History of the Rokat Empire
| Author | : Jacob Sockness |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 282 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1329810473 |
History Of The Rokat Empire
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The Moorish Empire
| Author | : Budgett Meakin |
| Publisher | : Nabu Press |
| Total Pages | : 612 |
| Release | : 2014-02-23 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781293694251 |
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Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971
| Author | : Charles N Hill |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 259 |
| Release | : 2001-04-02 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1783261455 |
A Vertical Empire describes the work in rocketry and space research carried out in the UK in the 1950s and 1960s. At one time, the programme was as sophisticated as those in the US and Russia. The projects were cancelled one by one as Britain's attempts to keep up militarily with the two superpowers weakened, as a consequence of Treasury pressure and the belief that there was no economic future in space technology.Much of the material in this invaluable book has never been available before, due partly to the 30-Year Rule concerning government documents, and partly to the sensitive military nature of the work. The projects covered include rocket-propelled aircraft, large military missiles such as the medium range ballistic missile Blue Streak, the test rocket Black Knight and the re-entry experiments it carried, and the satellite launcher Black Arrow. In addition, proposed projects that could have been developed from these vehicles are covered in depth. There is also considerable political analysis of why these projects were eventually discontinued.
Engines of Empire
| Author | : Douglas R. Burgess Jr. |
| Publisher | : Stanford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2016-05-04 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0804798982 |
In 1859, the S.S. Great Eastern departed from England on her maiden voyage. She was a remarkable wonder of the nineteenth century: an iron city longer than Trafalgar Square, taller than Big Ben's tower, heavier than Westminster Cathedral. Her paddles were the size of Ferris wheels; her decks could hold four thousand passengers bound for America, or ten thousand troops bound for the Raj. Yet she ended her days as a floating carnival before being unceremoniously dismantled in 1889. Steamships like the Great Eastern occupied a singular place in the Victorian mind. Crossing oceans, ferrying tourists and troops alike, they became emblems of nationalism, modernity, and humankind's triumph over the cruel elements. Throughout the nineteenth century, the spectacle of a ship's launch was one of the most recognizable symbols of British social and technological progress. Yet this celebration of the power of the empire masked overconfidence and an almost religious veneration of technology. Equating steam with civilization had catastrophic consequences for subjugated peoples around the world. Engines of Empire tells the story of the complex relationship between Victorians and their wondrous steamships, following famous travelers like Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and Jules Verne as well as ordinary spectators, tourists, and imperial administrators as they crossed oceans bound for the colonies. Rich with anecdotes and wry humor, it is a fascinating glimpse into a world where an empire felt powerful and anything seemed possible—if there was an engine behind it.
The Moorish Empire
| Author | : Budgett Meakin |
| Publisher | : Arkose Press |
| Total Pages | : 628 |
| Release | : 2015-10-25 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781297709197 |
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Pan Mythica
| Author | : Jacob Sockness |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 190 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1365101452 |
How Star Wars Conquered the Universe
| Author | : Chris Taylor |
| Publisher | : Basic Books |
| Total Pages | : 490 |
| Release | : 2015-10-06 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 0465097510 |
In 1973, a young filmmaker named George Lucas scribbled some notes for a far-fetched space-fantasy epic. Some forty years and 37 billion later, Star Wars -- related products outnumber human beings, a growing stormtrooper army spans the globe, and "Jediism" has become a religion in its own right. Lucas's creation has grown into far more than a cinematic classic; it is, quite simply, one of the most lucrative, influential, and interactive franchises of all time. Yet incredibly, until now the complete history of Star Wars -- its influences and impact, the controversies it has spawned, its financial growth and long-term prospects -- has never been told. In How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, veteran journalist Chris Taylor traces the series from the difficult birth of the original film through its sequels, the franchise's death and rebirth, the prequels, and the preparations for a new trilogy. Providing portraits of the friends, writers, artists, producers, and marketers who labored behind the scenes to turn Lucas's idea into a legend, Taylor also jousts with modern-day Jedi, tinkers with droid builders, and gets inside Boba Fett's helmet, all to find out how Star Wars has attracted and inspired so many fans for so long. Since the first film's release in 1977, Taylor shows, Star Wars has conquered our culture with a sense of lightness and exuberance, while remaining serious enough to influence politics in far-flung countries and spread a spirituality that appeals to religious groups and atheists alike. Controversial digital upgrades and poorly received prequels have actually made the franchise stronger than ever. Now, with a savvy new set of bosses holding the reins and Episode VII on the horizon, it looks like Star Wars is just getting started. An energetic, fast-moving account of this creative and commercial phenomenon, How Star Wars Conquered the Universe explains how a young filmmaker's fragile dream beat out a surprising number of rivals to gain a diehard, multigenerational fan base -- and why it will be galvanizing our imaginations and minting money for generations to come.
History of the Moorish Empire, Vol. 1 of 3
| Author | : S. P. Scott |
| Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
| Total Pages | : 805 |
| Release | : 2015-06-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781330084984 |
Excerpt from History of the Moorish Empire, Vol. 1 of 3: In Europe This work has engaged the attention of the author for more than twenty years. Its object is an attempt to depict the civilization of that great race whose achievements in science, literature, and the arts have been the inspiration of the marvellous progress of the present age. The review of this wide-spread influence, whose ramifications extend to the limits of both Europe and America, has required the introduction of some matter apparently extraneous, but which, when considered in its general relations to the subject, will be found to be not foreign to the purpose of these volumes. The list of authorities cited does not, by any means, include all that have been examined. Many, from which comparatively few facts have been gleaned, have been omitted. Among the works that have been made the subject of careful research, and have yielded most valuable information - in addition to the Arabic and Spanish chronicles - are those of Al-Makkari, Romey, Rosseuw St. Hilaire, Le Bon, Sedillot, and Casiri. The utter unreliability of Conde, who compiled the only detailed history of the Moors of Spain, is well known, and his statements have not been adopted except when amply verified. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Key to Kidasuna
| Author | : Jacob Sockness |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 118 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1365149463 |
A Vertical Empire
| Author | : C. N. Hill |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1848167954 |
A Vertical Empire provides a description of the British rocketry and space programme from the 1950s to 1970s, detailing the Medium Range Ballistic Missile Blue Streak and its conversion to a satellite launcher as part of the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO). This extensively revised second edition includes material only made available in the past ten years and the text is supplemented by numerous photographs, sketches and statistics. The all-British satellite Black Arrow is described, as well as the research rocket Black Knight, the Blue Steel missile and the rocket powered interceptor aircraft.
