Mango se estrenan en el papel con una obra vibrante, rigurosa y absolutamente adictiva. En estas paginas no encontraras heroes o villanos de manual, sino figuras malditas en su epoca y glorificadas por su osadia... o su crueldad.Con un estilo agil y directo, el trio que ha revolucionado la divulgacion historica en España convierte cada capitulo en una puerta abierta a lo imposible. Un volumen imprescindible para lectores curiosos, amantes de la historia y espiritus inquietos.Te damos la bienvenida a un viaje inolvidable por las paginas mas asombrosas de la historia.Esto solo acaba de empezar.

Todas las reinas de Cristina Morató reunidas en este estuche. Porque los mejores reyes de la Historia fueron reinas.Cristina Morató es periodista, escritora, fotógrafa y una incansable exploradora de vidas femeninas olvidadas por la historia oficial. A lo largo de su extensa obra ha revindicado un espacio central para las mujeres, ya fueran viajeras intrepidas, actrices inolvidables o reinas inmortales como las que protagonizan este estuche especial compuesto por dos titulos emblematicos de la autora: Reinas malditas y Reinas de leyenda.Reinas inmortales nos invita a descubrir las vidas de once mujeres cultas y valientes que alcanzaron el poder en un mundo de hombres: La Emperatriz Sissi, Alejandra Romanov, Cristina de Suecia, Eugenia de Montijo, Victoria de Inglaterra, Maria Antonieta, Catalina de Aragon, Isabel I de Inglaterra, Catalina la Grande, Carlota de Mexico y la emperatriz Cixi.

En sus memorias, el autor reflexiona sobre lo vivido en los siglos XX y XXI.Recuerdos llegados al presente. Pedro Sevylla de Juana vivió en el campo agricultor de Tierra de Campos y El Cerrato: primaveras de cultivos mecidos por el viento, mares de verdes espigas salpicadas de flores en tierras de variados matices. En paramos y vegas imaginaba paisajes luminosos, radiantes. A su debido tiempo, alla donde fue, los pinto, poniendo color en la vida: aprendizaje, estudio, familia y trabajo.En Mis memorias completas, Pedro muestra su integro caleidoscopio vital trasladado a los escritos. El libro, culmen de su destacada y copiosa obra, constituye el numero treinta y nueve de los publicados por el, literato iberico e iberoamericano, en lenguas castellana y portuguesa. Con conocimientos dilatados, analisis, pensamiento y accion, recopila vivencias muy valiosas en mensaje y profundidad. Pedro desea entregar al lector todas sus busquedas y hallazgos. Escudriñando en lo ocurrido, la realidad y sus pinturas, transita el año ochenta de su vida: potencias adaptandose a los objetivos y la fuerza de la voluntad consiguiendolo.

Ésta es la historia de Mesalina, tercera esposa del emperador Claudio y una de las mujeres más destacadas no sólo del mundo romano, sino de la Historia en general.Según los historiadores romanos Tácito y Suetonio, la emperatriz Mesalina era una mujer tan intrigante politicamente hablando como sexualmente insaciable. Las historias, rumores y maledicencias sobre ella, incluida una competicion sexual de veinticuatro horas con una prostituta, han quedado profundamente arraigadas en el imaginario cultural de Occidente. Pero, sin embargo, la verdadera historia de Mesalina es mucho mas compleja.En esta reevaluacion de una de las figuras femeninas mas difamadas de la historia antigua, Honor Cargill-Martin descubre a una mujer inteligente, apasionada y despiadada, que logro hacerse un hueco e imponer su voluntad en el mundo abrumadoramente masculino de la politica imperial romana. En lugar de proponerse "salvar" la reputacion de Mesalina, la autora analiza su vida en el contexto de su epoca. Por encima de todo, busca recuperar la humanidad de una historia de vida anteriormente circunscrita por las corrientes de la alta politicia y el patriarcado.

