Dieter Grimm's accessible introduction to the concept of sovereignty ties the evolution of the idea to historical events from the religious conflicts of sixteenth-century Europe to today's trends in globalization & transnational institutions Grimm wonders whether recent political changes have undermined notions of national sovereignty comparing manifestations of the concept in different parts of the world Geared for classroom use the study maps various notions of sovereignty in relation to the people the nation the state & the federation distinguishing between internal & external types of sovereignty Grimm's book will appeal to political theorists & cultural-studies scholars & to readers interested in the role of charisma power originality & individuality in political rule ...

Photographer Rebecca Litchfield captures many abandoned location&s which were either part of the Soviet Union or occupied satellite states during this period of history including forgotten towns factories prisons schools monuments hospitals theatres military complexes asylums & death camps across the former communist states These photographs deliver a compelling narrative of both moral bankruptcy & flawed ideology Featuring stunning imagery throughout this compelling road-trip through the old USSR breathes new life into these forgotten places finding both beauty & meaning in their post-apocalyptic decay Extended essays by Tristi Brownett Neill Cockwill & Professor Owen Evans offer considerable contextual depth to the locations imbuing them with a wealth of connection & wonder By virtue of its holistic approach the book also explores how & why these once thriving communities became abandoned whether by natural disaster man-made catastrophe or simply through the march of time ...

A model construction kit of the most powerful Soviet battle tank during the Second World War Rotating turret 122mm calibre gun One piece injection moulded tracks that can be shaped Decal set for two versions ...

Dating from 1917 to the end of the Cold War the posters in this book feature the work of groundbreaking Russian artists such as El Lissitzky & Alexander Rodchenko as well as extraordinary anonymous work Presented in full colour & printed on heavy paper in a large-format the posters gathered here represent the pinnacle of Russian avant-garde design from the 20th century They range in theme from the dangers of alcohol abuse & the creeping Nazi menace to illustrations of utopian harmony & the Soviet industrial machine A special feature of this book allows for the removal of the posters for display or framing A brief introduction offers a chronological overview of the period that produced such eloquent art which has long been a major source of inspiration to artists & designers alike ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Soviet Storm is a top rated show on the HISTORY Channel (H2 in the UK) Soviet Storm WWII In The East tells the incredible stories from the Second World War s biggest & bloodiest theatre of war Told from an unprecedented Russian perspective the 18 episodes explore some of the most devastating battles of World War II from the Red Armys catastrophic encirclement at Kiev in 1941 to the notorious Rzhev meat-grinder The series also looks at the dramatic recovery of the Soviet air force from its almost total destruction in the first days of the war the role of Baltic Sea Fleet submarines the brutal partisan war fought against a backdrop of Nazi genocide & the crucial role of Soviet secret intelligence Four out of five German soldiers killed in World War II died on the Eastern Front The Red Army suffered ten times as many dead as the Western Allies combined The total dead on all sides was more than 30 million most of them civilians Hitler & Stalin were prepared to accept losses on any scale in the pursuit of victory Across 18 episodes the biggest battles the key personalities & the decisive weapons of the war are examined in depth including legendary tanks like the T-34 & the Tiger & less well-known Soviet aircraft such as the Ilyushin 2 flying tank or the superb Lavochkin La-5 fighter From the German invasion of 22nd June 1941 (Operation Barbarossa ) through to the brutal fighting outside the gates of Moscow the savage street-fighting of Stalingrad & the long bloody road to Berlin this is an epic retelling of the world s most devastating conflict ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play An uplifting family comedy! The Levy family are just starting their new life together but there seems to be something missing The boys Jesse & Liam are not getting along & their mum doesn t know what to do The situation gets worse when their dad has to leave town on a business trip Just when things seem hopeless the boys Uncle Nick comes to visit & brings with him Sox; a small adorable dog The family soon discovers that Sox is not your typical pooch As it turns out Sox holds certain magical powers & is in high demand; the local dogcatcher & the mysterious FBDI (Federal Bureau of Dog Investigation) will stop at nothing to make Sox their own Can the Levy s keep him safe? ...

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Ideal for enthusiasts of classic Simple cut rounded corners basic colours Pouches from CLASSIC series are classic & functional cases perfectly protecting your phone The pull-up system makes it easier to pull out the phone made from high quality leather Features
- Made with high quality leather
- Pull system
- Product

Dimensions 125 x 69 x 14 mm Compatible with
- Apple iPhone 4 iPhone 5
- Samsung Galaxy S S plus S2 Wave 3 Nexus S
- HTC Sensation XE Desire HD HD7 Z One S - LGOptimus P970 990
- Sony Xperia Arc S Play X10
- Nokia X7









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