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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt des 12. Jahrhunderts und lernen Sie Saladin kennen - den Sultan von Gerechtigkeit, dessen Name bis heute fuer Mut, Weisheit und strategisches Genie steht. Dieses Buch erzaehlt die umfassende Geschichte eines Mannes, der sowohl als brillanter Feldherr als auch als weitsichtiger Staatsmann die Geschicke von AEgypten, Syrien und Jerusalem praegte.Von den ersten militaerischen Erfahrungen unter Shirkuh ueber die Konsolidierung der Fatimidenherrschaft bis hin zu den legendaeren Schlachten gegen die Kreuzfahrer und der historischen Einnahme Jerusalems - der Leser begleitet Saladin auf allen Stationen seines Lebens. Dabei werden nicht nur militaerische Strategien und politische Entscheidungen beleuchtet, sondern auch die moralischen Dilemmata, diplomatischen Manoever und menschlichen Zwaenge, die sein Handeln bestimmten.Das Buch verbindet fundierte historische Recherche mit einer lebendigen Erzaehlweise und vermittelt die sozialen, kulturellen und religioesen Zusammenhaenge der Zeit. Persoenliche Geschichten von Soldaten, Buergern und Rivalen lassen die Vergangenheit greifbar werden und machen die komplexe Welt der Kreuzzuege verstaendlich.Fuer alle, die Geschichte nicht nur als Abfolge von Ereignissen sehen, sondern die Menschen, Interessen und Konsequenzen dahinter verstehen wollen, bietet dieses Werk einen einzigartigen Einblick in das Leben eines der bedeutendsten Herrscher des Mittelalters. Entdecken Sie Saladin - seine Strategien, seine Ethik, seine Diplomatie und sein bleibendes Erbe fuer Orient und Okzident. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: 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.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: 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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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 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.Ideal for readers who are interested in military history, the British Empire, African history and the political conflicts of the 19th century and want to get an easy-to-understand overview of the Zulu War of 1879. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The naval war in the First World War was much more than the fight of large battleships on the North Sea. It was a war for trade routes, raw materials, food, news and economic sustainability. While the British Royal Navy tried to cut Germany off from the world market by means of a far-reaching blockade, the German Empire increasingly relied on submarines to meet Britain's vital supplies across the Atlantic.This book provides a comprehensible and well-founded overview of the most important developments in naval warfare between 1914 and 1918. It leads from the German-British naval arms race before the war to the worldwide cruiser war and the early battles in the North Sea to the Battle of Jutland, the unrestricted submarine war and the introduction of the Allied convoy system. The Dardanelles, the Room 40 intelligence service, the sinking of the Lusitania, the economic consequences of the British blockade and the sailors' uprisings of 1918 are also classified in detail.This is not only about the question of which ships were sunk or which side suffered major losses in individual battles. The book explains why Britain and Germany pursued their respective strategies, what political interests were behind them, and why even tactical successes could lead to strategic defeats. The Battle of Skagerrak in particular shows that a naval battle cannot be assessed on the basis of sunk tonnage alone. Germany inflicted heavy losses on the Royal Navy, but was unable to break British control of the sea.It also becomes clear why the U-boat war became one of the most momentous decisions of German warfare. The submarines actually brought Great Britain into a serious supply crisis in 1917. At the same time, the unrestricted use of this weapon helped drag the United States into the war. Convoys, destroyers, depth charges and an ever better Allied organization finally prevented Germany from forcing the hoped-for economic collapse of Great Britain.Another focus is on the British blockade and its consequences for Germany. Food shortages, shortages of raw materials, poor harvests, transport problems and the overload of the German war economy are not considered in isolation, but explained in their interaction. This creates a picture of naval warfare that goes far beyond the known battles and shows how closely military, economic and political developments were intertwined.The book is aimed at history buffs who are looking for an easy-to-understand introduction and a comprehensive overview of the topic. It is deliberately not designed as a scientific reference book for historians, but explains connections clearly and comprehensibly without sacrificing historical accuracy.A book about battleships and submarines, about blockade and hunger, about secret services and trade routes and about the question of why control of the seas played a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the First World War. