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Brutality and fear. Heroism and sacrifice. Military history is a
fascinating, complex and often contradictory subject. War and
fighting between tribes, clans, groups and countries has been with
us forever. Great leaders, great villains, pivotal moments and
events become transformative, causing political, social and
technological upheavals, which were often built on the foundation
of war. The Handy Military History Answer Book is a captivating,
concise and convenient look at how the world, the United States and
modern society think about conflict.
To understand the United States of America, learning the past and
present of each of the 50 states is crucial. Loaded with intriguing
questions and answers, The Handy State-by-State Answer Book is an
unusually engaging reference that you can read straight through, or
pick and choose the states that interest you most. The unique
format presents a clear and captivating tour of each American
state, its history, significant people, and events, both past and
present. A great gift, it is the go-to guide for students, teachers
and general readers.
Beginning with the economic, political, and social forces behind
the conflict, continuing to the first shots fired at Fort Sumter,
the military strategies, battles, and people, and following Lee's
surrender at Appomattox to the reconstruction and modern aftermath,
"The Handy Civil War Answer Book" is a captivating, concise, and
convenient history of American's defining conflict.
From the biggest events and battles to the lesser known warriors
and women, "The Handy Civil War Answer Book" presents the war, its
participants, and historical significance in an accessible,
enjoyable, question-and-answer format. The strategies of Lee,
Sherman, and Grant; the key battles, including Gettysburg,
Chattanooga, and Chancellorsville; the weapons, the prices of
everything from a bale of cotton to a box of ashes; and the
fascinating stories of the women, children, and soldiers affected
by the carnage are explained and explored. Photos, battlefield
maps, and a chronology of major events contribute to the
understanding of the War between the States.
"The Handy Civil War Answer Book" answers over 900 questions, from
the mostly widely asked to the more obscure, such as:
How did the Mexican War influence Americans of the 1850s?
How many people had their minds changed by Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Did Jefferson Davis really mean it--was he sincere--when he used
words like "liberty" and "freedom"?
What did people mean when they said Lincoln had the style of a
buffoon and the "brain of a giant"?
What was Robert E. Lee's connection to George Washington?
How does Lincoln's 1860 election stack up when compared to other
major election races?
What is nullification? What is secession? How closely are they
linked?
Was there any technical or technological area in which the South
held an advantage?
How could General Ambrose Burnside have made such a calamitous
error at the Battle of Fredericksburg?
Who were the first black soldiers in the Civil War?
What was so important about the Homestead Act?
Was there any precedent for the Siege of Vicksburg?
Who was Junius Brutus Booth?
Would North and South have been reconciled if Lincoln were not
assassinated?
What was, or is, the Solid South?
What happened to the centennial celebrations of the Civil War?
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The Mohawk (Hardcover)
Samuel Willard Crompton; Series edited by Paul C. Rosier
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R1,083
Discovery Miles 10 830
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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The word mohawk means many things to different people: a river, a
valley, a tribe, even a type of haircut. Just as Sioux conjures up
an image of the Great Plains, horses, and war bonnets, the name
Mohawk often summons images of the Northeast Woodland, gushing
streams, and the tomahawk. In recent times, the Mohawk have added
iron and steel work to their traditional art of basket weaving, and
one is as likely to find a Mohawk on the streets of Manhattan or
Montreal as in the woodlands. Like other Native American tribes,
their lives were disrupted forever when Europeans arrived in the
17th century. Today the tribe continues to struggle to hold on to
their land and traditions. Read about the Mohawk in this new title,
complete with vivid photographs, an engaging narrative, and helpful
reference features.
Edwards was a major figure in the Great Awakening religious
movement that spread throughout the colonies of North American in
the eighteenth century.
Discusses the effects of the invention of the printing press on
language, religion, science, society, and everyday life.
This new series examines the lives of people who have had a major
impact on the history or current practice of religion. Individuals
profiled include clergy of diverse faiths as well as lay people who
have had a profound intellectual influence on religious and
philosophical thought. As a hermit monk, it would have been likely
that Thomas Merton would have lived and died relatively unknown.
Because of his incredible talent for writing, though, his ideas
reached huge audiences across the United States and the rest of the
world, making him one of the best-known Christian theologians of
the twentieth century.
Describes the history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture of Pakistan.
