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  • Le mura di Bergamo e l’esercito veneto fra 500 e 600
    Luca Stefano Cristini
    Correva l'Anno del Signore 1590. Così scriveva un soddisfatto e pago Alvise Grimani, l'allora comandante veneto della piazza di Bergamo, al termine dei lavori di realizzazione degli oltre cinque chilometri di mura porte e bastioni : 'La città è tutta serrata con baluardi e i suoi membri quasi tutti terrapienati, compite le piazze, i parapetti e le traverse per coprirsi ...
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    36,31 €

  • Psychology of Revolution
    Gustave Lebon
    The present age is not merely an epoch of discovery; it is also a period of revision of the various elements of knowledge. Having recognised that there are no phenomena of which the first cause is still accessible, science has resumed the examination of her ancient certitudes, and has proved their fragility. To-day she sees her ancient principles vanishing one by one. ...
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    27,92 €

  • Growing Up in Beloit
    Robert Burdick
    Robert Burdick’s Growing Up in Beloit, serves as both an homage to coming of age in a gentler era, and as a poignant love letter to his beloved Midwestern hometown.  In a lively narrative, Burdick brings to life the universal exuberance and industry of youth, from comic adventures, pranks, and pratfalls, to the more serious business of navigating academics at school and experie...
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    26,63 €

  • Uniforms of Russian Army during the years 1825-1855. Vol. 3
    Aleksandr Vasilevich Viskovatov / Mark Conrad
    This volume is related to the Russian Army during the zar Nicolas Ist era, and are about the uniforms cavalry in use from 1825 to 1855. Compiled at Saint Petersburg during the year from 1837 and 1851, the Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army has had an enormous impact and great importance for the study on the history of Russian costume and uniform...
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    52,04 €

  • The life of Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1608 - 1666
    H C Fanshawe
    Sir Richard Fanshawe (1608-1666), was a diplomat, poet and linguist. As Ambassador to Spain and Portugal he negotiated the marriage of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza. He was also acclaimed for his poetry and his translations of Latin and European works such as the Lusiads by Luis de Camoes and Il Pastor Fido (the Faithful Shepherd) by Giovanni Battista Guarini. Sir Richar...
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    17,51 €

  • The J. Abrams Book
    Jacob Abrams / Ruth Murphy
    Selections from articles and memoirs by and about Jacob Abrams, who in 1918 with four friends was charged and convicted of inciting resistance to the war effort, sentenced to 20 years in prison, and ultimately deported to Russia after losing an appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Originally published as J. Abrams-Buch, edited by El Centro Cultural Israelita de México and...
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    14,38 €

  • Decryption of the Lipstick Killer Wall Code
    Loren L Swearingen
    DECRYPTION OF THE LIPSTICK KILLER WALL MESSAGE - The most important clue in the infamous murder of Chicago's Frances Brown is the lipstick writing on the living room wall of Miss Brown's apartment, which read: 'For heavens [sic] sake catch me before I kill more I cannot control myself'. This book will show that this message is encrypted. It will be decrypted and analyzed. The...
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    62,71 €

  • Gringo Lessons
    Bill Whaley
    Gringo Lessons: Twenty Years of Terror in Taos is a tale of modern adventure about a young man, who experienced the local culture from 1966 to 1987. There he met the community: skiers, La Gente, los vato locos, Chicano activists and their Spanish contemporaries, the artists, drug dealers, fellow soldiers, tempting sirens, the occasional movie star, and a host of con artists. Fi...
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    20,16 €

  • Luoghi e Architetture della Transizione
    Maria Antonietta Breda
    I sistemi difensivi di confine e la protezione antiaerea nelle città. Storia conservazione riuso / Border defense system and air raid protection in the cities. History conservation reuseThis book collects the papers presented at the Second International Congress on Conoscenza e valorizzazione delle opere militari moderne - Knowledge and development of modern military structures...
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    139,91 €

  • A Damn Close-Run Thing (Large Print)
    Russell Phillips
    In 1982, the average Briton didn't know the Falkland Islands existed, let alone their status as a disputed British territory just off the coast of Argentina. That changed when the Argentinians invaded the islands and overwhelmed the small defending force. Both nations claimed the islands were theirs, but now Argentina thought the British would give them up without a fight.T...
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    16,43 €

  • The Third Dimension
    Jon Mathieu / Katherine Brun
    A pioneering examination of the three-dimensionality of the earth from the perspective of history and thehumanities.This book considers the variegated world of mountains and their development during the last 500 years. It takes as its starting point the United Nations environmental conference of 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, where the mountains were officially recognised as a topic o...
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    52,68 €

  • Archaeology and Entomology in the Eastern Mediterranean
    Eva Panagiotakopulu
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    74,97 €

  • Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of Arkansas
    W.C. Jameson / W.CJameson
    Arkansas has long been a land rich in history and lore, and few of the events associated with The Natural State are more compelling and provocative than those associated with lost mines and buried treasures. Within these pages, award-winning author W.C. Jameson has captured and interpreted the most complete collection of these rich and varied stories of lost treasure. ...
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    16,65 €

  • Operation Barbarossa
    Nigel Askey
    In June 1941 the German Wehrmacht launched Operation Barbarossa: the attack on the USSR and the largest land invasion in recorded history. The titanic battles that followed led to the greatest loss of life ever experienced in a military campaign. Since the end of WWII there has been intense discourse about the key operational and strategic decisions made by the German and Sovie...
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    40,02 €

