Both cavalry and artillery were regarded as elite units during the Civil War, and this is reflected in their uniforms and flags. 84 color plates depict 250 cavalry and artillery uniforms for both North and South, along with flags and equipment. Zobraziť viac
Throughout the 20th century, Isamu Noguchi was a vital figure in modern art. From interlocking wooden sculptures to massive steel monuments to the elegant Akari lamps, Noguchi became a master of what he called the `sculpturing of space'. Combining the per Zobraziť viac
The 900-day siege of Leningrad (1941-44) was one of the turning points of the Second World War. It slowed down the German advance into Russia and became a national symbol of survival and resistance. Some 750,000 civilians died of cold and hunger... Zobraziť viac
A radical new account of how the idea of the West has shaped our history, told through the stories of fourteen fascinating lives... Zobraziť viac
The river Tigris is in danger. It has been the lifeblood of ancient Mesopotamia and modern Iraq, but geopolitics and climate change have left the birthplace of civilisation at risk of becoming uninhabitable... Zobraziť viac
Following the hugely successful The Science Book and The Math Book comes a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thought-provoking entries... Zobraziť viac
Homelands is a stunning blend of contemporary history, reportage and memoir by our greatest writer about European affairs... Zobraziť viac
Here, in well over 500 extraordinary photographs, is the story of our new century: moments that changed the world; trends... Zobraziť viac
Phaidon Press (1 Sep 2007): Steve McCurry has covered many areas of international and civil conflict, including the... Zobraziť viac
Standing astride two continents and stretching from Europe to the Middle East, Turkey is both feared by the West and wooed by it. Travelers have always been drawn to its glorious cultural heritage and heroic landscapes, and today, ... Zobraziť viac
Atlas of Indian Nations is a comprehensive resource for those interested in Native American history and culture. Told through maps, photos, art, and archival cartography, this is the story of American Indians that only National Geographic can tell... Zobraziť viac
In the first two volumes of his bestselling Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson recounted how the American-led coalition fought through North Africa and Italy to the threshold of victory... Zobraziť viac
Yale University Press: From Kaliningrad on the Baltic to the Russian Far East, journalist Ben Judah has travelled throughout... Zobraziť viac
India explores the lives of everyday people in extraordinary settings through the camera lens of Steve McCurry, one of the most admired ... Zobraziť viac
The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe. What is archaeology? ... Zobraziť viac
A shattered Army veteran and a mischievous party girl, Roger Holder and Cathy Kerkow commandeered Western Airlines Flight 701 as a vague protest against the war... Zobraziť viac
Cultural Heritage of Slovakia Drevené kostoly patria do pokladnice kultúrneho dedičstva na Slovensku. Tieto pozoruhodné... Zobraziť viac
Examines the realities of Jewish life across Europe up to the very eve of World War Two. In this book, the author presents a disturbing interpretation of the collapse of European Jewish civilization even before the Nazi onslaught. Zobraziť viac
In a forbidding Gothic castle on a hilltop in the heart of Nazi Germany, an unlikely band of British officers spent the Second World War plotting daring escapes from their German captors... Zobraziť viac
An engaging guide to the various ways in which war is now waged-and how to adapt to this new reality... Zobraziť viac
