Davies argues for a comprehensive view that challenges Western stereotypes and no longer ignores the history and experience of Eastern Europe. He shows that the conventional exclusion of Central and Eastern Europe has led to serious shortcomings in our understanding of one of the most crucial episodes of European history, namely the Second World War. The essays confront prevalent distortions an…
In this vibrant, personal journey through Europe proper, historian and writer Jan Morris--the world's most celebrated traveler--offers an intimate exploration of the continent, telling how it has changed--as well as remained unalterable--for the past half century.
The fall of Singapore in 1942 was the largest capitulation in British military history, and Winston Churchill's "worst disaster". Churchill's promised enquiry was never instituted, and only in 1993 were many crucial official documents released into the public domain. The author of this book investigates these dcouments, meets the existing participants, and tells the story of the fall of Singapo…
Contents: 1. The return of fear 2. Deathboats and lifeboats 3. Command versus spontaneity 4. The emergence of autonomy etc.
In the spring of 1944, 120,000 Allied soldiers crossed the English Channel in the most ambitious invasion force ever assembled. Rangers, paratroopers, infantry, and armored personnel, these soldiers--some who had just cut their teeth in Africa and Sicily and some who were brand-new to war--joined a force aimed at the heart of Europe and Hitler’s defenses. On the morning of June 6, D-Day began…
From the savage dogfights of WW2 to the high-tech missile duels of today, those who wage war in the skies and the machines they fly are a breed apart. Pushing themselves to the cutting edge of speed and skill, their battleground is among the clouds. Here are true stories of aerial warfare, as told by those who were there. Here are dozens of interviews from combat veterans who have experienc…
Clash of Empires presents an introduction to European history in the first half of the sixteenth century. Europe was riven by religious revolt as the emerging forces of Protestantism challenged the common teachings of Catholicism. Peace was shattered repeatedly and the Ottoman Empire, struggled for dominance and territory. The continent was further destabilised as an increase in population, foo…
Satu tanda mata dari abad ke-20 yang paling dahsyat dan tak terlukiskan kengeriannya adalah perang dunia II. Adegan-adegan seperti di neraka Dante seorah turun ke bumi. Betapa Amerika dipaksa Hitler untuk mengerahkan pemuda-pemuda terbaiknya sampai jutaan orang, bertarung melawan pemuda-pemuda terbaik Jerman. Dengan jumlah korban di kedua belah pihak yang begitu menakutkan. Buku ini mencakup pu…
LONG ROAD TO CHAGAI is a history of Pakistan's nuclear program and the issues of non-proliferation which sprung from it, the contribution of individuals and organizations in making possible the miracle of May 28, 1998 despite the forces at home and abroad working to abort it. The book has a technical part which deals with the role of scientists, and a political part devoted to the contributions…
In this book we present newly unearthed information pertaining to the occupation of Nanking by Japanese military forces in 1937. We also outline the points in dispute, in the hope of inspiring a fair debate on the subject. Japanese military personnel have been accused of slaughtering great numbers of civilians and prisoners of war over a period of several weeks, beginning with the fall of Na…