Few have worn their team colors as proudly as No. 7, the longtime
quarterback of the Denver Broncos. First arriving at Denver in
1983, John Elway stayed for 16 seasons that ran the gamut from
spectacular to dismal. He became as identified with Denver as
Johnny Unitas with Baltimore, Terry Bradshaw with Pittsburgh, and
Roger Staubach with Dallas. Despite a career featuring more than
300 touchdown passes and more than 51,000 passing yards, the road
to success was not easy. Elway appeared in, and lost, three Super
Bowls during the late 1980s. Critics lampooned his big salary and
small results, overlooking the fact he had won five AFC
championships along the way. Redemption finally came in the late
1990s, when an aged Elway won two Super Bowls, one of which is
considered to be one of the most competitive and exciting of them
all. Now, the retired Hall of Famer benefits various charities for
disadvantaged youth in Colorado.
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Ariel Sharon (Hardcover)
Samuel Willard Crompton; Introduction by Arthur M. Schlesinger
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R838
Discovery Miles 8 380
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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There were moments in Ariel Sharon's astonishingly successful
military career when he had an incredible way of pulling victory
from the jaws of defeat. But he has also been blasted for actions
that have led to the deaths of civilians. Even so, Sharon overcame
his opposition and adversity to become Israel's prime minister in
2001. At age 72, this was a remarkable achievement; of other modern
leaders, only Ronald Reagan and Nelson Mandela were around that age
when first elected to their nations' highest office. ""Ariel
Sharon"" is an in-depth biography of this controversial world
leader, whose massive stroke and subsequent coma in January 2006
further complicated the already precarious scenario in the Middle
East. Succinct text, engaging full-color photographs, and a
comprehensive index make this title the ideal go-to reference for
students eager to learn more about this key figure in contemporary
international affairs.
Best known for Utopia, describing communal ownership of land, the
education of men and women alike, and religious toleration.
The Boston Tea Party of 1773 is the most famous incidence of "tea
parties" held to protest the British government and its taxes on
the American colonies. British leaders and the British people
marveled at the excitement of the Americans over a tax of merely
three pence, while Americans fumed at the arrogance of their Old
World countrymen in their attempts to rule them from afar without
proper representation in government. In the end, the conflict was
almost as much about words and misunderstandings as about the tea
itself. From that time comes the modern phrase "a tempest in a
teapot," which accurately describes the sensations of the two years
that preceded the American Revolution. The Boston Tea Party ably
describes the events and participants of this American protest, as
well as its significance in the scheme of American independence.
Thanks to cowboy-and-Indian movies of the 1950s and 1960s, the
Cheyenne are among the best known of all Indian tribes. The
moviegoer can readily picture the fast-moving Cheyenne, mounted on
handsome horses, battling the U.S. Cavalry. While that image is
indeed part of the story, the Cheyenne tribe is about much more
than 19th-century warfare. The Cheyenne have persevered through
strange and difficult times to emerge as one of the best adapted of
all Great Plains peoples. They fought the U.S. Army with
considerable success, but after the eventual defeat, the Cheyenne
changed to a life of cattle herding and Plains farming, with
tractors and harvesters as much a part of their lives as horses and
war bonnets. The Cheyenne covers the storied history of this highly
recognizable tribe, from its origins to its interactions with
Europeans and later the U.S. government, to its place in the United
States today.
La Salle is one of the best-known but least-understood explorers
of human history. Celebrated for following the Mississippi to its
mouth in present-day Louisiana, he was also berated for failing to
relocate that same area when he came by sea. Justly known as the
greatest of the canoe-carrying and paddle-wielding Frenchmen of his
time, he was a failure when it came to colonization and conquest.
There was greatness within him, including a powerful will to
succeed, but there was also sheer stubbornness, which cost him when
he attempted to create a French colony in what is now Texas. In
Robert de La Salle, read about a man whose journeys encouraged
explorers from other European nations to survey the southeastern
United States.
After two years of training with the British Mount Everest
Expedition, Edmund Hillary, along with Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing
Norgay, completed the challenging climb to become the first men to
reach the summit of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, on May
29, 1953. But this historic achievement didn't mean the end of
Hillary's adventures. In 1955, he led a party across Antarctica by
snow tractor, pioneering a new route to the South Pole. Hillary
followed this up by leading several expeditions to the Himalayas,
and establishing the Himalayan Trust, which has funded more than 30
schools in Nepal, as well as hospitals, medical clinics, and
airstrips. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain, Hillary
was also granted honorary citizenship in Nepal. In Sir Edmund
Hillary, learn about this daring explorer and his
accomplishments.
