Storia

La vittoria e il mare

La vittoria e il mare, scritto dal giornalista Mario Borsa e pubblicato nel 1918 dall’Istituto Italo-Britannico, ripercorre con toni propagandistici le azioni della flotta navale britannica durante la prima guerra mondiale esaltando il dominio inglese sui mari. Mario Borsa (Regina Fittarezza, 23 marzo 1870 – Milano, 6 ottobre 1952) è stato un giornalista italiano, redattore capo con funzioni …

Narrativa

The Three Hostages

The Three Hostages is the fourth of five Richard Hannay novels by the Scottish author John Buchan, first published in 1924. John Buchan (26 August 1875 – 11 February 1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation. Buchan is best known for his adventure and espionage novels, …

Religione

The Story of the Mormons

The Mormons, also known as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), are a religious group that originated in the early 19th century in the United States. The church was founded by Joseph Smith Jr. in 1830 in upstate New York. Smith claimed to have been visited by God the Father and Jesus …

Religione

The Kabbalah

The Kabbalah, also spelled Kabalah or Qabalah, is a mystical and esoteric tradition within Judaism. It is often referred to as Jewish mysticism and is based on ancient Jewish texts, primarily the Zohar. The word “Kabbalah” comes from the Hebrew root word “kabel,” which means “to receive.” The Kabbalah is concerned with understanding and interpreting …

Religione

Jesus, The Last Great Initiate

Jesus, The Last Great Initiate is a book written by Édouard Schuré, originally published in 1891. In this work, Schuré explores the life, teachings, and spiritual significance of Jesus Christ from a mystical and esoteric perspective. In “Jesus, The Last Great Initiate,” Schuré presents Jesus as the culmination of a long line of spiritual leaders and initiates …

Narrativa

L’enfer

L’Enfer est un roman d’Henri Barbusse paru en 1908. Le récit est une attaque contre la société et ses institutions. Il est également profondément teinté d’érotisme. Henri Barbusse était un écrivain, homme politique, scénariste et journaliste français. Il est né le 17 mai 1873 à Asnières, en France, et est décédé le 30 août 1935 à Moscou. Barbusse …

Narrativa

Don Quichotte de la Manche

L’ingénieux hidalgo Don Quichotte de la Manche est le titre complet du roman de Miguel de Cervantes. En français, il est généralement connu sous le nom de Don Quichotte de la Manche. Ce roman, publié pour la première fois en deux parties en 1605 et 1615, est considéré comme l’un des chefs-d’œuvre de la littérature …

Curiosità

99 curiosità sul Minnesota

Il Minnesota è uno Stato situato nella regione dei Grandi Laghi degli Stati Uniti d’America. Confina con il Canada a nord, con il Lago Superiore a nord-est, con il Wisconsin a est, con l’Iowa a sud e con il Dakota del Nord e il Dakota del Sud a ovest. Conosciuto per i suoi paesaggi naturali, …

Scienze

L’epopea degli animali

L’epopea degli animali di Charles Léopold Louandre è un viaggio affascinante nel mondo animale e nel suo significato più profondo nell’immaginario collettivo e nella storia degli uomini, dall’antichità fino all’età moderna. Charles Léopold Louandre, nato il 15 maggio 1812 ad Abbeville e morto il 31 luglio 1882 ad Abbeville, è stato uno storico e bibliografo francese. Compralo su …

Viaggi

Asia Gialla

Asia Gialla è un reportage di viaggio in Estremo Oriente (Giava – Borneo – Indocina – Annam – Cambogia – Laos – Tonkino – Macao) scritto nel 1926, ricco di osservazioni sulla vita e sui costumi dell’epoca. Mario Appelius (Arezzo, 29 luglio 1892 – Roma, 27 dicembre 1946) è stato un giornalista e conduttore radiofonico …

Biografia

Under Fire – The Story of a Squad

Under Fire (Le Feu) is a novel written by Henri Barbusse and published in 1916. It is a fictionalized account of Barbusse’s experiences as a soldier during World War I. The novel is considered one of the most significant works of war literature and offers a powerful and unvarnished depiction of the harsh realities and …

Viaggi

The Irish Sketch-book

The Irish Sketch-book is a travelogue and collection of essays written by the famous 19th-century British author William Makepeace Thackeray. It was published in 1843 and presents Thackeray’s observations and experiences during his travels in Ireland. In “The Irish Sketch-book,” Thackeray provides a series of witty and satirical sketches that depict Irish society, culture, and …

Sociologia

The Road to Wigan Pier

The Road to Wigan Pier is a book written by the English author George Orwell. It was published in 1937 and is a combination of social commentary and personal reflections. The book explores the harsh living conditions endured by the working class in the industrial towns of Northern England during the 1930s, particularly in Wigan, …

Geografia

The Aran Islands

The Aran Islands is a four part collection of journal entries regarding the geography and people of the Aran Islands. It was completed by John Millington Synge in 1901 and first published in 1907. It is based on Synge’s multiple travels through the Irish speaking and predominately rural set of islands off the Western coast …

Biografia

Verso l’esilio

Pietro Calcagno (Fontanetto Po, 25 novembre 1858 – Roma, 7 maggio 1906) è stato un attivista, anarchico e pubblicista italiano. Tra i protagonisti dell’organizzazione della manifestazione del Primo Maggio del 1891, viene arrestato dopo gli scontri avvenuti in piazza Santa Croce di Gerusalemme nel corso del comizio di Amilcare Cipriani. Viene condannato a un anno …

Matematica

The Riemann Zeta function and the Fourier Transform

The Riemann Hypothesis, first formulated in 1859 by Bernhard Riemann, is considered the most important open problem in mathematics. It is part of Hilbert’s twenty-three problems and seven millennium problems, for the solution of each of which the Clay Mathematical Institute has offered a prize of one million dollars. Marcello Colozzo, a graduate in Physics, has been …

Antropologia

The Aborigines of Western Australia

The Aboriginal people of Western Australia are the indigenous inhabitants of the region now known as Western Australia. They have a rich and diverse cultural history spanning thousands of years. Prior to European colonization, there were numerous Aboriginal groups in Western Australia, each with their own distinct languages, customs, and territories. These groups include the Noongar …

Biografia

La nave pirata

La nave pirata è un libro di memorie di Gennaro Pagano di Melito, comandante della nave civetta Gianicolo, con la quale effettuò pericolose missioni nel Basso Adriatico lungo la costa nemica, per scoprire le basi di rifornimento dei sommergibili durante la Prima Guerra Mondiale. Compralo su Amazon!

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