Paul Michael Kennedy Libros

Called “Fascinating! An incredible book” by Oprah Winfrey, this beloved photography collection vividly portrays the look and feel of the human condition everywhere on Earth. In an unprecedented effort, sixteen of the world’s foremost photographers traveled to thirty nations around the globe to live for a week with families that were statistically average for that nation. At the end of each visit, photographer and family collaborated on a remarkable portrait of the family members outside their home, surrounded by all of their possessions; a few jars and jugs for some, an explosion of electronic gadgetry for others. This internationally acclaimed bestseller puts a human face on the issues of population, environment, social justice, and consumption as it illuminates the crucial question facing our species Can all six billion of us have all the things we want? “Material culture, laid bare in this way, is surprisingly intimate―and whets a persons appetite to see the world.” ― The Atlantic “This remarkable book vividly presents its own cross section of families today, with the energy and intimacy of a work of art for our times . . . This is a record of striking value. No time traveler could bring back a more valuable resource.” ― Scientific America “Striking.” ― San Francisco Chronicle

"God and Ronald Reagan" made historian Paul Kengor one of the premier chroniclers of the life and career of the 40th president. Now, with "The Crusader," Kengor returns with the one book about Reagan that has not been written: The story of his lifelong crusade against communism, and of his dogged--and ultimately triumphant--effort to overthrow the Soviet Union.

What is Asia to Us, now available in paperback, looks at the uneasy relationship of Russia and Soviet Central Asia. It examines both the significance of Asia to the Russian mind and the place that Asia has occupied in Russian geopolitical thinking over the last hundred years, showing that recent outbreaks of violence are only the latest manifestation of long-standing tension. Hauner surveys events from the conquest of Turkestan to the invasion of Afghanistan and beyond in order to reassess existing theories about Russia's aims in Asia. He also examines the views of Russians themselves and explores the place of Eurasia in Mikhail Gorbachev's vision of a common European house.

About national and international power in the "modern" or Post Renaissance period. Explains how the various powers have risen and fallen over the 5 centuries since the formation of the "new monarchies" in W. Europe.

In this collection, a dozen scholars of international affairs consider the 20th century's recurring failure to construct a peaceful and stable international order in the wake of war. They reflect on the difficulties faced by governments as they sought to secure a world order.

A sweeping, lavishly illustrated one-volume history of the rise of American naval power during World War II

Following on from his book The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, the author of this book looks at the different ways in which society prepares itself for the arrival of the 21st century. Digesting and synthesizing developments in population growth, environmental change, biotechnology, robotics, communications technology and global financial markets, this book looks at the possible future for the developed world.

The twelve stories in Indelible Acts are variations on a theme of longing - the unassuagable human need for contact, for completion, for that most fugitive gift of all: reciprocal love. In the title story, two lovers confront their lusts amid the ruins of Rome; schovat popis

An introduction to death -- To send a bull from Heaven -- Three bad days -- Drop by Drop: the making of a Torero -- Acts of faith -- Self-portrait -- The gate of fear

Analyzes previously unexplored strategic factors that contributed to the Allied victory in World War II, sharing assessments of ambitious goals successfully pursued by FDR, Churchill, and other attendees at the Casablanca Conference.

Can the world be governed by agreement rather than conflict? In 1945 the world's powerful nation states came together to 'save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and reaffirm faith in the fundamental human rights'. This title tells the story of the UN - its creation, the threats it has faced, and possibilities it holds for the future.

Until reality breaks in and Jennifer uncovers the harsh vocabulary of addiction and the addictive extremes of sex. -An alchemical romance, a Swiftian satire for our times, an impossible spiritual journey and a devastating plummet into insanity and perversion, So I Am Glad is oblique, incisive,... číst celé

BRITISH & IRISH HISTORY. Paul Kennedy's now classic book traces Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from the Tudors to the present day. Challenging the traditional view that the British are natural 'sons of the waves', he suggests instead that the country's fortunes as a significant maritime force have always been bound up with its economic growth. In doing so, he contributes significantly to the centuries-long debate between 'continental' and 'maritime' schools of strategy over Britain's policy in times of war. Setting British naval history within a framework of national, international, economic, political and strategic considerations, he offers a fresh approach to one of the central questions in British history

