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The British Empire is unique in world history. How did this small island come to rule a full quarter of the globe? No other nation has matched this achievement.

Based on new research conducted across Europe and in the United States, The Celts reveals when and how we came to call much of Europe "Celtic," why this idea mattered in the past, and why it still matters today, as the tide of nationalism is once again on the rise.

Spanning more than 3,000 years, Ancient Greece explores the tumultuous history of this glorious empire in vivid detail—from its Minoan and Mycenaean origins to the apogee of the warring city-states of Athens and Sparta, and from the death of its most charismatic leader, Alexander the Great, to its ultimate defeat by Rome.

For generations, the great palaces of Britain were home to living histories, noble families that had reigned for centuries. But by the end of the nineteenth century, members of elite society found themselves, for the first time, in the company of arrivistes. Their new neighbors—from chorus girls to millionaire greengrocers to guano impresarios—lacked lineage and were unencumbered by the weight of tradition. In The Power and the Glory, historian Adrian Tinniswood reconstructs life in the country house during its golden age before the Great War.

Unlock the rich heritage of the ancient world with Latin 101: Mastering the Basics of Latin. This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners and anyone eager to learn the foundations of Latin, the language of ancient Rome, and the root of many modern languages. Latin 101 offers a structured and accessible approach to mastering the essentials of Latin grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Whether you're a student, history enthusiast, or simply curious about the language, this book will guide you through the intricacies of Latin with clear explanations, practical examples, and engaging exercises...

In the sublime embrace of a bygone era, where time waltzed to the cadence of delicate notes and orchestras whispered tales of grandeur, the Classical Period was poised to unveil its opulent tapestry. Picture a world where each musical phrase was a brushstroke, painting symphonies that echoed through the hallowed halls of history. This, dear reader, is the harmonic dawn, an epoch where genius and melody entwined in a dance that would echo for centuries. As we step into this celestial realm, let the overture of the past stir your soul, for the Classical Period beckons, and its melodies are ...

Biografía de la infanta Eulalia describe con amenidad y rigurosidad histórica incomparable, su vida y las circunstancias que la marcaron en el acontecer histórico de la España de su época. Está escrita con objetividad, agudeza y amenidad como la autora sabe hacer, pues toda biografía necesita el dato histórico y éste precisa de la agilidad en contarlo. A lo largo del relato van complementándose uno y otro.El lector podrá así reconstruir los momentos estelares de nuestra historia pues la infanta Eulalia ha sabido relatarlos con maestría y con ella también encontrará las ...

Manual de Historia Moderna y Contemporánea que recoge la biografía de Alfonso XII, enmarcando su actuación en la época en la que vivió y analizando sus decisiones de gobierno en la Historia de España y a nivel internacional. Recoge, un primer capítulo en el que se enmarca su familia y se recoge desde su nacimiento, hasta su fallecimiento en el exilio. Aparecen unas reflexiones del reinado y un último capítulo con testimonios de personalidades del momento.

Fue el monarca español más popular y querido, hasta por decreto de las Cortes, durante su vida y el más denigrado de toda la historia de España a raíz de su muerte. Tardará en desaparecer la leyenda del rey «felón, cobarde, arbitrario e inclemente» aunque estudios documentales rectifican errores y reconstruyen parcelas sobre muchos aciertos de su reinado. Su vida estuvo marcada por difíciles circunstancias tanto políticas como familiares y por hechos tan transcendentales como: la invasión napoleónica, el estallido de la guerra de la Independencia, la emancipación del ...

En este libro, de estilo vivo y directo se destaca a la vez la vida de las Infantas y las circunstancias y entresijos que las rodearon, y que indudablemente tejieron su personalidad y troquelaron sus caracteres. De modo ameno y con fidelidad histórica, el lector encontrará en sus páginas doscientos años de historia de España, a través de la vida de veinticuatro mujeres que, de modo más o menos directo, han sido y son personas influyentes en el desarrollo del acontecer histórico de España. La historiadora María Teresa Puga García aporta una serie de interesantes datos sobre ...

Can this deeply divided island ever be united? Malachi O’Doherty’s ground-breaking new book explores this salient question and many more. Considering centuries of history alongside contemporary issues, he looks for answers by talking to those who know the island best: those who live there. O’Doherty speaks to politicians, journalists, writers, lawyers, sportspeople and residents of both the North and the Republic, to produce the most comprehensive picture yet of a divided nation and its uncertain future. This book asks the big political questions about the prospects of reconciliation ...

