Imagine Moscow

Author : Ezster Steierhoffer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1872005349

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Imagine Moscow by Ezster Steierhoffer Pdf

Idealistic visions of the Soviet capital that were never realised. Published at the centenary of the Russian Revolution, Imagine Moscow: Architecture, Propaganda, Revolution portrays Moscow as it was envisioned by a bold generation of architects in the 1920s and early 1930s. Through evocative imagery and a wealth of rarely seen material, this book provides a window into an idealistic fantasy of the Soviet capital that was never realised and has since been largely forgotten. Focusing on six unbuilt architectural landmarks, Imagine Moscow explores how these projects reflected changes in everyday life and society following the revolution, during one of the most fascinating periods of the twentieth century. Large-scale architectural plans, models and drawings are placed alongside propaganda posters, textiles and porcelain, contextualising the transformation of a city reborn as the new capital of the USSR and the international centre of socialism.

Author : Sue Andrew,Design Museum (London)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1872005365

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New Directions in Scandinavian Design by Sue Andrew,Design Museum (London) Pdf

Author : Alexander Mikaberidze
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781781593523

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The Burning of Moscow by Alexander Mikaberidze Pdf

As soon as Napoleon and his Grand Army entered Moscow, on 14 September 1812, the capital erupted in flames that eventually engulfed and destroyed two thirds of the city. The fiery devastation had a profound effect on the Grand Army, but for thirty-five days Napoleon stayed, making increasingly desperate efforts to achieve peace with Russia. Then, in October, almost surrounded by the Russians and with winter fast approaching, he abandoned the capital and embarked on the long, bitter retreat that destroyed his army. The month-long stay in Moscow was a pivotal moment in the war of 1812 _ the moment when the initiative swung towards the Tsar's armies and spelled doom for the invading Grand Army _ yet it has rarely been studied in the same depth as the other key events of the campaign.??Alexander Mikaberidze, in this third volume of his in-depth reassessment of the war between the French and Russian empires, emphasizes the importance of the Moscow fire and shows how Russian intransigence sealed the fate of the French army. He uses a vast array of French, German, Polish and Russian memoirs, letters and diaries as well as archival material in order to tell the dramatic story of the Moscow fire. Not only does he provide a comprehensive account of events, looking at them from both the French and Russian points of view, but he explores the Russians' motives for leaving, then burning their capital. Using extensive eyewitness accounts, he paints a vivid picture of the harsh reality of life in the remains of the occupied city and describes military operations around Moscow at this turning point in the campaign.

Author : Kenneth Andrus
Publisher : Babylon Books
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781954871199

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Arctic Menace by Kenneth Andrus Pdf

A Chinese sub in American waters. Rare elements every nation wants. Can Parkos prevent an environmental apocalypse—and a world war? National Security Analyst Nick Parkos, still recovering from the Amber Dawn incident, uncovers a plot to control the US supply of rare earth elements vital to its military-defense systems. Teaming with former Navy SEAL Geoffrey Lange, he travels to Cape Lisberne, just off the coast of Alaska, to investigate. What he doesn’t know is that a foreign mastermind is actively working behind the scenes to discredit Parkos and hide the truth. The situation soon escalates, and Parkos unearths evidence that a foreign power plans to explode a radioactive radiation dispersal device in Alaska, killing thousands and making the rare elements unobtainable. With time quickly running out, Parkos puts his life on the line to stop them from detonating the bomb. With the world watching and peace hanging in the balance, Parkos stares into the face of his greatest challenge. Kenneth Andrus’ third Defenders novel is a thrilling roller-coaster ride based on his expert knowledge of the current military-political world. If you like breathtaking action based on real-world scenarios, you won’t want to miss Arctic Menace.

Author : August Fournier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590382094

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Napoleon i, tr. by A.E. Adams by August Fournier Pdf

Author : Antonio Carlo Napoleone Gallenga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Russia
ISBN : OXFORD:600025873

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A Summer Tour in Russia by Antonio Carlo Napoleone Gallenga Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : United States
ISBN : MSU:31293008122388

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The Department of State Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

The official monthly record of United States foreign policy.

