Download or read book The Warrior Generals written by Thomas Buell and published by Crown. This book was released on 1998-03-31 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: master historian gives readers a fresh new picture of the Civil War as it really was. Buell examines three pairs of commanders from the North and South, who met each other in battle. Following each pair through the entire war, the author reveals the human dimensions of the drama and brings the battles to life. 38 b&w photos.
Download or read book War and Empire in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean written by A. Jackson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2001-08-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By examining Mauritius and the Indian Ocean, this unique synthesis of imperial and naval/military history, reveals the depths of colonial involvement in the Second World War and the role of colonies in British strategic planning from the eighteenth century. In the century of total war, the British Empire was fully mobilized. The Mauritian home front became regimented, troops were recruited for service overseas, the Eastern fleet guarded the Indian Ocean, and Mauritius became a base for SOE operations and intelligence-gathering for Bletchley.
Download or read book Guide to United States Naval Administrative Histories of World War II written by United States. Department of the Navy. Library and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Chapel Hill in Plain Sight written by Daphne Athas and published by Eno Publishers. This book was released on 2010-07-21 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir by novelist Daphne Athas about coming of age in Chapel Hill during the Depression, life during WWII and the McCarthy era. Athas delves into the world of Southern writers and the shifting of a small college town into the New South's technocracy juggernaut. These tales snatch "the veil off racism, classism, politics and Vanity Fair-worthy scandals that haunt," says writer Randall Kenan.
Download or read book George Washington s Secret Spy War written by John A. Nagy and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Using George Washington's diary as the primary source, Nagy tells the story of [his] experiences during the French and Indian War and his first steps in the field of espionage. Despite what many believe, Washington did not come to the American Revolution completely unskilled in this area of warfare. Espionage was a skill he honed during the French and Indian War and upon which he heavily depended during the Revolutionary War. He used espionage to level the playing field and then exploited it on to final victory"--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Colonial Homes in North Carolina written by John V. Allcott and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Colonial Homes in North Carolina', John V. Allcott meticulously explores the architectural history and significance of colonial homes in the region. His prose is scholarly and detailed, providing a comprehensive look at the evolution of these homes from their early beginnings to their present state. Allcott's attention to detail and historical context make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of architecture and history in North Carolina. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations and photographs that bring to life the exquisite craftsmanship of these homes, enriching the reader's understanding of the subject. John V. Allcott, a renowned architectural historian, brings his expertise and passion for preserving historical buildings to 'Colonial Homes in North Carolina'. His research and background in the field make him uniquely qualified to delve into the intricate details of these homes and their importance in the region's history. Allcott's dedication to showcasing the beauty and significance of colonial homes shines through in his writing, captivating readers with his knowledge and insights. I highly recommend 'Colonial Homes in North Carolina' to anyone interested in the history and architecture of the region. John V. Allcott's thorough examination of these homes offers a fascinating and educational read for architecture enthusiasts, historians, and anyone curious about North Carolina's rich colonial heritage.
Download or read book History of the Late War Between the United States and Great Britain written by Henry Marie Brackenridge and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Yvain written by Chretien de Troyes and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1987-09-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twelfth-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes is a major figure in European literature. His courtly romances fathered the Arthurian tradition and influenced countless other poets in England as well as on the continent. Yet because of the difficulty of capturing his swift-moving style in translation, English-speaking audiences are largely unfamiliar with the pleasures of reading his poems. Now, for the first time, an experienced translator of medieval verse who is himself a poet provides a translation of Chrétien’s major poem, Yvain, in verse that fully and satisfyingly captures the movement, the sense, and the spirit of the Old French original. Yvain is a courtly romance with a moral tenor; it is ironic and sometimes bawdy; the poetry is crisp and vivid. In addition, the psychological and the socio-historical perceptions of the poem are of profound literary and historical importance, for it evokes the emotions and the values of a flourishing, vibrant medieval past.
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Download or read book Entering Ephesus written by Daphne Athas and published by Permanent Press (NY). This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel, about three school-aged sisters, originally published by Viking Press made Time magazine's Ten Best Fiction List in 1971.This is a large novel which takes its time, a conducted tour with tempting stopovers at many points within a well-known Southern landscape: the fire which is in its belly is considerable, is largely female and Promethean, amoral, devouring, a headlong seeking of height in the perverse depths. -- Times Literary Supplement New American Writing Award
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Download or read book When the Spirit Speaks written by Margaret Day Allen and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the reader to 32 self-taught artists in the Southeastern United States. Some have already come to the attention of collectors and scholars. Many others have been unrecognized outside of their immediate neighborhoods. What they all have in common is an unquenchable desire to make art. Often defying the expectations of family and friends, they have pursued this inspiration. In many cases, these artists began to create in response to a personal crisis. Others harbored an interest in art for many years but only had the time to create following retirement. Most were initially unaware of the academic art world, either because they were unable to afford an art education or because their families considered such an aspiration impractical. These stories of perseverance, struggle and triumph illustrate the strength of the creative impulse, which is a part of us all.
Download or read book A History of the United States Navy written by Dudley Wright Knox and published by Scholars Bookshelf. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the few comprehensive histories of the U.S. Navy from it's beginnings through WWII, distinguished not only for it's complete narrative account but also it's coverage of the varied peacetimes roles of the Navy. Including extensive treatments of the War of 1812, the Civil War, and WW II, the work remains unmatched for it's acceessible and complete narrative history og the Navy but also it's account of the close relationship that has existed between naval affairs and the political, economic, military, and other broad aspects of national life during peacetimes as well as war. The author, a U.S. Navy Commodore, presents many assessments of the strategies of decisive naval battles. Foreword to this edition by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Introduction by Vice-Admiral WIlliam L. Rogers. Reprint of the revised, 1948 edition. 2006: 730 pages, many illustrations and maps. Index. (Scholar's Bookshelf)
Download or read book The Campus at Chapel Hill written by John Allcott and published by . This book was released on 2019-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
