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Providing a kaleidoscope of resources and entries on the people,
places, and events that coalesced into the American Revolution,
this guide offers a concise introduction to one of the most famous
revolutions ever fought. Though the American Revolution is often
described within the thematic model of suppression versus freedom,
the true significance of the event can be found in its nuances.
Explicating complex issues, from slavery and the role of women to
matters of diplomacy and strategic warfare, this guide offers
comprehensive coverage of the American Revolution without
oversimplifying its many facets. Entries on key documents like the
Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution help readers
grasp the full scope of the revolution's catalysts as well as its
achievements. Primary source documents also provide access to the
revolution as experienced in real-time. Author Spencer C. Tucker,
editor of ABC-CLIO's award-winning five-volume set American
Revolution: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection,
draws on his expertise to prepare the most pertinent entries on the
American Revolution that both address its core elements and spur
further research. Chronology reinforces progression of the
revolution as well as major events Primary source documents offer
insight into the decisions and events of the American Revolution as
they unfolded Interdisciplinary array of entries frames the
American Revolution in various contexts Concise format ensures
comprehensive coverage of complex topics without fluff
The efficient and profitable production of fish, crustaceans, and
other aquatic organisms in aquaculture depends on a suitable
environment in which they can reproduce and grow. Because those
organisms live in water, the major environ mental concern within
the culture system is water quality. Water supplies for aquaculture
systems may naturally be oflow quality or polluted by human
activity, but in most instances, the primary reason for water
quality impairment is the culture activity itself. Manures,
fertilizers, and feeds applied to ponds to enhance production only
can be partially converted to animal biomass. Thus, at moderate and
high production levels, the inputs of nutrients and organic matter
to culture units may exceed the assimilative capacity of the
ecosystems. The result is deteriorating water quality which
stresses the culture species, and stress leads to poor growth,
greater incidence of disease, increased mortality, and low produc
tion. Effluents from aquaculture systems can cause pollution of
receiving waters, and pollution entering ponds in source water or
chemicals added to ponds for management purposes can contaminate
aquacultural products. Thus, water quality in aquaculture extends
into the arenas of environmental protection and food quality and
safety. A considerable body of literature on water quality
management in aquaculture has been accumulated over the past 50
years. The first attempt to compile this information was a small
book entitled Water Quality in Warmwater Fish Ponds (Boyd I 979a)."
A Journey Back in Time presents a collection of thirteen stories
about love, hate, greed, redemption, freedom, peace, loneliness,
the loss of a loved one, interracial relationships, and acceptance.
Each story is relevant to the experiences of African Americans from
as far back as the 1860s through the present day. These stories
emerged through the research of author Vildred C. Tucker-Dawson
into her family history. She discovered that her ancestors had a
unique way to allow future generations to connect with the
past-through these stories, handed down from generation to
generation. Several of the short stories are based upon accounts
told by the author's elders of her great-grandmother, Mrs. Sarah
Pugh-Scott, whom she never met. Sarah and her son, who were both of
a mixed racial background, faced challenges throughout their lives
that did not prevent them from striving for better lives for their
families. Presenting real perspective in the form of fiction, A
Journey Back in Time offers food for thought to both youth and
adults on African American experiences and history.
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A comprehensive overview of warfare in Vietnamese history from the
early efforts to free themselves from Chinese control, through the
Indo-China and Vietnam Wars, the Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia,
up to the Sino-Vietnamese War in 1979. Concentrating on the Vietnam
War, the author explores the conflict from the Vietnamese
perspective, demonstrating how for many Vietnamese the war was
merely one of a long series of struggles against foreign
domination. Encompassing socio-political, economic, diplomatic and
cultural issues, this text provides an introduction to Vietnam's
military history and will be of interest to students of 20th
century American and Asian history.
