Historical genre books (728)
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Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho EN
MalaysiaDescription:
One of NPR's 50 Favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of the Past Decade Magic and mayhem clash with the British elite in this whimsical and sparkling debut. The Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers maintains the magic within His Majesty’s lands. But lately, the once proper institute has fallen into disgrace, naming an altogether unsuitable gentleman as their Sorcerer Royal and allowing England’s stores of magic to bleed dry. At least they haven’t stooped so low as to allow women to practice what is obviously a man’s profession… At his wit’s end, Zacharias Wythe, Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural... continue
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Soundjata : ein Mandingo-Epos by Djibril Tamsir Niane DE
GuineaDescription:
D. T. Niane (1932 - 2021), Historiker aus Guinea, lässt das alte Afrika zu uns sprechen. Er ist zu einem der Griots (nämlich Djeli Mamadou Kouyaté) gegangen, und hat aufgezeichnet, was diesem - zwar fantastisch ausgeschmückt, aber im Kern unverfälscht - über Generationen von dem Leben und den Taten des legendär gewordenen Großkönigs Soundjata überliefert wurde. Wir erfahren die Geschichten des "Helden mit den vielen Namen", Sohn des Büffels und des Löwen, der im 13. Jahrhundert zum Begründer des mächtigen Mandin... continue
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Sovietistan : Travels in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan by Erika Fatland EN
NorwayDescription:
An unforgettable journey through Central Asia, one of the most mysterious and history-laden regions of the world. Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan became free of the Soviet Union in 1991. But though they are new to modern statehood, this is a region rich in ancient history, culture, and landscapes unlike anywhere else in the world. Traveling alone, Erika Fatland is a true adventurer in every sense. In Sovietistan, she takes the reader on a compassionate and insightful journey to explore how their Soviet heritage has influenced these countries, with governments e... continue
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Soy Roca by Félix Luna ES
Country: South America / 
Argentina
Argentina
Description:
Aunque por momentos pueda parecer una novela, éste es un libro de historia que relata la etapa de mayores y más profundas transformaciones de la Argentina en la voz del general Julio A. Roca. Pues es el propio Roca quien cuenta su vida y su trayectoria, lo que permite al autor describir los fascinantes cambios que vivió a lo largo de su existencia quien fuera dos veces Presidente de la Nación y fundador de la Argentina moderna, diera impulso a la ley de Educación Común e incorporara la Patagonia como Territorio Nacional al precio del atropello a sus pu... continue
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Space : A Thrilling Human History by Britain's Beloved Astronaut Tim Peake by Tim Peake EN
EnglandDescription:
*Available for Pre-order Now* From bestselling author and astronaut Tim Peake, the captivating story of humans in space. As seen in the major TV series Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake. Only 628 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson. Full of exclusive new stories, and astonishing detail only an astronaut would know, the book conveys what space exploration is really like: the wondrous v... continue
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Speak : A Short History of Languages by Tore Janson EN
SwedenDescription:
How does a language come into being, and when does it disappear? What actually happened to Latin? When was English created? Will all people on Earth speak English or Chinese in 200 years from now? These are a few of the questions discussed in A Short History of Languages. It is about how historical conditions shape languages and how languages influence the course of history. The book starts with a discussion of the period of gatherers and hunters, when there was a huge number of languges.It moves on to Greek and Latin, to French and Italian, and naturally includes a full discussion of English.... continue
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State of Nepal by Kanak Mani Dixit, Shastri Ramachandran EN
NepalDescription:
This Book Describes How The Uniquely Diverse Country Of Nepal Is Grappling With Change And Continuity, With Some Of The Sharpest Minds On Nepal Writing On Sixteen Areas Of Critical Importance.
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Still Alive : A Holocaust Girlhood Remembered by Ruth Klüger EN
AustriaDescription:
Now in paperback, the acclaimed Holocaust memoir declared "a book of breathtaking honesty and extraordinary insight.""--"LA Times"
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Stories and Poems of a Class Struggle / Historias y poemas de una lucha de clase s by Roque Dalton EN
Country: North America / 
El Salvador
El Salvador
Description:
Poems of revolution by one of Latin America’s most beloved poets One of Latin America’s greatest poets, Roque Dalton was a revolutionary whose politics were inseparable from his art. Born in El Salvador in 1935, Dalton dedicated his life to fighting for social justice, while writing fierce, tender poems about his country and its people. In Stories and Poems of a Class Struggle, he explores oppression and resistance through the lens of five poetic personas, each with their own distinct voice. These poems show a country caught in the crosshairs of American imperialism, where the few rule the man... continue
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Stories from Ancient Rome by Alfred John Church EN
Description:
Stories of the early days of Rome, from the time of the kings through the establishment of the republic and its struggles with other peoples on the Italian peninsula, and concluding with the wars with Carthage. Suitable for ages 9 and up.