Author: Walter William SkeatPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Waterloo Casualties
Author: Paul L. DawsonPublisher: Fonthill Media
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
— Draws on newly discovered eyewitness accounts from Prussian sources to present new insights into the battle and new areas of combat — Studies the battle from the unexplored perspective of General Drouet d’Erlon, one of Napoleon’s key subordinates — Focuses on the lesser-known engagements between the French and Prussians, for which new archaeological evidence has been discovered — Examines death certificates issued for French officers and men on the day of the battle to suggest it was not the ‘bloodbath’ it is often thought to have been — The result of twenty years of research in archives in France and German Historians have sought reasons why Napoleon lost the great battle at Waterloo, seen by many as the most famous conflict of the nineteenth century. Waterloo Casualties presents the litany of failures by one of Napoleon’s key subordinates, General Drouet d’Erlon, which ultimately led to defeat, and explores for the first time what really happened at Hougoumont, La Haye Sainte, and on the French right wing as the Prussians closed in. The actions between Papelotte and Frichermont were critical in the story of the battle, but have, so far, been seldom studied as no red-coated soldiers fought there. They come under scrutiny in Dawson’s meticulous analysis.
California
Author: Andrew RollePublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118701143
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
The eighth edition of California: A History covers the entire scope of the history of the Golden State, from before first contact with Europeans through the present; an accessible and compelling narrative that comprises the stories of the many diverse peoples who have called, and currently do call, California home. Explores the latest developments relating to California’s immigration, energy, environment, and transportation concerns Features concise chapters and a narrative approach along with numerous maps, photographs, and new graphic features to facilitate student comprehension Offers illuminating insights into the significant events and people that shaped the lengthy and complex history of a state that has become synonymous with the American dream Includes discussion of recent – and uniquely Californian – social trends connecting Hollywood, social media, and Silicon Valley – and most recently "Silicon Beach"
A Concise Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Walter William SkeatPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
A Concise Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
Author: SkeatA Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Joseph Emerson WorcesterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1874
Book Description
Tennessee Historical Magazine
Author: English and Chinese Dictionary
Author: William LobscheidPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
What’s Her Name
Author: Katie NelsonPublisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789295394
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
A fresh, informative and entertaining pop history of the world told through the biographies of 70 fascinating women you may not have heard of (but should have).
Literary Digest
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 1126
Book Description
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Author: Charles CarlsonPublisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1641385634
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
It's a war story; it's a love story. Prior to the Revolutionary War, George Washington met a fifteen-year-old local farm boy, Robert "Robbi" Marlowe, riding his huge horse Big Dan. Washington was so impressed with the way Robbi trained Dan he hired him to train a new group of horses he had just purchased. While training the horses, Robbi often ran errands for Washington to nearby towns. Riding Dandy, one of the best horses he had trained, Robbi entered a steeplechase race and won a huge purse of one hundred silver dollars, which he invested in land. During the Revolutionary War, Robbi would become chief dispatch rider for Washington. Robbi's girlfriend and future wife Abigail was the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, and they were married in a most lavish affair. George Washington was elected by Congress to be a general of the army, but there was no army. The Americans were a group of untrained, poorly equipped citizen militia who had banded together to attack the British that had raided Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, and started the Revolutionary War. Washington had to train this ragtag citizenry and turn it into an army that would defeat the greatest army and navy in the world, the British. Washington won the first confrontation over the besieged British in Boston. The war raged on from Quebec, Canada, in the north to the southern states. After winning the siege of Boston, Washington lost Long Island and New York City. After these major losses, he took a big gamble and attacked the Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey, winning a major victory and saving the revolution. But the war raged on until the final victory over the British at Yorktown, Virginia, which resulted in American independence