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IWO JIMA MONUMENTS

Author : Rodney Hilton Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733429436
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (294 download)

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Download or read book IWO JIMA MONUMENTS written by Rodney Hilton Brown and published by . This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IWO JIMA MONUMENTS - The Untold Story In 1945 there was an Original Wartime-Built IWO JIMA MONUMENT unveiled in front of the old Department of the Navy Building on Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC. The flag raising atop Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima has become one of the most powerful images of the 20th century. A sacred symbol of the U.S. Marine Corps, it is also regarded as one of the most recognizable images in the world. "Iwo Jima was a volcanic inferno of death and heroism. The battle marked an epic finale of mankind's hand-to-hand combat before two primitive atomic bombs changed the world forever. Iwo Jima's bloody legacy includes more casualties (26,040) than D-Day/Normandy (10,000+). One third of all Marines who died in World War II were killed on Iwo Jima. One third of all Marines who fought on Iwo Jima were killed or wounded on Iwo Jima. The Marines took 25,000 casualties 7,000 dead. Most all of the 22,000 Japanese soldiers died there. The flag raising on Iwo Jima has become our national symbol of the spirit of victory and unity of purpose - both then and now. It is an inspiration for all Americans. The Iwo Jima Monuments are memorials to not only the men who died on Iwo Jima, but a tribute to all those who have served in the cause of freedom and the defense of our nation."

Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America

Author : Elizabeth B. Greene
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 144083993X
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America written by Elizabeth B. Greene and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging book uses buildings and structures as a lens through which to explore various strands of U.S. social history, revealing the connections between architecture and the cultural, economic, and political events before and during these American landmarks' construction. During the 20th and 21st centuries, the United States became the dominant world power. The tumultuous progression of our nation to global leader can be seen in the social, cultural, and political history of the United States over the last century, and the country's evolution is also reflected in major buildings and landmark sites across the nation. Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America: American Society Revealed documents how the construction, design, and function of famous buildings and structures can inform our understanding of societies of the past. Its text and images enable readers to get a deeper understanding of the buildings themselves as well as what happened at each structure's location and how those events fit into our nation's history. Through the study of specific buildings or types of buildings that influenced the cultural, social, and political history of the nation, readers will explore monuments to presidents, learn about how the first tract home neighborhoods came into existence, and marvel at the role of buildings in helping us get to the moon, just to mention a few topics.

Untold Story

Author : Monica Ali
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 147110009X
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book Untold Story written by Monica Ali and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was the most famous woman in the world. She died tragically, too young, in a terrible accident. The world mourned. Monica Ali, the beloved author of Brick Lane, explores the extraordinary question: what if she hadn't died? Lydia lives in a nondescript town somewhere in the American Midwest. She's a nice, normal woman - if strikingly beautiful. She lives a nice, normal life: her friends are normal, her job is normal, her hobbies are normal. Her friends and boyfriend adore her. But her past is shrouded in mystery. Who is Lydia? Where does she come from? And why is her English accent so posh? Lydia is a woman with secrets. Extraordinary secrets. She might even be the most famous woman on the planet... a woman whose death the world mourned by millions. Who is she? *~*~* Praise for Untold Story*~*~* 'A beautiful, gripping accomplishment, a treat for the heart and the head, and will be a joy to readers who believe in the possibility that a book can transform your basic sense of life' Andrew O'Hagan 'A terrific, clever, multi-layered and subtle book (and let's not forget - hugely entertaining)' Joanne Harris 'Haunting and intensely readable, this is something between a thriller and a ghost story' Lady Antonia Fraser 'A startlingly intelligent, perceptive and entertaining piece of fiction. It's quite brilliant' Henry Sutton, Daily Mirror 'Thoughtful, compassionate... a suspenseful and gripping read' Suzi Feay, Financial Times 'Ali's third-person princess is a very convincing and sympathetic figure... extremely skilfully done' Tibor Fischer, Observer

