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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How could an African army inflict a crushing defeat on one of the most powerful military powers of its time Why did Britain invade the independent Zulu Kingdom in the first place And why did the spectacular victory of the Zulu at Isandlwana nevertheless end with the destruction of their state This book offers a comprehensible and at the same time well-founded overview of the Zulu War of 1879. It is aimed at history buffs who want to learn about the political background, military decisions and long-term consequences of the conflict without having to work their way through a special scientific study.The account begins with the emergence of the Zulu Kingdom and the political development of southern Africa in the 19th century. It explains Cetshwayo's rule, British expansionist policies, the conflict with the Transvaal, and the controversial ultimatum of December 1878 that eventually led to war.The different military systems of both sides, Chelmsford's invasion and the famous battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift are dealt with in detail. Lesser-known but decisive events such as Eshowe, Hlobane, Kambula, Gingindlovu and the British advance on Ulundi are also clearly classified.The focus is not only on the question of what happened, but above all on why those involved acted in this way. The book shows why the British initially overestimated their technical superiority, how the Zulu used their mobility and tactical organization, and why Britain nevertheless had the resources to continue the war after heavy defeats.The political side of the conflict is also considered in detail. Was Cetshwayo really the aggressive ruler he was portrayed as in parts of the British public What were the interests of Sir Bartle Frere and Lord Chelmsford What role did British ideas of security, imperial order and regional dominance play And why did the British victory not immediately lead to peace and stability The view therefore does not end with the Battle of Ulundi. The capture of Cetshwayo, the partition of Zululand, the ensuing internal struggles and the subsequent British annexation show how profoundly the war changed the political order of southern Africa.A book about imperial power and its limits, about military hubris, extraordinary victories and the question of why technological superiority alone does not guarantee success.>Parts of the text have been revised with the support of artificial intelligence. It was used as a tool in structuring, research and linguistic elaboration. The contents have been carefully edited, historically classified and checked for factual consistency. In this way, the book combines modern working methods with the claim to offer a serious, understandable and high-quality presentation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Fall of Granada in 1492 tells the story of the last great chapter of Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula and explains how Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile gradually put military, political and economic pressure on the Nasrid Empire.The war for Granada was much more than the dramatic surrender of the Alhambra on January 2, 1492. For years, sieges, artillery, supply problems, dynastic conflicts and diplomatic maneuvers decided the fate of the emirate. Cities such as Ronda, Loja, Málaga and Baza became decisive locations. At the same time, the power struggle between Boabdil, al Zagal and other members of the Nasrid dynasty weakened Granada's ability to take united action against the Catholic monarchs.This book understandably shows why the Nasrid Empire eventually succumbed despite its strong fortifications, economic importance and experienced defenders. It explains the role of artillery and siege warfare, the importance of money, the church and crusade ideology, and the political interests of Ferdinand and Isabella. It becomes clear that Granada did not fall in a single decisive battle, but through years of territorial losses, economic exhaustion and increasing political isolation.The book also deals with Boabdil's difficult role, the capitulation conditions of 1491 and the consequences of the Christian seizure of power. Although Muslim statehood on the Iberian Peninsula ended on January 2, 1492, the history of Granada's Muslim population did not. The later forced conversions, the emergence of the Moriscos, and the long-term social tensions show that the consequences of the conquest continued to have an effect for generations to come.The Fall of Granada 1492 is aimed at history buffs who want to get a well-founded and at the same time easily understandable overview of this important event. The book is deliberately not a special scientific study for historians, but a factually narrated introduction that takes into account military developments as well as politics, diplomacy, religion and the lives of the affected population.>Parts of the text have been revised with the support of artificial intelligence. It was used as a tool in structuring, research and linguistic elaboration. The contents have been carefully edited, historically classified and checked for factual consistency. In this way, the book combines modern working methods with the claim to offer a serious, understandable and high-quality presentation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Mahdi uprising in Sudan is one of the most dramatic conflicts of the late 19th century. What began in 1881 as a religious and political uprising against Egyptian rule developed within a few years into a revolution that destroyed entire armies, brought down Khartoum and gave rise to an independent Mahdist state.This book tells the story of the uprising from its political, social and religious prerequisites to the Anglo-Egyptian reconquest of Sudan. The focus is on Muhammad Ahmad, who declared himself a Mahdi, Charles Gordon and the siege of Khartoum, Khalifa Abdallahi, Osman Digna and finally Horatio Herbert Kitchener with his advance to Omdurman.This is not just about battles and campaigns. The colonial political interests of Great Britain and Egypt, the importance of Islam for the movement, the internal tensions of the Mahdist state, the war against Ethiopia, the great hunger crises and the international power struggle over the Nile, which ultimately led France and Italy into the events, are also explained in an understandable way.Why was a movement that was initially poorly armed able able to destroy a rule that had existed for decades Why did the army of Hiccup Pasha fail so completely Why was Gordon locked up in Khartoum How did the Mahdiyya manage to build its own state after the death of its founder And why did Britain decide to systematically reconquer Sudan more than ten years later The book is aimed at history buffs who want to get a comprehensible and well-founded overview of the topic. It is not a special scientific study for historians, but an easily accessible presentation that combines military events with politics, religion, colonialism and social developments.