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Dunkerský zázrak - Walter Lord
O knize Dunkerský zázrak V květnu 1940 byla spojenecká vojska zatlačena do francouzského přístavu Dunkerque. Pro 400 000 vojáků byla jedinou cestou k záchraně evakuace do Anglie. Německé tanky stály 10 mil od nich a záchrana většiny z nich se zdála utopií.
The Peace Of Christmas Eve
At Ghent five Americans—divided and far from home—held firm for a treaty that won their nation new respect, and began a lasting alliance It was St. John’s Day, a gentle introduction to summer, and the road, Lowered by leafing elms and poplars and oaks, carved through lush grain fields and meticulous flower gardens. The two reluctant traveling companions had set out from Antwerp at nine that morning.
“To Those Brave Men!”
Each year the Men’s Titanic Society gathers to honor the men who gave their lives to save women and children. Perhaps we shouldn’t have been surprised in January 2012 when the captain of the Costa Concordia abandoned his ship as it sank in frigid waters off the coast of Italy while 300 passengers and crew still remained aboard.
Decatur’s Heroic Life and Tragic Death
After an illustrious career in the Navy, Stephen Decatur died in his home on Lafayette Square following a duel with Commodore Barron. Editor’s Note: Gil Klein is the author of Lafayette Square: Assassination, Protest & Murder at the White House. A former reporter for the Tampa Tribune and Media General New Service, he is now Resident Director of the University of Oklahoma’s Washington Journalism Program.
Maiden Voyage
The first and last trip of the “unsinkable” Titanic Able Seaman William Lucas scampered up a ladder that dangled down the side of the new White Star liner Titanic. It was 11:50 A.M. — ten minutes before Southampton sailing time — on Wednesday, April 10, 1912. The gangplanks were already up, and Lucas was the last man aboard. A dozen stokers who appeared just after him were told they were too late.
Riverdale High Reading List: 16 Literary References to Catch You Up With Riverdale’s Finest
Riverdale High Reading List: 16 Literary References to Catch You Up With Riverdale’s Finest by Avery Kaplan | 5:23 pm, April 15th, 2019 The teens in Riverdale certainly don’t seem to spend very much time attending classes, but they’re somehow far better read than you’d expect of the leading characters in one of TV’s pulpiest shows. In addition to packing in more pop culture references than an all-day Buffy binge, The CW’s Riverdale is one of the best-read shows in town.
7 Books That Tap Into Our Worst Fears
From Ted Bundy to al Qaeda, these books will leave you sleeping with the lights on. By Jessica Ferri | Published Feb 1, 2019 Killer Charm: The Double Lives of Psychopaths By Linda Fairstein Lindbergh By Noel Behn A Night to Remember By Walter Lord Want more terrifying books? Sign up for The Lineup's newsletter and get our recommended reads delivered straight to your inbox. We Need to Talk About Kevin By Lionel Shriver The Perfect Nanny By Leila Slimani Want more terrifying books?
War of 1812 Quick Facts American Battlefield Trust
The War of 1812 is one of the least studied wars in American history. Sometimes referred to as the “Second War of Independence,” the War of 1812 was the first large scale test of the American republic on the world stage. With the British Navy impressing American sailors, and the British government aiding Native American tribes in their attacks on American citizens on the frontier, Congress, for the first time in our nation’s history, declared war on a foreign nation: Great Britain.
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The Past That Would Not Die Bestselling author Walter Lord offers a stirring history of the 1962 riots at the University of Mississippi that became a turning point in the civil rights movement. “[Lord's] account of the gathering storm at Oxford and Jackson is a marvel.” —The New York Times Available from these retailers One woman stands alone against the forces of chaos as she is called upon to revive mankind in this iconic post-apocalyptic work of literature.
9 Powerful Civil Rights Quotes About Equality in America
A lot of people say a lot of things. But sometimes someone says something profound enough to make the history books. President Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King, and Malcolm X are such people. Their M.O.: equal rights. Related: 6 Books About Race to Explain the Current Unrest The battle is in our hands. And we can answer with creative nonviolence the call to higher ground to which the new directions of our struggle summons us. The road ahead is not altogether a smooth one.
Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction
When you purchase an independently ranked book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Best Sellers Methodology A version of this list appears in the April 29, 2012 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending April 14, 2012. Lists are published early online.
E-Book Nonfiction
When you purchase an independently ranked book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Best Sellers Methodology A version of this list appears in the April 29, 2012 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending April 14, 2012. Lists are published early online.
A Night To Remember
The classic minute-by-minute account of the sinking of the Titanic, in a 50th anniversary edition with a new introduction by Nathaniel Philbrick First published in 1955, A Night to Remember remains a completely riveting account of the Titanic's fatal collision and the behavior of the passengers and crew, both noble and ignominious. Some sacrificed their lives, while others fought like animals for their own survival.
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