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Spanning more than 2,000 years and many continents, this history of natural disasters includes the Lisbon earthquake of 1755; the San Francisco earthquake of 1906; the South Asian tsunami of 2004; and hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005; and explores many more. Instead of this book being a mere catalogue of the world's...

This volume focuses on the great Roman love poet Propertius. Propertius' poetry reveals an ardent love affair between the poet and his girlfriend, whom he calls 'Cynthia', yet it also offers a snapshot of life in ancient Rome during the Augustan age (20s BC). While this was a period of growth and revival after the crippling civil wars of the...

The 24 maps and views included in each book date from as far back as the early seventeenth century and up until the preset day. The selection include some of the earliest known maps of each city or area, as well as topographical maps, views of iconic locations throughout the city transit maps and more. The original printing information is printed...

Though controversial in his time, Gustav Klimt's works are today recognized as masterpieces. The Byzantine luxuriance of form, the vivid juxtaposition of colours and the rich symbolism, sensuality and eroticism of his work have made the artist one of the most popular in the world. In this lavish volume his most important and iconic works are...

Der Erste Weltkrieg aus deutscher Sicht, mit zahlreichen Abbildungen, Dokumenten und Selbstzeugnissen. Wie erlebten die Menschen, Soldaten wie Daheimgebliebene, die Wirklichkeit des Ersten Weltkriegs? Welches waren die Ursachen fur den Krieg und fur seine Ausweitung und Radikalisierung? Die beiden renommierten Weltkriegshistoriker Gerhard...

The 24 maps and views included in each book date from as far back as the early seventeenth century and up until the preset day. The selection include some of the earliest known maps of each city or area, as well as topographical maps, views of iconic locations throughout the city transit maps and more. The original printing information is printed...