Refreshingly unpolemical and at times even witty, McNeill's book brims with carefully sifted statistics and brilliant details.-Washington Post Book World

Je samozřejmé, že se v roce 1885 o zkáze a zpustošení, které postihnou Evropu o šedesát let později, nikomu ani nezdálo, ale mnoho bystrých pozorovatelů konce devatenáctého století tušilo směr, kterým se dynamika světové moci řítí. Nejen intelektuálové a novináři, ale i rutinní politici hovořili a psali v pojmech vulgarně pojatého darwinistického světa boje, úspěchu a prohry, růstu a úpadku. A tak se přinejmenším už v roce 1895 nebo 1900 začínaly rýsovat hrubé kontury příštího světového řádu.

Chrissie e Anthony vivono una vita tranquilla insieme alle due figlie di sei e quattro anni, Emma e Katie. Le bambine frequentano la scuola cattolica, diretta dall'anziano padre Kevin O'Donnell. Molto credenti, i genitori ripongono una totale fiducia nel sacerdote e gli affidano le piccole, senza sospettare quali abissi si celino dietro quella maschera di rettitudine. Padre O'Donnell ha vagato per anni di parrocchia in parrocchia, lasciando dietro di sé una scia di lagnanze e sospetti, che però non hanno mai spinto i suoi superiori ad andare a fondo alle accuse. Anche Katie ed Emma subiranno le sue attenzioni, covando in silenzio ferite insanabili. Solo quando le due bambine sono ormai adolescenti, una denuncia porterà a galla la verità. In un istante, il mondo di Chrissie e Anthony va in pezzi. Facendosi forza sul loro dolore, intraprendono una lunga battaglia per far luce sui fatti e ottenere giustizia. Se non quella della Chiesa, almeno quella degli uomini. Si scontreranno però con reticenze e impenetrabili silenzi, persino minacce. Avevano insegnato alle loro figlie come conquistare il paradiso, ma l'inferno è più vicino, dietro l'angolo di casa, e talvolta perfino in coloro a cui ci affidiamo con candore.

Zum 70. Jahrestag der Landung in der Normandie Im Januar 1943 besprachen die Alliierten auf der Konferenz von Casablanca ihre Strategie gegen Deutschland und Japan. Ziel war die bedingungslose Kapitulation der Gegner. Dass dies gelingen würde, war alles andere als selbstverständlich. Paul Kennedy schildert fundiert und spannend, wie die Alliierten innerhalb eines Jahres die Oberhand gewannen. Er zeigt, dass insbesondere der Einfallsreichtum und die unkonventionellen Ideen von Technikern und Militärs ausschlaggebend für den Sieg waren.

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Paul Kennedys Buch zeichnet das Portrait einer fehlbaren, aber unverzichtbaren Weltorganisation, die oft von mächtigen nationalen Regierungen abhängig ist. Im Gegensatz zu Kritikern, die die UNO abschaffen möchten, betont er ihre essenzielle Rolle für eine Welt, in der Frieden, Freiheit, Toleranz und Gerechtigkeit zentrale Werte sind. Das Werk bietet neue Einsichten zu bedeutenden politischen Fragen unserer Zeit. Trotz ständiger Kritik ist die UNO schwer zu ersetzen und hat ihre bemerkenswerteste Leistung in der Überlebensfähigkeit und der stetigen Erweiterung ihres Aufgabenspektrums gefunden. Kein anderes Forum ermöglicht eine bessere friedliche Beilegung internationaler Konflikte oder die Organisation humanitärer Aufgaben. Auch die Idee einer demokratischen Weltregierung ist in den Vereinten Nationen verankert. Die Zukunft der UNO spiegelt somit die Zukunft der Menschheit wider. Kennedy erläutert die historischen Wurzeln und Funktionen der UNO, hinterfragt ihre Effizienz in der Vergangenheit und Gegenwart und bewertet, wie gut sie auf die Herausforderungen der Zukunft vorbereitet ist.