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For the British, the battle fought at ElAlamein in October 1942 became the turning point of the Second World War. This book shows why it is remembered by its survivors as a 'war without hate'. It offers a fresh perspective on the see-saw campaign in which two sides chased each other back and forth across the unforgiving North African landscape.

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A history of economic, political and social transition based on the author's research. This book explains Albania's 'transition' from Communism via the experiences of a range of families, highland villagers, urban elite and shanty dwellers - whose lives the author followed since 1992. It engages those interested in Albania and southeast Europe.

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Albatros fighters reached their zenith of deadly efficiency in the spring of 1917, when the Albatros D III took a heavy toll of Allied aircraft. This book provides a look at the design and production of the Albatros series, while also detailing the careers of some of the war's best known and lesser-known aces.

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Based on the author's thesis, Johns Hopkins University.

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Although he is mostly remembered for his part in the campaign in Italy from 1943 to 1945, Generalfeldmarschall Albert Kesselring was also chief of staff of the Luftwaffe in 1936-37, playing a crucial role in the shaping of the service for the coming war. This book offers a detailed study of one of the most famous German commanders of World War II.

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Alcohol has long played an important role in societies throughout history, and understanding its consumption can reveal a great deal about a culture. This book discusses a range of issues, including domestic versus recreational use, the history of alcoholism, and the relationship between alcohol and violence, religion, sexuality, and medicine.

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Alcohol has long played an important role in societies throughout history, and understanding its consumption can reveal a great deal about a culture. This book discusses a range of issues, including domestic versus recreational use, the history of alcoholism, and the relationship between alcohol and violence, religion, sexuality, and medicine.

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A poignant testament to the city shattered by Syria's civil war.

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The "Campaign" titles provide concise accounts of the great conflicts of history, assessing each commander's strategy, and recounting the progress of the fighting using 3-D battle maps to illustrate the critical stages. This covers Alexander's 11 year campaign to destroy the Persian Empire.

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MURDER IN BABYLON is a real-life historical detective story: a true tale of murder and mystery that has remained untold for over two thousand years.
Recreating the scene of the crime to reveal eight suspects, each with the motive and opportunity to have assassinated the king.

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This biographical pairing of Alexander the Great and Hernn Corts reflects both upon the character and the leadership abilities of the two famous conquerors. The book joins historical narrative with source analysis and consideration of moral themes revealing underappreciated aspects of their leadership.

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Alexander the Great's empire stretched across three continents and his achievements changed the nature of the ancient world. This book argues that he was one of history's great failures.

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Alexander the Great's empire stretched across three continents and his achievements changed the nature of the ancient world. This book explores the foundations of Alexander's empire and why it did not survive after his untimely death in 323 BC.

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What has Alexander the Great to do with Jesus Christ

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A cogent analysis of Alexander the Great's controversial career.

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A cogent analysis of Alexander the Great's controversial career.