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Armies of Arthurian Britain

History, Organization and Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito ...

Britons faced dual enemies as post-Roman military systems merged with pre-Roman traditions, shaping Sub-Roman warfare across Britain.Following the evacuation of the Roman troops after AD 410, Britain entered a period characterized by the co-existence of competing military systems. The Britons, who had been progressively ‘Romanized’ during the previous centuries, retained many elements of the ... Read more

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Britons faced dual enemies as post-Roman military systems merged with pre-Roman traditions, shaping Sub-Roman warfare across Britain.Following the evacuation of the Roman troops after AD 410, Britain entered a period characterized by the co-existence of competing military systems. The Britons, who had been progressively ‘Romanized’ during the previous centuries, retained many elements of the
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The Army of George Washington, 1775–1783

History, Organization and Uniforms

by Gabriele Esposito ...

The Continental Army’s evolution from ragtag militias to a capable force reshaped the American struggle for independence and British colonial power.The American War of Independence was one of the most significant wars of the Early Modern period and certainly one of the greatest military upsets, with George Washington’s rebel army humbling the might of the British Empire. When revolt broke out, the ... Read more

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The Continental Army’s evolution from ragtag militias to a capable force reshaped the American struggle for independence and British colonial power.The American War of Independence was one of the most significant wars of the Early Modern period and certainly one of the greatest military upsets, with George Washington’s rebel army humbling the might of the British Empire. When revolt broke out, the
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Effingers

by Gabriele Tergit ...

Translated by Sophie Duvernoy ...

Three generations of German Jewish family undergo the tumult, upheaval, and brutality of nineteenth- and twentieth-century history in this panoramic and skillfully nuanced family drama, rich with gossip and incident, capturing a Germany now lost to time.Gabriele Tergit’s Effingers is a novel, at once epic and intimate, about the lives and fates of three generations of a German Jewish family. ... Read more

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Three generations of German Jewish family undergo the tumult, upheaval, and brutality of nineteenth- and twentieth-century history in this panoramic and skillfully nuanced family drama, rich with gossip and incident, capturing a Germany now lost to time.Gabriele Tergit’s Effingers is a novel, at once epic and intimate, about the lives and fates of three generations of a German Jewish family.
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The Bright Ages

A New History of Medieval Europe

by Matthew Gabriele, David M. Perry ...

"The beauty and levity that Perry and Gabriele have captured in this book are what I think will help it to become a standard text for general audiences for years to come….The Bright Ages is a rare thing—a nuanced historical work that almost anyone can enjoy reading.”—Slate"Incandescent and ultimately intoxicating." —The Boston GlobeA lively and magisterial popular history that refutes common ... Read more

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"The beauty and levity that Perry and Gabriele have captured in this book are what I think will help it to become a standard text for general audiences for years to come….The Bright Ages is a rare thing—a nuanced historical work that almost anyone can enjoy reading.”—Slate"Incandescent and ultimately intoxicating." —The Boston GlobeA lively and magisterial popular history that refutes common
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Papua New Guinea in 5½ Days

Discovering a Little-Known World

by Gabriele Ruttloff-Bauer ...

Business partners in Australia had warned her: Papua New Guinea was no place for a woman travelling alone. Besides, there was nothing of interest for tourists. Only mine workers and scientists went there, they said. But when a Swiss tour operator asked for a first-hand report, Gabriele Ruttloff-Bauer set out on the 12th of July 1992 to explore this little-known destination on their behalf. It was ... Read more

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Business partners in Australia had warned her: Papua New Guinea was no place for a woman travelling alone. Besides, there was nothing of interest for tourists. Only mine workers and scientists went there, they said. But when a Swiss tour operator asked for a first-hand report, Gabriele Ruttloff-Bauer set out on the 12th of July 1992 to explore this little-known destination on their behalf. It was
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Armies of the Thracians & Dacians, 500 BC–AD 150

History, Organization & Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito ...

Series series Armies of the Past
A history of these warring armies who dominated the ancient world, with eighty detailed photos and illustrations of equipment.The Thracians, mentioned as early as the eighth century BC in Homer's Iliad, were fundamental in the evolution of Greek military systems across the ages. They fought in the Persian Wars, were part of Alexander the Great's army, were used as mercenaries in many Hellenistic ... Read more

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A history of these warring armies who dominated the ancient world, with eighty detailed photos and illustrations of equipment.The Thracians, mentioned as early as the eighth century BC in Homer's Iliad, were fundamental in the evolution of Greek military systems across the ages. They fought in the Persian Wars, were part of Alexander the Great's army, were used as mercenaries in many Hellenistic
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Oathbreakers

The War of Brothers That Shattered an Empire and Made Medieval Europe

by Matthew Gabriele, David M. Perry ...

