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Litany of Sorrows (Paperback): Peter J Marzano Litany of Sorrows (Paperback)
Peter J Marzano
R457 Discovery Miles 4 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Eastern Front - A Captivating Guide to Soviet Union in World War 2, the Winter War, Siege of Leningrad, Operation... The Eastern Front - A Captivating Guide to Soviet Union in World War 2, the Winter War, Siege of Leningrad, Operation Barbarossa and Battle of Stalingrad (Hardcover)
Captivating History
R872 R766 Discovery Miles 7 660 Save R106 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Foot Soldier (Hardcover): John N Defoore The Foot Soldier (Hardcover)
John N Defoore
R642 Discovery Miles 6 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Florida in World War I (Hardcover): Joe Knetsch, Pamela Gibson Florida in World War I (Hardcover)
Joe Knetsch, Pamela Gibson
R720 Discovery Miles 7 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Master & the Disciple - Interactions Between Gandhi & Nehru & their Impact on Modern Indian History (Hardcover, First... Master & the Disciple - Interactions Between Gandhi & Nehru & their Impact on Modern Indian History (Hardcover, First Edition,)
Sangita Mallik
R1,451 Discovery Miles 14 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

While it is generally known that Mahatma Gandhi had great affection for Jawaharlal Nehru and that this was one of the most important factors in the latter succeeding him as the leading figure in the Indian National Congress and becoming the Prime Minister of India, it is seldom realized that the relationship between the two was one of the most determining factors in the history of the Congress and consequently in that of modern India, both before and after the achievement of Independence. To bring all this into focus has been the main objective of this work. Part one of the book consists of the texts of letters exchanged between Gandhi and Nehru and part two shows the impact of the Gandhi-Nehru relationship on the history of the Indian National Congress. Some of the moving writings of Nehru on Gandhi after the latter's passing away, showing Nehru's deep attachment to the master, follow. The introduction not only sums up the materials in two parts, but also discusses the impact of the Gandhi-Nehru relationship on the history of India during the Nehru Era. The book will be of tremendous interest to the general public as well as to scholars of modern Indian history in general and of Gandhi and Nehru in particular.

Shotguns, All Types - TM 9-285 US Army Technical Manual (1942 World War II Civilian Reference Edition) - Unabridged Field... Shotguns, All Types - TM 9-285 US Army Technical Manual (1942 World War II Civilian Reference Edition) - Unabridged Field Manual On Vintage and Classic Shotguns for Hunting, Trap, Skeet, and Defense from the Wartime Era (Hardcover, 1942 World War II Civilian Reference ed.)
U.S. War Department
R845 Discovery Miles 8 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
White Mythic Space - Racism, the First World War, and >Battlefield 1< (Hardcover): Stefan Aguirre Quiroga White Mythic Space - Racism, the First World War, and >Battlefield 1< (Hardcover)
Stefan Aguirre Quiroga
R2,594 Discovery Miles 25 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The fall of 2016 saw the release of the widely popular First World War video game Battlefield 1. Upon the game's initial announcement and following its subsequent release, Battlefield 1 became the target of an online racist backlash that targeted the game's inclusion of soldiers of color. Across social media and online communities, players loudly proclaimed the historical inaccuracy of black soldiers in the game and called for changes to be made that correct what they considered to be a mistake that was influenced by a supposed political agenda. Through the introduction of the theoretical framework of the 'White Mythic Space', this book seeks to investigate the reasons behind the racist rejection of soldiers of color by Battlefield 1 players in order to answer the question: Why do individuals reject the presence of people of African descent in popular representations of history?

La Mirada - A Brief History (Hardcover): Raymond Fernandez, Glen Cantrell La Mirada - A Brief History (Hardcover)
Raymond Fernandez, Glen Cantrell
R723 Discovery Miles 7 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Views on Europe - Gender Historical and Postcolonial Perspectives on Journeys (Hardcover): Lilli Riettiens, Elke Kleinau Views on Europe - Gender Historical and Postcolonial Perspectives on Journeys (Hardcover)
Lilli Riettiens, Elke Kleinau
R2,541 Discovery Miles 25 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The history of travel has long been constructed and described almost exclusively as a history of "European", male mobility, without, however, explicitly making the gender and whiteness of the travellers a topic. The anthology takes this as an occasion to focus on journeys to Europe that gave "non-Europeans" the opportunity to glance at "Europe" and to draw a picture of it by themselves. So far, little attention has been paid to the questions with which attributes these travellers endowed "Europe" and its people, which similarities and differences they observed and which idea(s) of "Europe" they produced. The focus is once again on "Europe", but not as the starting point for conquests or journeys. From a postcolonial and gender historical view, the anthology's contributions rather juxtapose (self-)representations of "Europe" with perspectives that move in a field of tension between agreement, contradiction and oscillation.

