Download or read book Fire over Calpe written by James M. Anderson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Christianized Germanic Visigoths reigned on the Iberian Peninsula in the late sixth and seventh centuries until the year 711, when they were overthrown by Arabic and Moorish forces from Africa. The clash of wills between the Catholic Church and the King of the Goths for power and wealth, paved the way for an Islamic invasion, but specific details of this event have been little recorded. In this fictional account, the Hispanic Jews, heavily persecuted under the Gothic kings and the church, serve as go-betweens for the Catholic Church and the North African Muslims. The fierce Basques in the northeast of the peninsula, the Germanic Suevi installed in the northwest, and the Franks beyond the Pyrenees, all present a constant irritation to the Goths and become unwitting scapegoats in the churchs plans to dislodge the king and replace him on the throne with a prince more sympathetic to its desires and ambitions. This is a tale of war, lust, deceit and treachery culminating in a change of masters in Hispania. The Arabs came, conquered, and contrary to the expectations of the conspirators, they stayed.
Download or read book The Hibernian Magazine Or Compendium of Entertaining Knowledge written by and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Battle of the Narrow Seas written by Peter Scott and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2009-09-24 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A WWII Royal Navy commander recounts the struggle to control the narrow seas between Britain and the rest of Europe throughout the war. A Motor Torpedo Boat Commander in the Second World War, Sir Peter Scott—the son of explorer Robert Scott—was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery in battle. Combining his own experience with extensive military research, he tells the story of the wide-ranging naval conflict against the Germans, fought in the congested waters of the Channel and the southern North Sea. Actions against convoys and E-boats, often under the shadows of French cliffs; an impossible sortie against Scharnhorst and Gneisenau as they ran the gauntlet through the Straits in February 1942; the attack on St Nazaire; and the defensive and offensive roles taken on by MTBs during the D-Day landings are just some of the events covered in the book. The bravery of the crews of these small ships became legendary. As the War dragged on, their exploits helped to raise the morale of the nation.
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Download or read book The Complete Works of Xenophon written by Xenophon and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 1071 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Works of Xenophon is a comprehensive collection of writings from the ancient Greek author Xenophon, encompassing a wide range of genres including history, philosophy, biography, and Socratic dialogues. Known for his clear and straightforward writing style, Xenophon's works offer valuable insights into the society and culture of ancient Greece. The book provides readers with a glimpse into the life and thought of a key figure in classical literature, making it an essential read for those interested in the ancient world. Xenophon's works are often considered to be highly accessible and entertaining, making them appealing to a wide audience. He expertly weaves together storytelling and philosophical reflections, creating a unique blend of historical narrative and moral inquiry. As a student of Socrates and a prominent Athenian historian, Xenophon's writings offer a rich tapestry of ideas and perspectives that continue to resonate with readers today. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or a casual reader, The Complete Works of Xenophon is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Download or read book Operation Jubilee written by Patrick Bishop and published by Signal. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Ben Macintyre, Tim Cook, and other bestselling World War Two historians, a riveting and updated telling of the tragic Dieppe raid of 1942. On the moonless night of August 18th 1942 a flotilla pushes out into the flat water of the Channel. They are to seize the German-held port of Dieppe and hold it for at least twenty-four hours, showing the Soviets the Allies were serious about a second front and to get experience ahead of a full-scale invasion. But confidence turned to carnage with nearly two thirds of the attackers dead, wounded or captured. The raid - the Royal Air Force's biggest battle since 1940- was both a disaster and a milestone in the narrative of the war. It was cited as essential to D-Day, but the tragedy was all too predictable. Using first-hand testimony and highlighting recently declassified source material from archives across several countries, bestselling author Patrick Bishop's account of this doomed endeavour reveals the big picture and unearths telling details that fully bring Operation Jubilee to life for the first time.
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Download or read book Modes of Analogy in Ancient and Medieval Verse written by Phillip Damon and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-07-28 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1961.
Download or read book Complete Works written by Xenophon and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 1068 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited Xenophon collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Historical and Biographical Works Anabasis Cyropaedia Hellenica Agesilaus Polity of the Lacedaemonians Defenses of Socrates and Other Socratic Dialogues Memorabilia Apology The Economist Symposium Hiero Short Treatises On Horsemanship Hipparchikos The Sportsman On Revenues Polity of the Athenians
Download or read book 10 Best Books on Military Strategies written by Thucydides and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 1215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of the works of the great commanders and philosophers of the past is a very important part of military education Military activity has been a constant process over thousands of years, and the essential tactics, strategy, and goals of military operations have been unchanging throughout history. Via the study of history, the military seeks to avoid past mistakes, and improve upon its current performance by instilling an ability in commanders to perceive historical parallels during battle, so as to capitalize on the lessons learned. The main areas military history includes are the history of wars, battles, and combats, history of the military art, and history of each specific military service. This book includes unique works of Sun Tsu, Thucydides, Sextus Julius Frontinus, Julius Caesar, Xenophon, Flavius Vegetius Renatus, Machiavelli, T.E. Lawrence, Napoleon Bonaparte, Carl von Clausewitz. Contents: Sun Tzu - The Art of War Thucydides - The History of the Peloponnesian War Caius Julius Caesar - The War In Gaul; The Civil War Niccolo Machiavelli - The Art of War; The Prince Sextus Julius Frontinus - Stratagems Xenophon - Anabasis Flavius Vegetius Renatus - The Military Institutions of the Romans Carl von Clausewitz - On War T.E. Lawrence - Seven Pillars of Wisdom Napoleon Bonaparte - The Officer's Manual Napoleon's Maxims of War war strategy, Strategies of War
Download or read book The Dieppe Raid written by UK War Office and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-03-30 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A battle summary of Britain’s raid on the French port town of Dieppe during World War II. Winston Churchill was under pressure. The Soviets felt that they were fighting the Germans by themselves. Stalin demanded Britain open a second front to draw German forces away from the east. Though the advice Churchill received from his staff was that an invasion of France would not be possible for at least another year, the British Prime Minister knew he had to do something to help the Russians. The result was a large-scale raid upon the port of Dieppe, chosen as it was thought that the success of any invasion would depend on the capture of a major port to enable heavy weapons, vehicles, and reinforcements to be landed in support of the landing forces. It would not be the second front that Stalin wanted, but at least it would demonstrate Britain’s intent to support the Soviets. Plus, it provided a rehearsal for the eventual invasion. The raid upon Dieppe, Operation Jubilee, was eventually scheduled for 19 August 1942. The assault was the most ambitious Allied attack against the German Channel defenses of the war so far, involving some 6,000 infantry, 237 naval vessels, and seventy-four squadrons of aircraft. Though the debate surrounding Jubilee’s purpose and cost has raged in the years since the war, many vital and important lessons were learned. All these factors are covered in this official battle summary, a detailed and descriptive account of the Dieppe Raid, which was written shortly after the war and is based on the recollections of those who were involved.
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Download or read book The Gentleman s Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains opinions and comment on other currently published newspapers and magazines, a selection of poetry, essays, historical events, voyages, news (foreign and domestic) including news of North America, a register of the month's new publications, a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs, a summary of monthly events, vital statistics (births, deaths, marriages), preferments, commodity prices. Samuel Johnson contributed parliamentary reports as "Debates of the Senate of Magna Lilliputia."
