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John Franklin has been collecting traditional toy soldiers for over
sixty years, mostly Britains but, as the title suggests, including
other interesting additions. In this book he shares some of the
in-depth knowledge gained through experience and countless hours of
careful research, but most of all the passion and enthusiasm for
his hobby. He explains how he was inspired to collect soldiers,
like so many, in early boyhood and how a hobby grew into an
obsession. The various chapters then examine themes he followed in
his collecting, such as Britains Special Painting Orders and Indian
Army Pipe Bands for example, or address questions regarding the
manufacture or identity of specific sets that he has researched or,
in some cases, is still seeking the answer to. It is packed with
anecdotes, useful technical information and helpful advice for the
collector but it is above all a proud tour of inspection of a
sixty-year labour of love. Over four hundred photographs, show much
of the author's magnificent collection in a parade of miniature
pomp and splendour.
Waterloo is one of the defining campaigns of European history. The
name conjures up images of the terrible scale and grandeur of the
Napoleonic Wars and the incredible combined effort that finally
ended Napoleon's aspirations of power in Europe. Drawn from
unpublished first-hand accounts, and using detailed illustrations,
this comprehensive volume is the ideal resource for studying the
intense fighting at the battles of Waterloo and Wavre, the final,
decisive engagements of the Waterloo campaign. Those two battles
are at the heart of this study, which explores the action at Mont
St Jean where Wellington managed to hold the French at bay until
the arrival of the Prussians under Blucher saw the Allies secure a
hard-fought victory at the dramatic climax of the 'Hundred days'.
To coincide with the 2015 bicentennial of the Battle of Waterloo,
Osprey publishes "Waterloo 1815," a definitive three volume history
of the historic battle. Based on new research drawn from
unpublished first-hand accounts and illustrations, "Waterloo 1815"
provides a detailed resource for all aspects of the famous battle.
This first volume of the trilogy, "Quatre Bras," focuses on the
lead-up to Waterloo itself. Two days before the main battle, an
initial 8,000 Allied troops faced the 48,000 men of the French
Armee du Nord under Marshal Ney at the strategically vital
crossroads of Quatre Bras. Having been tricked by Napolean who was
trying to drive a wedge between the Prussians and the Anglo-allied
army, Wellington concentrated his troops at Quatre Bras, hoping to
link up with the Prussians. There Wellington just managed to hold
off Ney's attacks. The battle ended in a tactical stalemate but,
because he was unable to join with Blucher's Prussians, Wellington
retreated back along the road to Brussels to new positions at a
small Belgian village called Waterloo, and thus set the stage for
one of the greatest battles of all time.
With detailed maps, illustrations and battlefield dispositions,
"Quatre Bras" will lay the groundwork for any student of the Battle
of Waterloo.
In this newly revised and updated seventh edition of Taiwan:
Nation-State or Province? Copper examines Taiwan's geography and
history, society and culture, economy, political system and foreign
and security politics in the context of Taiwan's uncertain status,
as either a sovereign nation or a province of the People's Republic
of China. Analyzing possible future scenarios and trends that could
affect Taiwan's status, the author argues that Taiwan's very rapid
and successful democratization suggests Taiwan should be
independent and separate from China, while economic links between
Taiwan and China indicate the opposite. New features to this
brand-new edition include: The triumph of the Democratic
Progressive Party (DPP) in the 2016 elections. The impact of the
Trump administration on US-Taiwan relations. The rise of
popularism. The shift in cross-Strait relations with China given
their increased power on the world stage. This revised and fully
up-to-date textbook will be essential reading for students of
Taiwan, China, US-China relations and democracy.
In this newly revised and updated seventh edition of Taiwan:
Nation-State or Province? Copper examines Taiwan's geography and
history, society and culture, economy, political system and foreign
and security politics in the context of Taiwan's uncertain status,
as either a sovereign nation or a province of the People's Republic
of China. Analyzing possible future scenarios and trends that could
affect Taiwan's status, the author argues that Taiwan's very rapid
and successful democratization suggests Taiwan should be
independent and separate from China, while economic links between
Taiwan and China indicate the opposite. New features to this
brand-new edition include: The triumph of the Democratic
Progressive Party (DPP) in the 2016 elections. The impact of the
Trump administration on US-Taiwan relations. The rise of
popularism. The shift in cross-Strait relations with China given
their increased power on the world stage. This revised and fully
up-to-date textbook will be essential reading for students of
Taiwan, China, US-China relations and democracy.
The rapid advances made in the study of the synthesis, structure
and function of biological macromolecules in the last fifteen years
have enabled scientists concerned with antimicrobial agents to
achieve a considerable measure of understanding of how these
substances inhibit cell growth and division. The use of
antimicrobial agents as highly specific inhibitors has in turn
substantially assisted the investigation of complex biochemical
processes. The literature in this field is so extensive however,
that we considered an attempt should be made to draw together in an
introductory book the more significant studies of recent years.
This book, which is in fact based on lecture courses given by us to
undergraduates at Liverpool and Manchester Universities, is
therefore intended as an introduction to the biochemistry of
antimicrobial action for advanced students in many disciplines. We
hope that it may also be useful to established scientists who are
new to this area of research. The book is concerned with a
discussion of medically important antimicrobial compounds and also
a number of agents that, although having no medical uses, have
proved invaluable as research tools in biochemistry. Our aim has
been to present the available information in a simple and readable
way, emphasizing the established facts rather than more
controversial material. Whenever possible, however, we have
indicated the gaps in the present knowledge of the subject where
further information is required.
This title represents the second instalment of the captivating
study of the Waterloo campaign, one of the defining events in
European history. In particular it focuses on the desperate
struggle for Ligny, which saw the Prussians pushed back by the
French Army after heavy fighting in what was to be Napoleon's last
battlefield victory. With Wellington unable to assist his Prussian
allies in time, the Prussian centre was overwhelmed as night began
to fall, although the flanks were able to retreat in some semblance
of order. Stunning illustrations augment the drama of the fighting
in this area while considerable new research drawn from unpublished
first-hand accounts provide a detailed and engaging resource for
all aspects of the battle.
In Taiwan's Democracy on Trial, Professor Copper assesses the
process of democratization in Taiwan during the Chen Shui-bian Era
(2000 to 2008) and after. He shows that in several respects, most
important being press freedom, human rights, ethnic relations,
political reform, constitutionalism, and clean governance,
democratization regressed. Economic management was not good and
relations with the United States were severely strained, which also
hurt the Chen administration and explains why the Nationalist Party
returned to power in 2008. The democratization process has improved
since 2008.
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