Meanderings on the Making of a Diasporic Hybrid Identity (Paperback): Dulce Maria Gray Meanderings on the Making of a Diasporic Hybrid Identity (Paperback)
Dulce Maria Gray
R1,088 Discovery Miles 10 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In 1965, the United States invaded the Dominican Republic for the third time. The invasion spurred waves of emigration and brought a million and a half Dominicans and their uniquely complex ideas about ethnic cultural identity to the United States. Often, those ideas clashed with American cultural notions and caused a great deal of unrecognized emotional trauma for Dominican immigrants. This clash was particularly problematic for those who arrived in the early 1960s before "identity" was a fashionable topic of discussion. Although scholarship is now saturated with the issue of ethnic cultural identity, there is a shortage of material about Dominican Americans' specific experiences. This book examines one Dominican American's developing self-knowledge about what it means to have left the Dominican Republic as a child during a time of war and to have arrived and grown up in an often hostile American society. It describes and analyzes the cycle of loss, yearning, recognition, and understanding, as framed by key cultural events and experiences that mark the process of negotiating and constructing a "Dominican American" identity in the diaspora.

The New Europe - Some Essays in Reconstruction (Hardcover): Arnold Joseph Toynbee The New Europe - Some Essays in Reconstruction (Hardcover)
Arnold Joseph Toynbee
R795 Discovery Miles 7 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Pilsen Revolt of 1953 - Kindred by Currency (Hardcover): Jakub Slouf The Pilsen Revolt of 1953 - Kindred by Currency (Hardcover)
Jakub Slouf; Translated by Lucie Mikolajkova
R2,732 Discovery Miles 27 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book analyzes the first of the vast popular uprisings in the countries of Eastern Bloc-the revolt of West Bohemian City of Pilsen against the currency reform on June 1, 1953. The text is the first complex critical monograph on this topic. In the methodological field the research is inspired by the theories of so-called new social movements. Therefore, the book frames the Pilsen revolt into the context of previous protest actions that had taken place in the examined region after the establishment of communist dictatorship in Czechoslovakia. Thus, the text deals with all the conflicts occurred within the years 1948-1953. This method enables the author to study several protest cultures which operated on a long-term base in various parts of the society and which-each of them in a different way-affected the course of the Pilsen revolt. So, the work provides not only the detailed critical description of June 1953 events but also their cultural genealogy.

Seven Seconds to Die - A Military Analysis of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War and the Future of Warfighting (Paperback): John... Seven Seconds to Die - A Military Analysis of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War and the Future of Warfighting (Paperback)
John Antal
R566 R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Second Nagorno-Karabakh war - fought between Armenia and Azerbaijan between September 24 and November 10, 2020 face=Calibri>- was the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. This 44-day war resulted in a decisive military victory for Azerbaijan. Armenia was outfought, outnumbered, and outspent and lost even though they controlled the high ground in a mountainous region that favored traditional defense. Azerbaijan's alliance with Turkey, and close technological support from Israel, strategically isolated Armenia. In addition, Turkey's posturing influenced the Russians not to intervene to support Armenia. That Azerbaijan attacked Armenia during the pandemic was an additional factor. The fact that Azerbaijan won the war is not extraordinary, considering the correlation of forces arrayed against Armenia. What is exceptional is that this was the first modern war primarily decided by unmanned weapons. In this war the Turkish-made BAYRAKTAR TB2 Unmanned Air Combat Vehicle (UCAV) and the Israeli-made HAROP Loitering Munition (LM) dominated the fighting and provided Azerbaijan with a war-winning advantage.

God in Eisenhower's Life, Military Career, and Presidency (Hardcover): Jerry Bergman God in Eisenhower's Life, Military Career, and Presidency (Hardcover)
Jerry Bergman; Foreword by Paul Jungmeyer; Preface by Andrew Goodpaster
R1,187 R993 Discovery Miles 9 930 Save R194 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Martha's Vineyard Basketball - How a Resort League Defied Notions of Race and Class (Paperback): Bijan C Bayne Martha's Vineyard Basketball - How a Resort League Defied Notions of Race and Class (Paperback)
Bijan C Bayne
R1,395 Discovery Miles 13 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Year round on Martha's Vineyard Island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, residents and vacationers have played basketball-almost since the game was invented. The Oak Bluffs summer league on the Island was innovative, ethnically diverse, welcomed female players, and fostered thousands of friendships. President Obama, NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, and Family Matters sitcom star Jaleel White have all played basketball on Martha's Vineyard, as did future college stars, authors, war heroes, and entrepreneurs. Their stories touch current events from World War I through the Civil Rights Movement-and even include the filming of the blockbuster Jaws. Martha's Vineyard Basketball: How a Resort League Defied Notions of Race and Class follows the rich history of basketball on the Island and tells the stories of the players and coaches themselves. During the heyday of Martha's Vineyard basketball in the 1970s and '80s, the courts provided a place for friendships that looked past social class and race-a unique situation given that nearby cities such as Boston were sites of violent demonstrations against integration. Original interviews with those who were there not only reveal the racial dynamics on Martha's Vineyard, but also relate amusing anecdotes of encounters with celebrities that include Charles Lindbergh, James Cagney, Frank Sinatra, and future star James Taylor. Martha's Vineyard Basketball reveals little-known aspects of the Island, shares the realities and triumphs of residents and vacationers alike, and demonstrates the unifying power of basketball. New Englanders, basketball fans, and those interested in race and class relations will all find this book a noteworthy account of a singular place.

