Elizabeth 1st, Empress of Russia

Catherine the Great was Empress of Russia from 1762 until 1796, the country's longest-ruling female leader. She came to power following a coup d'état when her husband, Peter III, was assassinated...

Alexander III was Emperor of Russia from 1881 until his death in 1894. He was highly conservative and reverse some of the liberal reforms of his father, Alexander II...

Praktische fietsgids met detailkaarten, ingetekende route, informatie over overnachten en fietsenmakers, zwaarte en hoogteprofiel. In spiraalbinding, Engelstalig   The Iron Curtain ran for about 7,000 km from the Barents Sea in the north straight through Europe to the Black Sea and divided the continent in East and West. Until the Velvet Revolution in Eastern Europe it was a physical and ideological border between two blocks which conceived each other as enemies. Not only were many neighbouring states divided, but Germany itself was divided into east and west. Today there are hardly any reminders that the wall ever existed.   The border in Germany was 1,400 km long. The former death strip was composed of 3.000 km of fences, car-trenches for 730 km, 830 observation towers, the brightly lit roads, walls and bunkers – most of it is gone. Remaining are the vehicle roads with their perforated paving stones and several observation towers. And in a few years the sparse vegetation will be sup…

Alexander II was the Emperor of Russia from 2 March 1855 until his assassination on 13 March 1881...

'Utterly exquisite.' Robert MacFarlane, Guardian'Gorgeous, lyrical and whimsical.' TimeBorn on the wrong side of the Berlin Wall, as a child Judith Schalansky could travel only through the pages of an atlas. Now she has created her own, taking us across the oceans of the world to fifty remote islands. Perfect maps jostle with cryptic tales from the islands, full of rare animals and lost explorers, marooned slaves and lonely scientists, mutinous sailors and forgotten castaways.'By book's end, I felt that I had travelled to all fifty islands.' Washington Post'Rarely has armchair travel been so farflung and romantic.' Time Out Judith Schalansky was born in 1980 on the wrong side of the Berlin Wall. The Soviets wouldn't let anyone travel so everything she learnt about the world came from her parents' battered old atlas. An acclaimed novelist and award-winning graphic designer, she has spent years creating this, her own imaginative atlas of the world's loneliest places. These islands are s…

This isn't done until they're dead.The Ballerina's quest for vengeance has led her to Youtooz in search of her next victim! Standing at 4.3 inches tall with a katana held in her right hand and a machine gun in the left, long flowing brown hair fans around her blood-smeared face as she stares onward. With an army green coat flicking to the side, she wears a dark sweater with a thick collar and grey pants, as black gloves match her thick boots. The exterior of her packaging looks down at a blood-covered ballerina music box, while the interior is covered in a purple haze. The black protective sleeve then has a glowing blue line running across its centre as her figure can be seen through the large clear window at the packaging's front. This collectible ships in a matte, embossed, protective outer sleeve and a custom-sized plastic protector for maximum protection during shipping.About Ballerina:From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is an action thriller film spin-off from the John Wick ser…

Rhaenyra Targaryen is the firstborn daughter of King Viserys Targaryen and Queen Aemma Arryn. As a strong-willed and independent young woman, her father named her heir to the Iron throne.From her first marriage to Ser Laenor Velaryon, she has three sons: Jacaerys, Lucerys and Joffrey. She shared a close bond with her sworn protector Ser Harwin Strong, but despite there being speculation around her children's legitimacy, Rhaenyra maintained that Laenor was their father. To strengthen her family's claim, Rhaenyra married her uncle Daemon. Together they have two children of their own, Aegon and Viserys. Following her father's death, Rhaenyra must defend her claim to the Iron Throne and rally support in the realm.Includes 2in Mini Figure, 4.5 in Character Bust, Coin, House Family Tree, Collector Card with Certificate of Authenticity and bookmark with House Crest Based on the hit HBO series House of the DragonImmerse yourself in the aura of nobility as you break the seal and reveal the trea…

Hear the world in my voice! Seraphine was born for music. she is a bold dreamer who believes she can change the world through music, even though others think she's crazy. She has a mesmerizing empathy, magically sensing the souls around her. Her fans are captivated by her music because they subconsciously hear their own reflections in the melody. Seraphine is also an expressive artist and a poetic lyricist, for whom music is the only way to express herself. Her emotions and stories are embedded in her work. With melodies that awaken the soul, Seraphine shines on stage! She was born for music and firmly believes it can change the world. Every performance reflects her emotions and tells her story.With LED light function.It measures approx. 58 x 38 x 30 cm and comes in a printed box.Limited to 798 pieces worldwide.Please note: Due to the small edition size and the great demand for this item, allocations are possible.Please note: Due to the size of this item, additional shipping costs may …

Prime 1 Studio is proud to present Supergirl 1:3 Scale statue, another powerful being on the planet who can leap tall buildings and outspeed bullets. First up from the hit DC comic book is the female version of the DC representative character Superman! Teenager Kara Zor-el was sent to Earth from the dying planet Krypton. Her environment dramatically changes from the one she grew up in, she is struggling to comprehend her new home and fighting for herself. She becomes the ultimate new girl on the Earth, Supergirl. In this statue, Supergirl flies across the sky with one foot gently touching the surface of the cloud with flying birds and fluttering capes describe the windy environment above the air. She still has enough strength in reserve and keeps the best curve on her face. Her unique pose and likeness captures perfectly the beauty of Supergirl while holding her pet cat, sometimes referred to as Streaky the Supercat. This is the must-have statue for all Superman and Supergirl manias.Si…

Discover the golden age of sixteenth-century England and its fascinating monarch. Elizabeth the 1st was perhaps the most influential sovereign England has ever known...