Miloš Calda Boeken

Velkoformátová česko - anglická publikace bilancuje práci Československého egyptologického ústavu Univerzity Karlovy v Egyptě v letech 1958 až 1988. Obsahuje příspěvky: M. Verner: Mezinárodní akce UNESCO na záchranu památek Núbie, M. Verner: Ptahšepsesova mastaba v Abúsíru, M. Verner: Jižní pole v Abúsíru, L. Bareš: Přehled československých egyptologických expedic do EAR, B. Vachala: Bibliografie československých egyptologických prací 1958-1988

Presented in both Czech and English this book commemorates work by the Czech Institute of Egyptology in Egypt between 1958 and 1988. The topics covered are: The international UNESCO campaign to save the monuments of Nubia; work at the Mastaba of Ptahshepses at Abusir; work in the South Field at Abusir; an overview of Czech Egyptological Expeditions and a bibliography of Czech Egyptological publications.

Oleg Gordijevskij, syn agenta KGB, sa postupne začal dívať na komunistické zriadenie svojej krajiny ako na zločinné a neschopné reformy. Ruská spravodajská služba ho prvýkrát nasadila v roku 1968 a neskôr sa stal popredným zástupcom Sovietskeho zväzu v Londýne. Od roku 1973 však tajne pracoval pre MI6, pričom takmer desať rokov pomáhal Západu odhaľovať ruských špiónov a prekazil množstvo tajných plánov. V čase, keď sa studená vojna chýlila ku koncu, sovietske vedenie prežívalo čoraz väčšiu paranoju z možného prvého úderu zo strany USA, čo svet posúvalo na pokraj vojny. Pracovníci MI6 sa snažili udržať Gordijevského identitu v tajnosti, a to aj pred CIA, ktorá sa snažila odhaliť britského zdroja na najvyššej úrovni. Ich posadnutosť však viedla ku Gordijevského skaze, keď ho identifikoval Aldrich Ames, známy svojou špionážou pre Sovietov. Najnovšia kniha Bena Macintyra sa zaoberá trojstranným nešportovým správaním USA, Británie a Sovietskeho zväzu a ponúka strhujúci opis Gordijevského úteku z Moskvy v roku 1985. Čitateľ sa dostane do hlboko utajeného sveta zrady, kde rozhodnutie jednotlivca môže zmeniť budúcnosť národov.

Stalinova "vojevůdcovská" nezpůsobilost vehnala v průběhu druhé světové války do německého zajetí miliony vojáků. Jeho nelítostná decimace všech vrstev národa, dokonce celých komunit, vedla generála Vlasova k rozhodnutí vytvořit armádu, která by ze dvou zel - Stalin a Hitler - porazila nejprve to větší, kterým se mu jevil Stalin. Stalin například po celou válku nepřistoupil k haagským konvencím o zacházení s válečnými zajatci a svým odmítavým postojem tak nepřímo způsobil tragický osud zajatců. Kromě vlasovců se proti bolševismu postavil také národ kozáků. Další skupinou stojící proti Stalinovi byli někteří příslušníci rozsáhlé bílé emigrace, jejichž potomci se mnohdy narodili již na Západě. Vedle nich se na konci války ocitlo v britském zajetí mnoho protikomunistických Jugoslávců. Více než dva miliony těchto lidí byly v letech 1944-1947 násilně navráceny do Sovětského svazu - podle dohod, jež Britové a Američané se Stalinem stvrdili na konferenci v Jaltě - v rozporu s řadou britských zákonů a ustanovení mezinárodního práva. Osudem těchto ubožáků byla buď okamžitá smrt zastřelením po návratu, či pomalejší umírání v táborech Gulagu. Vyvázli jen nemnozí......

V návaznosti na Foucaultův pojem „biopolitiky“ se Agamben snaží předvést, že svrchovaná politická moc je v západní myšlenkové tradici již od Aristotela chápána jako „moc nad životem“. S využitím analýz C. Schmitta a výsledků antropologického bádání Agamben definuje svatého člověka jako bytost, již lze zabít, ale nikoli obětovat. Tento paradox podle Agambena vymezuje postavení moderního jedince v systému, který ovládá kolektivní „holý život“ všech.

Winston Churchill is a towering figure in twentieth-century British history, revered by many as the greatest man in the world by the time of his death in 1965. Andrew Roberts draws on over forty new sources, including King George VI's private diaries, to present a more intimate and persuasive portrayal than previous biographies. The work does not shy away from Churchill's faults, allowing readers to appreciate his virtues: his immense capacity for work and drink, his big-picture thinking, willingness to take risks, and presence in critical moments. His good humor in dire circumstances, strong friendships, and unexpected emotional outbursts are also highlighted. The biography delves into the roots of his personality, revealing a lifelong desire to please his father and an aristocratic disdain for others' opinions, alongside his love for the British Empire and a keen sense of history. During WWII, Churchill frequently summoned a young scientist for advice, who felt "recharged by a source of living power." Harry Hopkins, Roosevelt's emissary, noted that wherever Churchill was, there was a battlefront. Field Marshal Sir Alan Brooke, a key strategist and private critic, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable man, recognizing that "occasionally such supermen exist on this earth."

