252 results for 'Kleist, Heinrich Von'

A Concise History of Mathematics by Dirk Jan Struik provides an engaging and informative overview of the development of mathematics from ancient civilizations to the middle of the 20th century. The...

Thomas Mann's novel explores the power of literary representation and the influence of the writer's imagination. Written 150 years after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, the...

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas père is a tale of obsession and deception. Cornelius von Baerle's quest to cultivate the elusive black tulip becomes an all-consuming passion, but his fortunes take...

Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss were two brilliant minds of the German Enlightenment. In 2007, Daniel Kehlmann brings their lives to vivid life in this novel. Humboldt, a Prussian...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust A Tragedy, Parts One and Two, Fully Revised is a philosophical and poetic drama that explores the complexities of human nature. This revised edition brings together...

Elizabeth and her German Garden A semi-autobiographical novel about the transformative power of a garden, Elizabeth von Arnim's 1898 novel has remained a beloved favourite for generations. After...

Raising Steam is the third and final book in Terry Pratchett's Industrial Revolution series. In this novel, Moist von Lipwig finds himself at the helm of the Royal Bank and Post Office of...

Rupert of Hentzau is a sequel to Anthony Hope's earlier novel, set within a framing narrative that provides insight into the events of his previous work. Written in 1895 but not published until 1898,...

War by Numbers: Understanding Conventional Combat This book assesses the nature of conventional warfare through the analysis of historical combat, moving beyond the work of Carl von Clausewitz to...

On War is a foundational work on the nature of conflict and its relationship to politics. Carl von Clausewitz's treatise explores the concept of war as a means of continuing and fulfilling political...

The Royal Bank is facing a crisis, and it's time for a change of management. Who would not wish for that job? It's a job for life, but as former con-man Moist von Lipwig learns, the life may not be...

Sophie Braithwaite and her daughter Wynne are preparing to welcome a distant cousin, Franz von Heiden, from Nazi Germany. As the threat of war looms across England in 1938, the Braithwaites must...

The Problem of the Puer Aeternus by Marie-Louise von Franz This book explores the concept of the puer aeternus, a term used in Jungian psychology to describe a type of individual who remains...

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene This influential book offers a comprehensive guide to gaining, observing, and defending against ultimate control. Drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli,...

Moist von Lipwig is a man with a life choice: be hanged, or put Ankh-Morpork's postal service back on its feet. The mail must get through, no matter the weather, the Post Office Workers' Friendly and...

Faust Part 1 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe In this first part of Goethe's great work, a brilliant scholar makes a pact with the devil, trading his mortal life for a moment of unparalleled glory. The...

Exploring the intersection of art and everyday life, this book delves into the work of artist Bruce Nauman. In the late 1960s, Nauman examined the role of the artist, their studio practice, and the...

Sweden, 1942, sets the stage for a complex web of loyalty and deception. Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Prince Philipp von Hesse, a close friend of Adolf Hitler, are cousins bound by family ties...

The Red Prince: The Fall of a Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Europe by Timothy Snyder is a masterful biography that charts the life of an extraordinary individual, whose loyalty to his Ukrainian...

Agent Weasel and the Fiendish Fox Gang is a humorous adventure about woodland super-spy Agent Weasel. Strange things are happening in the United Woodlands, with Rabbit warrens peppered with itching...

First published in 1790, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's The Metamorphosis of Plants is a groundbreaking work that explores the unity of form in diverse plant structures. Inspired by his observations of...

Terry Pratchett's Making Money is a humorous fantasy novel that satirizes our own financial systems. In this second book of the Industrial Revolution series, Moist von Lipwig takes on a new role at...

Building the H Bomb: A Personal History is a fascinating scientific memoir that recounts Kenneth Ford's experiences designing and building the first hydrogen bomb. Ford's unique perspective offers a...

Carl von Clausewitz's On War is a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. Written by a Prussian soldier who witnessed the devastating power of the French Revolutionary armies, it is both...

Parzival, composed in the early thirteenth century, is a re-creation and completion of the story left unfinished by its initiator Chrétien de Troyes. Set against the backdrop of King Arthur's court,...

Conversations with Goethe in the Last Years of His Life by Johann Peter Eckermann offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of literature's greatest figures. This collection of conversations,...