Una novela cautivadora con un importante mensaje atemporal, no olvidar nunca la HistoriaEl poder de la verdad para encontrar la redención, por el autor del best seller Martes con mi viejo profesor.Salonica, 1943. Nico Krispis nunca ha mentido. Su amiga Fannie lo adora por ello, y su hermano Sebastian le guarda rencor por ambas razones.Con el estallido de la II Guerra Mundial, la inocencia y la bondad de Nico se utiliza en contra de su comunidad por parte de un oficial aleman con la promesa de salvar a su familia. Cuando Nico se da cuenta de las terribles consecuencias, ya no podra volver a decir la verdad nunca mas. Pasara el resto de su vida cambiando de nombre, lugar e identidad, desesperado por encontrar una forma de perdonarse a si mismo.

After becoming king in 1199, resentment grew and grew at the inept way John dealt with financial issues until matters came to a head with his barons.John lost his military campaigns; he was corrupt, indulged in blackmail, and manipulated the justice system more than any other king. He was a womaniser and rumours of ruthlessness surrounded him. The author provides fascinating insights into Johns rule, which ultimately leads to the story of Magna Carta. Magna Carta placed huge impositions on the king; now he could no longer rule arbitrarily but only in accordance with the law of the land. The impact of this precedence remains with us today.From the charters clauses that focussed on more mundane matters to a whole range of references to feudal issues, this guide is a perfect introduction to the incompetent rule of King John and his legacy that is Magna Carta. Calls to standardise measures of wine, ale and corn follow the collapse of empire, bound together in this informative guide complete with full-colour illustrations and contempoaray artworks.

Pitkin presents the fascinating and engaging story of everyday life in and around castles from 1066 to the 1400s.Alongside the Church, the stone castle was one of the enduring symbols of medieval life. To the poor, its intimidating walls represented the preordained social order. To many, the castle represented business, and the heights of ambition. And to the rich it represented fun and frivolity in the form of feasting, chivalry and games.The guide uncovers the complexities of life in and around such settlements: the family, the workers, the food, the wars and the entertainment.Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, particularly the other books in the Life in series: Medieval England, Tudor England, Stuart England, Georgian England and Victorian Britain.

This Pitkin guide uncovers the fascinating lives of medieval monks in Britain.The golden age of the monastery in Britain was between the Norman Conquest (1066) and the dissolution of the monasteries (1536-40). The monks were secluded in the great monasteries, freed from the temptations and distractions of the fallen world and governed by the triple vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Yet they contributed to the societies of their time to such an extent that they can be proclaimed pillars of the medieval economy. This guide explores how this happened, and how the daily lives of the monks influenced great social and political changes across the country.Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, particularly the other books in the Life in series: Medieval England, Tudor England, Stuart England, Georgian England and Victorian Britain.

Pomp, pageantry, power and prestige are just a few of the words to sum up the history and vibrancy of the City of London.Beyond its fame as the financial heart of London, this new guidebook explores the Square Mile of London revealing the secrets hidden in its rich treasure trove. Neither square nor a square mile, the City of London seems to lie beyond the limits of logic.From St Pauls, Wrens Masterpiece to the Barbican, Europes largest centre for Arts, the City of London is a compelling blend of diverse visitor attractions waiting to be explored. Whether you pop into the Old Bailey, the scene of many a courtroom drama, amble through Lincoln Inn Fields or drool over the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London there is never a dull moment in the City...Learn why the Bank of England is known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street and the importance of Mansion House, home to the Right Honorable The Lord Mayor of London and looks at the traditions behind the Lord Mayors Show.

On Christmas Eve 1801, Cornish mining engineer Richard Trevithick tested the first steam locomotive on the road. Though it was short-lived, exploding four days later, this was the beginning of the railway age in Britain.By the end of the 18th century, there was a considerable number of railways across Britain with well established steam engines. This informative guide tells the story of these railways, beginning with the pioneers of locomotive engines and the navvies who built the railways themselves.A must for anyone interested in the history of the railways, industrial Britain and travel, this informative guide explores the lives of those on the railway. Train guards, station staff and passengers are all touched on, as well as underground railways and tragic rail disasters. Colour photographs and illustrations bring the golden age of rail in Britain to life.Includes a list of places to visit which specialize in railways, as well as a glossary of the key terms in the book.