This encyclopedic collection of more than 200 of the most decisive
and important battles throughout world history gets a fresh
interpretation by a noted military historian. The mythic and doomed
stand of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae; the siege of Carthage in
149-146 BCE, which ended with Rome destroying the city and
enslaving the entire remaining Carthaginian population; the Battle
of Hastings in 1066, arguably the most important battle ever on
English soil; the Battle of Trenton that saved the American
Revolutionary cause and established the military reputation of
General Washington; the firebombing of Tokyo on the night of March
9-10, 1945, that destroyed one quarter of the city. All of these
conflictsâand hundreds moreâplayed a crucial role in defining
the direction of history and the evolution of human society. This
text provides high school-level readers with detailed descriptions
of the battlefield actions that have played the greatest parts in
shaping military history and human existence. Special attention is
paid to the greater historical context and significance of each
battle, especially in relation to other events.
A thorough study of significant wars throughout history and their
influence on world affairs-from the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmore III's
Campaigns during 479-459 BCE through the Iraq War of 2003-2011. For
hundreds of years, wars have played a determining role in history
and have decided the rise and fall of civilizations. Many believe
that understanding the causes and consequences of warfare may move
humankind towards world peace. This selection of the 50 most
consequential wars, compiled by award-winning military historian
Spencer C. Tucker, presents each conflict in chronological order
and discusses its causes, its course, and its significance in world
history. Through thoughtful essays and supporting visual evidence,
this reference work examines the types of weapons systems employed
and their effects in the field; the roles played by individual
leaders such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Abraham
Lincoln, and Adolf Hitler; and the impact of geography and
economics on the battlefield. The work includes fascinating
information about warfare, addressing subjects such as how
transportation and logistics changed the face of war over time,
what invention marked the ascendancy of infantry over cavalry, why
World War I remains the most important war in the 20th century, and
which war killed nearly half of the population of Germany. Each
essay includes the latest interpretations of strategy, agendas, and
consequences of the featured event. Features Illustrations, maps,
and photographs to visually engage readers Discusses the
significance of major conflicts and their broad historical
consequences Offers the most recent interpretations as to the
causes and effects of each war covered Provides a list of books for
additional reading to expand learning opportunities Reveals the
meaning of the term "tech-tac disjoint" and explains its relevance
to to modern use of technology-enabled weaponry
This book covers 26 independence wars that have irrevocably changed
the world, beginning with the Maccabean Revolt against Rome
(167â160 BCE) and ending with the Tamil War for Independence in
Sri Lanka (1983â2009). Throughout history, people longing for
independence have fought wars to win their freedom. Some of these
wars, such as the American Revolution and the Israeli War of
Independence, were great successes. Others, such as the Jewish
Revolt against the Roman Empire, were devastating failures. In some
cases, most notably the Arab Revolt, the outcome had immense
repercussions that are still felt today all over the world. This
book examines 26 of the most significant independence wars, from
ancient times to the modern era and identifies the origins and
consequences of these key conflicts. Comprehensive overview essays
as well as explanations of the causes and consequences of each war
give readers the background needed to understand the importance of
these seminal events. Additional learning tools include detailed
timelines that contextualize all of the key events in the conflict,
maps of several of the key battles that help readers visualize the
strategies of both sides, and a lengthy bibliography that offers a
wealth of options for students looking to further investigate any
of the conflicts.
