1351 results for 'Strindberg, August'

The Polish-Soviet War of 1919-20 was a pivotal event in twentieth-century history, yet it remains relatively unknown. In "White Eagle, Red Star", Norman Davies provides a comprehensive account of the...

At 11.30 a.m. on Saturday 12 August 2000, two massive explosions rocked the Arctic waters of the Barents Sea. The Kursk, pride of the Northern Fleet and largest attack submarine in the world, was...

Justice for Joan: A True Crime Mystery In August 1948, a young woman's life was brutally cut short at Arundel Castle in Sussex. Her body, raped and strangled, was discovered just days after she...

Red River Girl: The Life and Death of Tina Fontaine is a gripping account of an unsolved murder investigation in Winnipeg's Red River. In August 2014, the body of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine was found...

The Final War of a Great Empire: Austria-Hungary's Last War, 1914-1918 Vol 3 (1915) From the Capture of Brest-Litowsk to the End of the Year. This comprehensive history covers the final conflict of...

The Battle of Verneuil 1424 A Second Agincourt by Richard Wadge In August 1424, the armies of England, Scotland and France clashed in the open fields outside Verneuil, a battle that would have...

Hardcover, 352 pages, published August 2022. Three brothers, born to different mothers but bound together by circumstance, live in a shared bedroom above a mosque in Staten Island. Their adoptive...

The Casanova Killer: The Life of Serial Killer Paul John Knowles In August 1974, a series of gruesome double murders shook the small town of Milledgeville, Georgia. The victims were Ellen Carr and...

The Siege of Leningrad Then and Now By Daniel Taylor The siege of Leningrad is one of the most infamous episodes in modern history, lasting nearly 900 days from late August 1941 to late January 1944...

Armchair Fiction presents a collection of classic horror short stories in "Horror Gems, Volume One". This paperback features works by August Derleth, Carl Jacobi, Seabury Quinn, Emil Petaja, H. Beam...

Translation and Relevance: Cognition and Context by Ernst-August Gutt is a thought-provoking work that challenges traditional approaches to translation. At its core, the book argues that a...

Black Out Silhouettes Then and Now by Asma Naeem explores the complex historical and social underpinnings of silhouette portraits in America. This richly illustrated volume examines the development...

Conventional Thinking Volume 2 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Tabletop Role-playing Games. Written by Simon Burley, author of popular games such as Golden Heroes and Squadron UK,...

Igshaan Adams: Desire Lines explores the multimedia practice of Cape Town-based artist Igshaan Adams since 2009. The publication presents an early career survey, highlighting recurring motifs in his...

Tom Brokaw's account of the fall of Richard Nixon is a nuanced and thoughtful chronicle of one of the most significant events in American history.The year leading up to August 1974 was marked by...

The Growing Trend of Living Small: A Critical Approach to Shrinking Domesticities By Ella Harris, Mel Nowicki and Tim White Routledge, 26 August 2024 This book explores the growing trend of housing...

The Cyprus Conspiracy: America, Espionage and the Turkish Invasion In August 1974, a military coup in Cyprus led to a devastating invasion by Turkey, resulting in the island being divided into two...

The tragic story of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman is told with heart-rending honesty in this true account of the murders that shocked the nation. On August 4, 2002, the two young girls disappeared,...

A ferocious blast rips through a San Francisco street, leaving destruction and death in its wake. A sinister note signed 'August Spies' is found at the scene, setting off a wave of violence that...

A comprehensive single-volume history of World War II, this book offers unparalleled scholarship and breadth of vision. From the German invasion of Poland in 1939 to the end of the war in August...

The White Road by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is set against the backdrop of one of the most pivotal moments in British history. As the country prepares for war, the Morland family finds itself at the...

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a leading figure in the Impressionist movement, renowned for his sun-kissed and sensual paintings that captured the beauty of everyday life. His work is characterized by its...

Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers by Nick Offerman is a humorous and insightful exploration of twenty-one figures from American history. From George...

HMS Belfast Pocket Manual by John Blake provides an in-depth look at the Royal Navy light cruiser HMS Belfast. Commissioned in August 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II, the ship played a...

Natascha Kampusch's story is one of unimaginable horror and resilience. For eight years, she was held captive in a seemingly ordinary Austrian suburban house, locked away in a cellar. Her escape on...

