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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Norton's Literary Gazette and Publishers' Circular
Author: Confederate Generals in the Western Theater: Classic essays on America's Civil War
Author: Lawrence L. HewittPublisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN: 1572337001
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Confederate Generals in the Western Theater ultimately comprise several volumes that promise a host of provocative new insights into not only the South's ill-fated campaigns in the West but also the eventual outcome of the larger conflict. --Book Jacket.
The Encyclopædia Britannica
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ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1120
Book Description
The Publishers Weekly
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ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2176
Book Description
Bibliography of American Imprints to 1901: Main part
Author: Smithsonian: Battles that Changed History
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465494944
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
From the fury of the Punic Wars to the icy waters of Dunkirk, relive 5,000 years of world-changing combat with this guide to the most famous battles in history. This military history book takes you on a journey through the battlefields of history, from the ancient world to the American Civil War, World War 1, World War 2, the Cold War, and beyond. Maps, paintings, and photographs reveal the stories behind more than 90 of the most important battles ever to take place, and show how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats. From medieval battles and great naval battles to the era of high-tech air battles, key campaigns are illustrated and analyzed in detail – the weapons, the soldiers, and the military strategy. Dive into the past to discover: - Specially commissioned maps show how each of the featured battles played out. - Entries tell the story behind each battle – why it happened, and the lasting historical impact it left on both the parties involved and the wider world. - Chapter directory sections cover other key battles of the period bringing the total number of battles Famous military leaders are profiled, including Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Rommel, and crucial arms, armor, and equipment are explained. Whether at Marathon, Agincourt, Gettysburg, or Stalingrad, Battles that Changed History takes you into the thick of combat and shows how kingdoms and empires have been won and lost on the battlefield. A must-have volume for history and military history enthusiasts, university students, and armchair generals of all ages.
The Encyclopædia Britannica
Author: Hugh ChisholmPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 2224
Book Description
Do Real Men Pray?
Author: Charles H. LippyPublisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN: 9781572333581
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
White male spirituality and the Christian man -- The dutiful patriarch -- The gentleman entrepreneur -- The courageous adventurer -- The efficient businessman -- The positive thinker -- The faithful leader -- Male spirituality in white Protestant America.
Linthead Stomp
Author: Patrick HuberPublisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807832251
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
An exploration of the origins and development of American country music in the Piedmont's mill villages celebrates the colorful cast of musicians and considers the impact that urban living, industrial music, and mass culture had on their lives and music.
Encyclopedia Britannica
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 2218
Book Description