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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER If you want to understand the turmoil in Gaza Syria and beyond the Iranian Revolution of 1979 is a good place to start The Times Excellent Telegraph Brilliant Financial Times Exceptional New York TimesA spellbinding narrative history of the 1979 Iranian Revolution and its devastating consequences by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lawrence in Arabia Before the revolution the Shah of Iran seemed invincible The world watched in awe as he commanded a huge army and oversaw an economy awash with billions of dollars of oil revenues The regime s secret police had crushed communist opposition and the Shah appeared to have bought off the conservative Muslim clergy inside the country On the international stage Iran had become an invaluable ally to the West during the Cold War But village streets spoke of a different country people derided the Shah as an American lackey and blamed him for economic inequality for spending recklessly on lavish parties and for ignoring the Muslim majority When a volcanic religious revolution erupted led by a fiery cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini the Shah was forced off the throne and into exile How did it all go so wrong Brilliantly brought to life by the Sunday Times bestselling author Scott

My favourite wine w nker Jack Whitehall I like to talk about wine the way normal humans talk about things they love it s not about showing off how many fancy wine terms I know The point is to share something I love with someone else in a way that makes them want to love it too Thirsty is the story of Tom Gilbey The Wine Guy and his life in wine a celebration of the bleedin beautiful people who make it and a history of his family s love affair with winemaking and let s be honest drinking since the 1800s Learn how to read a label even if you can t speak the language talk wine without sounding naff choose wine in a restaurant explain why some wine smells like your granny s cardiganAlong the way you ll discover 100 Wine W nker approved bottles wines for friendships and long lunches for autumn afternoons and winter evenings Whether yours is a Chateauneuf du Pape Kylie Minogue s rose or God forbid orange wine Tom will help you find the good stuff always Let Tom show you how this gloriously gluggable elixir is at its heart made to bring pleasure and that there is no right or wrong to enjoy wine just go for it Entertaining and engaging Helen McGinn of knackeredmother

After the collapse of Soviet communism the West convinced itself that liberal democracy would be the dominant system of governance However in February 2022 Vladimir Putin proved it is unwise to make such predictions In the early years of Putin s presidency he appeared to commit himself to friendship with the West But the Putin of those years is unrecognisable today an autocratic nationalist dedicated to repression at home and anti Western militarism abroad So what happened Was he lying when he proclaimed his support for freedom democracy and friendship with the West Or was he sincere Did he change his views at some stage between then and now And if that is the case what happened to change him Putin and the Return of History examines these questions in the context of Russia s thousand year past tracing the forces and the myths that have shaped Putin s politics of aggression the enduring terror of encirclement by outsiders the subjugation of the individual to the cause of the state the collectivist values that allow the sacrifice of human lives in battle the willingness to lie and deceive the co opting of religion and the belief in Great Russia s mission to change the world

Este libro analiza los anfiteatros y circos de la Hispania Ulterior Baetica, especialmente los de Carmo (Carmona), Itálica (Santiponce) y Astigi (Écija), ubicados en la actual provincia de Sevilla. Estas construcciones definian urbanisticamente las ciudades romanas, imitando a Roma con sus funciones para ludi (juegos), incluyendo munera (luchas de gladiadores) y venationes (cacerias). Tambien servian como escenarios politicos y religiosos. La obra actualiza el conocimiento historico-arqueologico mediante tecnicas de prospeccion geofisica y escaner laser, con especial atencion al anfiteatro de Italica. Los estudios son resultado de proyectos I+D+i de la Universidad de Sevilla, como el "Proyecto Munera" y los proyectos sobre Italica, financiados ...

This is more than a richly detailed story about the hubris corruption and incompetence that doomed Credit Suisse it s a stark warning to all of us about what happens when we let bankers do what they like Oliver Bullough bestselling author of Butler to the World For centuries Swiss banks have served the globe s wealthiest individuals employing a strict culture of anonymity and gaining massive wealth in the process But when Credit Suisse collapsed the veil of secrecy came down and the world was suddenly privy to the corruption scandal and empty hubris that keep our biggest banks alive It was a 166 year old bastion of Swiss banking amongst the most important and influential financial institutions in the world but a veneer of high class service disguised a darker dirtier reality From its sterile Zurich headquarters the bank catered to a clientele that included dictators drug dealers and former Nazi officers and helped fleece its own clients out of billions of dollars This continued for decades even as Credit Suisse continued to expand acquiring smaller banks and granting its own executives lucrative bonus contracts Meltdown is the story of how the house of cards fell apart Bloomberg investigative journalist and bestselling author of Pyramid

