James Palmer Bücher

Ein Vorschein der blutigen Exzesse des 20. Jahrhunderts 'Mein Name ist so sehr mit Hass und Angst verbunden, dass niemand beurteilen kann, was wahr und was falsch ist, was Geschichte und was Mythos.' Baron von Ungern-Sternberg, 1921 Der Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts mangelt es nicht an furchtbaren Despoten. Einer der grausamsten von ihnen ist der 1885 in Graz in eine deutsch-estnische Familie geborene und heute fast vergessene Nicolai Robert Max Baron von Ungern-Sternberg. Dieser im damaligen Reval aufgewachsene Aristokrat, der Antisemitismus, fromm-fanatischen Buddhismus und einen hasserfüllten Antikommunismus in sich vereinte, sah sich als Krieger-König und Nachfahre eines Dschingis Khan. Mit seiner Truppe aus Weißrussen, Sibiriern, Japanern und Mongolen eroberte er 1920 die Mongolei. Während einer 130-tägigen Herrschaft ordnete er an, Kommissare, Kommunisten und Juden zusammen mit ihren Familien zu vernichten.

Focusing on the work of expatriate director Joseph Losey, this book offers in-depth analysis of five significant and complex films that highlight his unique contributions to cinema. Through detailed examination, it explores the themes, stylistic choices, and cultural impact of Losey's work, providing insights into his artistic vision and legacy in film history.

In the summer of 1976, Mao lay dying, and China was struck by a great natural disaster. The earthquake that struck Tangshan, a shoddily built mining city, was one of the worst in recorded history, killing half a million people. But the Chinese Communist rulers in Beijing were distracted, paralysed by in-fighting over who would take control after Mao finally died. Would Mao's fanatical wife and her collaborators, the Gang of Four, be allowed to continue the Cultural Revolution, which had shut China off from the world and reduced it to poverty and chaos? Or would Deng Xiaoping and his reformist friends be able to take control and open China up to the market, and end the near permanent state of civil war? Palmer recreates the tensions of that fateful summer, when the fate of China and the world were in the balance - as injured and starving people crawled among the ruins of a stricken city.

Embarking on his most incredible journey yet, Captain Richard Francis Burton, a renowned explorer, faces new challenges and discoveries that will test his limits. This adventure promises to delve into uncharted territories, showcasing Burton's bravery and insatiable curiosity. As he navigates through unfamiliar landscapes and cultures, readers will witness his relentless pursuit of knowledge and the thrill of exploration that defined his life. The narrative captures the essence of adventure, highlighting both the dangers and wonders of the world.