Dachau to the Dolomites is the dramatic but little-known story of a group of prominent Nazi SS hostages transported from various concentration camps to a remote Alpine valley in the final days of the Third Reich. Five Irishmen were among the 160 prisoners whom Himmler and other SS leaders attempted to use as barter to save the regime or, as a final resort, themselves. As well as eminent international statesmen, aristocrats and clergy, the group contained opposition German generals and civilian relatives of those who had plotted against Hitler, among them the family of Claus von Stauffenberg...

Step into the world of the powerful Taíno leader, Agüeybaná the Great, who led the first organized resistance against Spanish colonization. This compelling narrative transports you to 16th-century Puerto Rico, where the clash between indigenous civilization and European empire was about to reshape history. Discover the rich culture of the Taíno people, their deep connection to the land, and their highly organized society led by caciques like Agüeybaná.

This pioneering study, first published in 1995, retains its rank as one of the most powerful histories ever written about Irish involvement in World War One. This year, the centenary of the war, sees its timely re-publication as the Irishmen who fought in that war re-enter the national memory after decades of indifference and hostility. The gradual softening of attitudes over the last twenty years amid great historic change on the island of Ireland, is due in no small part to the efforts of historians, such as Myles Dungan, to tell thousands of forgotten stories. Drawing on the diaries, ...

Los autores del libro LOS REYES QUE NUNCA REINARON nos introducen con estilo ameno, claro y conciso en una larga página de la historia española, muy poco estudiada y, por tanto, desconocida. La historia del carlismo contiene elementos de epopeya: batallas, traiciones, heroicidades, exilios, fugas, intrigas palaciegas, manifiestos, negociaciones... Se trata de un movimiento ideológico, histórico, político, religioso y social., sostenido por ciudadanos civiles llenos de ideales que fueron capaces de movilizar a miles de combatientes contra la dinastía entronizada y que, además, se ...

Yorkshire was part of the Roman Empire for about 340 years and the remains of the period are all around us to this day. They range from the Roman fortress walls at York to the sites of country villas and humbler farmsteads. The region’s museums are full of Roman objects from fine sculpture to the pottery and metalwork used in daily life. Place-names like Catterick and Doncaster remind many of us that we still live where the Romans once set up camp. Patrick Ottaway has written an enthralling and authoritative account of these early years of our county’s history, which recounts not only ...

Tras descubrir que las personas que la criaron no son sus verdaderos padres, Lil decide viajar a la isla que la vio nacer, Iona, en las Tierras Altas de Escocia. En el último tramo del camino conoce a Sean, un hombre que en un principio le produce rechazo por su tosco carácter, pero que poco a poco va mostrando que las primeras impresiones no siempre son certeras. Sean es el hijo del laird de los MacLeod, aunque una serie de acontecimientos del pasado lo hicieron renegar de su clan; por ello vive alejado de este y ni siquiera viste sus colores. La llegada de Lil a la isla donde se refugia...

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Rarely have truer words been spoken! Starting as a small village with nothing particularly special compared to anyone else around them, this small cluster of settlers bloomed into a world-dominating, unstoppable force that lasted over two thousand years. In this audiobook, we will go on a journey together through the myriad of stages of the Roman Empire. From the first settlements, Shakespearean epics, the stories of mythological heroes, the merciless persecution of the Christians, to the eventual fall of the mighty empire, the tale will be laid out.

'Soldiers of the Short Grass: A History of the Curragh Camp' is the first complete history of the Curragh Camp, from its foundation in 1855 to the present day, under both British and Irish occupation. Dan Harvey, a military historian and an experienced senior officer, presents a compelling and fascinating narrative of the camp’s many evocative eras and episodes. This unique establishment has been key in shaping Irish history while being shaped in turn by the great national and international conflicts that it was founded to respond to: the Crimean War, the Boer War, the Great War, the ...

The 1921 partition of Ireland had huge ramifications for almost all aspects of Irish life and was directly responsible for hundreds of deaths and injuries, with thousands displaced from their homes and many more forced from their jobs. Two new justice systems were created; the effects on the major religions were profound, with both jurisdictions adopting wholly different approaches; and major disruptions were caused in crossing the border, with invasive checks and stops becoming the norm. And yet, many bodies remained administered on an all-Ireland basis. The major religions remained all-...