By 1942 Churchill faced a vastly different war than the one he d inherited from Neville Chamberlain Britain was no longer alone the Soviets were now an unlikely ally in the East and Pearl Harbor had finally pushed America into action Yet the scale of violence remained unchanged On average seven British men women and children were killed every hour of the Second World War The country would never be the same again In Advance Britannia historian Alan Allport reveals the war as it was lived from the battlefields to the ration books in the War Ministry and in the air raid shelters Mixing social history with dramatic storytelling this is a definitive account of the war that reshaped the world

Survivor Rebel Conspirator Mother and grandmother of kings Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages Born the daughter of the Duke of Somerset into a century of conflict and a descendant of Edward III she was married at twelve a mother orphan and widow at thirteen and rode the vicissitudes of the Wars of the Roses and two further marriages to see her only son Henry ascend the throne of England as the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty She helped to bring about the marriage of Henry VII to Elizabeth of York a union that helped heal the wounds of a bitterly divided nation During Henry s reign she exerted considerable influence at court and played a part in the upbringing of her grandson the future Henry VIII She was a lifelong artistic patron and supporter of academia In old age she founded a professorship of divinity and two colleges at Cambridge University By the time of her death in June 1509 she had outlived by two months the son whose birth fifty two years previously had so nearly killed her Lauren Johnson s life of Margaret Beaufort brings its subject vividly and memorably to life She delineates the decades of political upheaval that were the backdrop to her long and resilient career and highli

Adolf Schulten (1870 Elberfeld-1960 Erlangen) fue discípulo de los filólogos clásicos F. Leo y U. von Wilamowitz-Moellendorf, y del historiador y premio Nobel, Th. Mommsen, bajo cuya dirección se doctoro con De conventibus civium Romanorum (1892). Su habilitacion como docente universitario la alcanzo en 1896, con la obra Die romischen Grundherrschaften. El derecho romano y la historia antigua fueron sus campos de investigacion. Sus excepcionales maestros le inculcaron un profundo conocimiento critico de las fuentes clasicas, que dominaba a la perfeccion. El interes por la arqueologia le llevo a ejercer como profesor de Historia Antigua en la universidad de Erlangen. Becado por el Instituto Arqueologico Aleman, estudio la historia provincial romana y, en concreto, la de su ejercito en tierras de Germania, norte de Africa e Hispania.Sus valoraciones, objeto de revision critica en los ultimos años, estaban siempre orientadas a subrayar la relacion estrecha de las fuentes literarias (Polibio, Apiano) y epigraficas clasicas con los trabajos arqueologicos que emprendia. En ese contexto, con una perspectiva interdisciplinar, realizo importantes descubrimientos e investigaciones en numerosos yacimientos de la España antigua. Entre sus obras destacan Viriato, Sertorio, Ora Maritima de Avieno, Tartessos, Tarraco y, en especial, las Fontes Hispaniae Antiquae (1922), la Iberische Landeskunde: Geographie des antiken Spanien, asi como los cuatro volumenes de Numantia. Die Ergebnisse der Ausgrabungen 1905-1912.El presente volumen, Los campamentos de Renieblas, que incluye la colaboracion de otros estudiosos que trabajaron en este proyecto con Schulten, esta dedicado al descubrimiento y estudio de los cinco campamentos romanos de epoca republicana (II-I a. c.) emplazados en la Gran Atalaya de Renieblas, en las proximidades de Numancia (Soria). Esta obra se puede leer ahora por vez primera en español, junto con las laminas, planos y mapas de la edicion alemana original.La presente traduccion viene a subsanar un considerable vacio academico. En la peninsula iberica, los volumenes de la obra Numantia significaron una verdadera contribucion pionera en el estudio de los campamentos romanos.Martin Luik, Universidad Ludwig-Maximilian. Munich.

