Stuart History

Den tolvte bog i den spændende og dramatiske beretning om Australiens kolonisering – et land skabt af blod, passion og drømme. Kampen om magt og overlevelse hersker atter i den nye britiske koloni, Australien. Først kæmpede de for at tæmme et vildt land. Nu kæmper de for at beholde det. Nye indbyggere kommer til for at finde sig selv og skabe sig en ny tilværelse, men mørke kræfter lurer i horisonten og truer med at ødelægge alt, hvad de har arbejdet for.

In this insightful anthology, historians Marvin E. Gettleman and Stuart Schaar have assembled a broad selection of documents and contemporary scholarship to give a view of the history of the peoples from the core Islamic lands, from the Golden Age of Islam to today.

Il Seicento fu per l'Inghilterra un secolo di grandi trasformazioni: non solo il passaggio dalla dinastia Tudor a quella Stuart, ma anche la rivoluzione di Cromwell, la Restaurazione e l'inizio dell'avventura commerciale e coloniale inglese in tutto il mondo, che confermerà la potente nazione come uno dei principali attori sullo scacchiere europeo. L'audiolibro illustra i passaggi storici più rilevanti del secolo, come il conflitto fra Corona e Parlamento, l'invenzione del debito pubblico e della Banca d'Inghilterra, il Bill of Rights.

"Did I not tell you this would happen? I knew they would never allow me to live, I was too great an obstacle to their religion." - Mary, Queen of Scots The position in history of Mary Queen of Scots is a paradoxical one. Her fame as a monarch lies less in her personality or achievements than in her position within the dynastic maneuvers and political-religious upheavals taking place in northwest Europe in the 16th century. Most monarchs spend their early years learning in preparation to rule and then spend the latter part of their lives wielding power and status.

In the autumn of 1615 the Earl and Countess of Somerset were detained on suspicion of having murdered Sir Thomas Overbury. The arrest of these leading court figures created a sensation. The young and beautiful Countess of Somerset had already achieved notoriety when she divorced her first husband in controversial circumstances. The Earl of Somerset was one of the richest and most powerful men in the kingdom, having risen to prominence as the male 'favourite' of James I.

The story of the Stuart dynasty is a breathless soap opera played out in just a hundred years in an array of buildings that span Europe from Scotland, via Denmark, Holland and Spain to England. Life in the court of the House of Stuart has been shrouded in mystery: the first half of the century overshadowed by the fall and execution of Charles I, the second half in the complete collapse of the House itself. Lost to time is the extraordinary contribution the Stuarts made to the fabric of sovereignty.

The Jacobites conjure up many images to 21st-century Britons, but Jacobitism was a cause that had far-reaching consequences across 18th century Europe. The Jacobites were not only supporters of the exiled Stuart monarchy, but also against the political and religious settlements agreed to across the British Isles. The specter of the Jacobite threat was present for the British government and monarchy throughout the 18th century. It’s no surprise the Jacobites continue to interest so many people, as do the plot twists, near misses, and “what-ifs” involved.

Tiende bog i den spændende og dramatiske beretning om Australiens kolonisering – et land skabt af blod, passion og drømme. Det er ikke kun englændere, som kommer til det nye land, Australien. En ung amerikaner, den sidste overlevende fra et skibsforlis, er også havnet der. Hun står alene i denne nye og helt fremmede verden. En anden amerikaner, der tjente i den britiske hær mod Bonaparte, er også ankommet - frivilligt. I denne smeltedigel skal alle etablere et liv for sig selv. Forhindringerne er mange, men fremtiden er stadig lys...

After 1660, English governments aimed to convert scattered overseas dominions into a coordinated territorial power base. Stuart monarchs encouraged schemes for expansion in America, Africa, and Asia, tightened control over existing territories, and endorsed systems of slave labor. But English power was precarious, and colonial designs were subject to regular defeats and failed experimentation. Recovering from recent Civil Wars at home, England was shaken by unrest and upheaval through the later seventeenth century.

Post-modernity is the creative destruction that has shattered our present times into fragments. Post-modernism stood for everything modernism rejected: fun, exuberance, irresponsibility. But beneath its glitzy surface, post-modernism had a dirty secret: It was the fig leaf for a rapacious new kind of capitalism. It was also the forcing ground of the "post-truth", by means of which Western values got turned upside down. In his brilliant history of a dangerous idea, Stuart Jeffries tells a narrative that starts in the early 1970s and continues to today.