Bram Vanderstok's autobiography recounts his experiences as a prisoner of war and his successful Great Escape from Stalag Luft III in Zagan, Poland. On 24 March 1944, he was part of a group of 76 men...

Discover the lives and legacies of two of the most renowned Impressionist artists, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This comprehensive biography explores their artistic journeys, from their...

Two young women, Sandra and Ana, disappear under mysterious circumstances in August 2018, leaving behind only their past as Russian orphans. Their case is complicated by Sandra's father's involvement...

Five hundred years ago, on August 13, 1521, Tenochtitlán, the once magnificent capital of the Aztec Empire, fell to destruction. Devastated by war, hunger, and disease, its inhabitants were...

The Commander's Handbook on the Law of Naval Operations Manual NWP 1-14M/MCTP 11-10B/COMDTPUB P5800.7A is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of international and domestic law...

The Priest, the Prince, and the Pasha: The Life and Afterlife of an Ancient Egyptian Sculpture In the early fourth century BC, an unknown Egyptian master carved a portrait in dark-green stone,...

Irish military chaplain Fr. Willie Doyle, S.J., died in action during the Battle of Passchendaele on August 16, 1917. His remarkable story is told in "To Raise the Fallen", a collection of his...

The Riots: The Police Fight for the Streets During the UK's Deadly 2011 Riots In August 2011, a wave of violence swept across the UK, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The police...

A Doctor's Sword: The Astonishing Story of Aidan MacCarthy's Wartime Adventures In August 1945, Dr Aidan MacCarthy witnessed the atomic bomb explosion above Nagasaki, just one mile from his makeshift...

A Memoir of the Warsaw Uprising by Miron Białoszewski is a harrowing account of one man's experience during the 1944 uprising in Warsaw. In August 1944, Białoszewski was caught up in the revolt...

Francis Bacon's paintings were often inspired by unexpected sources. This book explores how photographs, film stills, and other images influenced his work, revealing key turning points in his...

Simon de Montfort's story is one of passion and conviction. In 1258, he marched on Westminster Hall to seize power from King Henry III, driven by his desire for good governance and the welfare of his...

The Berlin Wall: 13 August 1961-9 November 1989 A gripping account of one of the most pivotal moments in modern history, this book tells the story of the post-war political conflict that led to the...

Cinder & Glass by Melissa de la Cruz is a sumptuous fantasy retelling set in 18th-century France. Cendrillon de Louvois, a young woman with a difficult past, finds herself at the mercy of her cruel...

The Peterloo Massacre by Robert Reid On 16 August 1819, a pivotal moment in British history unfolded on St Peter's Field in Manchester. A strong force of cavalry charged into a crowd of over 100,000...

A sinister note sets off a chain reaction of violence in San Francisco. When a townhouse explodes and an infant goes missing, Detective Lindsay Boxer and Assistant District Attorney Jill Bernhardt...

At noon on Friday 3rd August 1787, Northampton's Racecourse was abuzz with 5000 people gathered to witness four men being hanged for their crimes as members of the notorious Culworth Gang. This gang...

Burn Back Better: Lahaina A Perfect Storm Or a Perfect Crime?On August 8th, 2023, the historic town of Lahaina in Maui, Hawaii, was ravaged by fire. Despite efforts to contain the blaze, hundreds...

English History 1914-1945 by A. J. P. Taylor This book chronicles three decades marked by war and economic upheaval in England, from Britain's entry into World War I in August 1914 to the defeat of...

A post-war German landscape serves as the backdrop for this gripping novel. In August 1945, an Italian POW named Stefano encounters a young child beside his dead mother and takes him in, finding...

The Battle for Korea 1950: A Study of US Marine and North Korean Combat Tactics. In August 1950, the North Korean People's Army launched a surprise offensive against South Korea, pushing American...

On August 1, 2008, eight international teams of climbers ascended K2, the world's second-highest mountain. But disaster struck when a huge ice chunk came loose above a deadly gully, destroying fixed...

The State Within a State by Yevgenia Albats is an explosive investigation into the KGB's survival and resurgence in post-Soviet Russia. Contrary to popular belief, the KGB did not fade away with the...

Stephen C. Lovatt's Faithful to the Truth: How to be an Orthodox Gay Catholic offers a nuanced exploration of the intersection of faith and sexuality, challenging the conventional divide between...

