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Get a behind-the-scenes look at fourteen historic cases from the Murder Squad of Scotland Yard in this collection perfect for true crime fans.
In 1906 the Metropolitan Police Commissioner was asked by the Home Office to make available skilled investigators for murder inquiries nationwide as few constabularies had sufficiently skilled-or indeed, any-detectives.
Thus was born the Reserve Squad, or Murder Squad, as it later became known. Despite...
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TALES OF HUMAN FRAILTY, GREED AND OBSESSION AND, OCCASIONALLY, LOVE
"The eldest son of a great family, a youth of eighteen, has, we hear, lately eloped to Scotland, with his mother's maid" - Leeds Intelligencer, 7 May 1765
"A young lady eloped with a French dancing-master. She is said to have no less than £70,000 in her own possession" - Derby Mercury, 14 February 1777
"The young lady rose from the bed and escaped out of a window. An officer is...
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This powerful, moving middle grade adaptation of the adult international bestselling narrative nonfiction book The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz shines a light on the true story of two brothers who experienced the atrocities of the Holocaust in very different ways.
Fritz Kleinmann was fourteen when the Nazis took over Vienna. Kurt, his little brother, was eight. Under Hitler's brutal regime, their Austrian-Jewish family of six was cruelly...
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The aviation historian presents a provocative analysis of WWII airborne operations to investigate what happened to Hitler's planned invasion of England.
Did a German invasion or invasions take place along the shores of East Anglia in 1940? Though Operation Sealion, the intended invasion of southern England, never materialized, Hitler asked his forces to mount one, two or even three small invasions in 1940. This raises some provocative questions:...
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This biographical dictionary aims to bring to an English-speaking audience the considerable French scholarship on the American War of Independence over the past half century. The focus is on the 268 army and naval officers and volunteers who reached general or flag rank in their careers. Many of them went on to fight for France and its enemies during the French Revolution, Consulate and Empire. Several became important politicians and senior statesmen....
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The birth of Edward on October 12, 1537, ended his father's twenty-seven-year wait for an heir. Nine years later, Edward was on the throne, a boy-king in a court where manipulation, treachery, and plotting were rife.
Henry VIII's death in January 1547 marked the end of a political giant whose reign had dominated his kingdom with an iron grip for thirty-eight years. Few could remember an England without him---certainly little had remained untouched:...
1267) The Cold War (1947-1991): A geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union
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Embark on a riveting journey through the defining era of the 20th century – The Cold War! Unveil the intense geopolitical struggle that pitted the United States against the Soviet Union, shaping the world as we know it today. Explore the gripping tales of espionage, proxy conflicts, and the race to space. From the brink of nuclear annihilation to the fall of the Berlin Wall, this book delves into the ideological clash that transformed global politics....
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"Rosemary Sullivan goes beyond the confines of Air-Bel to tell a fuller story of France during the tense years from 1933 to 1941. . . . A moving tale of great sacrifice in tumultuous times." - Publishers Weekly
Paris 1940. Andre Breton, Max Ernst, Marc Chagall, Consuelo de Saint-Exupery, and scores of other cultural elite denounced as enemies of the conquering Third Reich, live in daily fear of arrest, deportation, and death. Their only salvation...
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Through meticulous research and compelling analysis, this book unravels the insidious politicization of intelligence under Ulbricht's regime. Witness accounts clash with Stasi reports, revealing a stark disparity between the reality of East German sentiments and the distorted narrative peddled to the politburo. As labor unrest simmered beneath the surface, the regime's reliance on manipulated intelligence proved catastrophic.The narrative climaxes...
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The Tower of London: The Haunted Past and Secrets of Royal Ghosts, authored by Oliver Lancaster, unveils the captivating and mysterious history of one of England's most iconic landmarks. Explore the dark secrets and haunting tales that surround the Tower of London, as Lancaster takes you on a journey through centuries of royal intrigue and paranormal phenomena. From the ghostly apparitions of beheaded queens to the legends of tortured spirits, this...
