Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the narrative explores themes of longing and connection to one's roots. The protagonist grapples with feelings of displacement and nostalgia, reflecting on the emotional ties that bind them to their homeland. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt expressions, the story captures the essence of yearning for a place that feels like home, inviting readers to contemplate their own connections to cherished landscapes and memories.
How Hitler's Followers Attempted to Vanish Without Trace
The narrative delves into the aftermath of the Nuremberg trials, focusing on those Nazis who evaded justice and the systems that sheltered them. It highlights the hidden escape routes to South America and notable figures like the Butcher of Lyon, who was aided by the US government. The book also features the relentless efforts of Nazi hunters Beate and Serge Klarsfeld, alongside other compelling stories. Additionally, it examines how East and West Germany confronted their Nazi past while addressing the individuals who escaped accountability.
While the Nuremberg trials saw key Nazis prosecuted, it was impossible to imprison every German who had supported the Third Reich. This is the story of what happened to those who escaped justice, the institutions that protected them and the courageous people who tracked them down.A collaboration between expert historian Richard Dargie and illustrious author Julian Flanders, this gripping account reveals many shocking cases. Hear about the hidden 'ratline' escape routes to South America, the infamous Butcher of Lyon who was smuggled to Bolivia by the US government, Nazi hunters Beate and Serge Klarsfelt who tracked down numerous Nazi war criminals and many more astounding tales.This fascinating book studies how East and West Germany recovered from the rampant Nazism of the Second World War, and the individuals who slipped through the net.
Přemýšleli jste někdy o tom, jak to nejspíš vypadalo během poslední dní, hodin a minut před Hitlerovou sebevraždou v berlínském bunkru, zatímco kolem vybuchovaly sovětské granáty? O čem asi nechvalně proslulý diktátor přemýšlel, co cítil a jak se vyrovnával s prohranou válkou? Britský historik Richard Dargie vás provede závěrečnými momenty Hitlerova života včetně sepisování poslední vůle a spontánní svatby s jeho dlouholetou milenkou Evou Braunovou. Nic z toho se však nedělo ve vakuu, a kniha proto nabízí také širší historické souvislosti. Na své si tedy přijdou jak skalní příznivci literatury o druhé světové válce, tak čtenáři, kteří o tématu zatím příliš nevědí. Publikace je doplněna řadou zajímavých archivních fotografií.
Covering the story of Britain in eight chronological sections – on prehistory, Roman Britain, the age of invaders and settlers, medieval, early modern, Georgian and Victorian Britain and the 20th century up to and beyond the millennium – Richard Dargie offers a rapid and very accessible survey of these islands†history, with timelines, text boxes on special topics and illustrations.
Arranged in eight self-contained sections, each dealing with a major historical period, A History of Britain explores both well-known historical events such as the Norman invasions and the execution of Charles I, and lesser-known details like the uprisings in Dark Age Wales and the birth of tabloid newspapers in Victorian Britain, Find out how centuries of invasions and migrations shaped British society and culture; how four proud and fiercely independent territories finally came together to form the United Kingdom; how a small island nation rose to become a global power, controlling the largest empire the world had ever seen; and how that empire was lost and today's modern, multicultural Britain emerged. Chapters include: * Prehistoric Britain * Roman Britain * Invaders and Settlers * Medieval Britain * Early Modern Britain * Georgian Britain * Victorian Britain * The Twentieth Century and Beyond
Alles, was Kinder von alten Kulturen wissen wollen, finden sie in der Reihe „Geschichte in Bildern“: Detaillierte Illustrationen, verknüpft mit archäologischen Fundstücken, lassen die Antike lebendig werden und geben Kindern ein genaues Bild vom Alltag der Menschen in früheren Zeiten. Jede Doppelseite enthält zudem weiterführende Internetadressen.
