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Roland Fagel

    De vlucht van de kolibrie
    Mekkadagboek
    The Valley of Amazement
    Montaillou
    No Easy Day
    The New Tsar
    • An epic tale of the path to power of Vladimir Putin, emerging from obscurity to become one of the world's most conflicted and important leaders.

      The New Tsar2017
      4.1
    • An expansive, heartbreaking novel from the internationally bestselling author of `The Joy Luck Club'.

      The Valley of Amazement2014
      3.8
    • No Easy Day

      The autobiography of a Navy SEAL. The firsthand account of the mission that killed Osama bin Laden

      This first-person account details the planning and execution of the raid that led to Osama bin Laden's death, offering an unprecedented look inside the elite SEAL Team Six. The narrative immerses readers in the experiences of the twenty-four-man team as they prepare for this pivotal mission. From the harrowing crash of a Black Hawk helicopter to the moment the target was confirmed dead, the account unfolds with gripping, minute-by-minute precision. Team leader Mark Owen takes readers behind enemy lines, providing an insider's perspective on one of the most remarkable military operations in history. Critics have praised the book for its cinematic quality, capturing the intensity of the raid as if readers were alongside the SEALs in the helicopter. Mark Owen, a former member of SEAL Team Six, brings his extensive experience, having participated in numerous missions globally, including the high-profile rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in 2009. On May 1, 2011, he was a key figure in Operation Neptune Spear, witnessing bin Laden's demise firsthand. For security reasons, Owen's name and those of his fellow SEALs have been altered. Co-author Kevin Maurer has spent years covering special operations, embedding with forces in various conflict zones and authoring multiple books on the subject.

      No Easy Day2012
      4.0
    • De vlucht van de kolibrie

      Roman

      • 213 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Twee Italiaanse vrienden ontdekken in hun geboortestreek rotstekeningen die lijken op die van de Inca's in Peru.

      De vlucht van de kolibrie2010
    • Mekkadagboek

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Persoonlijk verslag in dagboek door de Zuid-Afrikaanse schrijfster van haar bedevaart naar Mekka.

      Mekkadagboek2007
    • Presents an account of day-to-day life in a medieval French village. Using records gathered by the Catholic Church in its pursuit of heretics, this book shows the lives of a cast of village characters.

      Montaillou1984
      3.9