Author : Thomas Buell
Publisher : Crown
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 28,90 MB
Release : 1998-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0609801732
master historian gives readers a fresh new picture of the Civil War as it really was. Buell examines three pairs of commanders from the North and South, who met each other in battle. Following each pair through the entire war, the author reveals the human dimensions of the drama and brings the battles to life. 38 b&w photos.
Author : United States. Department of the Navy. Library
Publisher :
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 39,83 MB
Release : 1976
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN :
Author : A. Jackson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 17,52 MB
Release : 2001-08-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1403919542
By examining Mauritius and the Indian Ocean, this unique synthesis of imperial and naval/military history, reveals the depths of colonial involvement in the Second World War and the role of colonies in British strategic planning from the eighteenth century. In the century of total war, the British Empire was fully mobilized. The Mauritian home front became regimented, troops were recruited for service overseas, the Eastern fleet guarded the Indian Ocean, and Mauritius became a base for SOE operations and intelligence-gathering for Bletchley.
Author : Lynn E. Catoe
Publisher : Martino Pub
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 26,99 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781578983940
Author : Daphne Athas
Publisher :
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,96 MB
Release : 1963
Category : Greece
ISBN :
American novelist tells of year spent with Greek relatives, mainly in the poor agricultural district of Hora in the Peloponnesus.
Author : Daphne Athas
Publisher : Eno Publishers
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 32,56 MB
Release : 2010-07-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0982077173
A memoir by novelist Daphne Athas about coming of age in Chapel Hill during the Depression, life during WWII and the McCarthy era. Athas delves into the world of Southern writers and the shifting of a small college town into the New South's technocracy juggernaut. These tales snatch "the veil off racism, classism, politics and Vanity Fair-worthy scandals that haunt," says writer Randall Kenan.
Author : John V. Allcott
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 14,35 MB
Release : 2023-10-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
In 'Colonial Homes in North Carolina', John V. Allcott meticulously explores the architectural history and significance of colonial homes in the region. His prose is scholarly and detailed, providing a comprehensive look at the evolution of these homes from their early beginnings to their present state. Allcott's attention to detail and historical context make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of architecture and history in North Carolina. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations and photographs that bring to life the exquisite craftsmanship of these homes, enriching the reader's understanding of the subject. John V. Allcott, a renowned architectural historian, brings his expertise and passion for preserving historical buildings to 'Colonial Homes in North Carolina'. His research and background in the field make him uniquely qualified to delve into the intricate details of these homes and their importance in the region's history. Allcott's dedication to showcasing the beauty and significance of colonial homes shines through in his writing, captivating readers with his knowledge and insights. I highly recommend 'Colonial Homes in North Carolina' to anyone interested in the history and architecture of the region. John V. Allcott's thorough examination of these homes offers a fascinating and educational read for architecture enthusiasts, historians, and anyone curious about North Carolina's rich colonial heritage.
Author : John A. Nagy
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 39,10 MB
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1250096812
"Using George Washington's diary as the primary source, Nagy tells the story of [his] experiences during the French and Indian War and his first steps in the field of espionage. Despite what many believe, Washington did not come to the American Revolution completely unskilled in this area of warfare. Espionage was a skill he honed during the French and Indian War and upon which he heavily depended during the Revolutionary War. He used espionage to level the playing field and then exploited it on to final victory"--Amazon.com.
Author : Chretien de Troyes
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 21,94 MB
Release : 1987-09-10
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 0300187580
The twelfth-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes is a major figure in European literature. His courtly romances fathered the Arthurian tradition and influenced countless other poets in England as well as on the continent. Yet because of the difficulty of capturing his swift-moving style in translation, English-speaking audiences are largely unfamiliar with the pleasures of reading his poems. Now, for the first time, an experienced translator of medieval verse who is himself a poet provides a translation of Chrétien’s major poem, Yvain, in verse that fully and satisfyingly captures the movement, the sense, and the spirit of the Old French original. Yvain is a courtly romance with a moral tenor; it is ironic and sometimes bawdy; the poetry is crisp and vivid. In addition, the psychological and the socio-historical perceptions of the poem are of profound literary and historical importance, for it evokes the emotions and the values of a flourishing, vibrant medieval past.
Author : Daphne Athas
Publisher : Permanent Press (NY)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,89 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780933256798
This novel, about three school-aged sisters, originally published by Viking Press made Time magazine's Ten Best Fiction List in 1971.This is a large novel which takes its time, a conducted tour with tempting stopovers at many points within a well-known Southern landscape: the fire which is in its belly is considerable, is largely female and Promethean, amoral, devouring, a headlong seeking of height in the perverse depths. -- Times Literary Supplement New American Writing Award
