Peter Snow Knihy

Preskúmajte fascinujúce dejiny ľudstva oživené prostredníctvom zrozumiteľných a prehľadných máp. V slovenskom preklade vychádza ďalšia z radu úchvatných encyklopédií z anglického vydavateľstva Dorling Kinderlsey. Zaujíma vás, čo sa dialo v minulosti? Odpoveď nájdete v dejinách vyrozprávaných prostredníctvom máp. Vyše 140 špeciálne vytvorených máp zachytáva udalosti tak, ako sa odohrávali – či už na súši, alebo na mori. Množstvo dôležitých informácií a prehľadná grafika vás prevedú kľúčovými okamihmi dejín ľudstva od staroveku až do dnešných čias. Podmanivé príbehy dopĺňajú časové osi a podnetný obrazový materiál. Autor predslovu Peter Snow je významný spisovateľ, novinár a komentátor. Napísal niekoľko kníh o vojnovej histórii a svoje reportáže, dokumenty a historické programy predstavil aj v televízii. Dôraz kladie na geografické pozadie veľkých dejinných udalostí a ozbrojených konfliktov.

Každá z bitev, popisovaných v knize, od bojů u Amiensu v první světové válce až po první válku v Zálivu, znamenala mezník v historii vojenství.

For much of its history, Britain has been ravaged by war and internal strife. Foreign invasions have devastated British society, bitter battles have been fought over social and political rights, and warlords have torn the country asunder in their struggles for dominance. In Battlefield Britain, Peter and Dan Snow tell the story of eight decisive battles that have done much to shape Boudicca’s Battle with Rome, the Battle of Hastings, the Battle for Wales, the Spanish Armada, the Battle of Naseby, the Battle of Boyne, the Battle of Culloden, and the Battle of Britain. For the first time, groundbreaking computer graphics are used to recreate the ebb and flow of these famous battles in vivid and dramatic detail.

Opening with the reign of King Alfred, during which the foundations of the nation were laid, this book introduces the monarchs who have ruled through personal and political strife, triumph, war and peacetime. This is the story of modern civilization.

3000 years of the most important stories from the past in 365 days -- from the Ides of March to D-Day, from Britain's favourite historian

Exploring the intricate dynamics between a doctor and patients, the prose poems delve into themes of philosophy, spirit, and psychiatry, while also incorporating sparse love poems. These elements create a narrative that invites readers to experience wonder and the potential for higher consciousness. As a posthumous work from a wise storyteller, it offers a unique blend of emotional depth and intellectual exploration, making it a compelling read for those seeking insight into human relationships and the complexities of the mind.

An examination of world history, told through 50 key documents.

BBC English has gained a worldwide reputation for its pioneering video-based English teaching course Follow Me. Shown on television in over 80 countries during the past 10 years, studied by millions of people at home and in school, and adapted into many different languages, Follow Me has been the most successful English course ever. Look Ahead takes that success into a new generation of TV and video-based learning materials. Produced by the BBC together with Longman ELT, The British Council and Cambridge Exams, with the co-operation of the Council of Europe, Look Ahead is undoubtedly the most comprehensive and prestigious English course yet produced. It is designed for both adults and teenagers, and its four levels will take students from beginner to intermediate level. 60 programmes with monolingual English or full bilingual print and audio support provide over 400 hours' study.