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They Shall Not Pass

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"They Shall Not Pass" by Frank H. Simonds is a compelling narrative that delves into the harrowing experiences of soldiers during World War I. The book captures the essence of trench warfare, highlighting the bravery and resilience of those who fought on the front lines. Simonds, through vivid descriptions and personal accounts, brings to life the struggles faced by the troops, emphasizing the ... Read more

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"They Shall Not Pass" by Frank H. Simonds is a compelling narrative that delves into the harrowing experiences of soldiers during World War I. The book captures the essence of trench warfare, highlighting the bravery and resilience of those who fought on the front lines. Simonds, through vivid descriptions and personal accounts, brings to life the struggles faced by the troops, emphasizing the
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Jadwiga, Poland's Great Queen

by Charlotte Kellogg, Frank H. Simonds ...

HERE is the story of a great love and a great sacrifice and of a queen's work built on that sacrifice. It takes us back five hundred years, to the brilliant court of that King Louis of Hungary who ruled the half of Europe—the court where his gifted youngest daughter, Jadwiga, grew up. It takes us to Vienna, for Jadwiga was betrothed to the young Crown Prince of Austria. Then to Krakow, early ... Read more

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HERE is the story of a great love and a great sacrifice and of a queen's work built on that sacrifice. It takes us back five hundred years, to the brilliant court of that King Louis of Hungary who ruled the half of Europe—the court where his gifted youngest daughter, Jadwiga, grew up. It takes us to Vienna, for Jadwiga was betrothed to the young Crown Prince of Austria. Then to Krakow, early
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They Shall Not Pass

Enriched edition. The Harrowing Battle of Verdun: A Gripping Narrative of Trench Warfare in World War I

by Frank H. Simonds, Dylan McAllister ...

In "They Shall Not Pass," Frank H. Simonds presents a compelling examination of the experiences and dimensions of World War I, particularly focusing on the Western Front. Through a blend of vivid narrative and incisive analysis, Simonds captures the chaos, valor, and futility of trench warfare, utilizing a literary style that combines historical rigor with descriptive richness. This work fits ... Read more

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In "They Shall Not Pass," Frank H. Simonds presents a compelling examination of the experiences and dimensions of World War I, particularly focusing on the Western Front. Through a blend of vivid narrative and incisive analysis, Simonds captures the chaos, valor, and futility of trench warfare, utilizing a literary style that combines historical rigor with descriptive richness. This work fits
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The Guns of August

The Outbreak of World War I; Barbara W. Tuchman's Great War Series

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PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • “A brilliant piece of military history which proves up to the hilt the force of Winston Churchill’s statement that the first month of World War I was ‘a drama never surpassed.’”—NewsweekSelected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeIn this landmark account, renowned historian Barbara W. Tuchman re-creates the first month of World War I: ... Read more

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PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • “A brilliant piece of military history which proves up to the hilt the force of Winston Churchill’s statement that the first month of World War I was ‘a drama never surpassed.’”—NewsweekSelected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeIn this landmark account, renowned historian Barbara W. Tuchman re-creates the first month of World War I:
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Black Lamb and Grey Falcon

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“Rebecca West’s magnum opus . . . one of the great books of our time.” —The New YorkerWritten on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West’s classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon probes the ... Read more

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“Rebecca West’s magnum opus . . . one of the great books of our time.” —The New YorkerWritten on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West’s classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon probes the
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Rommel, Knight's Cross (True Combat)

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Under cover of the bombardment, the Germans blew gaps in the wire and cleared paths through the minefield. By the following morning, they had established a hole through the outer defences a mile and a half wide and taken more than 100 prisoners. Their charismatic leader, the dynamic Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, was the most highly respected German general of World War II.Read about the daring ... Read more

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Under cover of the bombardment, the Germans blew gaps in the wire and cleared paths through the minefield. By the following morning, they had established a hole through the outer defences a mile and a half wide and taken more than 100 prisoners. Their charismatic leader, the dynamic Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, was the most highly respected German general of World War II.Read about the daring
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Waterloo Battlefield Guide

by David Buttery ...