From the bestselling author of FEMINA a brilliant reappraisal of the medieval women whose lives have been exploited over centuries for political nation building ends In LEGENDA bestselling historian Professor Janina Ramirez peels back the layers of time to reveal how the lives of women have been co opted by those intent on crafting national identities Their names are well known and summaries of their achievements have been recited in classrooms for decades but medieval women like Joan of Arc Lady Godiva and Isabella of Castile have been misrepresented their stories twisted and weaponised Meanwhile ground breaking 18th and 19th century women who blazed a trail through revolutionary Europe have been forgotten their legacies too easily dismissed or ignored Questioning established narratives and searching for the real women behind the legends Ramirez interrogates what defines a nation and who gets to build it shining a light on how history is so often hijacked to serve the ideological and political interests of the present PRAISE FOR JANINA RAMIREZ Ramirez blasts a powerful spotlight into the so called Dark Ages and reveals a vibrant world awash with colour and character DAN SNOW host of History Hit Skillfully brings out from the shadows the lives of w

The world in which I began my life in cricket could hardly be further away from the world of cricket today Henry Blofeld has entertained countless fans around the world with his wit and charm In his trademark way Blowers reminisces on a lifetime of being immersed in the sport he loves Taking readers on a nostalgic journey through his illustrious career sharing delightful stories about the timeless traditions and remarkable characters that have shaped the game Filled with stories and marvellous anecdotes from his own life Henry reflects warmly on a different era which was full of great fun and adventure Looking back at the great characters that brought the sport to life Sharing My Love of Cricket is a nostalgic and heart warming reminder of the appeal of summers gone by With the same wit and wisdom that has endeared him to fans worldwide he turns his keen eye to the future of the sport With the rise of the short format game the unrelenting rise of franchises and the inevitable influx of money Henry shares his thoughts on what the future holds and what comes next Can cricket maintain its historic charm while embracing change And where is the spirit of cricket Sharing My Love of Cricket is a love letter to the sport penned by a man who has l

Our obsession with land is the driving force behind human history It has sparked revolutions and fuelled economic booms as well as financial crises Land is the world s oldest and most important asset and it governs the course of our lives more than any other form of wealth But this immense power is also what makes it so dangerous In The Land Trap The Economist s Wall Street editor Mike Bird reveals a sweeping global history that shows how fortunes have been built or destroyed all on the bedrock of land It has become the linchpin of the world s banking system and it affects everything from soaring housing prices to geopolitical tensions From the speculative land grabs of colonial America to China s modern day real estate crisis this gripping narrative shows how the economics of land can make and break families businesses and even entire nations This is the book for anyone who wants to see beyond markets and money to the hidden game being played out on the ground beneath our feet

La guerra de Vietnam sigue generando controversia en la sociedad norteamericana medio siglo después y su recuerdo ha sido inmortalizado en incontables obras maestras en forma de novelas, cómics y pel

From the author of Dunkirk Fight to the Last Man and Enigma The Battle for the Code a deep dive into the Second World War s maritime epic in the Arctic In a reconfiguration of recent events in Ukraine it is 1941 and Russia has been invaded The terms of the new alliance were that Western nations would ship urgently needed war materials to Russia via the shortest but most dangerous route sailing north of the Arctic Circle while being hunted by U boats the Luftwaffe and a surface fleet spearheaded by Tirpitz and Scharnhorst This endeavour was called the Arctic convoys Battle of the Arctic is about the conflict and naval battles that unfolded while Allied naval and merchant seamen airmen submariners soldiers and intelligence officers delivered on this wartime commitment to Russia from 1941 45 passing through terrific storms snow ice and Arctic mirages When ships went down in seas so cold that a man could die after just five minutes of immersion it triggered events reminiscent of the do or die moments during the sinking of the Titanic As is shown in this description the aftermath of such incidents was harrowing Men perished one by one in lifeboats and as castaways on deserted Arctic islands where they were stalked by polar bears Frostbitten and wounde

FROM THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CATHERINE THE PRINCESS OF WALES THE BIOGRAPHY OUT NOW IN PAPERBACK From Elizabeth II to King William The Windsor Legacy offers a riveting exploration of the British monarchy s resilience and influence over the past century looking at its key players and conflicts with a forward looking examination of its future In an age where resilience is essential The Windsor Legacy delivers an enthralling narrative of inspiration and royal intrigue Penned by Robert Jobson a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author and a front line royal correspondent for over three decades this extraordinary work will take readers deep into the heart of royal history as well as through the secrets and secrets that plague it to this day From the abdication crisis royal family entanglements Cold War espionage betrayal scandalous love affairs to more recent constitutional crises and the monarchy s most closely guarded secrets and feuds The historic narrative romp told through the key characters and clashes at the heart of the family will be packed with exclusive revelations and be as comprehensive as it is captivating

Libro de Fernando Rodríguez Hernández que recopila historias y curiosidades del puerto de Las Palmas. Una mirada local a la vida marítima canaria.

Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought provoking history of the wind written in his edifying and entertaining style What is going on with our atmosphere The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes murderous tornadoes and cataclysmic fires Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds the force at the centre of all these dangerous natural events are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead strengthening in power speed and frequency While this prediction worried the insurance industry governmental leaders scientists and conscientious citizens one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm To the energy industry rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankind a vital source of clean and safe power Between these two poles wind as a malevolent force and wind as saviour of our planet lies a world of fascination history literature science poetry and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and Vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works In The Breath of the Gods he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives from

Sejas de Sanabria se mira en el río es el retrato vibrante de un pueblo que, a pesar de la despobla-ción y los cambios históricos, resiste en la memoria y la identidad de quienes lo habitan o recuerdan.La obra, que oscila entre la cronica, la memoria y el ensayo etnografico, hace una descripcion del paisaje natural y humano, la reconstruccion de su historia a traves de fuentes documentales y orales, y el testimonio personal, dotando al relato de calidez y profundidad emocional a traves de las pala-bras y las ilustraciones que las acompañan.El libro se organiza en torno a los pilares fundamentales de la vida comunitaria: la casa, la plaza, la fragua y la escuela. Estos espacios no solo representan funciones concretas dentro del pueblo, sino que sirven como anclajes de la memoria colectiva y del sentido de pertenencia. Asimismo, la seccion dedicada a los lugares sagrados la iglesia, las ermitas y sus festividades aporta una perspectiva sobre la espiritualidad y las tradiciones que han dado cohesion a la comunidad a lo largo de los si-glos.Sejas de Sanabria se mira en el rio no solo trata de documentar la historia de un pueblo, sino que reivindica su identidad y su lugar en el mundo.

Pacy witty and authoritative Jonathan Freedland In her hands ancient history becomes a vivid avenue of approach to a burning modern world concern a powerful and important book Daily Telegraph

A backwoods memoir for anyone who has ever dreamed of escaping to the wild Funny and thoughtful You feel his desire to be back in the woods working with his hands Don t we all New York TimesWe all dream of having a place to escape to Patrick Hutchison found his at the end of a gravel road called Wit s End Working unhappily as a copywriter in the Pacific Northwest scouring social media for cabin porn in his spare time Patrick came across an advert for a tiny dilapidated cabin nestled deep in the forests of the Cascade Mountains Scraping together his last few dollars he bought the place for 7 500 and set about making it his own Cabin is his beautifully written account of restoring a rural home with almost no woodworking experience aided only by the kindness of friends a collection of vicious power tools and countless cases of beer A modern day Walden Cabin is a book for all those who celebrate the pleasures of working with their hands who appreciate spending time in nature or who long for a simpler life even if it s only on the weekends

The global powerhouse that is the United States of America is younger even than the British Museum Guinness and the flushing toilet In 2026 it will celebrate its 250th birthday How did this vast land long inhabited by diverse indigenous cultures come to be dominated by English speakers How has it grappled with the stark contradictions between its ideals of liberty and the grim reality of genocide and slavery This extraordinary collection of fifty distinct states has weathered immense and recent challenges including a Civil War that was still raging as the first London Underground station opened How did this melting pot of peoples and ideas not only endure but rise to dominate global politics commerce culture and warfare What insights does this rich history offer about an increasingly divided nation and the world that moves to its rhythm Is this the twilight of American supremacy signalling a shift toward a more introspective nation A Short History of America is rich with vivid characters from arrogant conquistadors and idealistic revolutionaries to imperial presidents and presents a narrative so astonishing it often feels like fake news This is a gripping must read for anyone seeking to make sense of our world today