This outstanding overview of D-Day makes clear its great importance
in military and world history, identifies mistakes committed on
both sides, and explains all aspects of the 1944 Allied invasion of
France and the Normandy Campaign that followed. The beach landings
at Normandy, France, in June of 1944 were of critical importance in
the outcome of World War II, and as a consequence, served to
determine the economic and political state of the modern world as
we know it. This latest reference book edited by esteemed historian
Spencer C. Tucker supplies easy-to-understand overview entries on
the Normandy Invasion ("Operation OVERLORD") and the European
Theater in World War II as well as entries treating specific topics
such as key individuals, technical innovations, weapons systems,
command structures, terrain and logistical difficulties, and the
role played by weather. Readers will come to understand why the
eventual success of the Allied forces in the D-Day operations was
so hard-fought and came at a tremendous cost of life. The book
addresses the immense difficulty of supplying tens of thousands of
soldiersâmany of them inexperienced in combatâand countless
tons of equipment and vehicles to the invasion force from over the
beaches, after most of the teams landed in the wrong locations, and
when many command structures were wiped out almost immediately upon
landing; and it explains how these factors impacted the combat on
the ground and resulted in the Allied forces' careful planning
going awry. The book also describes the elaborate deception carried
out by the Allies regarding the invasion landing site and how these
efforts impacted battle developments, and it presents nine primary
documents that treat various aspects of the battle, including the
lengthy Allied plan for the invasion and primary sources of
directives regarding the battle and technical innovations.
He was Red Skelton's favorite director, and mentored Lucille Ball
in the art of physical comedy. In his 15-year Hollywood career, S.
Sylvan Simon (1910-1951) directed and/or produced more than 40
films, with stars like Lana Turner, Abbott and Costello, and
Wallace Beery. Though he loved to make moviegoers laugh, he
demonstrated his versatility with murder mysteries, war stories,
and musicals. After a decade at MGM, he moved to Columbia, where he
produced his own projects, including the Western melodrama Lust for
Gold, and popular slapstick comedies like The Fuller Brush Girl. As
head of production, reporting to irascible Harry Cohn, he produced
the award-winning Born Yesterday, and was working on From Here to
Eternity when his life ended tragically at the age of 41. This
first-ever account of Simon's life and career draws on interviews
with family and colleagues, genealogical records, archival
materials, and his own annotated scripts to tell the story of a
stage-struck boy from Pittsburgh whose talent and tenacity made him
a Hollywood success. The filmography provides production histories,
critical commentary, and excerpts from published reviews. An
appendix covers books written or edited by Simon, including his
anthologized plays for amateur groups.
A fascinating look at the insurgencies and counterinsurgencies
throughout history with a concentration on the 20th and 21st
centuries. This encyclopedia examines insurgencies-and the
counterinsurgency efforts they prompt-through history, addressing
military actions and the techniques and technologies employed in
each conflict, significant insurgency leaders, and the leading
theorists, with emphasis on the "small wars" of the 20th century
and most recent decades. The clear, concise entries provide a
breadth of coverage that ranges from the Maccabean Revolt in
168-143 BCE and the Peasants' Revolt in Germany in the 1500s to the
American Revolutionary War and the ongoing insurgency in Syria.
Readers will gain a solid understanding of how insurgency warfare
and counterinsurgency (COIN) strategy has played a key role in the
U.S. conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 21st century,
and grasp how this important military strategy has evolved during
modern times. An introduction by Dr. Conrad Crane of the Army War
College, a widely acknowledged expert on the topic Essays on terms
used to describe aspects of insurgency and counterinsurgencies A
chronology tracing important insurgencies and counterinsurgency
efforts throughout history An extensive bibliography that points
students toward additional resources for further study
Rochelle Hudson's career as an actress was planned from the start
by her ambitious stage mother, who gave birth to her in 1916. Given
rigorous dance and musical training as a child, Hudson won her
first film contract at the age of fourteen. A WAMPAS Baby Star in
1931, she co-starred with actors such as W.C. Fields, Henry Fonda,
Claudette Colbert, Will Rogers and Fredric March in classic films
like Imitation of Life (1934) and Les Miserables (1935). But within
a few years, she was stuck in B movies and frustrated. Stepping
away from Hollywood, Hudson worked as a realtor and a rancher, and
even did wartime espionage work for the Navy. She continued acting
occasionally, in Rebel Without a Cause (1955), the TV sitcom That's
My Boy (1954-55), and the campy horror film Strait-Jacket (1964). A
timeless beauty, she was married (and divorced) four times before
her untimely death in 1972 at age 55. Drawing on personal papers,
interviews with family and friends and genealogical research, this
first account of Rochelle Hudson's life and work depicts a talented
and outspoken woman who built a successful career on her own terms.
