Showing results for "The Regime" in History

Discover the fascinating history of New France in The Old Régime in Canada by Francis Parkman, a classic work of Canadian history exploring French colonial life in North America during the seventeenth century. This historical account examines the influence of the French monarchy, the Catholic...

Exatos cinquenta anos atrás, o Brasil mergulhou em uma ditadura que iria perdurar por mais de duas décadas. É chegado o momento de fazer um balanço histórico do regime militar. Marcos Napolitano, conhecido historiador da USP, discute neste livro sólido e...

"Laurence Rees brilliantly combines powerful eye-witness testimony, vivid narrative and compelling analysis in this superb account of how two terrible dictators led their countries in the most destructive and inhumane war in history."―Professor Sir Ian Kershaw, author of Hitler: Hubris and...

How did an Ivy League activist become a global fugitive? The New York Times bestselling co-author of Billion Dollar Whale and Blood and Oil chronicles the heart-pounding tale of a self-taught operative his high-stakes attempt subvert the North Korean regime. “Propulsive . . . Hope’s account...

In 1971, 12-year-old Lesley Cairns was a South African swimming phenom with big Olympic dreams.

Nippomania di regime racconta come, tra anni Trenta e Quaranta, l’Italia fascista celebrò il Giappone imperiale trasformandolo in un mito. Un’alleanza segnata da propaganda martellante, retorica eroica e contraddizioni profonde: tra ammirazione per lo spirito guerriero nipponico ed esotismi intrisi di razzismo. Sei episodi per scoprire come nacquero e si svilupparono le narrazioni fasciste sul Giappone, cosa le distinse da altre fascinazioni per il paese asiatico e come rispecchiarono le ossessioni ideologiche del regime mussoliniano.A cura di Nicola BassoniCover di Alice Miyake e ...

En près de cinq heures, ce livre audio retrace l'histoire de France aux XVIe et XVIIe siècles.

Dive into a thoughtful and philosophical exploration of the French Revolution and the intricacies of the Old Regime. In this profound work, Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously captures the essence of French political society under the monarchy, revealing the true sources of power and their impact on the daily lives of individuals. He examines the conditions of various social classes, including the nobility, clergy, middle class, common people, and peasantry, highlighting what set France apart from its European neighbors and why a revolution was not just likely, but inevitable. The insights ...

Behind the glittering facade of 18th century European civilization lurked some of the most brutal and cynical power brokers ever to practice the art of diplomacy, and ironically it was their blueprint for conquest that the French Revolution was to utilize so well. Europe Under the Old Regime is actually the preface to Sorel's tremendous and magnificently elaborate work, Europe and the French Revolution.

Dive into the captivating world of 17th-century North America with Francis Parkman, a distinguished American historian whose work has left an indelible mark on historical literature. In The Old Régime in Canada, the fourth volume of his monumental series The French and English in North America, Parkman chronicles the dynamic years between 1643 and 1663. With a masterful narrative style, he paints a vivid picture of the French pioneers, the influential Jesuits, and the evolving power dynamics in New France. This volume not only highlights the challenges faced by these early settlers but also ...

Quando si getta uno sguardo sulle cause che innescarono lo scoppio della Rivoluzione Francese, fenomeno multiforme e complesso, occorre tener presenti le condizioni sociali e culturali della Francia durante tutto il XVIII secolo: dalla profonda ed iniqua stratificazione della popolazione (monarchia, nobiltà, clero, borghesia, contadini) all'incessante progresso dei commerci e dei trasporti, dalla diffusione delle idee dell'Illuminismo alle fantasmagoriche, e costosissime, "liturgie" dei monarchi (i vari Luigi succedutisi durante il secolo).

Uncover the dark political history of authoritarianism and how radical nationalist ideologies seized a shattered Europe. Perfect for an educational commute or deep-focus listening, this gripping historical analysis cuts through modern slogans to reveal the brutal machinery of absolute power...

At the end of the 20th century, many believed the story of European political development had come to an end. Modern democracy began in Europe, but for hundreds of years it competed with various forms of dictatorship. Now, though, the entire continent was in the democratic camp for the first time in history. But within a decade, this story had already begun to unravel. Some of the continent's newer democracies slid back towards dictatorship, while citizens in many of its older democracies began questioning democracy's functioning and even its legitimacy. 

Il volume, che per la sua originalità ha contribuito a rinnovare sostanzialmente la storiografia sul Ventennio in Italia e all'estero, analizza il "partito-milizia" come embrione totalitario, interpreta il regime fascista come "cesarismo totalitario" e propone una revisione del concetto stesso di totalitarismo, interpretato, secondo il suo originario significato storico, come esperimento e metodo di dominio politico.

Ian Kershaw ist einer der bedeutendsten Historiker unserer Zeit und einer der besten Kenner der Geschichte des Nationalsozialismus. Seine Biografie Adolf Hitlers hat Maßstäbe gesetzt, sie verbindet auf unerreichte Weise das Porträt Hitlers mit dem Porträt seiner Zeit.

The wild story of a college activist's high-stakes attempt to topple the North Korean regime and change the world. In the early 2000s, Adrian Hong was a soft-spoken Yale undergraduate looking for his place in the world. After reading a harrowing account of life inside North Korea, he realized he...

In this compelling, behind-the-scenes account, former top CIA officer and Cuba expert Brian Latell examines the extraordinary Castro brothers and the impending dynastic succession of Fidel's younger brother, Raul. Exploring the brothers' remarkable relationship, he reveals how Fidel and Raul have collaborated, divided responsibilities, and resolved disagreements for more than 46 years, a challenge to the notion that the little-known Raul has been an insignificant player.

Hermann Göring und Josef Goebbels waren zwei der bedeutendsten Akteure im nationalsozialistischen Regime. Beide gehörten zu den frühesten Anhänger Adolf Hitlers und stiegen in die höchsten Ränge der NSDAP und der Regierung des Dritten Reichs auf. Hermann Göring wurde im Ersten Weltkrieg als Fliegerheld gefeiert, aber seine militärische Karriere endete 1918 abrupt. In Hitlers Bewegung sah der eitle Selbstdarsteller eine Chance, ein neues, abenteuerliches, gewissermaßen heldisches Leben führen zu können.

The definitive account of how regime change in the Middle East has proven so tempting to American policymakers for decades—despite never achieving the far-reaching aims of its proponents—and how it’s finally time to forge a new path forward. Since the end of World War II, the United States...

Durante o período da Ditadura Civil-Militar (1964-1985) o país se viu perante a ações de autoritarismo, censura, cassação de direitos políticos, e em muitas situações, o registro de casos de violência contra quem se arriscasse a enfrentar a força do regime militar. Com as escolas de samba de São Paulo, formada por comunidades majoritariamente negras, a repressão não foi diferente. O podcast "Escolas de Samba e a Resistência Negra no Regime Militar", produzido pelo jornalista Djalma Campos (Seis e Um), é resultado do edital Memórias do Presente, realizado pelo Memorial da ...