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The Spanish Civil War

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by Hugh Thomas ...

“Mr. Thomas has understood [the Spanish Civil War] incredibly well and has written it superbly. A full, vivid and deeply serious treatment of a great subject.”—Vincent Sheean, The New York Times Book ReviewA masterpiece of the historian’s art, Hugh Thomas’sThe Spanish Civil War remains the best, most engrossing narrative of one of the most emblematic and misunderstood wars of the twentieth century ... Read more

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“Mr. Thomas has understood [the Spanish Civil War] incredibly well and has written it superbly. A full, vivid and deeply serious treatment of a great subject.”—Vincent Sheean, The New York Times Book ReviewA masterpiece of the historian’s art, Hugh Thomas’sThe Spanish Civil War remains the best, most engrossing narrative of one of the most emblematic and misunderstood wars of the twentieth century
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The Slave Trade

The Story of the Atlantic Slave Trade: 1440-1870

by Hugh Thomas ...

After many years of research, award-winning historian Hugh Thomas portrays, in a balanced account, the complete history of the slave trade.Beginning with the first Portuguese slaving expeditions, Hugh Thomas describes and analyzes the rise of one of the largest and most elaborate maritime and commercial ventures in all of history.Between 1492 and 1870, approximately eleven million black slaves ... Read more

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After many years of research, award-winning historian Hugh Thomas portrays, in a balanced account, the complete history of the slave trade.Beginning with the first Portuguese slaving expeditions, Hugh Thomas describes and analyzes the rise of one of the largest and most elaborate maritime and commercial ventures in all of history.Between 1492 and 1870, approximately eleven million black slaves
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Rivers of Gold

The Rise of the Spanish Empire, from Columbus to Magellan

by Hugh Thomas ...

From one of the greatest historians of the Spanish world, here is a fresh and fascinating account of Spain’s early conquests in the Americas. Hugh Thomas’s magisterial narrative of Spain in the New World has all the characteristics of great historical literature: amazing discoveries, ambition, greed, religious fanaticism, court intrigue, and a battle for the soul of humankind.Hugh Thomas shows ... Read more

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From one of the greatest historians of the Spanish world, here is a fresh and fascinating account of Spain’s early conquests in the Americas. Hugh Thomas’s magisterial narrative of Spain in the New World has all the characteristics of great historical literature: amazing discoveries, ambition, greed, religious fanaticism, court intrigue, and a battle for the soul of humankind.Hugh Thomas shows
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THE MAGIC OF MORDIFORD (Flying with Faeries & The Mordiford Dragon)

by Thomas Hughes ...

Narrated by Paul Baron ...

Unabridged

49 min

THE MAGIC OF MORDIFORD - A project celebrating folklore, music and art. This project is an adaptation of two combined traditional folktales set in the magical village of Mordiford, Herefordshire. A retelling of 'Flying with Faeries' and 'The Mordiford Dragon'. Join in the adventures of a young boy and girl as they encounter many magical creatures, including witches, wizards, faeries and dragons. ... Read more

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THE MAGIC OF MORDIFORD - A project celebrating folklore, music and art. This project is an adaptation of two combined traditional folktales set in the magical village of Mordiford, Herefordshire. A retelling of 'Flying with Faeries' and 'The Mordiford Dragon'. Join in the adventures of a young boy and girl as they encounter many magical creatures, including witches, wizards, faeries and dragons.
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Conquest

Cortes, Montezuma, and the Fall of Old Mexico

by Hugh Thomas ...

Series series Gift for History Buffs
Drawing on newly discovered sources and writing with brilliance, drama, and profound historical insight, Hugh Thomas presents an engrossing narrative of one of the most significant events of Western history.Ringing with the fury of two great empires locked in an epic battle, Conquest captures in extraordinary detail the Mexican and Spanish civilizations and offers unprecedented in-depth portraits ... Read more

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Drawing on newly discovered sources and writing with brilliance, drama, and profound historical insight, Hugh Thomas presents an engrossing narrative of one of the most significant events of Western history.Ringing with the fury of two great empires locked in an epic battle, Conquest captures in extraordinary detail the Mexican and Spanish civilizations and offers unprecedented in-depth portraits
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The Spanish Civil War

Revised Edition

by Hugh Thomas ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

33 hours 53 min

A masterpiece of the historian's art, Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War remains the best, most engrossing narrative of one of the most emblematic and misunderstood wars of the twentieth century. Revised and updated with significant new material, including new revelations about atrocities perpetrated against civilians by both sides in this epic conflict, this "definitive work on the subject" ... Read more

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A masterpiece of the historian's art, Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War remains the best, most engrossing narrative of one of the most emblematic and misunderstood wars of the twentieth century. Revised and updated with significant new material, including new revelations about atrocities perpetrated against civilians by both sides in this epic conflict, this "definitive work on the subject"
... Read more

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The Golden Empire

Spain, Charles V, and the Creation of America

by Hugh Thomas ...

