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  • Danes, Saxons, and Normans
    J. G. Edgar / JGEdgar
    This is a sweeping history of the major events in British history from the ninth century AD to the end of the Norman Conquest more than 200 years later, featuring the fascinating stories of the series of Vikings, Saxons, and Normans who blazed their way across England during that tumultuous time.Read here of Rollo the Norman ('Rolfganger'), a Viking and first duke of Normandy, ...
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    25,29 €

  • Breaking Bread Around the World
    Dedra L. Stevenson / Dedra LStevenson
    As an author of Fantasy Fiction, Courtroom Drama, and Horror, no one ever expected Dedra L. Stevenson to compile a book of her favorite international recipes, but three years ago, she started exploring food from around the planet for Ramadan, as it was a way to teach her family about the cultures of the world. Once the word got out, her recipes stirred a great deal of interest,...
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    44,24 €

  • Freedom’s Battle (Esprios Classics)
    Mahatma Gandhi
    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian activist who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. ...
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    21,64 €

  • Eclectic Sketches
    Tracy Lynn Kocsis
    ECLECTIC SKETCHESA Whimsical Collection of Naive ArtAn unusual and whimsical menagerie of folk art drawings. Inspired by outsider artists such as Lee Godie and Anderson Johnson, the artist uses pencil to articulate stylised portraits. Determined to get her artwork out to the masses, despite her lack of social media presence, the artist has created this collection of some of her...
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    37,78 €

  • The Accidental Airbnb Host
    Veronica Tercan
    In the last seven years, Airbnb has gone from niche offering to hospitality giant. With low barriers to entry (all you need is an Internet connection and an extra bed), Airbnb has given rise to a whole new profession: The Accidental Airbnb Host. This book guides brand-new hosts with room-by-room tips for a 5-star, smooth-running rental. From creating a successful listing, to st...
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    16,38 €

  • Valsain
    Carlos Megino
    This photografic booklet is about Valsaín, a small village near La Granja and that for many years has lived out of its trade with timber. It is also a description of a nice walk you can give with your children before going to drink or eat to such an historical place. ...
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    25,88 €

  • Philososaur!
    DANIEL BRUMMITT
    Visual Art | FashionNetworking emerging: Visual Artists | Hair/MUA Professionals | Models | Photographers and Musicians | all together, in one easy to use Bi-Annual Reference Publication. Est.2013 ...
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    51,14 €

  • The Story of Japan
    R. Van Bergen / RVan Bergen
    One of the first European-originated histories of Japan to appear in the English language, this remarkable work revealed many of the Asian nation’s ancient secrets to the world-many of which have once again been lost in the mists of time and political correctness.The author tells the story of Japan from its earliest recorded time, but focuses in particular on its relations with...
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    24,35 €

  • Diplomatic Days
    Edith O'Shaughnessy / Edith O’Shaughnessy
    The second book from the famous author of 'A Diplomat’s Wife in Mexico,' this 'prequel' work covers the tumultuous time in Mexico from May 1911 to October 1912-at the time of the election of Mexico’s President Francisco Madero.Prepared in the light-but always fascinating-manner for which O’Shaughnessy became renown, this volume takes the reader on a whirlwind tour through the i...
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    26,31 €

  • The Story of Russia
    R. Van Bergen / RVan Bergen
    Written just after the end of the Russo-Japanese war of 1904, this masterful history of Russia from its earliest times captures the spirit and essence of the creation of Tsarist Russia. Written by a visiting American scholar, this book is unique in that it spelled out precisely the racial reasons for much of Russia’s turmoil, from the brutal invasion by the Huns to the centurie...
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    23,29 €

  • A Diplomat’s Wife in Mexico
    Edith O'Shaughnessy / Edith O’Shaughnessy
    Originally written in the form of a series of letters to her mother, this book turned into one of the most insightful accounts of the political upheavals in Mexico prior to the First World War. Stationed along with her husband-America’s chargé d’affaires in Mexico-O’Shaughnessy used her keen eye and sharp wit to record a dramatic period of the Mexican Revolution, from October 8...
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    26,22 €

  • Old Peter’s Russian Tales
    Arthur Ransome
    Illustrated by Dmitri Mitrokhin. Famous British author Arthur Ransome’s unique and wonderful collection of fairy tales from the steppes and forests of Russia, first published in 1916, remains the authoritative English-language introduction to this nearly-lost world of traditional folklore.After moving to St. Petersburg, Russia, in May 1913, Ransome learned Russian and discovere...
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    23,26 €

  • History of Peter the Great
    Jacob Abbott
    Using original research and documentation, master storyteller Jacob Abbott once again weaves his magic to transform dry history into an intensely readable and action-packed epic, this time turning his attention to the story of Peter the Great.Starting with the family intrigues which led to his ascension to the throne, this narrative tells of his military and political adventure...
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    23,29 €

  • Alfred the Great
    Jacob Abbott
    The story of England’s greatest king of all time is a tale of war, peace, bravery, learning, and strength of character-and, in the end, the victory of enlightenment over darkness.Told by master storyteller Jacob Abbott, the tale begins with a discussion on racial origins-and an eye-opening, if brief, sweep of European racial history-before moving on to discuss the origins of th...
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    38,37 €

  • Tom Quick the Indian Slayer
    James E. Quinlan / James EQuinlan
    One of the most dramatic tales from early pioneer America, the story of Tom Quick and his one-man war against the American Indians still arouses strong emotions to this day-especially among the descendants of his victims, to the point where his monument was attacked and taken down in 1997.Born in 1734 of Dutch ancestry, Tom Quick lived in peace alongside the Indians for the fir...
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    39,34 €

