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Armies of the Wars of the Roses

Organization, Weapons and Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito ...

Gabriele Esposito offers a clear, concise overview of the Wars of the Roses, the complex series of civil wars that ravaged the Kingdom of England for three decades, from 1455 to 1487. Stemming from a rivalry between two cadet branches of the Plantagenet dynasty, the houses of York and Lancaster, which went back at least to 1377 (when Edward III’s death brought the 10 year old Richard II to the ... Read more

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Gabriele Esposito offers a clear, concise overview of the Wars of the Roses, the complex series of civil wars that ravaged the Kingdom of England for three decades, from 1455 to 1487. Stemming from a rivalry between two cadet branches of the Plantagenet dynasty, the houses of York and Lancaster, which went back at least to 1377 (when Edward III’s death brought the 10 year old Richard II to 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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Armies of the Roman Civil Wars and Slave Revolts, 135 BC–AD 69

History, Organization, Weapons and Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito ...

The year 135 BC saw the outbreak of the so-called ‘First Servile War’, which proved to be just the first of a series of conflicts that ravaged the Roman Republic during the following century and changed forever the institutions of the Roman state. This bloody and violent period of civil wars and recurrent slave revolts (most famously that of Spartacus) saw the ascendancy of many famous generals ... Read more

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The year 135 BC saw the outbreak of the so-called ‘First Servile War’, which proved to be just the first of a series of conflicts that ravaged the Roman Republic during the following century and changed forever the institutions of the Roman state. This bloody and violent period of civil wars and recurrent slave revolts (most famously that of Spartacus) saw the ascendancy of many famous generals
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Odüse by Homa

An Odyssey Through the German School System

by Gabriele Tannert ...

Odysseus knew it well—the odyssey, that journey fraught with trials that demands every ounce of strength, as well as courage, patience, and a sense of direction. Even today, it is no relic of bygone eras. We encounter it again in the most diverse life situations—as a detour, as a search, as a path through the unknown. When we consider such an odyssey through the German school system, we encounter ... Read more

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Odysseus knew it well—the odyssey, that journey fraught with trials that demands every ounce of strength, as well as courage, patience, and a sense of direction. Even today, it is no relic of bygone eras. We encounter it again in the most diverse life situations—as a detour, as a search, as a path through the unknown. When we consider such an odyssey through the German school system, we encounter
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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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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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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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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 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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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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The British Army of the American War of Independence

History, Organization and Uniforms

by Gabriele Esposito ...

The American War of Independence tested Britain’s military might as it faced diverse forces, shaping tactics and uniforms amid a resourceful rebellion.The American War of Independence was arguably the greatest test of the British Empire’s military might before the World Wars and the outcome had far-reaching consequences. When revolt broke out in the thirteen colonies, Britain enjoyed unrivalled ... Read more

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The American War of Independence tested Britain’s military might as it faced diverse forces, shaping tactics and uniforms amid a resourceful rebellion.The American War of Independence was arguably the greatest test of the British Empire’s military might before the World Wars and the outcome had far-reaching consequences. When revolt broke out in the thirteen colonies, Britain enjoyed unrivalled
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Armies of the Steppe Nomads, 376–1227

from the Coming of Attila's Huns to the Death of Genghis, Great Khan of the Mongols

by Gabriele Esposito ...

Series series Armies of the Past
Examines the history, organization, and military prowess of nomadic Eurasian steppe peoples, from the Huns to the Mongols.Gabriele Esposito presents an overview of the history, organization and equipment of the military forces deployed by the nomadic peoples of the Eurasian steppes during the period from the appearance of the Huns in Eastern Europe to the death of Genghis Khan. Each chapter is ... Read more

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Examines the history, organization, and military prowess of nomadic Eurasian steppe peoples, from the Huns to the Mongols.Gabriele Esposito presents an overview of the history, organization and equipment of the military forces deployed by the nomadic peoples of the Eurasian steppes during the period from the appearance of the Huns in Eastern Europe to the death of Genghis Khan. Each chapter is
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