Author : Blanche Roosevelt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Romanian fiction
ISBN : BSB:BSB11570795

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Elisabeth of Roumania by Blanche Roosevelt Pdf

Author : Hector Berlioz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951001725620P

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Autobiography of Hector Berlioz by Hector Berlioz Pdf

Author : Hector Berlioz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:ML1458

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Memoirs, from 1803 to 1865, Comprising His Travels in Italy, Germany, Russia and England by Hector Berlioz Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Communism
ISBN : UIUC:30112040210079

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Problems of Communism by Anonim Pdf

Author : Charles Esdaile
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141909462

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Napoleon's Wars by Charles Esdaile Pdf

No other soldier has provoked as much anger or as much fervour as Napoleon Bonaparte. Was he a monster, driven on by an endless, ruinous quest for military adventure – or was he a social and political visionary, brought down by petty reactionaries clinging to their privileges? Charles Esdaile’s major new work reframes our understanding of Napoleon. Napoleon’s Wars looks beyond the insatiable greed for glory to create a new, genuinely international context for Napoleon’s career. The battles themselves Esdaile sees as almost side-effects, the consequences of rulers being willing to take the immense risks of fighting or supporting Napoleon – risks that could result in the extinction of entire countries and regimes.

Author : Frank McLynn
Publisher : Random House
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781409070344

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Heroes & Villains by Frank McLynn Pdf

In the history of warfare, an elite group of men have attained almost legendary status through their courage, ambition and unrivalled military genius. But many of these same men possessed deep personal character flaws. In Heroes & Villains, acclaimed historian Frank McLynn focuses on six of the most powerful and magnetic leaders of all time: Spartacus, Attila the Hun, Richard the Lionheart, Cortés, Tokugawa Ieyasu and Napoleon. How did these mortal men rise to positions of seemingly invincible power? What were the motives, the personal strengths and often weaknesses that drove them to achieve what no one else dared? In six powerful portraits, McLynn brilliantly evokes the critical moments when each of these warriors proved themselves in battle, changing their own lives, the destiny of their people and, in some cases, the history of the world. We discover what drove Spartacus to take on the might of Rome against seemingly impossible odds, and how the young Napoleon rose to power in dramatic fashion at the Siege of Toulon. Heroes & Villains is more than a collection of individual biographies. By examining the complex psychologies of these extraordinary men, McLynn builds up a convincing profile of the ultimate warrior. Accompanying a major BBC television series, this brilliant book takes us into the minds of the greatest warriors in history.

Author : Calder Walton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781668000694

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Spies by Calder Walton Pdf

"The riveting, secret story of the hundred-year intelligence war between Russia and the West with lessons for our new superpower conflict with China. Spies is the history of the secret war that Russia and the West have been waging for a century. Espionage, sabotage, and subversion were the Kremlin's means to equalize the imbalance of resources between the East and West before, during, and after the Cold War. There was nothing "unprecedented" about Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election. It was simply business as usual, new means used for old ends. The Cold War started long before 1945. But the West fought back after World War II, mounting its own shadow war, using disinformation, vast intelligence networks, and new technologies against the Soviet Union. Spies is an inspiring, engrossing story of the best and worst of mankind: bravery and honor, treachery and betrayal. The narrative shifts across continents and decades, from the freezing streets of St. Petersburg in 1917 to the bloody beaches of Normandy; from coups in faraway lands to present-day Moscow where troll farms, synthetic bots, and weaponized cyber-attacks being launched on the woefully unprepared West. It is about the rise and fall of eastern superpowers: Russia's past and present and the global ascendance of China. Mining hitherto secret archives in multiple languages, Calder Walton shows that the Cold War started earlier than commonly assumed, that it continued even after the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, and that Britain and America's clandestine struggle with the Soviet government provides key lessons for countering China today. This fresh reading of history, combined with practical takeaways for our current great power struggles, make Spies a unique and essential addition to the history of the Cold War and the unrolling conflict between the United States and China that will dominate the 21st century"--

Author : Molly McQuade
Publisher : Sarabande Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781932511697

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One Word by Molly McQuade Pdf

One Word asks the question writers and readers love to answer: what word means the most to you, and why?