The annotated filmography provides synopses, critical commentary
and reviews for nearly 60 feature films.
A fascinating and informative analysis by a distinguished military
historian of the 100 most influential battles in American history,
presented in an accessible, ready-reference format. The Battle of
Okinawa (April-June 1945) resulted in more U.S. Navy casualties
than all of the navy's previous wars combined; these heavy
casualties influenced the decision to employ the atomic bomb
against Japan that August. This is just one of many instances in
American military history when the outcome of a battle helped to
establish the course of history-the focus of this latest
encyclopedia from esteemed historian Spencer C. Tucker. The 100
battles spotlighted in this work-which include defeats as well as
victories-are deemed to have had the greatest impact on American
history. Spanning more than 500 years of military events, the book
begins its coverage with the Battle of Mabila in 1540 during the
Age of Discovery and ends with the Second Battle of Falluja during
the Iraq War/Insurgency in 2004. Expertly written, informative, and
thoughtful, this analysis will be insightful and interesting for
all high school, undergraduate, and general readers. Introductory
overview essay helps create a conceptual framework for readers A
list of "further reading" selections with each entry and a full
bibliography identify avenues to further study Fact boxes
throughout the text provide quick, essential information for each
battle
This highly detailed and well-illustrated single-volume work
documents the evolution of warfare across history through weaponry
and technological change. In war, the weapons and technologies
employed have direct effects on how battles are waged. When new
weapons are introduced, they can dramatically alter the outcomes of
warfare-and consequently change the course of history itself. This
reference work provides a fascinating overview of the major weapon
systems and military technologies that have had a major impact on
world history. Addressing weapons as crude as the club used by
primitive man to the high-tech weapons of today such as unmanned
drones, Instruments of War: Weapons and Technologies That Have
Changed History offers nearly 270 profusely illustrated entries
that examine the key roles played by specific weapons and identify
their success and failures. The book begins with an introductory
essay that frames the subject matter of the work and discusses the
history of weapons as a whole. The text is concise and accessible
to general readers without extensive backgrounds in military
history yet provides the detailed information necessary to convey
the complexity of the evolution of warfare through technological
change. Contains more than 260 entries of weapons and technological
changes Features 25 sidebars that provide interesting insights as
to the employment of the weapons and changes Appropriate for
students in high school, college, and military academies as well as
general readers interested in the history of weaponry Provides a
bibliography and index
In Karl Marx's early writing (first made available many years after
his death) his economic interpretation of history and his concept
of communism were set in a comprehensive philosophical framework.
Marx's main preoccupation at this time was with man estranged from
himself in an alienated world: a subjective, almost religious
theme. Taking full account of these earlier writings, Robert Tucker
critiques and reinterprets Marx's thought. He shows how its origins
can be located in earlier German philosophers, in particular Kant,
Hegel, and Feuerbach. Reconstructing the genesis of Marxism in its
founder's own mind, he clarifies Marx's mystifying contention that
Marxism represented Hegelianism turned 'on its head'. He then
presents a new interpretation, based on close textual analysis, of
the relation between Marx's early philosophical system and the
subsequent materialist conception of history as expounded in the
later and best known writings of Marx and Engels. Against this
background, Tucker presents Das Kapital as a work belonging to the
post-Hegelian mythical development of Germany philosophy.
Considering in turn the genesis of Marxism and the underlying
continuity of his thought from the early writings to Das Kapital,
Tucker shows the theme of alienation is central throughout. In the
years since the book was first written, comments and criticism have
encouraged Tucker to change his position somewhat. This is
explained in a new introduction that goes beyond the interpretative
enterprise of the rest of the book to assess Marx in relation to
contemporary concerns: first it presents a critique of Marx's
treatment of alienation and then it comments on the moot problem of
the continuing relevance of his social and economic thought. On the
latter point his views have matured and altered during the
intervening years and he now finds the economic and social aspects
of Marx's thought considerably more relevant than he did before.