Much of the material available to readers in the English language interested in the exploits of the troops of Hanover, Brunswick and Nassau is in the form of dry official reports, which stick to the basic facts and avoid all sentimentality and emotion. However, unbeknown to virtually anyone in the English-speaking world interested in the more human aspects of these 'foreign' troops fighting ... Read more

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Much of the material available to readers in the English language interested in the exploits of the troops of Hanover, Brunswick and Nassau is in the form of dry official reports, which stick to the basic facts and avoid all sentimentality and emotion. However, unbeknown to virtually anyone in the English-speaking world interested in the more human aspects of these 'foreign' troops fighting
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Danubia

A Personal History of Habsburg Europe

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A charmingly personal history of Hapsburg Europe, as lively as it is informative, by the author of GermaniaFor centuries much of Europe and the Holy Roman Empire was in the royal hands of the very peculiar Habsburg family. An unstable mixture of wizards, obsessives, melancholics, bores, musicians and warriors, they saw off—through luck, guile and sheer mulishness—any number of rivals, until ... Read more

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A charmingly personal history of Hapsburg Europe, as lively as it is informative, by the author of GermaniaFor centuries much of Europe and the Holy Roman Empire was in the royal hands of the very peculiar Habsburg family. An unstable mixture of wizards, obsessives, melancholics, bores, musicians and warriors, they saw off—through luck, guile and sheer mulishness—any number of rivals, until
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The Somme

Death of a Generation

by John Harris ...

The bloodiest battle in the history of the British Army.In 1916 the Great War seemed caught in a stalemate. The British were determined to break it with a huge summer push. By the time the campaign wound down in November, it proved to be the most destructive ever encounter for the Army, seeing thousands of casualties for every day of the conflict. It wasn't meant to have been like this: the ... Read more

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The bloodiest battle in the history of the British Army.In 1916 the Great War seemed caught in a stalemate. The British were determined to break it with a huge summer push. By the time the campaign wound down in November, it proved to be the most destructive ever encounter for the Army, seeing thousands of casualties for every day of the conflict. It wasn't meant to have been like this: the
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Germania

In Wayward Pursuit of the Germans and Their History

by Simon Winder ...

A UNIQUE EXPLORATION OF GERMAN CULTURE, FROM SAUSAGE ADVERTISEMENTS TO WAGNERSitting on a bench at a communal table in a restaurant in Regensburg, his plate loaded with disturbing amounts of bratwurst and sauerkraut made golden by candlelight shining through a massive glass of beer, Simon Winder was happily swinging his legs when a couple from Rottweil politely but awkwardly asked: "So: why are ... Read more

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A UNIQUE EXPLORATION OF GERMAN CULTURE, FROM SAUSAGE ADVERTISEMENTS TO WAGNERSitting on a bench at a communal table in a restaurant in Regensburg, his plate loaded with disturbing amounts of bratwurst and sauerkraut made golden by candlelight shining through a massive glass of beer, Simon Winder was happily swinging his legs when a couple from Rottweil politely but awkwardly asked: "So: why are
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Lotharingia

A Personal History of Europe's Lost Country

by Simon Winder ...

Following Germania and Danubia, the third installment in Simon Winder's personal history of EuropeIn 843 AD, the three surviving grandsons of the great emperor Charlemagne met at Verdun. After years of bitter squabbles over who would inherit the family land, they finally decided to divide the territory and go their separate ways. In a moment of staggering significance, one grandson inherited the ... Read more

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Following Germania and Danubia, the third installment in Simon Winder's personal history of EuropeIn 843 AD, the three surviving grandsons of the great emperor Charlemagne met at Verdun. After years of bitter squabbles over who would inherit the family land, they finally decided to divide the territory and go their separate ways. In a moment of staggering significance, one grandson inherited the
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Teutonic Knights

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The Teutonic Knights were powerful and ferocious advocates of holy war. Their history is suffused with crusading, campaigning and struggle. Feared by their enemies but respected by medieval Christendom, the knights and their Order maintained a firm hold over the Baltic and northern Germany and established a formidable regime which flourished across Central Europe for 300 years.This major new book ... Read more

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The Teutonic Knights were powerful and ferocious advocates of holy war. Their history is suffused with crusading, campaigning and struggle. Feared by their enemies but respected by medieval Christendom, the knights and their Order maintained a firm hold over the Baltic and northern Germany and established a formidable regime which flourished across Central Europe for 300 years.This major new book
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