Alongside Robert E. Lee, no one epitomized the chivalry and heroism celebrated by the Lost Cause more than J. E. B. Stuart, the most famous cavalry officer of the Civil War. Stuart was equal parts great and grandiose while leading the cavalry for the Confederacy in Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Stuart was a throwback to the past, but he was also brilliant in conducting reconnaissance, and he proved capable of leading both cavalry and infantry at battles like Chancellorsville.

April of 1958 - the Iron Curtain was at its heaviest, and the outcome of the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition seemed preordained. Nonetheless, as star musicians from across the globe descended on Moscow, an unlikely favorite emerged: Van Cliburn, a polite, lanky Texan whose passionate virtuosity captured the Russian spirit. This is the story of what unfolded that spring - for Cliburn and the other competitors, jurors, party officials, and citizens of the world who were touched by the outcome.

There is no yellow brick road here. No emerald city. No lollipop guild. This is the Australis Penal Colony, a continent sized prison referred to the world over as the Outcast Zone. Built to contain the world's most dangerous criminals, OZ ended up the dumping ground for everything polite society deemed undesirable. From inside this place, a garbled message proves Dorothy's father is still alive, trapped in a prison with only one way in and no way out.

Embark on a thrilling journey through Mishawaka, Indiana, with HowExpert Guide to Mishawaka, Indiana. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a history enthusiast, or a local looking for hidden gems, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to make the most of your visit to this charming city. Discover the rich history that shaped Mishawaka into what it is today. Uncover the fascinating stories and landmarks that showcase its evolution from a small industrial town to a vibrant community with a unique character.

Den ellevte bog i den spændende og dramatiske beretning om Australiens kolonisering – et land skabt af blod, passion og drømme. Alt er på spil i denne fortælling om de modige og oprørske indbyggere, der skaber en tilværelse i Australien. Den tidligere straffefange Jenny Taggart kæmper for at forsørge sig selv og sin familie, Lucy Van Buren lever ulykkeligt livet som velhavende, Robert Willoghby flygter fra en katastrofe til den næste, og Alice Fairweather satser alt for en sag, mens de korrupte militærofficerer prøver at tilegne sig juridisk og politisk magt.

David E. Stuart incorporates extensive new research findings through groundbreaking archaeology to explore the rise and fall of the Chaco Anasazi and how it parallels patterns throughout modern societies in this new edition.

A genteel Border South town not far from the nation’s capital is shaken by a series of vicious slayings at historic sites. These include a Civil War cemetery for escaped slaves; a burial mound of Confederate soldiers; a church associated with George Washington; and a museum on the Antebellum Era. At the same time, violent break-ins take place at venerable banks and townhomes connected with the lives of Washington, Robert E. Lee, and civil rights figures.

In 1948, the Orioles, a Baltimore-based vocal group, recorded "It's Too Soon to Know". Combining the sound of Tin Pan Alley with gospel and blues sensibilities, the Orioles saw their first hit reach #13 on the pop charts, thus introducing the nation to vocal rhythm & blues and paving the way for the most successful groups of the 1950s. In the first scholarly treatment of this influential musical genre, Stuart Goosman chronicles the Orioles' story and that of myriad other black vocal groups in the postwar period.

Award-winning music journalist and author Stuart Nicholson takes the listener on an entertaining journey from jazz's early stirrings in America’s south through to the present day, when almost every country in the world has its own vibrant jazz scene. En route we meet a host of jazz heroes past and present, from Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Miles Davis, to Keith Jarrett and Kamasi Washington. Each chapter is accompanied by a playlist designed to provide a stimulating and enjoyable entry point to what has been described as the most exciting art form of all.

Everyone knows Benjamin Franklin—the thrifty inventor-statesman of the Revolutionary era—but not about his love life. Poor Richard’s Women reveals the neglected voices of the women Ben loved and lost during his lifelong struggle between passion and prudence. The most prominent among them was Deborah Read Franklin, his common-law wife and partner for 44 years. Long dismissed by historians, she was an independent, politically savvy woman and devoted wife who raised their children, managed his finances, and fought off angry mobs at gunpoint while he traipsed about England.