“Fascinating.” — The Wall Street Journal“An enlightening portrait of the medieval mindset.” — Publishers WeeklyThe authors of The Bright Ages return with a “real-life Game of Thrones”(New York Times Book Review)—the story of the Carolingian Civil War, a bloody, protracted battle pitting brother against brother, father against son, that would end an empire, upend a continent, and redefine ... ... Read more

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“Fascinating.” — The Wall Street Journal“An enlightening portrait of the medieval mindset.” — Publishers WeeklyThe authors of The Bright Ages return with a “real-life Game of Thrones”(New York Times Book Review)—the story of the Carolingian Civil War, a bloody, protracted battle pitting brother against brother, father against son, that would end an empire, upend a continent, and redefine ...
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The Global Sexual Revolution

Destruction of Freedom in the Name of Freedom

by Gabriele Kuby ...

Translated by James Patrick Kirchner ...

The core of the global cultural revolution is the deliberate confusion of sexual norms. It is the culmination of a metaphysical revolution as well—a shifting of the fundamental ground upon which we stand and build a culture. Instead of desire being subjected to natural, social, moral, and transcendent orders, the identity of man and woman is dissolved, and free rein given to the maximum ... Read more

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The core of the global cultural revolution is the deliberate confusion of sexual norms. It is the culmination of a metaphysical revolution as well—a shifting of the fundamental ground upon which we stand and build a culture. Instead of desire being subjected to natural, social, moral, and transcendent orders, the identity of man and woman is dissolved, and free rein given to the maximum
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Armies of the Late Roman Empire, AD 284–476

History, Organization & Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito ...

An illustrated guide to the organization, structure, equipment, weapons, combat history, and tactics of the Late Roman military forces.This guide to the Late Roman Army focusses on the dramatic and crucial period that started with the accession of Diocletian and ended with the definitive fall of the Western Roman Empire. This was a turbulent period during which the Roman state and its armed forces ... Read more

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An illustrated guide to the organization, structure, equipment, weapons, combat history, and tactics of the Late Roman military forces.This guide to the Late Roman Army focusses on the dramatic and crucial period that started with the accession of Diocletian and ended with the definitive fall of the Western Roman Empire. This was a turbulent period during which the Roman state and its armed forces
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Armies of the Hellenistic States, 323 BC–AD 30

History, Organization & Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito ...

This fully illustrated history chronicles the evolution of Hellenistic warfare from the death of Alexander the Great to Rome's conquest of the region.This book provides a complete and detailed analysis of the organization and equipment employed by the armies of the Hellenistic States. After Alexander the Great's death in 323 BC, his immense Macedonian empire was divided between his generals, who ... Read more

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This fully illustrated history chronicles the evolution of Hellenistic warfare from the death of Alexander the Great to Rome's conquest of the region.This book provides a complete and detailed analysis of the organization and equipment employed by the armies of the Hellenistic States. After Alexander the Great's death in 323 BC, his immense Macedonian empire was divided between his generals, who
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Armies of the Vikings, AD 793–1066

History, Organization and Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito ...

Series series Armies of the Past
An in-depth, illustrated look at the campaigns, tactics, and weapons of some of history's fiercest and most legendary warriors.Viking warriors were feared by their contemporaries and their ferocious reputation has survived to the present day. This book covers the military history of the Vikings from their early raiding to the final failure of their expansionist ambitions directed against England ... Read more

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An in-depth, illustrated look at the campaigns, tactics, and weapons of some of history's fiercest and most legendary warriors.Viking warriors were feared by their contemporaries and their ferocious reputation has survived to the present day. This book covers the military history of the Vikings from their early raiding to the final failure of their expansionist ambitions directed against England
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Armies of Celtic Europe, 700 BC–AD 106

History, Organization & Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito ...

Series series Armies of the Past
A look at the military might of these ancient warriors who sacked Rome and conquered much of Europe.Although comprised of many distinct tribes and groupings, the Celts shared a distinctive culture that dominated much of Europe for centuries, and enjoyed a formidable reputation as fierce and brave warriors, skilled horsemen, and fine metalworkers. In 390 BC, an alliance of Celtic tribes defeated a ... Read more

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A look at the military might of these ancient warriors who sacked Rome and conquered much of Europe.Although comprised of many distinct tribes and groupings, the Celts shared a distinctive culture that dominated much of Europe for centuries, and enjoyed a formidable reputation as fierce and brave warriors, skilled horsemen, and fine metalworkers. In 390 BC, an alliance of Celtic tribes defeated a
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