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A fresh, provocative history that renews our understanding of France in the world through short, incisive essays ranging from prehistoric frescoes to Coco Chanel to the terrorist attacks of 2015.Bringing together an impressive group of established and up-and-coming historians, this bestselling history conceives of France not as a fixed, rooted entity, but instead as a place and an idea in flux, moving beyond all borders and frontiers, shaped by exchanges and mixtures. Presented in chronological order from 34,000 BC to 2015, each chapter covers a significant year from its own particular angle - the marriage of a Viking leader to a Carolingian princess proposed by Charles the Fat in 882, the Persian embassys reception at the court of Louis XIV in 1715, the Chilean coup detat against President Salvador Allende in 1973 that mobilised a generation of French left-wing activists.France in the World combines the intellectual rigour of an academic work with the liveliness and readability of popular history. With a brand-new preface aimed at an international audience, this English-language edition will inspire Francophiles and scholars alike.

Like the children in Mr. Southeys poem, you will want to know first of all why we joined in with France and Russia in the great war against Germany and Austria. Well, the answer in a word isBelgium.Supposing you had solemnly promised to protect a little kitten and afterwards a big dog came and attacked the kitten, would you not keep your promise, and do all you could to help the kitten? Of course you would. Belgium was the kitten, and Germany was the big dog. 2We had faithfully promised to protect the little country of Belgium, and the terrible thing is that Germany had promised too, but she broke her promis

In order to depict social life in England in the eighteenth century I am going to take the career of one of its most remarkable men, though you may be surprised at the choice I have made. For the eighteenth century was an eminently social age and the stage is crowded with figures of men and women of the world. Their letters, their talk, their scandals, their amusements have come down to us in profusion; and it is not difficult for us to imagine ourselves in their midst. You may well ask me why I did not select a really brilliant character to expound the life of this time. I might for example have taken Lord Chesterfield or Horace Walpole, or Boswell, [Pg 2]that most observant of men, or the great character whom he immortalised.

Um soldado italiano em uma missao no oriente medio salva uma menina de uma morte certa. Dez anos depois,assombrado pela lembrança desse episodio,ele decide voltar a Akraham e procurar a menina ,que agora e uma mulher e chefe de um grupo terrorista islamico.

TRAVELERS who go into Scotland take a great interest in visiting, among other places, a certain room in the ruins of an old palace, where Queen Mary was born. Queen Mary was very beautiful, but she was very unfortunate and unhappy. Every body takes a strong interest in her story, and this interest attaches, in some degree, to the room where her sad and sorrowful life was begun.The palace is near a little village called Linlithgow. The village has but one long street, which consists of ancient stone houses. North of it is a little lake, or rather pond: they call it, in Scotland, a loch. The palace is between the village and the loch; it is upon a beautiful swell of land which projects out into the water. There is a very small island in the middle of the loch and the shores are bordered with fertile fields. The palace, when entire, was square, with an open space or court in the center. There was a beautiful stone fountain in the center of this court, and an arched gateway through which horsemen and carriages could ride in. The doors of entrance into the palace were on the inside of the court.The palace is now in ruins. A troop of soldiers came to it one day in time of war, after Mary and her mother had left it, and spent the night there: they spread straw over the floors to sleep upon. In the morning, when they went away, they wantonly set the straw on fire, and left it burning, and thus the palace was destroyed. Some of the lower floors were of stone; but all the upper floors and the roof were burned, and all the wood-work of the rooms, and the doors and window-frames. Since then the palace has never been repaired, but remains a melancholy pile of ruins.The room where Mary was born had a stone floor. The rubbish which has fallen from above has covered it with a sort of soil, and grass and weeds grow up all over it. It is a very melancholy sight to see.

Temos complicado demais o estudo do passado, dando maior importância a pontos de vista, interesses nacionalistas, religiosos e morais, que colocam o fato histórico em segundo plano, subordinado ao in

Today, humanitarianism, as a moral imperative to help, is prevalent, especially in the so-called Western world. The public reacts to natural disasters, war, or medical emergencies with a desire to alleviate suffering. But in recent decades historians have begun to critically assess this moral perspective and examine humanitarian organizations, politics, and the motives of humanitarian actors. They highlight how helping people relieve their suffering is just one side to every humanitarian story. Humanitarian actors themselves have their own reasons for helping. Humanitarian aid evolves in a tense dialectic between people in need and the individual agendas of the benevolent saviors. This special issue approaches humanitarianism and humanitarian aid from the perspective of such benevolent saviors and their agendas and covers different moments in history and geographical regions in the 20th century. The papers analyze humanitarianism as a reconstruction mission according to civilizing desires, as an enabling factor for individual professionalization, as a power struggle, and as a tool for domestic and international policymaking.