  • March Forward with the Word!
    Andrew V. Ste. Marie / Andrew VSteMarie / Mike Atnip
    In the midst of tall castles, warring pikemen, dreadful plagues, church decay, and the superstition and darkness of sixteenth-century Europe, the Anabaptist revival burst into flames. One of the first leaders was a partying university dropout who met Christ and was transformed into a fiery preacher, confronting and challenging the greatest reformers of the day. He became co-fou...
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    11,80 €

  • The Great Exhibition in Colour
    Heritage Hunter
    This book brings together more than 75 colour illustrations of the Great Exhibition of 1851, produced by several contemporary Victorian artists, for the first time in one volume. The images are reproduced in full colour, making this the most complete visual account of the exhibition available.Originally published across three different volumes, the images in this book give mode...
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    38,96 €

  • Did Beatniks Kill John F. Kennedy?
    Rob Johnson
    For forty years, George 'Bongo Joe' Coleman beat his oil barrel drums and improvised songs to the delight of sidewalk audiences in Houston, Galveston, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.  On the morning of November 22, 1963, he was playing at the infamous beatnik nightclub 'The Cellar' in Fort Worth, and his music became part of the soundtrack of the Kennedy assassination.  Rob Johnso...
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    11,87 €

  • Crossing the Borders of Time
    Leslie Maitland
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    27,87 €

  • The Unreliable Nation
    Edward Jones-Imhotep
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    33,77 €

  • An American at Oxford
    John Corbin
    Discover the Timeless Charm of Oxford Through American Eyes!Step into the enchanting world of ''An American at Oxford'' by John Corbin, a captivating narrative that bridges the Atlantic with wit, insight, and a touch of nostalgia. This remarkable book, out of print for decades and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, offers a rare glimpse into the life and traditions of ...
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    13,94 €

  • Carpentry and Woodwork
    Edwin W. Foster
    Unlock the timeless secrets of craftsmanship with 'Carpentry and Woodwork' by Edwin W. Foster, a classic guide that has inspired generations of artisans. This treasured volume, out of print for decades, has been lovingly republished by Alpha Editions to ignite the passion of both novice and seasoned woodworkers alike. Dive into a world where precision meets creativity, and ever...
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    20,57 €

  • Chats on Military Curios
    Stanley C. Johnson
    Discover the Fascinating World of Military Curios!Step into the captivating realm of military history with *Chats on Military Curios* by Stanley C. Johnson, a timeless treasure that has been out of print for decades and is now proudly republished by Alpha Editions for the current and future generations. This collector’s edition is not just a book; it’s a journey through the int...
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    14,85 €

  • The Charm of Gardens
    Dion Clayton Calthrop
    Discover the timeless allure of nature’s most enchanting sanctuaries with 'The Charm of Gardens' by Dion Clayton Calthrop. This exquisite volume, lovingly republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print, invites readers to wander through the poetic beauty and serene elegance of gardens from a bygone era. Calthrop’s vivid prose and keen observations capture the essence ...
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    15,60 €

  • Chats on Violoncellos
    Olga Racster
    Discover the enchanting world of the violoncello with 'Chats on Violoncellos' by Olga Racster, a timeless treasure that has been out of print for decades and is now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions for today’s and future generations. This collector’s edition invites you on a captivating journey through the history, craftsmanship, and artistry of the cello, offering insigh...
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    13,25 €

  • A Century of Science, and Other Essays
    John Fiske
    Discover the timeless wisdom of 'A Century of Science, and Other Essays' by the renowned thinker John Fiske. This captivating collection, now republished by Alpha Editions after being out of print for decades, offers a rare glimpse into the profound insights of a bygone era. Fiske’s essays traverse the fascinating landscape of scientific progress and philosophical inquiry, maki...
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    15,81 €

  • Chatterbox, 1906
    Various
    Discover the Timeless Charm of ''Chatterbox, 1906''Step into a world of wonder and nostalgia with ''Chatterbox, 1906,'' a delightful collection of stories, poems, and illustrations that have enchanted readers for generations. Edited by the esteemed J. Erskine Clarke, this captivating anthology brings together a rich legacy of tales that spark the imagination and warm the heart....
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    34,61 €

  • Dinner with a Cannibal
    Carole A Travis-Henikoff
    Presenting the history of cannibalism in concert with human evolution, Dinner with a Cannibal takes its readers on an astonishing trip around the world and through history, examining its subject from every angle in order to paint the incredible, multifaceted panoply that is the reality of cannibalism. At the heart of Carole A. Travis-Henikoff’s book is the question of how canni...
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    23,54 €

  • The Kith and Kin of Hanumaan
    Shreedharaa
    Here are a few questions to tickle your knowledge or your ability to guess: Do you have an idea how many of our type (approximately) died in the last 2,600 years in so called battles, wars, barbarian attacks, revolutions, extermination camps, slavery and the type? How about such deaths in the last 5000, 10000, or even 15000 years due to fighting and killings? There are about 10...
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    20,49 €

  • Screened Encounters
    Caroline Moine
    Established in 1955, the Leipzig International Documentary Film Festival became a central arena for staging the cultural politics of the German Democratic Republic, both domestically and in relation to West Germany and the rest of the world. Screened Encounters represents the definitive history of this key event, recounting the political and artistic exchanges it enabled from i...
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    53,46 €

  • Russian Orientalism in a global context
    This volume features new research by an international group of scholars on Russia’s historic relationship with Asia and the ways in which it was mediated and represented in the fine, decorative, and performing arts and architecture from the mid-eighteenth century to the first two decades of Soviet rule. ...
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    56,51 €


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