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Toulouse ist das leicht zu erreichende Sprungbrett einer Region, die Hochgebirge und Mittelmeer, einsame Lagunen und urige Wälder, quirlige Backsteinstädte und romantische Bastiden in einem Puzzle von 13 Départements vereint: Okzitanien ist die Quintessenz des Südens Frankreichs. Der echte Midi beginnt in den Höhen der Cevennen, endet im Süden am Mittelmeer – und präsentiert sich zwischen Rhne und Adour als eine Region, die selbstbewusst...
2) Latvia
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The new, sixth and thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Latvia remains the only standalone guide to this fascinating and ever-changing Baltic nation. This is a small but enchantingly varied country that will appeal to culture vultures, history buffs, outdoors enthusiasts and foodies alike.
Latvia is best known internationally through its capital city Riga, whose centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site combining a medieval core providing testimony...
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Klar, wer zum ersten Mal nach Irland reist, möchte touristische Highlights wie Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Ring of Kerrry, Cliffs of Moher, Rock of Cashel und das Titanic Museum in Belfast nicht verpassen. Aber wie wäre es bei einem zweiten oder dritten Besuch mal mit der einsamen, aber nicht weniger spektakulären Panoramaküstenstraße Ring of Beara statt des vielbefahrenen Ring of Kerry? Oder den Steilklippen von Dún Aonghasa auf Inishmore...
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El lunes 16 de julio de 1212, en un paraje de Sierra Morena, las Navas de Tolosa, un ejército cruzado dirigido por el rey de Castilla, Alfonso VIII, y en el que figuraban otros dos reyes hispanos, Pedro II de Aragón y Sancho VII de Navarra, al frente de los contingentes reclutados en sus respectivos reinos, las huestes de las órdenes militares de Santiago, Calatrava, el Temple y el Hospital, así como multitud de voluntarios -leoneses y portugueses,...
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"1632: The Battle of Lützen" presents a detailed and compelling narrative of one of the most significant battles in European history. This non-fiction work delves deeply into the political, cultural, and military aspects of the Thirty Years' War, offering readers an in-depth analysis of the forces that shaped Europe in the 17th century. The book doesn't merely recount the events; it transports readers to the foggy fields of Lützen, where the fate...
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La Guerra de los Treinta Años desgarró el corazón de Europa entre 1618 y 1648: una cuarta parte de la población alemana murió entre violencias, hambrunas y pestes, regiones enteras de Europa central fueron devastadas en un incesante recorrer de ejércitos, y muchas tardaron décadas en recuperarse. Todas las grandes potencias europeas del momento estuvieron involucradas en un conflicto que desbordó las líneas marcadas por la fe, con la pugna...
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Lonely Planet's Montenegro is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Roam Kotor's atmospheric old town, raft the Tara River, and hike the Prokletije mountains; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's MontenegroTravel Guide:
Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences...
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Lonely Planet's Croatia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Walk the city walls in Dubrovnik, discover marvellous Mljet, and hit the beach in Bol; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Croatia Travel Guide:
Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences...
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Embark on an extraordinary odyssey through the captivating tapestry of Turkey with "The Ultimate Traveler's Guide to Turkey." This meticulously crafted guide is your key to unlocking the wonders of a nation where ancient history meets modern allure.Delve into the timeless beauty of Istanbul, the city that straddles two continents, offering a harmonious blend of historical splendor and contemporary vibrancy. Wander through the enchanting Grand Bazaar,...
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A true story of the violent revolutionary rebellion of the 1916 war against the British Empire in Ireland. This was a violent bloody event that began on Easter Monday at the General Post Office in Dublin. A small poorly equipped army of men and women declared Ireland`s independence. t`s a sunny Easter Monday. Paul, a doctor, is strolling toward The GPO. Mary, a cleaner in The Gresham, has finished her shift and is walking down O`Connell Street, beginning...