In the years since Stalin's death, his profound influence upon the
historical development of Communism has remained elusive and in
need of interpretation. Stalinism, as his system has become known,
is a phenomenon which embraced all facets of political and social
life. While its effect upon the Soviet Union and other nations
today is far less than it was while Stalin lived, it is by no means
dead. In this landmark volume some of the world's foremost scholars
of the subject, in a concerted group inquiry, present their
interpretations of Stalinism and its influence on all areas of
comparative Communist studies from history and politics to
economics, sociology, and literary scholarship. The studies
contained in this volume are an outgrowth of a conference on
Stalinism held in Bellagio, Italy, sponsored by the American
Council of Learned Societies. In his major contribution to this
book, Leszek Kolakowski calls Stalinism "a unified state organism
facing atom-like individuals." This extraordinary volume, augmented
by a revealing new introduction by the editor, Robert C. Tucker,
can be seen as amplifying that remark nearly a half century after
the death of Joseph Stalin himself. Contributors to this work are:
Wlodzimierz Brus, Katerina Clark, Stephen F. Cohen, Alexander
Erlich, Leszek Kolakowski, Moshe Lewin, Robert H. McNeal, Mihailo
Markovic, Roy A. Medvedev, T. H. Rigby, Robert Sharlet, and H.
Gordon Skilling. Robert C. Tucker's principle work on Stalin has
been described by George F. Kennan as "the most significant single
contribution made to date, anywhere, to the history of Soviet
power."
This encyclopedia provides a broad, in-depth, and multidisciplinary
look at the causes and effects of warfare between whites and Native
Americans, encompassing nearly three centuries of history. The
Battle of the Wabash: the U.S. Army's single worst defeat at the
hands of Native American forces. The Battle of Wounded Knee: an
unfortunate, unplanned event that resulted in the deaths of more
than 150 Lakota Sioux men, women, and children. These and other
engagements between white settlers and Native Americans were events
of profound historical significance, resulting in social,
political, and cultural changes for both ethnic populations, the
lasting effects of which are clearly seen today. The Encyclopedia
of North American Indian Wars, 1607-1890: A Political, Social, and
Military History provides comprehensive coverage of almost 300
years of North American Indian Wars. Beginning with the first
Indian-settler conflicts that arose in the early 1600s, this
three-volume work covers all noteworthy battles between whites and
Native Americans through the Battle of Wounded Knee in December
1890. The book provides detailed biographies of military, social,
religious, and political leaders and covers the social and cultural
aspects of the Indian wars. Also supplied are essays on every major
tribe, as well as all significant battles, skirmishes, and
treaties. Entries written by over 50 leading scholars in the field
25 charts 26 maps A glossary of terms
The history of channel catfish farming in the United States serves
as a model for the development of pond-based aquaculture industries
worldwide. Channel catfish farming is the largest and economically
most important aquaculture industry in the United States. In 2003,
over 300,000 metric tons (662 million pounds) of channel catfish
were processed, representing about half the total United States
aquaculture production. Demand for farm-raised catfish is strong,
with record processing years in 2002 and 2003. In 22 chapters
written by active scientists in the field, Biology and Culture of
Channel Catfish comprehensively synthesizes over 30 years of
research on this American icon. Throughout the book, fundamental
biological aspects of channel catfish are linked to practical
culture techniques.