Nesta ediço revista e atualizada da aclamada biografia de D. Pedro I, Paulo Rezzutti ressalta a importancia do imperador para a independencia do Brasil, trazendo novas perspectivas sobre essa figura to relevante na historia do pais.O primeiro imperador do Brasil figura no imaginario brasileiro como um personagem quase caricato, a respeito do qual pouco se sabe, alem de seu comentado mau genio, suas amantes, suas dezenas de filhos e do emblematico grito da Independencia. No entanto, ainda e comum imaginarmos quem foi d. Pedro I por tras dessa imagem retratada nos livros de historia.Por meio de fontes primarias e documentos originais, como cartas trocadas entre o imperador e a marquesa de Santos, e tambem entre ele e os filhos, Paulo Rezzutti revela as facetas menos conhecidas de d. Pedro I, contando detalhes da vida e dos feitos desse personagem to complexo quanto interessante. O autor destrincha os aspectos politicos e militares da trajetoria do "rei soldado" e relata os pormenores da vida pessoal, as paixes e os conflitos internos de d. Pedro I, mostrando o homem que era para alem das falhas morais e dos casos extraconjugais o homem por tras do trono.Este livro no e apenas uma biografia magistral, mas tambem uma viagem aos bastidores de uma era de transformaçes e conflitos, guiada por um dos maiores especialistas em historia do Brasil da atualidade. "D. Pedro de Alcantara conseguiu soltar as amarras do passado que prendiam Brasil e Portugal, abrindo a possibilidade de estas se desenvolverem em direço a um futuro de modernidade." Do prefacio de Antonio Nunes Pereira, diretor do Palacio Nacional de Queluz

From its 1703 foundation by Peter the Great in a swampy war zone to its leading role in overthrowing Soviet power and bringing Russia into the twenty-first century, St Petersburg has undergone several transformations.Virtually commanded into existence by Peter the Great, the inherent artifice of St Petersburg has made it one of the worlds most storied cities the stage for political and artistic dreamers. As such, it had a leading role in nineteenth-century cultural life, but with the Russian Revolution of 1917 its glorious history descended into violence and bloodshed. During the Second World War, Leningrad suffered further atrocities in the form of a horrific Nazi siege. Yet it has remained rich in cultural, intellectual and architectural history. It has been home to greats such as Dostoevsky, Tchaikovsky and Nijinsky figures who were gifted with great creativity and passion, and who were often dissatisfied with Russian traditions.These characters are explored by the author, together with the beguiling physical appearance of the city canals, bridges, promenades and palaces but the most lively writing hones in on the interplay between power and intellect, reaction and reform. Arthur George brings to life a St Petersburg steeped in a tumult of war, revolution and aesthetics, and shows it rising from the ashes to help lead Russia on the path to modernisation.

A Revista Vértice começou a publicar-se em Coimbra no início dos anos 1940 e foi, durante o fascismo, uma das vozes dos intelectuais da esquerda marxista portuguesa. Não podendo assumir a sua identid

Em uma pitoresca vila na Toscana, Giulio, um renomado chef italiano que fez sucesso em Nova York, retorna à sua cidade natal em busca de um novo propósito. Decidido a se conectar com sua comunidade,

The monograph concerns the analysis of mechanisms and processes of the evolution of the civil service corps in Poland after 1996. Additionally, it involves the evolution of the role of the state in the context of public administration and the significance of the dichotomous relationship between administration and politics. The research is interdisciplinary in nature and covers three areas: political, legal and regulatory as well as personal, cultural and historical aspects. It characterises the structures, organisation, legal nature, scope of rights and duties and principles like neutrality, impartiality and professionalism of the civil service.Extensive empirical data on the Polish civil service enriched the analysis and was used to illustrate the state of the organisation between 1996 and 2016. These data included appraisals, appointments, examinations, employment, etc. By observing the dynamics and variability of the Polish civil service corps, the study has the character of a functional analysis. The reflections culminate in recommendations and proposals for improving the current situation.

Need a reason to feel mnásome? Look no further!For each day of the year, we celebrate Irish women, their extraordinary achievements and landmark victories. From stone-throwing suffragists, scientific geniuses and intrepid adventurers to controversial writers, record-breaking sportswomen and global music icons all determined to shape their own destinies.These are the Mna na hEireann who took on the patriarchy, one hard-fought milestone at a time; the unsung heroes and fearless firebrands who shaped Irelands past and inspire its future. Youll never be prouder.

Im letzten Jahrzehnt erschienen zahlreiche Beitrage, die den transnationalen Charakter des Faschismus untersuchten, wenige jedoch gingen auf die Verstrickungen und Einflusse zwischen dem Dritten Reich und den rechtsradikalen Bewegungen der deutschen Minderheiten in Sudosteuropa ein. Der vorliegen- de Band mochte diese Lucke schlieen, indem erUntersuchungen uber die NS-Bewegungen unter den Deutschen in Rumanien, Ungarn, Jugoslawien und der Tschechoslowakei sowie deren Beziehungen zu Deutschland veroffentlicht. Die Kapitel behandeln Aspekte wie das Anwachsen der NS-Bewegung unter den jungen "Volksdeutschen", das Kulturleben, die Veranderungen in der deutschsprachigen Presse oder die Ressourcen-Mobilisierung zur Unterstutzung des von Hitler gefuhrten Krieges. Besondere Aufmerksamkeit wird dem Transfer von Praktiken in Politik, Ideologie und Propaganda geschenkt.

