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The definitive history of the Spanish Armada, lavishly illustrated and fully revised

Geoffrey Parkers Biografie über Karl V. beleuchtet das Leben des Habsburgers, der als Kaiser und König zahlreiche Titel trug. Zwischen Reformation und Neuen Welt zeigt das Werk seine Reisen, Machtkämpfe und gescheiterte Religionspolitik. Ein facettenreiches Porträt eines außergewöhnlichen Herrschers im 16. Jahrhundert.

Drawing on vital new evidence, a top historian dramatically reinterprets the ruler of the world's first transatlantic empire The life of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), ruler of Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and much of Italy and Central and South America, has long intrigued biographers. But the elusive nature of the man (despite an abundance of documentation), his relentless travel and the control of his own image, together with the complexity of governing the world's first transatlantic empire, complicate the task. Geoffrey Parker, one of the world's leading historians of early modern Europe, has examined the surviving written sources in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Spanish, as well as visual and material evidence. He explores the crucial decisions that created and preserved this vast empire, analyzes Charles's achievements within the context of both personal and structural factors, and scrutinizes the intimate details of the ruler's life for clues to his character and inclinations. The result is a unique biography that interrogates every dimension of Charles's reign and views the world through the emperor's own eyes.

The fifth edition of the Times Concise History of the World is an authoritative overview of world history, presented in a readable compact format. The most accessible, concise and visual account of world history to date. Geoffrey Parker's revised text maintains the book's reputation for excellence, incorporates the latest research and seamlessly integrates expert historical narrative with over 350 maps, charts and photographs.

Focusing on historical empires such as the Ottoman Empire and Spain, the book explores the key geopolitical traits of expansionist states. It introduces a model that outlines the dynamics of expansion over time and space. The analysis extends to the post-1945 era, evaluating whether the Soviet Union qualifies as an expansionist state, which gains renewed significance in light of current events in Ukraine. The discussion provides insights into the patterns and implications of geopolitical expansion.

During the first and second millennia BCE, nomadic peoples migrated from Central Asia into the Eurasian periphery, with one group settling in an arid region south of the Caspian Sea. From these humble beginnings, they established one of history's most powerful empires: the Persian Empire. The authors, Geoffrey and Brenda Parker, narrate the fascinating story of this ancient civilization and its lasting legacy. They explore the unique aspects of Persian life and its influence over the centuries, detailing the environmental challenges faced by early Persians and how they cultivated a distinctive culture that led to the formation of the Achaemenid Empire. This empire extended its reach into the maritime west, engaging in significant geopolitical conflicts with the Greeks for control of the eastern Mediterranean. The authors vividly depict Persian cities and their remarkable achievements, such as extensive road networks, an impressive irrigation system that transformed arid landscapes into fertile paradises, and a rich tapestry of diverse peoples. This insightful history showcases an incomparable culture whose impact is still evident today in modern Iran and the broader Middle East.

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Ponad trzy tysiące dokumentów odkrytych przez Geoffreya Parkera, największego znawcę epoki Flipa II, stało się inspiracją do napisania nowej biografii hiszpańskiego monarchy. Część tych odręcznych notatek króla, z archiwum rodziny Altamira, była przechowywana w madryckiej Biblioteca de Zabálburu, do której nie można było zajrzeć z racji zawiłości spadkowych do 1987 roku. Kolejne zapiski autor odkrył w podziemiach Amerykańskiego Towarzystwa Hiszpańskiego (Hispanic Society of America) w Nowym Jorku. Zapieczętowane po śmierci Flipa II w 1598 roku przez królewskich sekretarzy, ujrzały światło dziennie dopiero w 2012 roku. Po raz pierwszy Parker nakreślił portret Filipa II w 1978 roku (w Polsce wydane nakładem PIW w 1985), ale waga nowo odkrytych dokumentów skłoniła go do napisania biografii od nowa w roku 2014. To nie jest wydanie rozszerzone, a świeży i o wiele głębszy obraz głównego bohatera i jego czasów.

Focusing on the geopolitical features of expansionist states, this book analyzes historical examples from the Ottoman Empire, Spain, Austria, France, and Germany. It presents a model detailing the expansionist process over time and space. The author applies this model to the post-1945 era, evaluating the Soviet Union's status as an expansionist state in light of its actions and potential, particularly in the context of contemporary issues such as the situation in Ukraine.

The fifth edition of the Times Concise History of the World is an authoritative overview of world history, presented in a readable compact format. The most accessible, concise and visual account of world history to date. Geoffrey Parker's revised text maintains the book's reputation for excellence, incorporates the latest research and seamlessly integrates expert historical narrative with over 350 maps, charts and photographs.