Through Her Eyes - The Life and Art of Portland Painter Betty Chilstrom (Hardcover, Hardback Version ed.): Robin Chilstrom Through Her Eyes - The Life and Art of Portland Painter Betty Chilstrom (Hardcover, Hardback Version ed.)
Robin Chilstrom
R1,013 Discovery Miles 10 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The United Nations in International History (Hardcover): Amy L. Sayward The United Nations in International History (Hardcover)
Amy L. Sayward
R3,561 Discovery Miles 35 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The United Nations in International History argues for a new way of examining the history of this central global institution by integrating more traditional diplomacy between states with new trends in transnational and cultural history to explore the organization and its role in 20th- and 21st-century history. Amy Sayward looks at the origins of the U.N. before examining a range of organizations and players in the United Nations system and analysing its international work in the key arenas of diplomacy, social & economic development programs, peace-keeping, and human rights. This volume provides a concise introduction to the broad array of international work done by the United Nations, synthesizes the existing interdisciplinary literature, and highlights areas in need of further research, making it ideal for students and beginning researchers.

A Century of Arab Politics - From the Arab Revolt to the Arab Spring (Paperback): Bruce Maddy- Weitzman A Century of Arab Politics - From the Arab Revolt to the Arab Spring (Paperback)
Bruce Maddy- Weitzman
R1,187 Discovery Miles 11 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From the "Great Arab Revolt" against Ottoman rule in World War I to the upheavals of the Arab Spring, this text analyzes a century of modern Arab history through the lens of three intertwined notions: the idea of a single Arab nation, the reality of multiple Arab states, and the competition between them over both concrete and symbolic interests. These concepts are presented against the background of Great Power involvement in the region, regional issues such as the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Iran-Iraq war, and the rise of political Islam. The evolution of regional Arab politics is examined from its infancy at the beginning of the 20th century to the profound challenges posed by the upheavals of the Arab Spring, and through the emergence of multiple Arab states organized under the League of Arab States, the pan-Arab heyday of Gamal Abdel Nasser between 1955 and 1967, and the subsequent consolidation of a multi-polar Arab state system. This history highlights the changing nature of modern Arab identity, the achievements and shortcomings of Arab state formation processes, and the influence of enduring communal, tribal, religious and ethnic identities on the modern Arab order. Altogether, these factors help explain contemporary Arab realities and why the Arab nationalist dream of achieving power and prosperity in line with an idealized image of the past, has proven elusive. This failure, in turn, has fueled both the recent upheavals and limited the prospects for successful outcomes. This broad and readable synthesis covers the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the Arab region. By reexamining what "being Arab" means today, politically and culturally, it will be a valuable text to students seeking to understand the modern Middle East.

Winston Churchill - Politics, Strategy and Statecraft (Hardcover): Richard Toye Winston Churchill - Politics, Strategy and Statecraft (Hardcover)
Richard Toye
R4,238 Discovery Miles 42 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Winston Churchill is a renowned historical figure, whose remarkable political and military career continues to enthral. This book consists of short, highly readable chapters on key aspects of Churchill's career. Written by leading experts, the chapters draw on documents from Churchill's extensive personal papers as well as cutting-edge scholarship. Ranging from Churchill's youthful statesmanship to the period of the Cold War, the volume considers his military strategy during both World Wars as well as dealing with the social, political and economic issues that helped define the Churchillian era. Suitable for those coming to Churchill for the first time, as well as providing new insights for those already familiar with his life, this is a sparkling collection of essays that provides an enlightening history of Churchill and his era.

