References – History & Cultural History

Traces of Terrorism

Traces of Terrorism

English edition of “Spuren des Terrors“: Terrorism is usually the consequence of geopolitical decisions. Therefore, this book chooses a historical approach: It shows the most important terrorist attacks and their causes in the internal contexts - from the beginnings in antiquity to the terrorist events in the 21st century. Concept and text by Matthias Plügge, editing and overall design by AFR.

Die Heilkunst alter Zeiten

Die Heilkunst alter Zeiten

A journey through the history of the art of healing from antiquity to Sebastian Kneipp. It covers the eras in which healing was based on experience and relied primarily on the knowledge of herbs. Therefore, this work also includes a large herbal section with illustrations from historical herbal books. A richly illustrated splendid volume with gilt edges, conceived and realized in all parts by AFR. 288 pages.


Klassische Taschenmesser

Klassische Taschenmesser

Documentation accompanying a collection of accurately reproduced replicas of famous pocket knives, from the Corsican herder’s knife (Vendetta knife) and the North American Muskrat knife to the “Hippekniep” knife from the German Bergisches Land region. Text and design by AFR.

Admiral Nelsons HMS Victory

Admiral Nelsons HMS Victory

Articles on the history of seafaring, the military and of technology in Europe at the time of Admiral Nelson, accompanying a model kit of Nelson's HMS Victory. From the English original. 150 issues.


Die Bibel

Die Bibel

Magazines to accompany a series of audio books, containing verse by verse the text of the Holy Script, narrated by famous actors. Detailed interpretation of the passages featured on the audio books as well as fascinating background information: the birth of the Bible; the world in biblical times; Christian art and culture; the Church and Christendom; clerical and religious feast days; customs and traditions; religions of the world.

Drittes Reich – Dokumentationen

Drittes Reich – Dokumentationen

Compilation featuring 800 four-sided pull-out reference files on Nazism. Original contributions from historians and journalists covering the conditions leading to fascism, as well as its reality and consequences. The pull-out reference files are collected in ring binders, creating a comprehensive overview of the “Third Reich“.


Gesund bleiben mit Hildegard von Bingen

Gesund bleiben mit Hildegard von Bingen

Allround genius, healer, prophet, artist – a richly illustrated book presenting the oeuvre of one of the great women of the middle ages. Ways are shown to make benefit of Hildegard's extensive knowledge (ways of healing, recipes, practical advice) in order to lead a healthy life in our modern times. 320 pages.

Das große Buch der Mythologie

Das große Buch der Mythologie

700-page standard work on myths of the world. The best stories from MYTHEN DER MENSCHHEIT.


Mythen der Menschheit

Mythen der Menschheit

20 volume series of books on myths. German edition of the English MYTHS OF MANKIND series.

Money

Money

80 Magazines on the history of money. Published for collecting in ring folders. From the English original MONEY, supplemented by new articles.


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