Os nomes do Terceiro Reich, de Rodrigo Trespach, desvenda os principais personagens por trás de um dos períodos mais sombrios da história da humanidade – o Terceiro Reich. É impossível considerar qua

Alguém fala português, mas não conseguiu falar italiano! Poxa, não acredito. Eu sou Hiperpoliglota. Várias pessoas me chamam de gênio. Cara! Eu sou uma pessoa comum como você que se dedica. Eu nunca

From the ascent of Peter the Great to the Russian Revolution. From the Battle of the Boyne to the Easter Rising. Between these epochal events were two astounding centuries of war, diplomacy, intrigue, innovation and international radical political movements, the reverberations of which are still felt in both Ireland and the former territories of the Russian empire today.In Anarchy and Authority, readers follow contemporaneous accounts of Irish men and women who ventured into the Russian empire during the long centuries of Romanov rule. Human connections, political intrigues, cultural cross-pollination mesh with sweeping historical narratives in the story of the island and the empire.Meticulously researched and energetically told, these are the stories of Irish residents, travellers and migrants to Russia from that time, ranging from diplomats and governesses, to early tourists, travel writers, soldiers, servants and even a revolutionary music-teacher. From the Irishmen and women who benefitted from the imperial wars waged by the Russian state, to those Irish observers who bore witness to the horrors of serfdom and the oppression of dissenting voices.Anarchy and Authority brings to vivid life these Irish perspectives. Their fascinating insights and unique depths of field give increasing relevance to the turbulent geo-politics of modern times.

An enthralling narrative of the rise and fall of Britains republican experiment. DOMINIC SANDBROOK, The Times Best History Books of 2024A gripping tale of political and cultural crisis but also one of joy and hopeful innovation, told with eloquence and passion.MALCOLM GASKILLMagisterial, compelling and eye-opening.SUZANNAH LIPSCOMBEvents moved with giddying speed in the 1650s. After the execution of Charles I, dangerous monarchy was abolished and the House of Lords was dismissed, sending shock waves across the kingdom. These revolutionary acts set in motion a decade of bewildering change and instability, under the leadership of the soldier-statesman Oliver Cromwell.Englands unique and distinctive republican experiment may have been short-lived, but it changed the course of British history. It transformed the relationship between England, Scotland and Ireland, reset the compact between the monarch and the people, and re-fashioned the story the British told - and continue to tell - about themselves.REPUBLIC is a richly engrossing year-by-year account of this exhilarating and daring period. It tells the story of what Britains republic was really like: why it failed, but also, what it got right.

Skulls, height, hands, legs, sex organs, blood, brains, stomachs, ears and corpses discover Irish history anew through the utterly unique prism of the human body.From the brutal beheading of the red-headed Clonycavan Man some 2,000 years ago to the ancient skulls believed to be those of giants stolen from islands off Irelands west coast, medical historian Dr Ian Miller brings readers on a delightfully gruesome journey through our rich heritage.Learn about the fears of excessive tea drinking that were once such a great cause for concern on this isle scarcely believable! Meet the doctors who revolutionised Irish medicine in the 19th century along with the deplorable bodysnatching that accompanied this progress.Fact and folklore intertwine seamlessly throughout, providing the reader with an endlessly fascinating account of matters historical and mythological.

Fifty years after the Guildford bombings, the case remains profoundly relevant today. This new edition is completely updated and revised with startling new material. The Guildford Four endured 15 years behind bars for a crime they did not commit. The only evidence against them was their confessions extracted through intimidation and violence. Three Surrey police officers were acquitted of wrongdoing in 1993, but as this new edition reveals, there is testimony, never published, that corroborates evidence of far wider police malpractice. Time Bomb was central to the reopening of the case of the Guildford Four when it was published in 1988 exposing this egregious miscarriage of justice, and telling the chilling parallel story of the men actually responsible for the bombings, the London Active Service Unit, whose 1974-75 IRA campaign terrorised Britain. Profoundly relevant today, as Michael Mansfield identifies in his introduction, the case of the Guildford Four is essentially the prototype of the corruption and concealment scandals which have beset the UK, from the Stephen Lawrence case through to the Post Office scandal, and asks how we can galvanise reform. Every twist and turn needs to be lived by the reader page after page of compelling and mesmerising fact. As you proceed, the magnitude of these events strikes a sense of burning injustice. Michael Mansfield