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When Ray Ward died in 1999, his sons discovered an old and dusty manuscript in an Afrika Korps ammunition box in the cellar of the family home in Glasgow. These papers contained a collection of their father's memoirs, which detailed his experiences as an infantry officer during the Second World War, when he served in the 1st Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. His memoirs give vivid accounts of Ray Ward's time in Eritrea, Abyssinia,...
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The adventures of an intrepid young woman on the Western Front
It would not be quite accurate to portray Dorothy Lawrence as a bona fide soldier of the British Army. Dorothy was in fact a young woman with great aspirations to embark upon a career in journalism and she knew it would be a coup to give a female perspective of the activities of men on the front line-as it were-from within their own ranks. So she devised a scheme to bring her objectives...
1273) Eilean Donan Castle
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Now hard to believe, Eilean Donan Castle was once one of the largest castles in the west Highlands, known to have featured seven towers, the remains of which lie buried on the island. This book provides a refreshed view of the lost medieval guise of the castle, of its 13th-century origins and form, and of who was responsible for building it, allowing the castle to be positioned accurately in the complex dynamics of powerholding and display of the...
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Two works examining antisemitism and the scapegoating of minorities by the founder of the world's oldest institution dedicated to studying the Holocaust.
The inaugural title in a collaboration between the Wiener Library and Granta Books.
These two pamphlets, "Prelude to Pogroms? Facts for the Thoughtful" and "German Judaism in Political, Economic and Cultural Terms" mark the first time that Alfred Wiener, the founder of the Wiener Holocaust Library,...
1275) Italy in World War II
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"Italy in World War II" provides a comprehensive narrative of Italy's complex role in one of the most significant global conflicts. From Mussolini's ascent to power and the country's expansionist ambitions to the devastating Italian Holocaust and its liberation, this book uncovers the intricate layers of Italy's wartime experience. It explores the nation's alliances, military campaigns, internal struggles, and post-war recovery, offering insights...
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Embark on an extraordinary journey to the heart of the Nordic haven with "Discovering Danish Delight." In this comprehensive and insightful guide, author William Jones takes you by the hand and leads you through the captivating landscapes, rich culture, and enchanting traditions of Denmark. Whether you're a seasoned explorer seeking new horizons or a curious newcomer ready to embrace the unknown, this book is your ultimate companion to living your...
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The heartbreaking story of the love affair between Boris Pasternak, the author of Doctor Zhivago, and Olga Ivinskaya-the true tragedy behind the timeless classic, and a harrowing look at how the Russian government has treated dissidents
When Stalin came into power in 1924, the Communist government began persecuting dissident writers. Though Stalin spared the life of Boris Pasternak-whose novel-in-progress, Doctor Zhivago, was suspected of being...
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The epic 14th century Battle of Poitiers marked a major turn in The Hundred Years War between England and France. Prince Edward, known to all as The Black Prince, not only won a surprising victory in his first campaign as commander, but managed the nearly impossible feat of taking the French monarch, King Jean II, prisoner.
In the summer of 1356, Prince Edward drove toward the Loire Valley, deep in French territory. There, he met the full French...
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"La Résistance française contre l'occupation nazie" est une exploration profonde de la résilience et de la détermination dont a fait preuve la Résistance française pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. L'accent est mis sur le rle important joué par la Résistance dans le contexte plus large des mouvements mondiaux de libération en établissant des parallèles avec d'autres luttes pour la souveraineté et l'autodétermination, incluant la Résistance...
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A 1960s German perspective of the World War II battle in Libya and how the Allied and Axis commanders shaped the course of the action.
The port city of Tobruk, Libya, was besieged by German and Italian forces in April, 1941. Following an abortive attempt in June, the Allies made a second attempt in late November, when the Eighth Army launched Operation Crusader, aimed at destroying the Axis armored force then advancing. After several inconclusive...
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