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Dalla predicazione della prima crociata di papa Urbano II nel 1095 alla perdita dell'ultimo avamposto crociato nel 1302-1303, dalla conquista di Gerusalemme nel 1099 all'assedio di nel 1291, "Crociati" narra una storia intrisa di sangue cristiano, ebraico e islamico, popolata da personaggi straordinari e caratterizzata sia da mera ambizione sia da alti principi. Tra le voci protagoniste, non solo papi e re, ma anche poeti arabo-siciliani, p...

Every good hero needs a villain! Explore the hidden world of magnetic and mysterious villains, often cast aside and misunderstood in tales of mythology and folklore. Through the pages of Queer Villains of Myth and Legend, discover a diverse community of fascinating characters, ranging from seductive and cunning to powerful and awe-inspiring.Experience the dark allure of Circe and Medusa through to David Bowie's Jareth in Labyrinth and delve in...

EIN MÖRDERISCHES, KRAFTVOLLES, STOLZES DEBÜT." THE DAILY MAIL Juli 1346: Zehn Söldner gehen an der Küste der Normandie an Land und sichern als Vorhut die Flotte des englischen Königs. Der Krieg um den französischen Thron beginnt. Für die Essex Dogs wird es ein Kampf ums Überleben, um Zusammenhalt, gegen die Gespenster der Vergangenheit, während das Heer mordend und brandschatzend der großen Schlacht bei Crécy entgegenzieht. Pismire ist ...

Dior redefined what fashion looked like in the post-war age and demanded glamour, femininity and excess to be the order of the day. His vision for seriously structured corsets tapering to dramatically full skirts with pleats for days earned the title 'The New Look', and it really was. This beautifully illustrated book charts not only the work of the great man himself, but also those who stood at the helm after him, including the inimitable Yve...

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Medieval monk Brother Jacobus has devoted his life to using his beloved reason and logic to test harmful superstition. But when he tries to solve a misery in the North of England, ancient mysteries force him to rethink his assumptions about science and religion.

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When Henry V became king of England in 1413 he inherited an exhausted realm. The coup d'etat in which Henry's father deposed his uncle Richard II had left deep political fault-lines, the impact of the Black Death still lingered, public finances and law and order were in crisis. To the outside world, England was irrelevant, the glorious victories over France won by Henry's grandfather Edward III at Cre¿cy and Poitiers largely forgotten.But, in ...

Step into the world of footy shorts and uncover the fascinating journey of these iconic garments. In this captivating exploration, we delve into the rich history, cultural significance, and enduring legacy of footy shorts. From their origins as practical sports attire to their emergence as fashion statements and symbols of team loyalty, footy shorts have transcended their humble beginnings to become an integral part of our cultural fabric. Joi...

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Dan SaSuWeh Jones brings to light the forced assimilation and cultural erasure of Indigenous people by government-run residential schools with first-person accounts that breaks down the truth of America's hidden past.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the wo...

For the Dogs, the war has only just begun.Caught up in the siege of Calais, in the midst a brutal eleven-month blockade of a small port on the French coast, they are no longer blindly walking into the unknown. But the men still have more questions than answers about what faces them - and why. What are they really fighting for? And why does the king care so much about taking such a small French town? The Dogs aren't paid to ask questions but in...

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The wicked companion book to Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend. Featuring 50 profiles and select B&W, illustrated portraits, Queer Villains of Myth & Legend is a celebration of those delightfully villainous queer mystical beings.

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Als das einst mächtige Römische Reich zerfiel und neue, "barbarische" Herrscher an die Macht kamen, begann im Westen Eurasiens eine tausendjährige Phase der Transformation. Dan Jones schlägt souverän Schneisen durch die ferne Welt der Könige und Königinnen, Päpste, Bauern, Mönche und Kreuzfahrer, Kaufleute, Künstler und Gelehrten. Sein fesselndes Buch verdichtet die Geschichte des Mittelalters in all ihrer Komplexität und auf dem neuesten Fors...

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A whistlestop tour of 10 of the world's best dive bars, featuring a guide to how to create your own dive bar at home, complete with the ultimate karaoke playlist and 'dirty snacks', and recipes for 50 classic cocktails.

For the Dogs, the war has only just begun. Caught up in the siege of Calais, in the midst of a brutal eleven-month blockade of a small port on the French coast, they are no longer blindly walking into the unknown. But the men still have more questions than answers about what faces them - and why. What are they really fighting for? And why does the king care so much about taking such a small French town? The Dogs aren't paid to ask questions...

For the Dogs, the war has only just begun. Caught up in the siege of Calais, in the midst of a brutal eleven-month blockade of a small port on the French coast, they are no longer blindly walking into the unknown. But the men still have more questions than answers about what faces them - and why. What are they really fighting for? And why does the king care so much about taking such a small French town? The Dogs aren't paid to ask questions...