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Leben Und Abenteuer Des Großen Koenigs Apollonius Von Tyrus Zu Land Und Zur See: Ein Abenteuerroman Von Heinrich Von Neustadt Verfaßt Zu Wien Um 1300Der Apolloniusroman des Wiener Arztes Heinrich von Neustadt (um 1300 entstanden) ist ein packender, in seiner Konzeption k hner und seiner Durchf hrung h chst eigenwilliger Abenteuer- und Unterhaltungsroman. Er entstand in der Zeit der beginnenden Habsburgerherrschaft und entwirft die Ideen eines weltumspannenden Imperiums...
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Das Kabinett Ehard III: 18. Dezember 1950 Bis 14. Dezember 1954. Band 4: 1954Das letzte Regierungsjahr der gro en Koalition vor der erst- und einmaligen Wahl eines sozialdemokratischen Ministerpräsidenten in Bayern im Dezember 1954 war für die Staatsregierung ein schwieriges. Durchgehendes Thema in den 51 Protokollen des Jahres 1954 ist die prekäre Haushaltslage, die zu erheblichen Dissonanzen...
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History of the Swiss Watch Industry: From Jacques David to Nicolas Hayek- Third EditionThis book tackles the history of the Swiss watch industry in a global perspective: it gives particular attention to rival nations such as the United Kingdom, the USA and Japan. The author demonstrates how Swiss watchmakers succeeded in facing various challenges: the industrialization of...
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Le Jongleur- Mémoire de l'Image Au Moyen Age: Figures, Figurations Et Musicalité Dans Les Manuscrits Enluminés (1200-1330)En couleur et en mouvement, le jongleur joue de la musique parmi les oiseaux, les animaux et les rinceaux fleuris des livres enlumin s du Moyen Age. Jamais loin du roi David, il accroche l'oeil et veille l'esprit par son caract re incongru et...
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The Frauenstein Letters: Aspects of Nineteenth Century Emigration from the Duchy of Nassau to AustraliaThis book investigates the migration of nearly 20% of the population from the village of Frauenstein-Wiesbaden (Germany) in the mid nineteenth century (1852-54) to Australia, using the letters and diaries of the towns-people, as well as official records and documentation. These migrants were imported...
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Les Véhicules CivilsAuthor: Rodrigo Hernandez CabosPublisher: Histoire & CollectionsPublished: 05/23/2005Pages: 100Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.80w x 0.50dISBN: 9782915239652Language: FrenchThis title is only available via back order
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ChristofleSince its creation in the middle of the nineteenth century, Christofle has always been the hallmark of a refined lifestyle. Furthermore, the innovations it triggered over the years have revolutionized the style, techniques, production and distribution methods of the silversmith s craft and the...
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Les Paras Allemands: Volume 2 - Casques, Équipements Et Armes 1936-1945French text: These three volumes represent tthe most comprehensive and detailed study of the uniforms and equipment of the German paratroopers (Fallschirmj ger) of World War II. Virtually every element of uniform is presented in its every detail, including the different types of jump...
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Pablo Picasso: The Last YearsWhen Pablo Picasso was living in Mougins, on the French Riviera, he asked his friend Mariano Miguel Montanes to come and live with him to help him out as a secretary. From this time on, Miguel became the assistant and confident of the great...
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La Waffen-SS: 1939-1945 ⁠-- Les Grenadiers Volume 1This book traces the history, organization, uniforms and equipment of the Waffen SS between 1939 and 1945. This elite wing of the Nazi party counted nearly one million volunteers from all the countries of Europe. With the full support of the Nazi regime, the...
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Tiger-Abteilung 503: La Schwere Panzerabteilung 503 Du Front de l'Est À La NormandieFrench Text Dr. Franz-Wilhelm offers a well-researched history of this famous unit that was established on 4 May 1942, made famous not only by its efforts in the East but also in Normandy. More than 940 photographs and original documents, along with color profiles...
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France 1940: Les PanzersFrench Text - Many fantastic color photographs of the German tanks, their units and their leaders, along with a detailed history of their engagement After the success of Jean-Yves Mary's previous works, in particular Les Corridor des Panzers and Zur K ste, it was...
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Panzertruppen: Les Troupes Blindees Allemandes German Armored Troops 1935-1945A huge photograph collection concentrating on Panzer troops in World War ll. Most of the photographs are previously unpublished and are accompanied by detailed captions and an authoratative narrative.Author: Josef Charita, François de LannoyPublisher: Editions HeimdalPublished: 04/21/2009Pages: 500Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.99lbsSize: 12.02h x 8.54w...
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Van Gogh in Provence: Modernizing TraditionThe surging brushstrokes and vibrant colors of Vincent van Gogh's Provence periodAlthough Vincent van Gogh is now considered one of the most original artists of his time, his art was deeply rooted in tradition. Modern subjects and styles began to enter Van Gogh's oeuvre...
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Le Grand Guide Du Maquettisme AvionsFrench Text The very best specialists in the field reveal their modeling and painting techniques for the icons of aviation history. Specific aircraft are highlighted such as the Fokker D.VII and its diamond finishing, the Nieuport Ni 11 with its faux wood grain, and...
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Galien de Pergame: Un Medicin Grec A RomeEnglish summary: Born in Pergamum at the beginning of the 2nd century AD, Galen (129-216) was instructed by a father whom he loved dearly, so much that it was only until after his death that he decided to leave his hometown to become part...
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The Trouble with Women Artists: Reframing the History of ArtSixty-seven female artists and their work from the sixteenth century to the present demonstrate the evolution of art through a female-empowered lens. The history of art has been forever considered, written, published, and taught by men, primarily for a male audience. For women, the...
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Knights of Agincourt: A Roll of HonourThe Battle of Agincourt was a major turning point during the Hundred Years War. England's victory against the numerically superior French army was totally unexpected. It crippled the French army and began a period of military success for the English. In this book the...
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The French Traveler: Adventure, Exploration & Indian Life In Eighteenth-Century CanadaThe French Traveler -- Letters to "Ch re Madame" Adventure, Exploration & Indian Life In Eighteenth-Century Canada The First English Translation of The 1768 Bestseller "Le Voyageur Fran ais"Translation and Commentary by William D. Gairdner, PhDFrom the very first page, readers are thrown into...
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Martin Van Buren: A Captivating Guide to the Man Who Served as the Eighth President of the United StatesExplore the Captivating Life of Martin Van Buren History chiefly remembers Martin Van Buren as the eighth president of the United States (1837- 1841). He was also, however, notable for achieving many firsts in American politics. He was the first American president to be...
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