Napoleon hat abgedankt, das von ihm dominierte Europa muss sich neu aufstellen - doch wie? In Wien versammelt sich der bis dahin größte Kongress der Geschichte und verhandelt über die Zukunft des Kontinentes. Königreiche und Fürstentümer werden vergrößert, verkleinert oder abgeschafft, die Landkarte Europas neu gezeichnet. Bis heute leben wir in einem Europa, das sich auf den Wiener Kongress bezieht. Doch natürlich wird nicht nur verhandelt. King erzählt von den zahllosen Liebschaften und Amouren, die den gekrönten und ungekrönten Teilnehmern oft wichtiger waren, schreibt von den großartigen Bällen und den festlichen Einladungen, bei denen viel mehr Politik gemacht wird als in den trockenen Besprechungen. Aber kein Romanautor hätte sich die Pointe ausdenken können, dass der Kongress unterbrochen werden muss, weil der gefürchtete Napoleon wieder auf der politischen Bühne erscheint und plötzlich alles ganz anders werden könnte, als der tanzende Kongress das geplant hat ...
David King Bücher
David King ist der Autor von Werken, die sich mit bedeutenden historischen Ereignissen und Orten befassen. Seine Schriften untersuchen die komplexen Beziehungen und dramatischen Momente, die die europäische Geschichte geprägt haben. King schreibt mit einem scharfen Blick für Details und der Fähigkeit, die Vergangenheit für zeitgenössische Leser lebendig werden zu lassen. Sein Engagement für Geschichte zeigt sich in fesselnden Erzählungen, die den Leser in andere Epochen und Kulturen entführen.







Electronic Commerce 2010
- 968 Seiten
- 34 Lesestunden
For undergraduate and graduate electronic commerce courses. Explore the many aspects of electronic commerce through a managerial perspective. Electronic Commerce provides a thorough explanation of what EC is, how it's being conducted and managed, and how to assess its major opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks all from a managerial perspective that helps make EC relevant to majors and non-majors alike. The new edition reflects the latest topics that have emerged in the EC field, including social computing and Green IT .
John Heartfield: Laughter is a Devasting Weapon
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
This large-format overview of the work of John Heartfield draws on the superlative collections of the Academie der Kunst, Berlin, and the David King collection at Tate Modern
Language Leader Advanced Coursebook and CD Rom Pack
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
This adult English course emphasizes a thoughtful and purposeful approach to language learning. It features engaging content designed to stimulate interest and promote active participation. The program systematically develops essential language skills, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of English for learners.
The Story of Inky Pinky
- 28 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
Inky Pinky, a beloved elf in Fairyland, uses his vibrant rainbow paints to enliven the natural world around him. However, his playful antics with a feather anger the fairy queen, leading to his banishment. The story unfolds as Inky Pinky navigates the consequences of his actions and seeks to restore harmony in Fairyland.
A Hug For You
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
IRISH BOOK AWARDS' CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 Nothing warms us up quite like a hug, but what can we do when we can't be together? This is the story of a new hug's adventure and the boy who shared it with the world. Adam King stole the hearts of the nation when he introduced us to his Virtual Hug, a heart-shaped sign he carried during the COVID-19 pandemic to help him stay connected to his teacher while he was learning from home. He also took it to his regular hospital appointments to show his doctors, nurses, and care staff that he was still giving them a hug, just in a different way. This picture book, inspired by true events, tells the story of one little boy with a big idea that came straight from the heart. The virtual hug makes its way onto mugs, postage stamps and even all the way to outer space, spreading warmth and connection to people all over the world. _____________ 'A gorgeous, moving book' Irish Times 'A genuine ray of light' 2FM Breakfast
Sir Adam the Brave and the Moody Monsters
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
From the Number One bestselling author of A Hug For You When a trio of moody monsters jeopardise the Wompie Wonder Fair and throw the kingdom into chaos, something has to be done. And fast! Enter Sir Adam the Brave! Join him on his quest to save the day and find out what's making those monsters so very moody . . . Praise for A Hug For You 'A gorgeous, moving book' Irish Times 'A genuine ray of light' Irish Farmer's Journal 'A heart-warming, heart-stirring tale' Business Post
Red Star Over Russia
- 352 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
"Red Star Over Russia is a visual history of the Soviet Union, from 1917 to the death of Stalin. Its urgent, cinema-verite style plunges the reader into the centre of the shattering events that brought hope, chaos, heroism and horror to the citizens of the world's first workers' state. Revolutionary upheaval turns into Civil War and famine; Stalin's Great Terror of the 1930s is followed by the brutal onslaught of Nazi invasion. The story ends with the intrigue surrounding the dictator's gruesome death in 1953." "More than 550 posters, photographs and graphics are reproduced to the highest quality, accompanied by insightful and informative texts. Many of these images are being reproduced here for the first time. Zooming in from the epic to the particular, the author rescues many lost heroes and villains from obscurity, through the work of the most brilliant Soviet designers, artists and photographers of the twentieth century."--Jacket
Russian Revolutionary Posters tells the story of the development of the Soviet poster, from the revolutionary period through to the death of Stalin, revealing the way in which tumultuous events within the Soviet Union were matched by equally dramatic shifts in graphic art and design.