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Die Kommunikation zwischen Ost und West fand trotz erschwerter Bedingungen auf unterschiedliche Weise statt. Gegenseitige Besuche wären natürlich das Optimale gewesen, aber lange Zeit war das für die meisten Familien nicht möglich. Nach 1961 war nichts mehr einfach. Das Hauptaugenmerk dieser Publikation richtet sich auf die Zeit ab dem Berliner Mauerbau. Ein wichtiger Teil der Kommunikation zwischen den Verwandten und Freunden stellten die Briefverbindungen...
12) Easter Rising 1916 A Family Answers the Call for Ireland`s Freedom A Memoir of the Easter Rising
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Irish men and women joined the Easter Rising on April 14 1916. They did so for Irish independence and freedom from British rule. The Easter Rising began when the Proclamation was read by Patrick Pearse outside the GPO. He declared Ireland`s right for independence and equality for all her people.This second edition includes the Easter Rising events of 2016 and samples of Irish Culture from 1916. Irish men and women joined the Easter Rising on April...
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" . . . lively and intellectually stimulating . . . " -Speculum
"Wunderli . . . has lucidly reconstructed a controversial conflict in 15th-century south-central Germany. . . . this engaging narrative takes off from Hans Behem-the peasant who claimed to see the Virgin and gained followers until crushed by the established church-to explore larger forces at work in Germany on the eve of the Reformation. . . Wunderli also attempts to sort out the violent...
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Embark on an unforgettable family adventure through Germany with our comprehensive travel guide. Discover the diversity of this enchanting country, where historic landmarks, picturesque landscapes, and family-friendly activities await at every turn. Explore the heart of Germany's cities, where the past and present seamlessly intertwine. Our guide leads you through iconic landmarks, charming neighborhoods, and cultural hotspots, ensuring that every...
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". . . by reconstructing the history/experience of Brzezany in Jewish, Ukrainian, and Polish memories [Redlich] has produced a beautiful parallel narrative of a world that was lost three times over. . . . a truly wonderful achievement." -Jan T. Gross, author of Neighbors
Shimon Redlich draws on the historical record, his own childhood memories, and interviews with Poles, Jews, and Ukrainians who lived in the small eastern Polish town of Brzezany...
16) On Sunspots
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Galileo's telescopic discoveries, and especially his observation of sunspots, caused great debate in an age when the heavens were thought to be perfect and unchanging. Christoph Scheiner, a Jesuit mathematician, argued that sunspots were planets or moons crossing in front of the Sun. Galileo, on the other hand, countered that the spots were on or near the surface of the Sun itself, and he supported his position with a series of meticulous observations...
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Glasgow has one of the bloodiest and most tumultuous histories on record, riddled with plagues and pirate attacks, religious divides and reconciliations, bombs, executions, fires and floods. A city of slums and grandeur, of razor gangs and rebels, of sectarian violence and cultural assimilation, here you will find the best of the worst of Scotland's greatest city.
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This is the history of York as you have never encountered it before! Travel back to a time when Erik Bloodaxe was resident monarch, or when William the Conqueror was in the middle of his relentless 'harrying of the north'. There are no tea rooms or hanging baskets in this York, but the severed heads on the walls have a certain decorative effect and there are plenty of places to stay if you don't mind risking cholera, plague and typhus! York has been...
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El Ejército de la Monarquía Hispánica constituyó el principal instrumento para la consolidación del Imperio español, y también el factor determinante para retrasar su decadencia, un objetivo conseguido a costa de sucesivas bancarrotas y del abandono de la construcción de estructuras sociales y económicas que permitieran consolidar el futuro del reino. Tras su papel determinante en la Guerra de la Independencia, el Ejército se convirtió...
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A forgotten episode of mathematical resistance reveals the rise of modern mathematics and its cornerstone, mathematical purity, as political phenomena.
The nineteenth century opened with a major shift in European mathematics, and in the Kingdom of Naples, this occurred earlier than elsewhere. Between 1790 and 1830 its leading scientific institutions rejected as untrustworthy the "very modern mathematics" of French analysis and in its place...