Автор: Esposito Gabriele Название: Armies of the Great Northern War 1700-1720 ISBN: 147283349X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472833495 Издательство: Osprey Рейтинг: Цена: 11870.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The Great Northern War was a long series of campaigns in which Russia, linked with several other countries in temporary alliances, confronted and eventually replaced Sweden as the predominant power in Northern Europe. While contemporary with the Duke of Marlborough's pivotal campaigns against France, the Great Northern War was in fact more decisive, since it reshaped the Northern European power balance up to the eve of the Napoleonic Wars. It began with a series of astonishing Swedish victories lead by King Charles XII, from Denmark to Poland and deep into Germany.
But Peter the Great of Russia showed steadfast determination, and Charles overreached himself when he invaded Russia in 1708; the Russians adopted classic 'scorched earth' tactics until they could destroy the Swedish army at Poltava in 1709, one of the most overwhelming victories in history. Nevertheless, Sweden continued to fight, and frequently win, in Germany, Denmark and Norway, until Charles's death in battle in 1718, though the war itself did not conclude until 1721. This study explores, in detail, the numerous armies and complex alliances engaged in the war for Northern European dominance.
Containing accurate full-colour artwork and unrivalled detail, Armies of the Great Northern War offers a vivid insight into the troops which battled for control of the North.
Автор: Mandelbaum Michael Название: The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy: Weak Power, Great Power, Superpower, Hyperpower ISBN: 0197621791 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780197621790 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 37690.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: In The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy, the eminent authority on American foreign policy Michael Mandelbaum offers a new framework for understanding the history of the foreign policy of the United States. He divides that history into four distinct periods, each of them defined by the consistent increase in the power the country has had at its disposal in its relations with other countries.
Автор: Worthington Ian Название: By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire ISBN: 0190614641 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780190614645 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 17410.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A unique military and cultural history that chronicles the reigns of Philip and Alexander the Great in one sweeping narrative.
Автор: Bloxham, Donald Название: The Great Game of Genocide ISBN: 0199226881 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199226887 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 43810.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Approximately one million Armenian Christians were killed in 1915-16 under the auspices of the Ottoman government. For nearly a century this genocide has either been ignored or not recognized for what it was. In this book Donald Bloxham provides an explanation for why it happened and why it has subsequently been overlooked, and offers a new interpretation which places the genocide firmly in the context of international history.
This history will endure; not only because Sir Winston has written it, but also because of its own inherent virtues - its narrative power, its fine judgment of war and politics, of soldiers and statesmen, and even more because it reflects a tradition of what Englishmen in the hey-day of their empire thought and felt about their country's past. The Daily Telegraph
Spanning four volumes and many centuries of history, from Caesar's invasion of Britain to the start of World War I, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples stands as one of Winston Churchill's most magnificent literary works. Begun during Churchill's 'wilderness years' when he was out of government, first published in 1956 after his leadership through the darkest days of World War II had cemented his place in history and completed when Churchill was in his 80s, it remains to this day a compelling and vivid history. In The Age of Revolution - the third volume of Churchill's history - Churchill charts the rise of Great Britain as a world power and the long rivalry with France, the shadow of the French Revolution, the rise of Napoleon and his defeat at Waterloo. The volume also covers the rise of the American colonies, their triumphant overthrow of British rule in the War of Independence and the first great generation of American leaders: Washington, Adams and Jefferson.
This history will endure; not only because Sir Winston has written it, but also because of its own inherent virtues - its narrative power, its fine judgment of war and politics, of soldiers and statesmen, and even more because it reflects a tradition of what Englishmen in the hey-day of their empire thought and felt about their country's past. The Daily Telegraph
Spanning four volumes and many centuries of history, from Caesar's invasion of Britain to the start of World War I, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples stands as one of Winston Churchill's most magnificent literary works. Begun during Churchill's 'wilderness years' when he was out of government, first published in 1956 after his leadership through the darkest days of World War II had cemented his place in history and completed when Churchill was in his 80s, it remains to this day a compelling and vivid history. The Great Democracies is the fourth and final volume of Churchill's history. Here, Churchill reaches the modern era. For Britain, this was the high Victorian era of Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli, an age of free trade and imperialism as the British spread to Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Meanwhile the fledgling republic in America endured the great crisis of the Civil War to take its first steps on the road to becoming the world superpower that endures to this day.
Автор: Ruger, Jan Название: Great naval game ISBN: 0521114616 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521114615 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 49630.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book explores the cult of the navy: the ways in which the navy and the sea were celebrated in fleet reviews, naval visits and ship launches during the age of empire. By focusing on this naval theatre, Jan Ruger offers a fascinating new history of the Anglo-German antagonism.
Автор: Singh, Bawa (Central University of Punjab, Bathinda) Khan, Aslam (Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia) Thoker, Parvaiz Ahmad Lone, Mansoor Ahmad Название: New Great Game in the Indo-Pacific ISBN: 0367443414 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367443412 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 148010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book looks at the emerging power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region and locates India and its interests within the overarching geostrategic framework.
Автор: N A Название: Afghanistan ISBN: 9390095492 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789390095490 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 27720.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Examines the circumstances surrounding the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Authors from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan analyse the circumstances that enabled the Taliban to stage a comeback, the new game being played in Afghanistan, its possible impact on the region and people, and the global power dynamics.
Автор: Heathcote T. A. Название: Balochistan, the British and the Great Game ISBN: 1849044791 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781849044790 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 77900.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Balochistan remains an intractable problem for Pakistan today yet in the nineteenth century, as this history reveals, the British encountered formidable opposition when trying to bring the region under imperial domination.
Название: The Maritime Blockade of Germany in the Great War ISBN: 1911423746 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781911423744 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 45930.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: The Maritime Blockade of Germany in the Great War is a comprehensive collection of the records of the Northern Patrol. It consists of regular reports of the admirals in command, to which are added other relevant official records, and more informal documents.