Known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" for her efforts during
the American Civil War, Clara Barton is remembered today as a
pioneering nurse and humanitarian. By the end of the 19th century,
she was one of the most highly regarded American women on the
planet, having brought relief to those suffering in wars and
disasters the world over. Frightened as a child, insecure as an
adult, and perpetually worried about her image, Barton was a
thoroughly modern hero beset by difficulties, including those of
her own making. In Clara Barton: Humanitarian, read about this
brave nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.
Ulysses S. Grant is a puzzling figure in American history. The 18th
president of the United States had rampant corruption associated
with his administration, but he was a decorated war hero famous for
turning serious attacks by the Confederate Army into victories for
the Union and for implementing simultaneous attacks against the
South that led to its surrender. He became a national figure
overnight when he captured Forts Henry and Donelson and was given
the nickname 'Unconditional Surrender' Grant after 12,000
Confederates surrendered under his harsh conditions of 'no terms
except unconditional and immediate surrender'.After the war, Grant
achieved the distinction of being promoted to the equivalent of a
four-star general. In recent years, his reputation as president has
improved somewhat among scholars due to his support for civil
rights and his prosecution of the Ku Klux Klan. Grant also signed a
bill into law making Christmas a federal holiday in 1870, and
another that created America's first national park, Yellowstone, in
1872.
Although Barry Sanders earned all-state honors in high school
football, many college recruiters overlooked him because of his
height. Undeterred, Sanders used his size to his advantage for the
rest of his career. Accepting a scholarship from Oklahoma State
University, he set several college football records and earned the
Heisman Trophy as 1988's most outstanding player. In only his
junior year of college, he was the third overall pick in the NFL
draft, where he was selected to play for the Detroit Lions. He
stayed with the Lions for his entire career and achievedPro Bowl
status in all of his 10 seasons as a pro. At the age of 30, still
healthy and a season away from topping Walter Payton's career
rushing record, Sanders stunned fans when he unexpectedly announced
his retirement from the game. In addition to spending time with his
family, this former MVP and NFL record-holder now raises funds for
various charities, including those for scleroderma, a chronic
connective tissue disease.
Early in 1898, the battleship USS Maine was sent to Havana.
Supposedly undertaken to protect U.S. interests in Cuba, this
action was a blatant effort to change Spanish colonial policies.
Then, on the night of February 15, the Maine blew up in Havana
Harbor with the loss of 260 lives. Though the exact cause of the
explosion was unknown, the loss of the Maine became the focal point
for Americans who sought war. The cry 'Remember the Maine - to hell
with Spain!' swept the country, and the day after the board of
inquiry's report come out, President William McKinley sent Madrid
an ultimatum, which led directly to the U.S. declaration of war
against Spain in April. This book examines the historical
circumstances leading up the destruction of the Maine, the
immediate aftermath, and the long-term consequences.
This is the captivating biography of a football
superstar.Quarterback Peyton Manning's career symbolizes family,
faith, and competitiveness. The son of former NFL great Archie
Manning and the older brother of Eli Manning, he has made the
Indianapolis Colts his extended family as well. Although he
possesses a good deal of natural talent, Manning struggled on many
occasions throughout his career. To his detractors, he was the
spoiled kid of doting parents, the antithesis of the ""self-made
football player."" Manning earned his way to football greatness in
Miami in 2007 after leading the Colts to their first Super Bowl win
in 36 years. This fascinating biography explores the life of the
only player in his career to be named NFL MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and
Pro Bowl MPV. Off the gridiron, Manning's PeyBack Foundation
supports leadership programs for disadvantaged youth in Indiana,
Tennessee, and Louisiana, displaying his dedication to family and
family values.This captivating, colorful biography traces Manning's
childhood, influences, and personal life, and is complete with
full-color photographs, informative sidebars, a bibliography, and
much more.
The family values movement is a conservative movement that strongly
supports traditional social values. Since 1980, the Republican
Party has used the issue of family values to attract voters, and
such organizations as the Christian Coalition and the American
Family Association have tied the movement to Christianity and thus
believe that Christian values should play more important roles in
everyday society. This new book offers students an objective look
at this important movement, which has wielded great influence on
the political landscape as well as attracted major controversy from
its critics.
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