>Parts of the text have been revised with the support of artificial intelligence. It was used as a tool in structuring, research and linguistic elaboration. The contents have been carefully edited, historically classified and checked for factual consistency. In this way, the book combines modern working methods with the claim to offer a serious, understandable and high-quality presentation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ottoman expansion, Habsburg defence and the importance of Central EuropeIn the autumn of 1529, Vienna faced one of the greatest military challenges in its history. Sultan Süleyman I led a powerful Ottoman army to the walls of the Habsburg city. But why did the Sultan move to Vienna in the first place What role did the Battle of Mohács, the collapse of the Kingdom of Hungary and the power struggle between Ferdinand von Habsburg and Johann Zápolya play And why did the Ottomans not succeed in taking Vienna despite their numerical superiority This book tells the story of the first siege of Vienna in an understandable, chronological and political context. It begins with the rise of the Ottoman Empire and the strategic importance of Hungary, leads through the defeat at Mohács and the Hungarian throne dispute to Süleyman's campaign of 1529. Afterwards, the focus is on the defense of Vienna, the battles for walls and breaches, the use of cannons and mines, and the last major Ottoman attack.It's not just about battles and military leaders. The book also explains the interests of the Habsburgs, the goals of Süleyman, the difficult situation of Johann Zápolya and the effects of the war on the population. It shows how much logistics, weather, supplies, fortress construction and political decisions could determine the course of a campaign.Particular attention is paid to the question of why Vienna withstood in 1529. This avoids widespread simplifications. Neither the bad weather alone nor an alleged technical inferiority of the Ottomans explain the failure. Rather, long supply routes, the loss of heavy siege artillery, the advanced season and a determined, well-organized defense collided.The long-term consequences are also considered. The siege was not a final victory over the Ottoman Empire. The battle for Hungary continued, Buda was occupied by the Ottoman in 1541 and Central Europe developed into a border area between the Habsburgs and Ottomans that had been fought over for decades. At the same time, numerous legends emerged around 1529, which still shape the image of the siege today.This book is aimed at history buffs who want to get a well-founded and easily understandable overview of the siege of Vienna in 1529. It is deliberately not an academic textbook for historians, but a descriptive introduction for readers who want to understand events, backgrounds and contexts without having to work through specialist academic literature.>Parts of the text have been revised with the support of artificial intelligence. It was used as a tool in structuring, research and linguistic elaboration. The contents have been carefully edited, historically classified and checked for factual consistency. In this way, the book combines modern working methods with the claim to offer a serious, understandable and high-quality presentation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Why do even the most powerful empires in history break up Empires are created by military strength, economic resources, political alliances, and the ability to unite different peoples under a common rule. But no great power lasts forever. Over time, the costs of expansion grow, social tensions intensify and wrong political decisions shake even seemingly unshakable orders.This book examines the decline of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, the Russian Tsarist Empire, and the British Empire. The focus is not only on well-known battles and important rulers. Equally important are economic crises, power struggles within the elites, controversial reforms, social inequality, national movements and the creeping loss of political control.Why was the Eastern Roman Empire able to exist almost a thousand years longer than the Western Empire What were the consequences of the conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders Why did the Ottoman Empire's attempts at reform fail Why did the rule of the Romanovs collapse within a few days And how did the British Empire transform itself from a global colonial power into an association of independent states The book shows that empires rarely perish from a single cause. External enemies become particularly dangerous when economic problems, political blockades and internal conflicts have already weakened the resilience of an empire. Military defeats can accelerate this process, but it is often the decisions of one's own leadership that turn a crisis into a catastrophe.>Parts of the text have been revised with the support of artificial intelligence. It was used as a tool in structuring, research and linguistic elaboration. The contents have been carefully edited, historically classified and checked for factual consistency. In this way, the book combines modern working methods with the claim to offer a serious, understandable and high-quality presentation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Who really decides on victory, defeat, escalation and peace in war Is it elected heads of state and ministers or those generals who lead troops, draft operational plans and have military expertise This book examines the often tense relationship between political and military leadership. It shows how presidents, heads of government, dictators, ministers and generals cooperated with each other, influenced each other and struggled for control over decisive decisions. The focus is not only on famous battles, but above all on the decisions behind the front lines.Using formative examples such as Abraham Lincoln and his generals, Kaiser Wilhelm II and the German army command, Stalin and the Red Army, Hitler and his commanders, Churchill and his military advisors, as well as Truman, Kennedy and Johnson, it becomes clear how differently political and military power could be organized. The book covers the American Civil War, the two world wars, the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. It explains why some heads of state gave their generals great freedom, while others controlled even the smallest operational decisions.What are the consequences when military goals crowd out political intentions What happens when