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Neal Ascherson
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Neal Ascherson
The Polish August : the self-limiting revolution
by Neal Ascherson
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17 editions published between 1981 and 1982 in English and held by 1,418 libraries worldwide Contains primary source material.
The struggles for Poland
by Neal Ascherson
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14 editions published between 1987 and 1988 in English and German and held by 1,069 libraries worldwide
Black Sea
by Neal Ascherson
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22 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,066 libraries worldwide The author demonstrates, through the history of the Black Sea area and the disputed regions of Russia, Turkey, Romania, Greece, and Caucasus, that "the meanings of 'community,' 'nationhood,' and 'cultural independence' are both fierce and disturbingly uncertain."
The Nazi legacy : Klaus Barbie and the international fascist connection
by Magnus Linklater
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17 editions published between 1984 and 1989 in 4 languages and held by 934 libraries worldwide
The world at war
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 874 libraries worldwide "An extraordinary collection of newsreel, propaganda, and home-movie footage drawn from the archives of 18 nations, including color close-ups of Adolf Hitler taken by his mistress, that present an unvarnished perspective of the war's pivotal events. Penetrating interviews with eyewitness participants - from Hitler's secretary to Alger Hiss to ordinary citizens who stood outside the battle lines - and spine-tingling, first-hand accounts to an already unforgettable experience."--Container.
The Book of Lech Wałęsa
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7 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 858 libraries worldwide
The King incorporated; Leopold II in the age of trusts
by Neal Ascherson
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8 editions published between 1963 and 1964 in English and held by 804 libraries worldwide
Stone voices : the search for Scotland
by Neal Ascherson
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12 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 631 libraries worldwide "Beginning with a breathtaking portrait of the country's landscape, and of the way humanity has indelibly marked even its rockiest contours, Ascherson takes us on a journey through Scotland's past, interweaving his historical accounts with a rollicking report on a back-country bus expedition he joined during the 1997 referendum campaign that led to Scotland's first modern Parliament"--Book jacket.
A New Germany 1933-1939
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3 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 170 libraries worldwide Grievous conditions which allowed the rise of Hitler are reviewed and the nature of the public enthusiasm, which was a form of hysteria, is portrayed. Interviews in German have voiced-over translation. Visuals feature Eva Braun's home movies of Hitler taken at Berchtesgaden, including Hitler's fiftieth birthday party.
Inside the Reich Germany, 1940-1944
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5 editions published between 1973 and 1982 in English and held by 156 libraries worldwide In the summer of 1940 the German forces are the conquerors of Western Europe. At home, the feeling is that the war is over. German cities are untouched and there is thankfulness that the courage of the First World War has not been repeated. There are no plans for a long struggle and the Nazi Regime ensures that most peacetime goods are still in the shops to support an increase in population. Uses documenary footage, photographs, and reminiscences of individuals involved.
Berlin : a century of change = Die Gesichter des Jahrhunderts
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2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 146 libraries worldwide
Black Sea : the birthplace of civilisation and barbarism
by Neal Ascherson
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7 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and Hebrew and held by 132 libraries worldwide
Games with shadows
by Neal Ascherson
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4 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 117 libraries worldwide
The King incorporated : Leopold the Second and the Congo
by Neal Ascherson
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3 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 101 libraries worldwide
In the land of Nod
by Hubert Butler
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3 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 98 libraries worldwide
The Times" reports the French Revolution : extracts from "The Times", 1789-1794
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1 edition published in 1975 in English and held by 93 libraries worldwide
Red Star
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2 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide Russia's spirit of fight was incredible to her adversaries. With twenty million military and civilian casualties, she stood firm. One German officer tells of repulsing a Soviet attack in 35-degree-below zero weather: "The Soviet soldiers remained motionless about two hours lying in the snow, and in the evening they again attacked with the same spirit." Incredibly the Russians not only survived but went on to rout the Germans.
The French Revolution : extracts from the Times, 1789-1794
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3 editions published in 1975 in English and held by 72 libraries worldwide
Red Star the Soviet Union, 1941-1943
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4 editions published between 1973 and 1981 in English and held by 71 libraries worldwide Russia's spirit of fight was incredible to her adversaries. With twenty million military and civilian casualities, she stood firm. One German officer tells of repulsing a Soviet attack in 35-degree-below zero weather: "The Soviet soldiers remained motionless about two hours lying in the snow, and in the evening they again attacked with the same spirit." Incredibly the Russians not only survived but went on to rout the Germans.
The emperor
by Ryszard Kapuściński
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 65 libraries worldwide more
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Africa, North Asia--Black Sea Coast Barbie, Klaus,--1913-1991 Biography Black Sea Black Sea Region Bombardment of Hiroshima-shi (Japan : 1945) Civilization Cold War (1945-1989) Documentary television programs Europe Fascism France Genocide Germany Germany--Berlin Great Britain Hawaii Historical television programs History Hitler, Adolf,--1889-1945 International relations Japan Japan--Hiroshima-shi Kings and rulers Labor unions--Officials and employees Léopold--II,--King of the Belgians,--1835-1909 Military campaigns National characteristics, Scottish Nationalism Nazis Nonfiction television programs NSZZ "Solidarność" (Labor organization) Pacific Ocean Pearl Harbor, Attack on (Hawaii : 1941) Pictorial works Poland Political science Revolution (France : 1789-1799) Russia (Federation)--Volgograd Scotland Sources South America Soviet Union Stalingrad, Battle of (Volgograd, Russia : 1942-1943) United States War criminals Wałęsa, Lech,--1943- World politics World War (1939-1945)
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