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Germanic Wars of Rome: Battle of Varus, the Rhine Front and the Limits of Roman ExpansionWhy did Rome fail to rule large parts of Germania permanently? Was the Battle of Varus in 9 AD really the decisive turning point that stopped Roman expansion on the Rhine? And how far had the incorporation of Germania into the Roman Empire already progressed at this time?This book tells the story of Roman Germanic policy from the first difficult encounters with warrior units from the north to Caesar's Rhine crossings and the great campaigns of Augustus to the Battle of Varus and the later campaigns of revenge by Germanicus. This creates a much more differentiated picture than the well-known story of Arminius' unique victory over three Roman legions.The focus is on Drusus, Tiberius, Varus, Arminius, Marbod and Germanicus, as well as the political and military structures behind their decisions. It explains in an understandable way why Rome expanded east of the Rhine in the first place, how the legions were supplied, what role alliances with Germanic ruling classes played, and why military subjugation was increasingly to develop into a lasting political order.Particular attention is paid to the Battle of Varus from 9 AD. The book shows how Arminius used his experience in the Roman military, why Varus trusted his allies, and why the destruction of legions XVII, XVIII, and XIX cannot simply be attributed to Roman incompetence. The archaeological research of Kalkriese, the Roman military sites along the Lippe and the extraordinary settlement of Waldgirmes, whose forum and monumental statue of the emperor provide important clues to Rome's long-term intentions, are also discussed.The time after the defeat is also considered in detail. Augustus by no means gave up Germania immediately. Tiberius stabilized the Rhine front, Germanicus again led huge armies across the Rhine and defeated Arminius in open battles. Nevertheless, Rome finally decided against a permanent conquest as far as the Elbe.Why?The answer does not lie solely in the military strength of the Germanic opponents. Supply, political control, administration, economic benefits and the costs of permanent occupation played an equally important role. The book thus shows that the history of the Germanic wars is not only about battles, but about the possibilities and limits of imperial power.This book is aimed at history buffs who want to get a comprehensible and at the same time well-founded overview of the Roman Germanic Wars. It is deliberately not written as a scientific textbook for historians, but conveys the most important events, contexts and research questions in an accessible and narrative form.A journey into a time when Rome believed it could extend its rule to the Elbe and finally had to realize that military reach and permanent political control were two very different things. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 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.An exciting journey into a time when religious revolution, colonial interests and modern warfare collided and permanently changed the political future of Sudan. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. China at the beginning of the 20th century was a country caught between revolution, civil war, foreign pressure and the struggle for a new political order. After the fall of the German Empire in 1911, the young republic did not succeed in creating lasting stability. Warlords controlled entire regions, political alliances shifted, foreign powers secured their interests, and new movements fought to determine China's future."The Chinese Civil War before 1937" tells the story and the first major phase of the conflict between nationalists and communists. The focus is on Sun Yat sen, Chiang Kai shek, Mao Zedong, Zhu De, Zhang Xueliang and numerous other actors whose decisions changed China permanently.The book traces the path from the revolution of 1911 to the rule of Yuan Shikai and the era of the warlords to the emergence of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. It explains the First United Front, the establishment of the Whampoa Military Academy, the Northern Campaign, the bloody break between nationalists and communists in 1927, and the subsequent communist uprisings and the establishment of rural Soviet territories.The emergence of the Nanjing government, the war of the central plain, the encirclement campaigns against the communists and the Long March are also described in detail. At the same time, the increasing threat from Japan is coming into focus. The occupation of Manchuria, Chiang's difficult choice between internal consolidation and resistance to Japan, and the Xi'an Incident of 1936 finally led to a temporary rapprochement between the hostile camps.It is not only about what happened, but above all about why those involved acted in this way. Why did nationalists and communists initially ally with each other? Why did this alliance break up so violently? Why was the Communist Party able to survive despite the heaviest defeats? Why did Chiang Kaishek continue the fight against the communists for a long time, even though Japan was threatening ever larger parts of China? And how did Mao Zedong succeed in increasingly shaping an independent political and military power out of a weakened revolutionary movement?The book is deliberately aimed at history buffs who are looking for a comprehensible and well-founded overview of this complex epoch. It is not a special academic study for historians, but a factually narrated introduction that connects political developments, military decisions and social conflicts in a comprehensible way.A book about revolution and state collapse, warlords and party armies, nationalism and communism, foreign influence and the long struggle for the future of China. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…