In this monumental work, Henry Kissinger explores the essence of diplomacy, offering a sweeping historical overview alongside personal accounts of his negotiations with global leaders. He examines how the art of diplomacy and the balance of power have shaped the world, highlighting the unique foreign policy pursued by Americans, influenced by their size, isolation, idealism, and skepticism toward the Old World. Covering over three centuries, from Cardinal Richelieu to the contemporary "New World Order," Kissinger illustrates the evolution of modern diplomacy through the trials of warfare and peacemaking, emphasizing America's often perilous refusal to learn from history. His intimate portraits of leaders like de Gaulle, Nixon, Chou En-lai, Mao Tse-tung, Reagan, and Gorbachev provide a rare glimpse into high-level diplomacy, enriched by detailed observations of secret negotiations and statesmanship that have impacted global affairs. Analyzing national diplomatic styles, he reveals how different societies shape their foreign policies, particularly noting America's distinct idealistic approach. With insights drawn from his own experiences and candid accounts of pivotal diplomatic initiatives, Kissinger's work is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding America's role on the world stage.

Popper was born in 1902 to a Viennese family of Jewish origin. He taught in Austria until 1937, when he emigrated to New Zealand in anticipation of the Nazi annexation of Austria the following year, and he settled in England in 1949. Before the annexation, Popper had written mainly about the philosophy of science, but from 1938 until the end of the Second World War he focused his energies on political philosophy, seeking to diagnose the intellectual origins of German and Soviet totalitarianism. The Open Society and Its Enemies was the result. In the book, Popper condemned Plato, Marx, and Hegel as "holists" and "historicists"--a holist, according to Popper, believes that individuals are formed entirely by their social groups; historicists believe that social groups evolve according to internal principles that it is the intellectual's task to uncover. Popper, by contrast, held that social affairs are unpredictable, and argued vehemently against social engineering. He also sought to shift the focus of political philosophy away from questions about who ought to rule toward questions about how to minimize the damage done by the powerful. The book was an immediate sensation, and--though it has long been criticized for its portrayals of Plato, Marx, and Hegel--it has remained a landmark on the left and right alike for its defense of freedom and the spirit of critical inquiry.

In this work, the Catholic philosopher Etienne Gilson deals with one of the most important and perplexing metaphysical problems: the relation between our notion of God and demonstrations of his existence.

Stephen Inwood has written a compelling and comprehensive history of this incredibly unique and complicated city, from the fires and plundering of latterday Londinium to the frenetic art, music and politics of London's last 30 years. This is the updated paperback edition. "Inwood's book has it all, so much so that, coming to the end, the reader wants to start over again." - "Sunday Times". "An utterly winning work, erudite yet entertaining...This is a wonderful book." - "Financial Times". "Inwood proves himself a heroic reader, absorbing and filtering all that is to be known about a city for which he has a genuine and abiding affection." - "Daily Telegraph". "As sprawling and richly textured as London itself." - "Independent".

This reissue of Understanding Media marks the thirtieth anniversary (1964-1994) of Marshall McLuhan's classic expose on the state of the then emerging phenomenon of mass media. Terms and phrases such as "the global village" and "the medium is the message" are now part of the lexicon, and McLuhan's theories continue to challenge our sensibilities and our assumptions about how and what we communicate.

This text provides a broad and deep analysis of the underlying assumptions governing modern European politics, and of the way European union works in reality. It argues that the plans to integrate Western Europe around a single currency are dangerous for democracy and the rule of law. It also contends that Western policy towards Eastern Europe and Russia is similarly misguided, and that the current drift will only encourage the hegemony of Russia over the West. John Laughland shows how the European idea was warmly embraced by Fascists and Nazis during World War II - especially in France, Germany and Belgium. He reiterates the essential link between free trade on the one hand, and democratic politics, nationhood and the rule of law on the other.

Podnázev: Myšlení a kultura ve střední Evropě 1576-1612 Středoevropská kultura rudolfínského období, obzvláště česká, a intelektuální počátky moderních dějin.

A Time Magazine Top 10 Nonfiction Book of 2016 and soon to be a major motion picture, this passionate analysis delves into the crisis of white working-class Americans. The decline of this demographic, ongoing for over forty years, is explored with striking honesty from an insider's perspective. The author recounts his family's journey, beginning in post-war America when his grandparents, "dirt poor and in love," moved from Kentucky's Appalachia to Ohio in search of a better life. They raised a middle-class family, and the author eventually graduated from Yale Law School, a symbol of their success in achieving upward mobility. However, the narrative reveals a deeper, more complex reality. Despite their efforts, Vance's family struggled with the burdens of abuse, alcoholism, poverty, and trauma, unable to fully escape their past. The author poignantly illustrates how he continues to grapple with the demons of his chaotic family history. Blending humor with vivid characters, this deeply moving memoir offers a compelling exploration of what upward mobility truly feels like and serves as a troubling meditation on the loss of the American dream for many in the country.

Charles Parnell Cassidy is an Australian politician cast in the traditional Irish-Catholic mold of rhetoric, dynasty, and influence-peddling. Martin Gregory is the moral and disenchanted protege who married Cassidy's daughter, went to Europe, became a success on his own merits, and scorned his father-in-law. When the terminally ill Cassidy appears in London to die, he makes Gregory the executor of his legal estate and sets a complex trap by offering him the keys to a vast empire of wealth and corruption spanning Australia and Southeast Asia. With Cassidy's evil influence ever present, Gregory tries to unravel the complications of the old man's estate, obligations, and debts, while struggling with his own ambition and the security of his family. A powerful story from a master storyteller.