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Dive into the second volume of this captivating ten-part series exploring pivotal moments in American history, from Columbuss arrival to the construction of the Panama Canal. This volume vividly recounts the establishment of the first colonies in America, drawing on accounts from those who lived through these transformative events. Covering the period from 1562 to 1733, it offers a unique perspective on the experiences of the early settlers. - Summary by Kikisaulite

In this chapter, we delve into the dramatic flight of James II, tracing the downfall of Judge Jeffreys and the pivotal arrival of Dutch troops in London. As James makes yet another escape, we witness the establishment of the Jacobean court in France at Saint Germains. The chapter culminates in the historic crowning of William and Mary. ‚ì Summary by Jim Mowatt

Stalin exchanged more than 600 messages with Allied leaders Churchill and Roosevelt during the Second World War. In this riveting volume - the fruit of a unique British-Russian scholarly collaboration - the messages are published and also analyzed within their historical context. Ranging from intimate personal greetings to weighty salvos about diplomacy and strategy, this book offers fascinating new revelations of the political machinations and human stories behind the Allied triumvirate.