The air aces of Imperial Germany's Luftstreitkräfte are a fascinating subject for aviation historians and enthusiasts. This book brings together a vast collection of photographs of over 300 German...

Billy Williams' life is about to change forever. In 1911, he begins working down the mines as George V is crowned king, unaware that his family's fate is inextricably linked with that of the...

The Battle of Verdun by Alan Axelrod In December 1915, a plan was devised to demoralize Britain and knock France out of the war. The German army chief of staff, Erich von Falkenhayn, believed that by...

Goethe: Life as a Work of Art is a masterful biography that presents the life and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as an essential touchstone for the modern age. Rüdiger Safranski's in-depth...

The full story of Marvel's iconic villain, Doctor Doom, is revealed in this comprehensive collection. Written by the mastermind behind the character, Ed Brubaker, this book offers a unique...

Dreadnought Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War is a gripping narrative that explores the personal and political rivalries of the decades leading up to the First World War. Pulitzer...

In the small fishing village of Portugal, a select group of surfers push the limits of their sport by seeking to ride the biggest wave in history - a 100-foot wave known as the Everest of the ocean...

At midnight on August 15, 1947, the British Empire's 400 million people were finally free. The loss of India marked a turning point in history, as Britain's status as a superpower came to an end...

The Life and the Doctrines of Paracelsus by Franz Hartmann is a comprehensive biography of the Swiss German philosopher, physician, and occultist Paracelsus. The book provides a detailed survey of...

Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick deWitt In the quiet hamlet of Bury, a young and aimless Lucy Minor struggles to find his place. With a penchant for lying and a fragile constitution, Lucy is an...

Unlocking the Dream Vision: The Secret History of Creation by R. J. Von-Bruening offers a profound exploration of the esoteric symbolism hidden within the ancient Book of Enoch. This unique journey...

The Saturn V Flight Manual is a comprehensive reference guide to one of the most iconic and successful rockets in history. Designed by Wernher von Braun and Arthur Rudolph at NASA's Marshall Space...

The Lord of the Ring: A Journey in Search of Count Zinzendorf In 1999, a small town on the south coast of England became the birthplace of the international movement 24-7 Prayer. The inspiration for...

The Wartime Diaries of Count Galeazzo Ciano 1939-1943 by Galeazzo Ciano This diary provides a unique and personal account of Italy's involvement in World War II, offering insight into the inner...

Ferdynand Ossendowski's memoir of his extraordinary journey is a gripping account of adventure, politics, and mysticism. In 1911, Ossendowski found himself in the midst of a tumultuous period in...

The Women Who Flew for Hitler: A Double Biography of Nazi Germany's Most Decorated Test Pilots In 1930s Germany, two women defied convention to make their mark in the male-dominated field of flight...

Strategy: A History by Lawrence Freedman This comprehensive history of strategic thinking spans from the advanced strategies employed by primate groups to the great military innovations of Baron...

The Thule Society and the Birth of Nazism The origins of Nazi ideology have long been shrouded in mystery, with many historians focusing on the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. However, a...

The Austro-Prussian War and Franco-Prussian War: The History of the Wars that Led to Prussia's Unification of Germany The Congress of Vienna in 1815 marked the beginning of a delicate balance of...

The London Vampire by Lynn Shepherd Detective Charles Maddox is drawn into a dark world when he's requested to investigate the mysterious Baron Von Reisenberg. Initially, he views the case as an...

Bob Johansson didn't believe in an afterlife, so waking up after being killed in a car accident was a shock. He soon discovered he was a sentient computer, controlling a Von Neumann probe that had...

Bloody April 1917: The Birth of Modern Air Power by James S. Corum is a meticulously researched history of the World War I air campaign that marked a turning point in the use of airpower. Drawing on...

The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution Walter Isaacson's book tells the story of the people who created the computer and the Internet, from Ada...

Bill Tompkins' life was marked by a series of extraordinary events that took him to the heart of the US government's most secretive projects. As a teenager, his personal ship models were confiscated...

A World Restored: Metternich, Castlereagh and the Problems of Peace, 1812-22 by Henry Kissinger In the aftermath of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, European diplomats gathered in...

Danielle Steel's The Butler is a heart-wrenching tale of family, loyalty and the power of destiny. Born into a wealthy Argentine banking family, Joachim von Hartmann's life is forever changed when...