From a master chronicler of Spanish history comes a magnificent work about the pivotal years from 1522 to 1566, when Spain was the greatest European power. Hugh Thomas has written a rich and riveting narrative of exploration, progress, and plunder. At its center is the unforgettable ruler who fought the French and expanded the Spanish empire, and the bold conquistadors who were his agents. Thomas ... Read more

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From a master chronicler of Spanish history comes a magnificent work about the pivotal years from 1522 to 1566, when Spain was the greatest European power. Hugh Thomas has written a rich and riveting narrative of exploration, progress, and plunder. At its center is the unforgettable ruler who fought the French and expanded the Spanish empire, and the bold conquistadors who were his agents. Thomas
... Read more
World Without End

Spain, Philip II, and the First Global Empire

by Hugh Thomas ...

Following Rivers of Gold and The Golden Empire andbuilding on five centuries of scholarship, World Without End is the epic conclusion of an unprecedented three-volume history of the Spanish Empire from “one of the most productive and wide-ranging historians of modern times” (The New York Times Book Review).The legacy of imperial Spain was shaped by many hands. But the dramatic human story of the ... Read more

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Following Rivers of Gold and The Golden Empire andbuilding on five centuries of scholarship, World Without End is the epic conclusion of an unprecedented three-volume history of the Spanish Empire from “one of the most productive and wide-ranging historians of modern times” (The New York Times Book Review).The legacy of imperial Spain was shaped by many hands. But the dramatic human story of the
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Tom Brown's Schooldays

by Thomas Hughes ...

The story follows the experiences of a young boy named Tom Brown, who enters Rugby School as a new student. The novel explores Tom's journey from his early days as a timid and homesick boy to his development into a confident and honorable young man.As Tom navigates the ups and downs of his school life, the book delves into various themes such as friendship, loyalty, moral values, and the ... Read more

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The story follows the experiences of a young boy named Tom Brown, who enters Rugby School as a new student. The novel explores Tom's journey from his early days as a timid and homesick boy to his development into a confident and honorable young man.As Tom navigates the ups and downs of his school life, the book delves into various themes such as friendship, loyalty, moral values, and the
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The Norman Conquest

England after William the Conqueror

by Hugh M. Thomas ...

Series series
Exploring the successful Norman invasion of England in 1066, this concise and readable book focuses especially on the often dramatic and enduring changes wrought by William the Conqueror and his followers. From the perspective of a modern social historian, Hugh M. Thomas considers the conquest's wide-ranging impact by taking a fresh look at such traditional themes as the influence of battles and ... Read more

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Exploring the successful Norman invasion of England in 1066, this concise and readable book focuses especially on the often dramatic and enduring changes wrought by William the Conqueror and his followers. From the perspective of a modern social historian, Hugh M. Thomas considers the conquest's wide-ranging impact by taking a fresh look at such traditional themes as the influence of battles and
... Read more
Madrid

A Traveller's Reader

by Hugh Thomas ...

Series series Traveller's Reader
The charm of Madrid is elusive, but for those who know how to find it, Madrid has magic. Its magic can be found in the shadow cast over the present by the past. In this Traveller's Reader, a city that was once the seat of power for perhaps the most ambitious political enterprise the western world had seen since the fall of Rome, the Spanish Empire, is brought to life in vivid diaries, letters, ... Read more

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The charm of Madrid is elusive, but for those who know how to find it, Madrid has magic. Its magic can be found in the shadow cast over the present by the past. In this Traveller's Reader, a city that was once the seat of power for perhaps the most ambitious political enterprise the western world had seen since the fall of Rome, the Spanish Empire, is brought to life in vivid diaries, letters,
... Read more
Tom Brown’s School Days

by Thomas Hughes ...

Series series Collins Classics
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.Thomas Hughes’ novel about the mischievous but kind-hearted schoolboy Tom Brown inspired other school novels, including Frank Richards’ Billy Bunter stories and J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. The novel begins at Tom’s childhood home in the Vale of the White Horse, where he spends his days out in the fields with his ... Read more

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HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.Thomas Hughes’ novel about the mischievous but kind-hearted schoolboy Tom Brown inspired other school novels, including Frank Richards’ Billy Bunter stories and J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. The novel begins at Tom’s childhood home in the Vale of the White Horse, where he spends his days out in the fields with his
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The Spanish Civil War

The Slave Trade

Rivers of Gold

THE MAGIC OF MORDIFORD (Flying with Faeries & The Mordiford Dragon)

Conquest

The Spanish Civil War

The Golden Empire

World Without End

Tom Brown's Schooldays

The Norman Conquest

Madrid

Tom Brown’s School Days

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