Keith Roberts was a British science fiction author, most celebrated for his acclaimed novel Pavane. This masterfully crafted work, often viewed as a collection of linked stories, presents an alternate history where the Roman Catholic Church assumes control of England following the assassination of Queen Elizabeth I. Roberts became renowned for his imaginative worlds and distinctive style that drew readers into intricate narratives. Beyond his writing, he also contributed as an illustrator, enriching his own and others' publications with visual artistry.
Throughout the 17th century large parts of Europe were depopulated during the wide-ranging and savage wars of religion and dynasty, involving various major powers. This was hence a key period in the development of 'modern' infantry tactics. This title covers the Dutch-Spanish wars of independence, The Thirty Years' War and the English Civil Wars.
Kniha líčí život vojáků vybavených zbraněmi s doutnákovým zámkem, počínaje dobou vlády královny Alžběty, kdy začaly být tyto zbraně v Anglii používány, až do konce 17. století, kdy je nahradily zbraně křesadlové. Poznejte všední život vojáka a jeho výstroj i výzbroj v době, kdy došlo k pokusu španělské Armady o invazi do Anglie, k anglické občanské válce, restauraci i slavné revoluci.
Cell biology is taught in classrooms around the world to provide students with a firm conceptual grounding in biology. This text provides basic, core knowledge about how cells work and uses colour images and diagrams to emphasize concepts and aid understanding.
The Realm of Kiteworld has survived nuclear catastrophe and is governed by a feudal and militant religious oligarchy - the Church Variant.In the outer Badlands, real or imagined Demons are kept at bay by flying defensive structures of giant interlocking Cody kites piloted by an elite and brave Corps of Observers.Through a series of Kite stories we are drawn compellingly into a strange but recognizable world where loyalty to the Corps is everything and non-conformity a sin. Keith Roberts depicts the fortunes, passions and failings of his characters against this background of a fragile and superstitious society. As the fanatical Ultras embark on a religious campaign of destruction, the Realm starts to disintegrate — fast.
In England tauchen Personen auf, die über außersinnliche Wahrnehmung verfügen, in den Gedanken ihrer Mitmenschen lesen und sie mittels Telekinese beeinflussen können. Sie wachsen zu Gruppen zusammen, die sich in ihren Fähigkeiten ergänzen - einer neuen Form menschlicher Existenz. Wird homo gestalt den homo sapiens ablösen? Doch die neue Lebensform muß selbst um ihren Bestand fürchten, denn es droht ein Dritter Weltkrieg, der alles vernichten würde. Kann homo gestalt ihn verhindern, bevor es zu spät ist? Deutsche Erstveröffentlichung SCIENCE FICTION BESTSELLER
