wyszukanych pozycji: 4
Profiles in Power: Twentieth-Century Texans in Washington
ISBN: 9780292702400 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 374 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Profiles in Power offers concise biographies of fourteen twentieth-century Texans who wielded significant political power and influence in Washington, D.C. First published in 1993 by Harlan Davidson, it has been revised and updated with new chapters on John Nance Garner and Henry Gonzalez and expanded chapters on Lyndon Johnson, Barbara Jordan, Ralph Yarborough, Jim Wright, and John Tower. Demonstrating the validity of a biographical approach to history, the book as a whole covers all the major political issues of the twentieth century, as well as the pivotal role of Texans in... Profiles in Power offers concise biographies of fourteen twentieth-century Texans who wielded significant political power and influenc... |
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118,57 zł |
The Spanish-American War
ISBN: 9780313316623 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The 1898 war between the United States and Spain receives relatively little attention in most American history texts, yet it is an event of major importance. The United States emerged as the world's greatest power in the 20th century. In many ways, the war with Spain was a stepping stone from one era of American history to the next, showing Americans that aggressive nationalism could be fraught with danger, even as it was crowned with splendor. This book includes an overview essay, five essays on specific aspects of the war, and a conclusion. A biographical section features sketches of... The 1898 war between the United States and Spain receives relatively little attention in most American history texts, yet it is an event of major i... |
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266,00 zł |
Wichita Falls
ISBN: 9781531647117 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 130 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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129,65 zł |
Writing the Story of Texas
ISBN: 9780292745377 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 326 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 18-20 dni roboczych. The history of the Lone Star state is a narrative dominated by larger-than-life personalities and often-contentious legends, presenting interesting challenges for historians. Perhaps for this reason, Texas has produced a cadre of revered historians who have had a significant impact on the preservation (some would argue creation) of our state's past. An anthology of biographical essays, Writing the Story of Texas pays tribute to the scholars who shaped our understanding of Texas's past and, ultimately, the Texan identity. Edited by esteemed historians Patrick Cox and... The history of the Lone Star state is a narrative dominated by larger-than-life personalities and often-contentious legends, presenting interesting... |
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151,95 zł |