  • The Story of Japan
    R. Van Bergen / RVan Bergen
    One of the first European-originated histories of Japan to appear in the English language, this remarkable work revealed many of the Asian nation’s ancient secrets to the world-many of which have once again been lost in the mists of time and political correctness.The author tells the story of Japan from its earliest recorded time, but focuses in particular on its relations with...
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    40,29 €

  • Queen Elizabeth
    Jacob Abbott
    Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was England’s greatest monarch. This riveting account of her life and her exploits during her mid-sixteenth century reign provide the reader with a comprehensive insight into events which have become engraved in world history. Starting with her family background, master storyteller Jacob Abbott takes the reader on a non...
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    21,27 €

  • Richard I
    Jacob Abbott
    One of the greatest kings of England who hardly ever set foot in that country, Richard I is remembered in history by his epithet Richard Lionheart, mainly for his incredible series of wars and military victories, both within Europe and in the European counterattack (known as the Crusades) which opposed Islamic aggression against Christian lands in the Middle East. Made king of ...
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    22,26 €

  • Our Empire Story
    H. E. Marshall / HEMarshall
    Our Empire Story: Stories of India and the Greater Colonies Told to Boys and Girls by H. E. Marshall. Illustrated by J. R. Skelton. H. E. Marshall’s 1908 book Our Empire Story is one of the great classics which emanated from the time when the British Empire was at its height. Spanning four continents, the Empire included Canada, Southern Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand...
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    29,30 €

  • Richard II
    Jacob Abbott
    The story of King Richard II of England (1367-1400, reigned 1377-1399), as told by master storyteller Jacob Abbott. A son of the famous Edward, the Black Prince, he came to the throne at just ten years of age. During his first years as king, the government was in the hands of a series of councils whose leading member was his uncle, John of Gaunt.The first major event of the you...
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    23,36 €

  • Richard III
    Jacob Abbott
    King Richard III of England (1452-1485) only occupied the throne for two years, but his death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the thirty-year long Wars of the Roses and symbolized the end of the Middle Ages in that country. His life and death became entwined with intrigue and myth, spurred on by William Shakespeare’s dramatization of his life in one of the Bar...
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    22,22 €

  • Alfred the Great
    Jacob Abbott
    The story of England’s greatest king of all time is a tale of war, peace, bravery, learning, and strength of character-and, in the end, the victory of enlightenment over darkness.Told by master storyteller Jacob Abbott, the tale begins with a discussion on racial origins-and an eye-opening, if brief, sweep of European racial history-before moving on to discuss the origins of th...
    Disponible

    21,27 €

  • Our Empire Story
    H. E. Marshall / HEMarshall
    Our Empire Story: Stories of India and the Greater Colonies Told to Boys and Girls by H. E. Marshall. Illustrated by J. R. Skelton. H. E. Marshall’s 1908 book Our Empire Story is one of the great classics which emanated from the time when the British Empire was at its height. Spanning four continents, the Empire included Canada, Southern Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand...
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    46,40 €

  • History of Genghis Khan
    Jacob Abbott
    Genghis Khan, or Temujin, famous in the West for his and his descendants’ incursions into Eastern Europe, conquered far more territory and achieved greater political deeds in Asia than anywhere else. In this splendid review of the life and times of the founder and Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, master storyteller Jacob Abbott once again succeeds in retelling history...
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    39,32 €

  • History of Peter the Great
    Jacob Abbott
    Using original research and documentation, master storyteller Jacob Abbott once again weaves his magic to transform dry history into an intensely readable and action-packed epic, this time turning his attention to the story of Peter the Great.Starting with the family intrigues which led to his ascension to the throne, this narrative tells of his military and political adventure...
    Disponible

    40,38 €

  • Diplomatic Days
    Edith O'Shaughnessy / Edith O’Shaughnessy
    The second book from the famous author of 'A Diplomat’s Wife in Mexico,' this 'prequel' work covers the tumultuous time in Mexico from May 1911 to October 1912-at the time of the election of Mexico’s President Francisco Madero.Prepared in the light-but always fascinating-manner for which O’Shaughnessy became renown, this volume takes the reader on a whirlwind tour through the i...
    Disponible

    43,42 €

  • A Diplomat’s Wife in Mexico
    Edith O'Shaughnessy / Edith O’Shaughnessy
    Originally written in the form of a series of letters to her mother, this book turned into one of the most insightful accounts of the political upheavals in Mexico prior to the First World War. Stationed along with her husband-America’s chargé d’affaires in Mexico-O’Shaughnessy used her keen eye and sharp wit to record a dramatic period of the Mexican Revolution, from October 8...
    Disponible

    43,32 €

  • Old Peter’s Russian Tales
    Arthur Ransome
    Illustrated by Dmitri Mitrokhin. Famous British author Arthur Ransome’s unique and wonderful collection of fairy tales from the steppes and forests of Russia, first published in 1916, remains the authoritative English-language introduction to this nearly-lost world of traditional folklore.After moving to St. Petersburg, Russia, in May 1913, Ransome learned Russian and discovere...
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    40,37 €

  • The Captives of Abb’s Valley
    James Moore Brown
    This is a true account of the 1786 murders of the Moore family of Virginia by Indians and the abduction of the survivors. This remarkable book, long suppressed because of the politically incorrect facts it contains about early frontier life and the interactions between white settlers and Indians, provides a dramatic insight into the sufferings of the early European pioneers in ...
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    36,33 €

  • Old Peter’s Russian Tales
    Arthur Ransome
    Color edition, containing seven illustrations in color, and many more in black and white. Illustrated by Dmitri Mitrokhin. Famous British author Arthur Ransome’s unique and wonderful collection of fairy tales from the steppes and forests of Russia, first published in 1916, remains the authoritative English-language introduction to this nearly-lost world of traditional folklore....
    Disponible

    39,89 €