Bøger af David Marples

""The author has written a clear but scholarly account of the main political developments of the 'long twentieth century, ' from 1894 to 2008. It is especially good in treating Russia's nationalities issues and the period from Gorbachev's assumption of power in 1985 until the end of the Putin presidency in 2008.""-Walter G. Moss, ""The Russian Review"", on David R. Marples, ""Russia in the 20th Century: the Illusion of Stability"" (2011)

Sonnets and Occasional Verses is a collection of poems written by David Marples and published in 1882. The book features a total of 50 sonnets and several other poems that explore a variety of themes such as love, nature, and mortality. The sonnets are written in the traditional style of 14 lines with a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG, while the occasional verses are written in various forms such as ballads and odes. Marples' writing style is characterized by its use of vivid imagery and emotional depth, which allows readers to connect with the themes on a personal level. The book is a testament to Marples' skill as a poet and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience through his writing. Overall, Sonnets and Occasional Verses is a timeless collection of poetry that continues to inspire and move readers to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The History Boys celebrates 30 iconic goals and players in the illustrious history of Nottingham Forest. Featuring exclusive interviews and detailed career profiles, it delves deep into the club's defining moments, which echo down through history and resonate with each generation of Forest fans. Goals don't just change games of football, they change lives--not only of those who scored them, but also of those who witnessed them. Here are the stories of goalscorers who shaped the very fabric of Forest--from the 1959 FA Cup-winning team, through the miracle years of European domination to the present day. Club legends such as Ian Storey-Moore, Frank Clark, Colin Barrett, John Robertson, Ian Bowyer, John McGovern, Steve Chettle, Brian Rice, John Metgod, and Wes Morgan look back on career-defining moments, offering insightful analysis and commentary in this celebratory stroll down Memory Lane.

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Reds and Rams: A Story of the East Midlands Derby charts one of the most fiercely fought football rivalries in the world. Nottingham Forest and Derby County have been adversaries for 130 years. The only thing they have ever agreed on is the genius of Brian Clough, but they may have more in common with each other than either would care to admit.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

An assessment and understandining of Belarus, this text asks: why has Belarus apparently rejected independence?; why its government rejected democracy?; has the country made any progress toward market reforms?; and what is the future for its ten million citizens?