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The second edition of Watergate: A Brief History with Documents presents a collection of relevant historic documents from Nixon's acceptance speech at the 1968 Republican National Convention to his 1974 pardon. Includes transcripts of recently-released Watergate tapes that reveal Nixon’s thoughts and reactions to events as they unfolded, and that deal with the identity of the anonymous source know…
The second edition of Watergate: A Brief History with Documents presents a collection of relevant historic documents from Nixon's acceptance speech at the 1968 Republican National Convention to his 1974 pardon. Includes transcripts of recently-released Watergate tapes that reveal Nixon’s thoughts and reactions to events as they unfolded, and that deal with the identity of the anonymous source know…
How peace has been made and maintained, experienced and imagined is not only a matter of historical interest, but also of pressing concern. Peace: A World History is the first study to explore the full spectrum of peace and peacemaking from prehistoric to contemporary times in a single volume aimed at improving their prospects. By focusing on key periods, events, people, ideas and texts, Antony Ad…
How peace has been made and maintained, experienced and imagined is not only a matter of historical interest, but also of pressing concern. Peace: A World History is the first study to explore the full spectrum of peace and peacemaking from prehistoric to contemporary times in a single volume aimed at improving their prospects. By focusing on key periods, events, people, ideas and texts, Antony Ad…
How peace has been made and maintained, experienced and imagined is not only a matter of historical interest, but also of pressing concern. Peace: A World History is the first study to explore the full spectrum of peace and peacemaking from prehistoric to contemporary times in a single volume aimed at improving their prospects. By focusing on key periods, events, people, ideas and texts, Antony Ad…
Весьма часто можно услышать то, что распад СССР был вызван несовершенством социалистической экономики, которая проиграла в конкуренции с капиталистической. С этим часты речи о том, что на самом деле в СССР все было прекрасно и совсем скоро, как обещал Хрущев, будет построен коммунизм. Но, тут приходят два гаврика – Горбачев и Ельцин, которые развали Союз. Взглянув на эти версии чуть ближе, мы нат…
Душа главной рыже волосой героини не принадлежит ей по праву. Тело девушки лишь сосуд для настоящей хозяйки. В ее истории много тайн и сюрпризов, но попав в другой мир становится предельно ясно, что с ней и кто она на самом деле.
Penniless and homeless, beautiful Juliana Hearnshaw’s virginity is her most bankable asset, and now the gently-bred young woman must sell herself to a wealthy, elderly patron who will pay handsomely for her company.But on her way to her first assignation, Juliana falls into the hands of a mysterious highwayman – who makes no secret of his desire for her!Juliana should be afraid – only somehow she …
Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesKnown to her friends as a free spirit, Elizabeth Lane has traveled the world in search of new adventures and good stories.She has lived in Mexico, Guatemala, Panama and Germany and trave…
The Lady and the ConvictSociety heiress Sarah Langley came to Australia to get away from her stifling English home. But she didn't expect to mix with transported criminals like the duplicitous Tom Dilhorne and the infuriating, intense Alan Kerr.An unjustly disgraced doctor, Alan Kerr spent all his energy helping Sydney's poor. He had no time to waste on silly society women like Sarah Langley. But …
Under intense pressure to secure a marriage contract, Miss Lizzie Talbot doesn't dare hope that handsome Oliver Fortney, Duke of Wainsborough, would ever be interested in her.Though she longs to know his taste and touch, he is far above her station. So Lizzie is shocked when Oliver promises to show her pleasure she never imagined&. Yet she doesn't expect more than a brief dalliance.For Oliver is d…
As a young woman, Lady Charlotte Fortney learned what passion truly was from her handsome neighbor, Daniel Walsh.When they were discovered, her father sent the lowly doctor's son far away from their precious daughter. Years later, spinster Charlotte is content to watch others play the courtship game—until Daniel returns from India, rekindling a desire that time could never erase.But Daniel seems t…
Год 1973. Молодой инженер Стэнли Кранц из США едет в командировку в Израиль, не зная, что на следующий день начнется война Судного Дня. Там, в загадочной и непонятной стране он познакомится с политической "кухней" Голды Меир, услышит магию стен Иерусалима, узнает тайну своего рождения, будет участвовать в форсировании Суэцкого канала и, наконец, найдет свою любовь. Тексты и лексика диалогов в "кух…
Эпоха Николая I ознаменовалась высочайшим взлетом нашей державы. Золотой век русской литературы и искусства, научная и промышленная революция. Россия выиграла несколько войн, помогла освобождению Греции, Сербии, Молдавии, Валахии. Присоединила Армению, Западную Грузию, начала наступление на Среднюю Азию, освоение Приамурья и Приморья. Сумела выдержать чудовищный удар почти всей Западной Европы. Об…