The Great Builders surveys the careers of forty great architects whose engineering skills were crucial to their success. From churches and fortresses to bridges and high-tech skyscrapers, this survey...

SAS Operation - Behind Iraqi Lines by Shaun Clarke is a gripping novel that delves into the heart of one of the most infamous military operations in history. In August 1990, the SAS found themselves...

The Fall of Napoleon in the Course of European Art, 1812-1820 by Thomas E. Crow In the aftermath of Napoleon's collapse, artists across Europe found themselves at a crossroads. As social and...

Ingres Then, and Now offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of French artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. Adrian Rifkin re-evaluates Ingres' paintings in the context of 19th-century...

Salman Rushdie's memoir of survival and the power of love to heal is a moving and life-affirming account of a traumatic event and its aftermath. On the morning of 12 August 2022, Rushdie was attacked...

The Autobiography of a Thief by Bruce Reynolds is a gripping account of one of Britain's most infamous crimes. On 8 August 1963, a group of men, led by Reynolds, robbed a train in Buckinghamshire,...

The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima: A Survivor's Story On an ordinary morning in August, six-year-old Keiji Nakazawa witnessed a moment that would change his life forever. As he walked to school, a...

The Destruction of the Imperial Army Volume 2 - the Battles Around Metz by Grenville Bird This second volume in a four-part series presents a comprehensive account of the defeat of Napoleon's...

V.I. Warshawski's search for August, a young film-maker who has disappeared, leads her to uncover secrets about his past and present. Her investigation takes her from a military base in Kansas to a...

Without Regret by Leonard A. Harris is a memoir that offers a unique insight into life as a Royal Navy volunteer between 1923 and 1947.The book provides a detailed account of the author's...

Susan Elkin's personal account of her husband's battle with Alzheimer's is a heart-wrenching exploration of love, loss and the devastating impact of this debilitating disease. Diagnosed in April...

The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan by Elliot Ackerman A gripping and deeply personal account of the American collapse in Afghanistan, its desperate endgame, and the war's lasting legacy. In...

Margot Asquith's Great War Diary 1914-1916 is a candid and witty account of her experiences as wife to Herbert Henry Asquith, the Liberal Prime Minister who led Britain into war in August 1914...

Paul Auster's Day/Night Travels in the Scriptorium and Man in the Dark brings together two existential novels that explore fundamental questions about identity, reality, and human existence. In these...

The Clyde's first steamer, launched in August 1812, was named 'The Comet' and featured a unique tall narrow funnel that doubled as a mast when required. This book celebrates a notable era on the...

The Experiences of the IV German Corps in the Battle of the Somme During July 1916 provides a unique insight into the events of one of the most significant battles of World War I. This document,...

Edgar Allan Poe's Le Mystère de Marie Roget is a gripping tale of mystery and detection. In 19th-century Paris, a perfume shop employee named Marie Rogêt is found dead in the Seine River, sparking a...

The Battle of Heligoland Bight was a pivotal naval engagement during World War I. Fought on August 28, 1914, it marked the first major action between British and German fleets in the North Sea. Dense...

The Battle of An Loc by James H. Willbanks In August 1972, a pivotal battle took place in Vietnam that would have significant consequences for the war's outcome. A small group of South Vietnamese...

Calvin Coolidge in the Black Hills by Seth Tupper is a fascinating account of the president's 1927 summer vacation. In August 1927, President Calvin Coolidge made a surprise announcement that he...

The Whispers of War by Julia Kelly As Britain prepares for another devastating war with Germany in August 1939, three childhood friends find themselves torn between loyalty to each other and their...

Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe A shocking new investigation into the death of Marilyn Monroe reveals a conspiracy involving the US Attorney General. Drawing on secret police...

The Road to Serfdom: A Warning Against Totalitarianism Friedrich August von Hayek's influential work, first published in 1944, remains a timely warning about the dangers of totalitarianism. In this...

Ray Bruno and Kip Hayes are an unlikely couple. On paper, they don't seem to match - Ray is a chaotic millennial ex-clickbait-writer who's been oversharing his every thought online since he was a...

It's 1968 and the world is divided. The Cold War rages on, with the United States fighting in Vietnam and the Berlin Wall a stark reminder of the division between East and West. In Czechoslovakia, a...

In August 1860, Melbourne's streets were abuzz with excitement as the Victorian Exploring Expedition set off to become the first Europeans to cross Australia. Led by Robert O'Hara Burke and surveyor...