The Politics and Economics of Decolonization in Africa - The Failed Experiment of the Central African Federation (Hardcover,... The Politics and Economics of Decolonization in Africa - The Failed Experiment of the Central African Federation (Hardcover, New)
Andrew Cohen
R4,287 Discovery Miles 42 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The slow collapse of the European colonial empires after 1945 provides one of the great turning points of twentieth century history. With the loss of India however, the British under Harold Macmillan attempted to enforce a 'second' colonial occupation - supporting the efforts of Sir Andrew Cohen of the Colonial Office to create a Central African Federation. Drawing on newly released archival material, The Politics and Economics of Decolonization in Africa offers a fresh examination of Britain's central African territories in the late colonial period and provides a detailed assessment of how events in Britain, Africa and the UN shaped the process of decolonization. The author situates the Central African Federation - which consisted of modern day Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi - in its wider international context, shedding light on the Federation's complex relationships with South Africa, with US Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy and with the expanding United Nations. The result is an important history of the last days of the British Empire and the beginnings of a more independent African continent.

Men and Tanks (Hardcover): Macintosh James Cheyne Men and Tanks (Hardcover)
Macintosh James Cheyne
R830 Discovery Miles 8 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Women and Democracy in Cold War Japan (Hardcover): Jan Bardsley Women and Democracy in Cold War Japan (Hardcover)
Jan Bardsley
R4,583 Discovery Miles 45 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Women and Democracy in Cold War Japan offers a fresh perspective on gender politics by focusing on the Japanese housewife of the 1950s as a controversial representation of democracy, leisure, and domesticity. Examining the shifting personae of the housewife, especially in the appealing texts of women's magazines, reveals the diverse possibilities of postwar democracy as they were embedded in media directed toward Japanese women. Each chapter explores the contours of a single controversy, including debate over the royal wedding in 1959, the victory of Japan's first Miss Universe, and the unruly desires of postwar women. Jan Bardsley also takes a comparative look at the ways in which the Japanese housewife is measured against equally stereotyped notions of the modern housewife in the United States, asking how both function as narratives of Japan-U.S. relations and gender/class containment during the early Cold War.

The Politics and Literature Debate in Postwar Japanese Criticism, 1945-52 (Paperback): Atsuko Ueda, Michael K. Bourdaghs, Richi... The Politics and Literature Debate in Postwar Japanese Criticism, 1945-52 (Paperback)
Atsuko Ueda, Michael K. Bourdaghs, Richi Sakakibara, Hirokazu Toeda; Contributions by Odagiri Hideo, …
R1,382 Discovery Miles 13 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the wake of its defeat in World War II, as Japan was forced to remake itself from "empire" to "nation" in the face of an uncertain global situation, literature and literary criticism emerged as highly contested sites. Today, this remarkable period holds rich potential for opening new dialogue between scholars in Japan and North America as we rethink the historical and contemporary significance of a number of important issues, including the meaning of the American occupation both inside and outside of Japan, the shifting semiotics of "literature" and "politics," and the origins of crucial ideological weapons of the cultural Cold War. This collection features works by Japanese intellectuals written in the immediate postwar period. These writings-many appearing in English for the first time-offer explorations into the social, political, and philosophical debates among Japanese literary elites that shaped the country's literary culture in the aftermath of defeat.

Fighter Pilot's Daughter - Growing Up in the Sixties and the Cold War (Paperback): Mary Lawlor Fighter Pilot's Daughter - Growing Up in the Sixties and the Cold War (Paperback)
Mary Lawlor
R789 Discovery Miles 7 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Fighter Pilot's Daughter: Growing Up in the Sixties and the Cold War details author and Professor Mary Lawlor's unconventional upbringing in Cold War America. Memories of her early life-as the daughter of a Marine Corps and then Army father-reveal the personal costs of tensions that once gripped the entire world, and illustrate the ways in which bold foreign policy decisions shaped an entire generation of Americans, defining not just the ways they were raised, but who they would ultimately become. As a kid on the move she was constantly in search of something to hold on to, a longing that led her toward rebellion, to college in Paris, and to the kind of self-discovery only possible in the late 1960s. A personal narrative braided with scholarly, retrospective reflections as to what that narrative means, Fighter Pilot's Daughter zooms in on a little girl with a childhood full of instability, frustration and unanswered questions such that her struggles in growth, her struggles, her yearnings and eventual successes exemplify those of her entire generation. From California to Georgia to Germany, Lawlor's family was stationed in parts of the world that few are able to experience at so young an age, but being a child of military parents has never been easy. She neatly outlines the unique challenges an upbringing without roots presents someone struggling to come to terms with a world at war, and a home in constant turnover and turmoil. This book is for anyone seeking a finer awareness of the tolls that war takes not just on a nation, but on that nation's sons and daughters, in whose hearts and minds deeper battles continue to rage long after the soldiers have come home.

Jackie Kennedy - A Captivating Guide to the Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Hardcover): Captivating History Jackie Kennedy - A Captivating Guide to the Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Hardcover)
Captivating History
R699 R616 Discovery Miles 6 160 Save R83 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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