The word workhouse has a grim resonance even today, conjuring up a vision of the darker side of Victorian Britain. Almost every town had at least one workhouse, and most people dreaded ending up there. Here we examine how workhouses came into being, what life was like for men, women and children on the wrong side of the poverty line, and how social attitudes evolved through the momentous events of Victorian Britain into the 20th century. Illustrated from contemporary and modern sources, this fact-filled guide presents an intriguing picture of a world of steam engines, self-help, service and salvation - where workhouse life, and workhouse reform, influenced attitudes and services we now take for granted.

The Tudor age was a pivotal period of English history. In little more than a century, the nation was transformed from a medieval kingdom to a modern state, from an insignificant offshore island to a major world power.Life in Tudor England sparkles with colourful illustrations and a lively text. Discover what life was really like during more than 100 years of Tudor rule in this pivotal period of English history: how industry became an alternative to agriculture as a means of employment; the lavish fads, fashions and fun enjoyed by the rich; the hardships suffered by the poor as inflation spiralled. All is revealed in this enticing taste of days gone by.Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, particularly the other books in the Life in series: Medieval England, in a Monastery and Victorian Britain.

Life in a wartime house

Somewhere around 4000 BC, people in Britain began to give up their old hunter-gatherer way of life, instead raising livestock and planting crops: they became farmers.This comprehensive and informative guide covers the history of farming in Britain since this time, when cattle were huge beasts and ploughs did little more than scratch the grounds surface. Tools and technologies may have changed since these primitive times, but the patterns of life on the farm have remained much the same.From the medieval farm to the Agricultural Revolution as enclosure transformed the landscape, here is the story of how farming has evolved into the tractors and mechanization we recognise today. With photographs and illustrations this book also illuminates the life of farmworkers and their families.What was it like being a cattle farmer or a shepherd? What did a farmers wife spend her day making? An entertaining and detailed guide for anyone interested in the history and lives of the countrys farmers. Includes a list of farms and museums to visit of historic and general interest.

This fascinating book looks at a typical day in a big house, the relationship between the master and mistress and their valet and maid; the children and their servants; the various departments inside and outside a big house; the London season and country house weekends. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.

This Pitkin Guide peeps inside to find out what life was like for all in the Middle Ages, rich and poor alike. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, particularly the other books in the Life in series: in a Monastery, Tudor England, Stuart England, Georgian Britain and Victorian Britain.

Since their fairy-tale wedding in 2011 and the announcement in December 2012 that William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were expecting their first child, the British have taken the young couple into their hearts. The first decades of the 21st century have seen a surge of pride for our Royal Family as never before and the birth of HRH Prince George of Cambridge, our future king, has been greeted with genuine joy. This celebratory and beautifully illustrated guide not only commemorates this Royal birth but looks at the history of children of the monarchy from Queen Elizabeth II to her great-grandchildren. Age-old customs, ceremonies, christenings, toys and pastimes, nannies, nurseries and the Royal line of succession are also explored, presenting an illuminating portrait of Royal children through the ages.

Education in Britain can be traced back to Roman times, but it was not until Victorian times that provision was made in England and Wales for every child to have an elementary school place, whatever their background.After new buildings were constructed and changes made in educational administration, British schooling saw a revolution. Literacy rates soared, taking over from the limited success of Sunday Schools previously. This colourful and entertaining guide traces the development of schools in Britain in the 19th century, from the initial religious intervention in education to state intervention later on.What was a pupils day like in a Victorian school? How did teachers discipline children? Was schooling different for girls? Learn all about the school day, public schools and even the buildings children attended in this guide filled with contemporary photographs of students, teachers and their lives.Look out for more Pitking guides on social history and heritage, and the Life in series this title is a part of.