A. J. P. Taylor Knihy

A. J. P. Taylor, jeden z najobľúbenejších a najuznávanejších historikov 20. storočia, dokázal pútavým spôsobom sprístupniť svoj predmet skúmania miliónom ľudí. Zároveň patril i k najkontroverznejším autorom. Jeho bestseller Príčiny druhej svetovej vojny spôsobil búrku rozhorčenia a mnohí ho nazvali škandalóznym. Napadol v ňom všeobecne akceptované pravdy o druhej svetovej vojne, napríklad provokatívne vyhlásil, že Hitler si nekládol za cieľ vyvolať vojnu ako súčasť svojho zločineckého plánu, ale dostal sa do nej sčasti náhodou, vďaka nedostatkom iných. Taylorovo precízne preskúmanie udalostí, ktoré predchádzali nacistickému vpádu do Poľska 1. septembra 1939, otvorilo širokú diskusiu a dodnes sa pokladá za výbornú a klasickú ukážku vedeckého bádania.

J.P.Taylor broke new ground in this study, first published in 1955, of one of the most influential figures in Germany's history. Treating Bismarck as a man of his times, he surveys his political policy and actions, as well as investigating the psychology of a man whose life and achievements continue to be a subject of controversy.

Ačkoliv od vzniku této knihy uběhlo něco přes půlstoletí, patří stále k základním pohledů na dějiny habsburské monarchie, hlavně jejího posledního století. Sleduje komplexně politické dění v jednotlivých částech, proměny národnostní demografie, finanční zázemí či průmyslový potenciál jednotlivých částí soustátí.

Children use all their senses to develop early learning skills at nursery. Tracing tactile numbers and counting and repeating will gently familiarise children with the shapes and sounds of numbers from 1 to 20.

A fine copy. As new. Later printing. Paper wrappers. Trade format. 608 pp. Illus. with b/w photos. Excellent overview by one of the most prolific military historians today.

Presents an account of the First World War. This title tells the story of the conflict from the German advance in the West, through the Marne, Gallipoli, the Balkans and the War at Sea to the offensives of 1918 and the state of Europe after the war. Containing photographs and maps, it offers an essential history of the war.

This book chronicles three decades largely overshadowed by war and mass unemployment. It was a period that saw in England the formation of a national government, the only genuine incidence of three-party politics, the fruition of campaigns for trades union recognition, women's suffrage, and Irish independence, and abroad withdrawal from the Gold Standard and involvement in collective security. Written in Taylor's customary provocative style, this is historical writing at its best. -;This book begins on 4 August 1914, the day Britain entered the 'Great War', and describes the three decades of unparalleled upheaval and change up to the defeat of Japan in 1945, which marked the end of the Second World War.Twin themes of international conflict and mass unemployment in England predominate - besides giving a full account of foreign and domestic politics which were elaborated to deal with them, Taylor also pays particular attention to the impact of events on everyday lives.This book is an essential work from one of the finest historians of the twentieth century, which no one interested in the affairs of the UK will want to be without. -

Biography of the Prussian Prime Minister and chancellor of Germany focuses on his motives and methods, especially during his rise to power in the 1860s and removal from office in 1890.

A history of the Habsburg monarchy from the end of the Holy Roman Empire to the monarchy's dissolution in 1918. The book offers an insight into the problems inherent in the attempt to give peace, stability and common loyalty to a hetergeneous population.