With the possible exception of the Civil War, no other period in American history rivals the American Revolution in importance. Originating in 1775 as disorganized, local violence over rights and taxes, it quickly escalated into full-blown armed conflict. By the time the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, a new nation had emerged. Offering a day-by-day chronology of the people and events important to the American Revolution, Revolutionary War Almanac provides an up-close look at this historic time. The A-to-Z dictionary covers people, battles, and other exciting details. More than 130 maps,...
With the possible exception of the Civil War, no other period in American history rivals the American Revolution in importance. Originating in 1775 as...
Bringing together biographical information on world leaders from 1900 to the present, the two-volume Biographical Dictionary of Modern World Leaders provides an ideal introduction to the lives and work of the most influential and powerful people on the world stage. Political leaders of every stripe--from the Ayatollah Khomeini to Kofi Annan--can be found in this accessible A-to-Z reference set. Approximately 800 detailed biographies are derived from each of the 190 countries of the world, as well as many leaders of states or peoples that are only nominally independent. Each accessible volume...
Bringing together biographical information on world leaders from 1900 to the present, the two-volume Biographical Dictionary of Modern World Leaders p...
The Civil War was a defining event in U.S. history - a time when Americans fought against one another to decide the fate of the nation. "The Civil War Almanac" contains a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the events and people of this monumental war, while the A-to-Z dictionary outlines biographical information on leading military and political figures involved in the conflict. Illustrations, maps, and an extensive bibliography are also included for further research.
The Civil War was a defining event in U.S. history - a time when Americans fought against one another to decide the fate of the nation. "The Civil War...
This book offers an up-close look at the Civil War. The Civil War was a defining event in U.S. history - a time when Americans fought against one another to decide the fate of the nation. The new "Civil War Almanac" contains a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the events and people of this monumental war, along with an A-to-Z dictionary offering biographical information on leading military and political figures involved in the conflict. A perfect reference for history buffs, this comprehensive book also contains numerous illustrations and maps, an appendix, and an extensive bibliography.The...
This book offers an up-close look at the Civil War. The Civil War was a defining event in U.S. history - a time when Americans fought against one anot...
Beginning with the earliest settlements of the Americas more than 12,000 years ago and leading up to recent events in the 21st century, the new four-volume "Chronology of American History" covers the entire length of American history. Nearly 8,000 chronological and detailed day-by-day entries allow readers to follow events as they unfold, with each event preceded by a convenient topical marker that makes it easy to locate subjects of interest.More than 400 feature boxes, scattered throughout the text, highlight historical personalities. More than 200 illustrations, photographs, and maps...
Beginning with the earliest settlements of the Americas more than 12,000 years ago and leading up to recent events in the 21st century, the new four-v...
"Warbirds" offers more than 300 A-Z entries of the aircraft of America's Golden Age. Each entry includes a photograph of the warplane, service dates, manufacturer, records set, engineering and performance history, technical innovations, and even operational problems.
To help enthusiasts and researchers, the guide cites the very latest books and periodical literature in its two extensive bibliographies. It also lists aviation museums, airplane magazines, and sources of photographs.
"Warbirds" offers more than 300 A-Z entries of the aircraft of America's Golden Age. Each entry includes a photograph of the warplane, service date...
Between the Revolution and the Mexican war, the American republic grew from being a collection of weakly unified states to being a formidable world power. This bibliographic volume covers the first sixty years of United States military history, from 1783 to 1846, a time that has been largely neglected in historical scholarship. The entire range of military affairs, from international diplomacy and ideological considerations to influential presidents, secretaries, and military and naval personalities, is treated in detail throughout this comprehensive bibliography. By addressing Shay's...
Between the Revolution and the Mexican war, the American republic grew from being a collection of weakly unified states to being a formidable world...
A guide to the careers and manuscript sources for President and Commander-in-Chief James Madison, his three secretaries of war, nine major generals, 27 brigadier generals, various departments, five artillery regiments, three cavalry regiments, the Corps of Engineers, 48 infantry regiments, and four rifle regiments of the US during the War of 1812.
A guide to the careers and manuscript sources for President and Commander-in-Chief James Madison, his three secretaries of war, nine major generals, 2...
The North American B-45 Tornado was America's first jet bomber and was used in a number of vital missions for nearly a decade. This book explains the bomber's use in strategic reconnaissance and atomic-weapon strike missions from its 1944 development to its role in the Cold War.
The North American B-45 Tornado was America's first jet bomber and was used in a number of vital missions for nearly a decade. This book explains the ...
