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The Black Door explores the evolving relationship between successive British prime ministers and the intelligence agencies, from Asquith’s Secret Service Bureau to Cameron’s National Security Council. Intelligence can do a prime minister’s dirty work. For more than a century, secret wars...

A gripping, groundbreaking biography of the combative man whose genius and force of will created modern capitalism. Founder of a dynasty, builder of the original Grand Central, creator of an impossibly vast fortune, Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt is an American icon. Humbly born on Staten...

Si esto es un hombre, libro que inaugura la trilogía que Primo Levi dedicó a los campos de exterminio nazis, surgió en la imaginación de su autor durante los días de horror en Auschwitz, cuando la principal preocupación de los prisioneros era que, de sobrevivir, nadie creería la atrocidad de la historia vivida. Los campos de concentración y exterminio, más que resguardados por las alambradas y los guardias, lo estuvieron por su propia monstruosidad, que los hacía inconcebibles.

True crimes, strange coincidences, and cultural controversies collide with the Final Frontier.

A History of Modern Britain by Andrew Marr confronts head-on the victory of shopping over politics. It tells the story of how the great political visions of New Jerusalem or a second Elizabethan Age, rival idealisms, came to be defeated by a culture of consumerism, celebrity and...

55 profiles by 55 different writers, politicians, journalists and academics of every prime minister there's ever been, from Robert Walpole to Boris Johnson, compiled by Iain Dale. It has almost been 300 years since Sir Robert Walpole arguably became the first holder of the office of Prime...

An exclusive insider account with unprecedented access to Deion Sanders, his staff, and players, who are changing the culture of college football. ""A highly readable portrait of one of the most exciting coaches in college football."" – San Deigo Union-Tribune ""You won't find a more...

La guerra del 1914-1918 fu il primo conflitto che coinvolse tutti i paesi d'Europa. Due possenti coalizioni, l'Intesa (Gran Bretagna, Francia e Russia) e gli imperi centrali (Germania e Austria-Ungheria), si misurarono in uno scontro tanto violento quanto logorante. In termini di costi economici e umani - nove milioni di morti - i quattro anni di combattimenti ebbero sulle potenze belligeranti un effetto disastroso.

Primo Tells Inspiring Stories is a warm and inviting podcast that beautifully highlights the vibrant and often overlooked voices within the pageant community. Hosted by Primo Sacramento, each episode shares the heartfelt journeys of pageant critics, analysts, and passionate fans whose enthusiasm and insight bring the world behind the crowns to life. From humble beginnings to inspiring breakthroughs, these stories demonstrate that pageantry is more than just glitz and glamour; it’s a powerful platform for growth and meaningful connections. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to the scene, ...

Time & Tales Podcast — Dark History. Strange Lore. One Tale at a Time.Welcome to Time & Tales Podcast — Dark History. Strange Lore. One Tale at a Time. Each week we bring you the spookiest tidbits from history and folklore. If macabre facts, eerie fables, and 4am rabbit holes are your natural habitat, you’re in the right place. New episodes every week, wherever you listen.Prepared and presented by LaNae and CJ. One an author of dark fairy tales, fantasy, and folk horror; the other a skeptical engineer who keeps the evidence front and center. Expect the occasional. lighthearted clash!If ...

The Prime Ministers is the first and only insider account of Israeli politics from the founding of the Jewish State to the near-present day. It reveals stunning details of life-and-death decision-making, top-secret military operations and high level peace negotiations. The Prime Ministers brings listeners into the orbits of world figures, including Menachem Begin, Yitzhak Rabin, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Henry Kissinger, Yasser Arafat, Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana and the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

¿Estuvo implicado Alfonso XIII en el golpe de Estado de 1923?, ¿se produjeron mejoras sociales y económicas? ¿Dimitió voluntariamente Primo de Rivera? Los seis años que abarca la dictadura de Miguel Primo de Rivera (1923-1930) supone uno de los periodos de la historia de España menos conocidos, quizás, porque no pocos historiadores la han calificado como un paréntesis vacío dentro de la Restauración borbónica.

Secondo Lepre, la Repubblica sorge non solo dalla Resistenza, ma anche dalla crisi dello stato-nazione costruito dal fascismo. L'inizio dei bombardamenti sulle città, alla fine del 1942, segnando il primo incrinarsi del consenso al regime, determina anche l'inizio del processo di costruzione del nuovo stato italiano.

Quando diciamo: "Prima gli italiani!" cosa intendiamo? Chi ha la cittadinanza italiana o chi in Italia ci abita? Chi parla italiano? Chi ha genitori italiani o chi in Italia ci è nato? E non è la prima volta che ci poniamo questa domanda: ha cominciato Dante con la ‘serva Italia’; poi d’Azeglio con gli ‘italiani da fare’; e ancora, i ‘santi, poeti e navigatori’; gli ‘italiani nuovi’ fascisti o ‘gli italiani brava gente’. Urliamo questo slogan in un paese dai confini incerti, diviso tra nord e sud, est e ovest, città e campagna.

Lyndon Baines Johnson, Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Barack Obama, Gordon Brown, Theresa May, and Donald Trump: each had different motivations, methods, and paths, but they all sought the highest office. And yet when they reached their goal, they often found that the power they had imagined was illusory. Their sweeping visions of reform faltered. They faced bureaucratic obstructions, but often the biggest obstruction was their own character. However, their personalities could help them as much as hurt them.

Miguel Primo de Rivera. Dictadura, populismo y nación es la primera biografía exhaustiva sobre el hombre que cambió la historia de España del siglo XX. Frente a las interpretaciones tradicionales que lo definen como un hombre campechano, sin una ideología clara e impulsor de una dictadura paternalista muy alejada del fascismo italiano, esta obra nos describe a un político astuto, ambicioso y con muy pocos escrúpulos, que impulsó un régimen nacionalista, autoritario y profundamente represivo en línea con el resto de las dictaduras europeas contemporáneas.

Most of us know our limitations, especially when it comes to a career choice. We watch documentaries about A&E departments and the heroes who work there, and we think no. Oh no, thanks very much. We wouldn't have the nerve, or the stamina, or the resilience to do THAT. But who amongst us hasn’t looked at the woeful performance of a prime minister and thought: ‘Really, is that all there is to it? Even I could do that’. Now is your opportunity to familiarise yourself with what the job of prime minister actually is.

Prime Time is a casual history Rexy-Pod ranking all the British Prime Ministers from Robert Walpole to the modern day. On our way, we'll tell the story of this nation, cast judgement on our forebears, and explore some of the weird, wonderful, and time-worn bits of modern British Politics that are still around today.righthonwriteoff@gmail.com@primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L'inimicizia, il sospetto, la rivalità tra Occidente e Oriente sono argomenti antichi, se si pensa che è proprio per indagare le sotterranee radici storiche di questa animosità che Erodoto compose le sue Storie, nel v secolo a.C. Eternate nell'opera dello storico di Alicarnasso - e in seguito nelle cronache ellenistiche, romane, medievali, per tacere delle molteplici rielaborazioni letterarie e filmiche -, le figure e le vicende delle Guerre persiane sono saldamente inscritte nell'immaginario occidentale.

Welcome to the Prime & Load Podcast!This podcast is dedicated to exploring the pivotal wars, battles, strategies, and figures that shaped the 18th century. From the rise of powerful empires to the dramatic shifts in military tactics, we delve into the stories behind the soldiers, commanders, and innovations that altered the course of history. Whether you’re a military history buff or just curious about this transformative period, we’ll guide you through the battles, conflicts, and the evolution of warfare that defined an era.