politicians ignore warnings or generals use their influence to force decisions And how can we prevent a limited conflict from becoming a war with no clear end The book explains important events, actors, institutions and strategies in an understandable and vivid way. It places personal motives, political interests, diplomatic constraints, propaganda, moral conflicts and long-term consequences in their historical context. Different points of view are taken into account without complicating the presentation with unnecessary technical terms.The book is aimed at readers interested in history who want to gain a well-founded overview of the relationship between politics and the military. It is not a special academic study for historians, but an accessible introduction to one of the most important questions in political and military history.Parts of the text have been revised with the support of artificial intelligence. It was used as a tool in structuring, research and linguistic elaboration. The contents have been carefully edited, historically classified and checked for factual consistency. In this way, the book combines modern working methods with the claim to offer a serious, understandable and high-quality presentation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What would have happened if some of the most dangerous war plans of the twentieth century had actually been implemented The Battles That Never Took Place is dedicated to military operations that were carefully prepared, politically discussed and sometimes worked out down to the smallest detail, but never carried out. The book shows how close the world has been to completely different historical developments on several occasions.Among other things, the focus is on the planned German invasion of Great Britain, Allied plans to attack the Soviet Union, the American invasion of Japan, Churchill's Operation Unthinkable, the American nuclear war plans of the Cold War, the uncarried out invasion of Cuba and a Czechoslovak plan for a nuclear advance into Western Europe.This is not just about troop strengths, weapons and marching routes. The book explains the political interests, diplomatic tensions, military risks and logistical problems behind the plans. It shows why governments prepared such operations, what fears and ideas of power determined their decisions, and why the plans were ultimately discarded, postponed or overtaken by political developments.Readers receive a comprehensible overview of important war plans, which are often little known today. Historical contexts are conveyed vividly and objectively, without presupposing prior scientific knowledge. The book is aimed at history buffs who want to understand how military strategies are formed and how political decisions determine whether secret designs become actual wars.>Parts of the text have been revised with the support of artificial intelligence. It was used as a tool in structuring, research and linguistic elaboration. The contents have been carefully edited, historically classified and checked for factual consistency. In this way, the book combines modern working methods with the claim to offer a serious, understandable and high-quality presentation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What happens when an army not only fights the enemy, but also destroys fields, supplies, cities and entire landscapes The scorched earth policy is one of the oldest and at the same time most consequential strategies in the history of war. Their goal is to deprive the enemy of food, protection, freedom of movement and economic resources. But the military benefits of this strategy always came at a high price, which often had to be paid primarily by the civilian population.This book traces the development of scorched earth from antiquity to the present day. It shows how the Scythians let the Persian great king Darius run into the void, how Russia made the campaigns of Charles XII and Napoleon more difficult, and how Wellington defended Portugal through the lines of Torres Vedras. Other chapters deal with French colonial rule in Algeria, Sherman's march through Georgia, Sheridan's devastation of the Shenandoah Valley, the British concentration camps in the Boer War, the retreats of World War I, the Soviet strategy of 1941, Hitler's destruction orders, and the deployment of Agent Orange in Vietnam.The focus is not only on military operations, but also on the political interests, economic constraints and moral conflicts behind the decisions. Why were governments willing to sacrifice their own cities and supplies When did the destruction actually serve the purpose of defence and when did it become a means of punishment, submission or expulsion What consequences did the measures have for farmers, refugees, forced laborers and residents of occupied territories The book is aimed at history buffs who want to get a comprehensible and at the same time well-founded overview of the topic. Military strategies, political backgrounds and historical contexts are vividly explained without presupposing prior scientific knowledge. It is not a special academic study, but an accessible account for readers who want to understand how the deliberate destruction of livelihoods influenced wars and shaped societies long after the fighting ended.A journey through more than two thousand years of war history and a penetrating examination of how far states will go to stop an opponent or enforce their rule.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Immerse yourself in the multi-layered history of the American Civil War, a conflict that changed not only the United States but the world forever. This book combines in-depth historical research with lively, precise narrative, offering a unique perspective on the political, military, social, and cultural dimensions of war.Experience the causes that divided the nation and understand the complex power relations between North and South. Follow the decisions of Lincoln, Davis, Grant, and Lee, the strategies on the battlefields from Fort Sumter to Appomattox, the role of civilians, developments in industry, agriculture, and infrastructure, and the long-term consequences for civil rights and national unity.This book also shows how the civil war lives on in literature, film, art and commemorative culture, and reflects on the lessons that can be learned for today's politics, society and international relations.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Sehr gut. Neue Volkswirtschafts-Lexikon. 123 Seiten Ein umfassendes Nachschlagewerk zu volkswirtschaftlichen Themen, konzipiert und erstellt von Experten auf dem Gebiet der Wirtschaft. Zustand: Einband mit stärkeren Gebrauchsspuren, Seiten geringfügig gebräunt, insgesamt GUTER Zustand. HC1-639-7/8-00588498 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 2666.…