Topics include:
- Latest information on reproductive physiology, genetics, and
breeding
- Comprehensive treatment of catfish nutrition, feeds, and feeding
practices
- Water quality management and pond dynamics
- In-depth review of immunology in channel catfish
- Practical information on diseases and health management
- Techniques for commercial culture, including innovative
techniques such as raceways, recirculating systems, and partitioned
aquaculture systems
- Catfish economics and marketing
- Exploration of environmental concerns, including recommended Best
Management Practices
The Emmy-nominated star of the classic 1950s sitcom I Married Joan,
Joan Davis (1912-1961) was also radio's highest paid comedienne in
the 1940s and she displayed her unique brand of knockabout comedy
in more than forty films. This book provides a complete account of
her career, including a filmography with critical commentary, and
the most detailed episode logs ever compiled for her radio and
television programmes. A biographical chapter offers
never-before-published information about her family background,
marriage to vaudeville comedian Si Wills, relationships with other
men and her tragic early death.
While fighting on land continues to hold center stage, recently
much more attention has been focused on the Civil War at sea. And
for good reason. Naval operations decided the outcome of the war as
the North exploited its significant naval and maritime advantage to
turn the war on land in its favor. In A Short History of the Civil
War at Sea, Spencer C. Tucker, eminent naval and military historian
and endowed chair at the Virginia Military Institute, provides a
concise and lively overview of the "blue water" Civil War, or
fighting on the seas and attacks directed from the sea. This volume
covers the drama of significant naval battles, like the first clash
of ironclads at Hampton Roads, the Union capture of New Orleans,
fierce action in the Charleston Harbor, and the Battle of Mobile
Bay. A Short History of the Civil War at Sea also discusses
important themes, like the technological revolution in naval
warfare; the impact of naval operations on U.S. and Confederate
foreign relations; the Confederate use of torpedoes, submarines,
and commerce raiders; and the Union's successful strategy of
blockade. The struggle at sea might not have been as bloody as the
fighting on land, but it was every bit as interesting and included
a colorful cast of characters, like David G. Farragut, the North's
highest ranking and most accomplished naval officer, and
Confederate naval officer, commerce raider, and "Rebel Seadog"
Raphael Semmes. And the advances of naval technology during the
Civil War are fascinating-from the use of new Dahlgren guns to the
design and redesign of the ironclads to the extensive use of mines
and the development of submarines. Prof. Tucker covers it all in
this new book, and his knowledge and skills as a storyteller shine.
A Short History of the Civil War at Sea will entertain and inform
students, scholars, and Civil War enthusiasts.
While fighting on land continues to hold center stage, recently
much more attention has been focused on the Civil War at sea. And
for good reason. Naval operations decided the outcome of the war as
the North exploited its significant naval and maritime advantage to
turn the war on land in its favor. In A Short History of the Civil
War at Sea, Spencer C. Tucker, eminent naval and military historian
and endowed chair at the Virginia Military Institute, provides a
concise and lively overview of the 'blue water' Civil War, or
fighting on the seas and attacks directed from the sea. This volume
covers the drama of significant naval battles, like the first clash
of ironclads at Hampton Roads, the Union capture of New Orleans,
fierce action in the Charleston Harbor, and the Battle of Mobile
Bay. A Short History of the Civil War at Sea also discusses
important themes, like the technological revolution in naval
warfare; the impact of naval operations on U.S. and Confederate
foreign relations; the Confederate use of torpedoes, submarines,
and commerce raiders; and the Union's successful strategy of
blockade. The struggle at sea might not have been as bloody as the
fighting on land, but it was every bit as interesting and included
a colorful cast of characters, like David G. Farragut, the North's
highest ranking and most accomplished naval officer, and
Confederate naval officer, commerce raider, and 'Rebel Seadog'
Raphael Semmes. And the advances of naval technology during the
Civil War are fascinating-from the use of new Dahlgren guns to the
design and redesign of the ironclads to the extensive use of mines
and the development of submarines. Prof. Tucker covers it all in
this new book, and his knowledge and skills as a storyteller shine.
A Short History of the Civil War at Sea will entertain and inform
students, scholars, and Civil War enthusiasts.
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