The History of the 6th (Service) Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment 1914 - 1919 A unique and colourful account of the 6th Lincolns' history during WW1, this book tells the story of the battalion's...

The face has long been a subject of fascination in Western art, yet it remains elusive to capture. This cultural history explores how the face has been represented across various media, from painting...

Postwar Polish Poetry Third Expanded Edition by Czeslaw Milosz presents a significant collection of poetry from Poland's post-war period. This expanded edition features 125 poems by 25 poets,...

The Methuen Drama Guide to Contemporary American Playwrights is an authoritative survey and analysis of the breadth and development of theatrical work in America over the last fifty years. Written by...

Edgar Allan Poe's Cuentos policíacos is a masterful collection of suspenseful tales that explore the darker side of human nature. Spanning four gripping narratives, this book delves into mysterious...

A sultry August evening brings an unexpected discovery: the body of a middle-aged woman, found beneath a hedge by a small boy. The only clues at the scene are a handbag containing keys and a wallet...

The Battle for Control of the Seas: A Story of Leadership and Command In August 1914, two great naval powers clashed across the North Sea, marking the beginning of a brutal and decisive conflict that...

The 1937 English Cricket Tour of Nazi Germany is a story of cricket and courage in the face of adversity. In the aftermath of the 1936 Olympics, an enterprising cricket enthusiast named Felix Menzel...

Operation Totalize by Tim Saunders explores a pivotal moment in World War II history. In August 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Totalize, aiming to break through German defenses in Normandy...

Édouard Manet's family was a complex and influential force in his life and art. This groundbreaking study sheds new light on the role of his family members, including his mother, wife, stepson, and...

The Hate Factory: A First-Hand Account of the 1980 Riot at the Penitentiary of New Mexico By Georgelle Hirliman In August 1980, a devastating riot broke out at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, leaving...

Steve Biko was a natural target for the South African authorities due to his courageous and passionate stance against apartheid. On 13 August 1977, he was arrested, interrogated, and beaten before...

The Power of Soul: Transform Your Life with Divine Soul Secrets and Wisdom. In this profound guide, Dr. Zhi Gang Sha shares divine soul secrets, wisdom, and knowledge to help you heal, rejuvenate,...

Auguste Rodin's writings on cathedrals in France offer valuable insights into his artistic philosophy and approach to craftsmanship. This collection, edited by Rachel Corbett, brings together...

Hardcover: 288 pages Frontline Books, 2019 The Battle of Normandy in June 1944 was marked by intense fighting as Allied forces sought to establish a foothold and break out of the bocage. Among the...

The Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay Faye is set against the dark and unforgiving backdrop of New York City's Five Points in 1845. A fire ravages lower Manhattan, while the potato famine hits Ireland,...

The Chipilly Six Unsung Heroes of the Great War by Lucas Jordan On 9 August 1918, an entire British Army Corps was held up by German machine gunners at Chipilly Spur. Two Australian sergeants, Jack...

Consumer Taste Preference in Gin 2018 Report provides valuable insights for distillers and spirit creators looking to design a gin that meets consumer needs. Since 2010, the number of gins released...

The Allied Victory Over Japan 1945: Rare Photographs from Wartime Achieves offers a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. In June and July 1944, British-led forces...

Nat Turner, Black Prophet A Visionary History by Anthony E. Kaye and Gregory P. Downs is a bold reinterpretation of the causes and legacy of Nat Turner's rebellion. In August 1831, a group of...

The Cowra Breakout by Mathew McLachlan is a gripping account of one of Australia's most significant and little-known events during World War II. On a fateful night in August 1944, over 1,000 Japanese...

August 1940. Hitler's Third Reich has conquered all of Europe, leaving Britain as its sole opponent. As the German air force launches a massive assault, only the bravery and determination of the...

August 1991 marks a pivotal moment in history as tensions between the Soviet Union and NATO escalate. In this gripping alternate history novel, Colonel Robert Buckner finds himself at the forefront...

The final days of Marie Antoinette's life are a lesser-known chapter in her story. On August 2nd, 1793, she was taken from her family and escorted to the Conciergerie, a fortress turned prison where...

Eli Bell's life is complicated. His father is lost, his mother is in jail, and his stepdad is a heroin dealer. Despite this, he finds solace with Slim, a notorious felon who watches over him and his...