Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire, Paperback - Jan Morris

Reducere. This centerpiece of the trilogy captures the British at the height of their vigor and self-satisfaction, imposing their traditions and tastes, thei...

The second instalment of the Pax Britannica Trilogy by Jan Morris, recreates the British Empire at its dazzling climax - the Diamond Jubilee of Que...

The book traces Malevich's development from his beginnings in Ukraine and early years in Moscow - where he was closely involved in the Futurist cir...

Reducere. TIPTON finds himself in a struggle to withstand the betrayal of his best friend. Greed and envy has reared its ugly head, causing a serious threat ...

Following the events of INFINITE CRISIS was a year without Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman so who will rise to power in the DC Universe?Publishe...

"Ancient Rome" is the story of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Focusing on six turning points in Roman history, Simon Baker's absorbi...

How climate change and disease helped to bring down the Roman EmpireHere is the monumental retelling of one of the most consequential chapters of h...

This book focuses on exclusivist Indian nationalism, and identifies its distinction from inclusivist nationalism. It highlights shifts in 'another ...

Reducere. An extraordinary story of romance, history, and divided loyalties -- set against the backdrop of one of the most dramatic events of the twentieth c...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: AryannaJust like his father, DJ has proven that his murderous intentions won't be denied. But can he fill DEVAUGHN's large ...

A brilliantly compelling and insightful re-creation of one of the key moments of twentieth-century history: the partition and independence of India...

For six centuries, the Republic of Venice was a maritime empire, its sovereign power extending throughout much of the eastern Mediterranean. This b...

I.B.Tauris in association with the Iran Heritage FoundationOf profound importance in late antiquity, the Sasanian Empire is almost completely unkno...

Reducere. In this wide-ranging and thoughtful analysis, Dorling and Tomlinson argue that if Britain can reconcile itself to a new beginning, there is the cha...

Naoki Sakai examines the decline of US hegemony in Japan and East Asia and its impact on national identity and legacies of imperialism.Publisher: D...

Reducere. This concluding volume brings readers up to the death of Winston Churchill in 1965. "Morris has written an unorthodox masterpiece... a] book filled...

A new }Faber Modern Classics{ edition of a travel writing classic often hailed as one of the best travel books ever written. A beautifully-written ...

First published in 1964, this is a classic work of travel literature which brings Spain, its glory and its tragedy, vividly to life. Passionate, ev...

Reducere. A new edition of this remarkable and honest account of one of Britain's most-loved travel writers' ten-year transition to womanhood.

Jan Morris has given us a brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable exploration the history, architecture, geography, and culture of one of England's most...

Necrophilia is not one of my failings, but I do like graveyards and memorial stones and such... Following the publication In My Mind's Eye, her acc...

In a wonderfully evocative collection of her travel writing and reportage from over five decades, Jan Morris - a constant traveller - has produced ...

Trieste.Publisher: Faber & FaberAuthor(s): Jan MorrisNumber of pages: 208Publication date: 2002Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 9Cover type: Paperback / sof...

'Almost nothing in life is only what it seems.'Soldier, journalist, historian, author of forty books, Jan Morris led an extraordinary life, witness...

Renowned and much-loved travel writer Jan Morris turns her eye to Sydney: 'not the best of the cities the British Empire created ... Few writers - ...

Offers an intimate evocation of the famous of all mountaineering exploits and the old-fashioned Fleet Street scoop.

From Tristram Hunt, award-winning author of }The Frock-Coated Communist{ and leading UK politician, this book presents a new approach to Britain's ...

Publisher: SkyhorseAuthor(s): Kym GoldNumber of pages: 216Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 139 x 215 x 19Cover type: PaperbackRedescopera farmecul...

Often hailed as one of the best travel books ever written, Venice is neither a guide nor a history book, but a beautifully written immersion in Ven...

Tells the story of the rise of the British Empire, from the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 to her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The author evokes e...

High atop the Continental Divide, the Climax Mine opened during World War I to meet military needs for molybdenum and became the most successful Am...

Reducere. Considerata una dintre cele mai frumoase descrieri ale Venetiei din toate timpurile, cartea lui Jan Morris ne propune o incursiune in viata acestui...

In 1945, New York City stood at the pinnacle of its cultural and economic power. From its beguilingly idiosyncratic architectural style to its unmi...

A pictorial celebration of the world-famous sister ships: the Olympic-class liners A maritime expert tells the story of the sister ships using prev...

Reducere. Here's a book for lovers of all things Italian. This city on the Adriatic has always tantalized Jan Morris with its moodiness and changeability. Af...

Reducere. In 1764, a small town in the British colony of Massachusetts ignited a bold rebellion. When Great Britain levied the Sugar Act on its American colo...

The diary pieces that Jan Morris wrote for the }Financial Times{ over the course of 2017 are brought together here, marking the former soldier and ...

Reducere. The first book to distill Jan Morris's entire body of work into one volume, "The World" is a magnum opus by the most-celebrated travel writer in th...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Jan MorrisA fascinating exploration of the history, sights, seasons, arts, food, and people of an incomparable city. "A hig...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Esq Lafoy Orlando Thomas IIIGenerational Wealth: Business & Investing Guide to Building an Empire is one of the most compre...

Reducere. Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

This collection of translated primary sources for Ottoman history shows how the major institutions of Ottoman government developed, and how they fu...

A detailed and informative account of the fighting at the Battle of Plassey.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Stuart ReidIllustration(s): ...

"Routley's whimsical tone lends a dark comic quality to this intricate fantasy, and the outlandish characters and captivating worldbuilding." -Publ...