Eastern Europe

The World War II era produced many leaders of titanic determination, men whose strengths and weaknesses left an extraordinary imprint on historical affairs. The struggle between massively divergent ideologies, exacerbated by huge social changes affected by the world’s technological metamorphosis into the machine age, catapulted some individuals unexpectedly onto the world stage. This audiobook details the lives of two such men: Josip Broz Tito, better known to history as Marshal Tito, and Nicolae Ceaușescu, one of the 20th century’s most notorious dictators.

In this book, Kálal questions the prevalent trust placed in politics, particularly in its narrowest sense, such as parliamentary and journalistic struggles. Instead, he argues that the true strength of the nation lies in moral fortitude and piety. Drawing inspiration from historical figures like Jan Hus and the Czech Brethren, Kálal highlights the invincible power of the nation's piety and its potential for resilience and progress.

The horrid acts of Auschwitz concentration camp really need no introduction. It is nearly impossible to discuss this topic with someone who does not know at least a few points about it. The acts, if applied to any other context, may be restricted to the older populous, but even children grow up knowing about the genocide of World War II.

Raw, eloquent, nuanced, intimate - Guzlowski illuminates the many faces of war, the toll it takes on innocent civilians, and the ways in which the trauma echoes down through generations. His narrative structure mirrors the fractured dislocation experienced by war refugees. Through a haunting collage of jagged fragments - poems, prose and prose poems, frozen moments of time, sometimes dreamlike and surreal, other times realistic and graphic - Guzlowski weaves a powerful story with impacts at levels both obvious and subtle.

Sixteen Welsh legends and myths from north-eastern Wales. Wales is a land filled with mythology. Every breathtaking valley, towering mountain, shimmering lake and magical castle has a mythical tale to entertain and enchant you. The Welsh, like other Celtic races, love to tell stories. From before the time of the Mabinogion and the Black Book of Carmarthen they have passed dark winter nights telling Welsh fables, fairy tales and legends.

In this book you will find a selection of 16 well known legends, each of which relates to a particular place in South-eastern Wales. Wales is a land rich in folklore and legend. The beauty and mystery of the land enchants us with tales from the past.

Croatia, the Mediterranean country on the Mediterranean Sea, with wonderful coasts and more than a thousand islands... The ancient buildings and Venetian cities are a treasure trove of culture and Architecture. Zagreb, Veliki Tabor, Umag, Porec, Rovinj, Pula, Opatija, Rijeka, Plitzwitzer Seen, Zadar, Kornati, Krka, Sibenik, Trogir, Split, Salona, Omis, Korcula, Dubrovnik Zagreb is the cultural heart and a lovely capital with an extraordinary atmosphere, because the upper town is still a treasure trove of the past.

Hungary is one of the oldest cultural areas in Europe, with valuable evidence of the past. A diverse country full of nature and culture. Discover the many facets of Hungary. Sopron, Balaton, Fertö-Hansag, Fertöd-Eszterhaza, Köszeg, Györ, Pecs, Budapest, Visegrad, Nagycenki, Kalocsa, Gödöllöl, Eger. Start from Sopron with magnificent houses from several centuries. into the nature of the Fertö-Hansag National Park, which is home to water buffalos and various water birds. The Rococo palace "Fertöd-Eszterhaza" was the magnificent ancestral home of the family.

Var den medeltida krigsherren en blodtörstig psykopat eller Europas räddning? Rumäniens medeltida krigsherre är känd under många ökända namn. För vissa är han mer känd som Vlad Pålspetsaren men framförallt som Dracula. Det är ett öknamn som avslöjar hans blodtörst och bästa avrättningsmetod: att spetsa sina offer på pålar och lämna deras ruttnande kvarlevor att kanta skogen.

Greater Than a Tourist - Oporto by Mariana Lambertini offers the inside scoop on Oporto. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. From this audiobook, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Greater Than a Touristz: Tara Region, Serbia by Marija Bibin offers the inside scoop on the Tara Region. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Greater Than a Tourist: Svilajnac, Serbia by Danijela Mirkovic offers the inside scoop on Svilajnac. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. As a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Greater Than a Tourist - Plovdiv, Bulgaria by Monika Moreva offers the inside scoop on Bulgaria. This book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller travel books.

Greater Than a Tourist: Rotterdam Zuid-Holland Netherlands, by Rikki Srichankij, offers the inside scoop on Rotterdam. This audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

Greater Than a Tourist: Belgrade, Serbia by Robert Tozer offers the inside scoop on Belgrade. Most travel guides tell you how to travel like a tourist. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this guide will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Niš, Serbia by Katarina Savić offers the inside scoop on Niš, Serbia.

Greater Than a Tourist: York by Charlotte Mayne offers the inside scoop on York. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

Greater Than a Tourist: Cumbria and the Lake District, United Kingdom by Kerry Thornton offers the inside scope on this beautiful region in England. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Die 32 Tracks dieses Reiseführers können in Prag zielgerichtet angewählt werden. So können Sie diese wunderschöne Stadt individuell erkunden und sich unterwegs alles Wissenswerte über die historischen Schauplätze und die architektonischen Glanzlichter anhören. Ganz so, wie Sie es gerne möchten!

Todos los detalles de este país en un audiolibro de gran valor histórico. República del actual sureste de Europa, esta nación de 3 millones de habitantes, cuya capital es la ciudad de Tirana, hoy limita con Montenegro al norte, Macedonia al este, Grecia al sur, y está bañada por el mar Adriático al oeste, y el mar Jónico al suroeste.