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Crossfire hurricane: Inside Donald Trump's war on the FBI by Josh CampbellA CNN analyst presents an insider’s account of the historic investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia, the 45th President’s unprecedented attacks on the FBI and the passionate efforts of everyday people to uphold democratic law.
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The Long March, 1934-35: The rise of Mao and the beginning of modern China by Benjamin LaiI n the autumn of 1934, the Chinese Nationalists under Chiang Kai-shek routed the Chinese Communists and some 80,000 men, women and children left their homes to walk with Mao Zedong into the unknown. Mao's force had to endure starvation, harsh climates, and challenging terrain whilst under constant aerial bombardment and threatened by daily skirmishes. Illustrated with stunning full-colour artwork, this book tells the full story of this epic display of resilience, and shows how, from the desert plateau of Yan'an, these survivors would grow the army that conquered China 14 years on, changing history forever.
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World War II: Infographics by Jean LopezIn a new approach to Word War II, the story of the great conflict is told entirely through state-of-the-art infographics, which is sure to appeal to both those looking for an overview of the war and to history buffs.
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Escape from Rome: The failure of empire and the road to prosperity by Walter ScheidelWalter Scheidel argues that Rome's dramatic collapse was actually the best thing that ever happened, clearing the path for Europe's economic rise and the creation of the modern age. Ranging across the entire premodern world, Escape from Rome offers new answers to some of the biggest questions in history: Why did the Roman Empire appear? Why did nothing like it ever return to Europe? and, above all, Why did Europeans come to dominate the world?
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Soldiers, scouts and spies: A military history of the New Zealand Wars 1845–1864 by Cliff SimonsThis book offers a unique insight into the major campaigns fought between 1845 and 1864 by British troops, their militia and Māori allies, and Māori iwi and coalitions. It was a time of rapid technological change. Māori were quick to adopt western weaponry and evolve their tactics - and even political structures - as they looked for ways to confront the might of the Imperial war machine. And Britain, despite being a military and economic super power, was challenged by a capable enemy in a difficult environment. This detailed examination of the Wars from a military perspective focuses on the period of relatively conventional warfare before the increasingly 'irregular' fighting of the late 1860s.
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Erdogan rising: The battle for the soul of Turkey by Hannah Lucinda SmithHannah Lucinda Smith has been living in Turkey as the Times correspondent for nearly a decade, reporting on the ground from the onset of the Arab Spring through terrorist attacks, mass protests, civil war, unprecedented refugee influx and the explosive, bloody 2016 coup attempt that threatened to topple and kill Erdogan. Erdogan Rising asks how this century's most successful populist won his position, and where Turkey is headed next.
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| The novel of the century: The extraordinary adventure of Les Misérables by David BellosA thought-provoking look at the publication history and cultural impact of Victor Hugo's 1862 masterpiece Les Misérables. This is for fans of Victor Hugo, and readers daunted by Les Mis' staggering page count -- at under 300 pages, this accessible guide is a quick and engaging read. |
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| For decades, the extent of Betty Pack's achievements as an agent during World War II, first for Britain's MI6 and then for America's OSS, remained classified. Now, the truth about this femme fatale her dangerous liaisons and death-defying missions, the heartaches that haunted her life, her vital contributions to the Allied victory--forms a narrative more thrilling than fiction. Bestselling author Howard Blum masterfully spins Betty's triumphs, the trail of broken hearts she left in her wake, and her brushes with death into a suspenseful saga of wartime espionage. |
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