Text (v češtině a angličtině) sleduje vývoj oficiálního pojetí významu korunovačních klenotů ve 20. století. Dozvíme se, jak byly v průběhu minulého století klenoty uchovávány, vystavovány a prezentovány veřejnosti. V publikaci se objevují některé méně známé skutečnosti, které historii insignií zajímavým způsobem dokreslují. Text doprovázejí černobílé fotografie.
The narrative explores the lives of four friends transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, each facing unique challenges. Quint's rebellion leads to self-destruction, while Slow aspires to be a teenage father figure. Chimes grapples with friendship and bowling, and Barb escapes her hometown only to return under mysterious circumstances. Set in Minnisapa, Minnesota, the story captures the essence of Midwestern life, blending humor and nostalgia. It presents relatable characters whose experiences resonate with readers, making it both a funny and poignant tale.
Focusing on personal growth and nostalgia, the narrative follows a Twin Cities advertising writer and novelist as he reflects on his small-town Minnesota upbringing. Through this journey, he reconnects with the lasting values and unexpected vibrancy of his boyhood, exploring how these experiences shaped his identity and creative work.
Questioning actions taken by American intelligence agencies prior to 9/11, this investigation charges that intelligence officials repeatedly and deliberately withheld information from the FBI, thereby allowing hijackers to attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Pinpointing individuals associated with Alec Station, the CIA s Osama bin Laden unit, as primarily responsible for many of the intelligence failures, this account analyzes the circumstances in which critical intelligence information was kept from FBI investigators in the wider context of the CIA s operations against al-Qaeda, concluding that the information was intentionally omitted in order to allow an al-Qaeda attack to go forward against the United States. The book also looks at the findings of the four main 9/11 investigations, claiming they omitted key facts and were blind to the purposefulness of the wrongdoing they investigated. Additionally, it asserts that Alec Station s chief was involved in key post-9/11 events and further intelligence failures, including the failure to capture Osama bin Laden at Tora Bora and the CIA's rendition and torture program."
Kniha je vydána se souběžným anglickým textem a znázorňuje historické stavební úpravy chrámu sv. Víta v 19. - 20. století.
Varianta názvu knihy: K 700 - Žezlo a koruna K - 700 - The sceptre and the crown Korunovace českého krále a římského císaře Karla IV.