Da Vinci's Ghost

Author : Toby Lester
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439189250
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Da Vinci's Ghost written by Toby Lester and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Da Vinci's Ghost, critically acclaimed historian Toby Lester tells the story of the world’s most iconic image, the Vitruvian Man, and sheds surprising new light on the artistry and scholarship of Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s most fascinating figures. Deftly weaving together art, architecture, history, theology, and much else, Da Vinci's Ghost is a first-rate intellectual enchantment.”—Charles Mann, author of 1493 Da Vinci didn’t summon Vitruvian Man out of thin air. He was inspired by the idea originally formulated by the Roman architect Vitruvius, who suggested that the human body could be made to fit inside a circle, long associated with the divine, and a square, related to the earthly and secular. To place a man inside those shapes was to imply that the human body could indeed be a blueprint for the workings of the universe. Da Vinci elevated Vitruvius’ idea to exhilarating heights when he set out to do something unprecedented, if the human body truly reflected the cosmos, he reasoned, then studying its anatomy more thoroughly than had ever been attempted before—peering deep into body and soul—might grant him an almost godlike perspective on the makeup of the world. Written with the same narrative flair and intellectual sweep as Lester’s award-winning first book, the “almost unbearably thrilling” (Simon Winchester) Fourth Part of the World, and beautifully illustrated with Da Vinci's drawings, Da Vinci’s Ghost follows Da Vinci on his journey to understanding the secrets of the Vitruvian man. It captures a pivotal time in Western history when the Middle Ages were giving way to the Renaissance, when art, science, and philosophy were rapidly converging, and when it seemed possible that a single human being might embody—and even understand—the nature of the universe.

A Known and Yet unknown World: Desultory Notes of a Scribbler

Author : Anjan Kumar Chatterjee
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Known and Yet unknown World: Desultory Notes of a Scribbler written by Anjan Kumar Chatterjee and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is built up on autobiographical stories of travels in various parts of the globe, capturing in its frame the geographical settings, the layman’s geology, the historical anecdotes, some anthropological findings, narration of relevant social and academic environments, and description of stunning landscapes. This is primarily based on the author’s personal diaries spanning over a few decades. The book is pictorial, and the author consolidated his narrations in sixteen independent chapters. The book starts with the author’s growing up in the suburbs of Kolkata, and his education in Presidency College, now University, in Kolkata and later in the erstwhile Soviet Union. The book also narrates the unique features of the USA, the Swiss Alps, the Scandinavia, China, Africa, Australia and Middle East. The contents, however, are not designed to provide any travel guide. The book is totally apolitical. It focuses on the author’s penchant for knowing and sharing diversity of the world through irresistible wanderlust.

A History of New York in 27 Buildings

Author : Sam Roberts
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 162040981X
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book A History of New York in 27 Buildings written by Sam Roberts and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the urban affairs correspondent of the New York Times--the story of a city through twenty-seven structures that define it. As New York is poised to celebrate its four hundredth anniversary, New York Times correspondent Sam Roberts tells the story of the city through bricks, glass, wood, and mortar, revealing why and how it evolved into the nation's biggest and most influential. From the seven hundred thousand or so buildings in New York, Roberts selects twenty-seven that, in the past four centuries, have been the most emblematic of the city's economic, social, and political evolution. He describes not only the buildings and how they came to be, but also their enduring impact on the city and its people and how the consequences of the construction often reverberated around the world. A few structures, such as the Empire State Building, are architectural icons, but Roberts goes beyond the familiar with intriguing stories of the personalities and exploits behind the unrivaled skyscraper's construction. Some stretch the definition of buildings, to include the city's oldest bridge and the landmark Coney Island Boardwalk. Others offer surprises: where the United Nations General Assembly first met; a hidden hub of global internet traffic; a nondescript factory that produced billions of dollars of currency in the poorest neighborhood in the country; and the buildings that triggered the Depression and launched the New Deal. With his deep knowledge of the city and penchant for fascinating facts, Roberts brings to light the brilliant architecture, remarkable history, and bright future of the greatest city in the world.

Sevyns Life

Author : MarthaK Sayz
Publisher : MarthaK LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1755 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sevyns Life written by MarthaK Sayz and published by MarthaK LLC. This book was released on 2024-04-14 with total page 1755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Story About This Transgender Woman Who's Name Is Sevyn Sleven or SS For Short, She's Finally Made It Big And What I Mean By Big Is That Shes Rich Ass Hell Shes a Billionaire, First Black Transgender Billionaire By The Way, She Also Has Her Dream Career Shes a Talk Show Host And She Is Quite Famous And When I Say Famous I Mean Very Famous, She Stays In Dubai United Arab Emirates, Let Me Tell You More About SS, Shes a Very Smart Girl, She Has 2 Phds One In Psychology And The Other One In Genealogy, She Collects Automobiles, LVMH Everything She Also Collects, For A Hobby And Builds Legos For Fun, Shes Married To Her High School Sweetheart, They Have Been Married For 4 Years But it's a Open Marriage With Guidelines, Only Problem With SS Is She Wont Leave athe Street Life Behind And She Wont Stop Escorting Selling Drugs And Everything Else Bad, She Stays in a Mega Mansion That Is Smart For One Has AI Built Into The Home And The Home Is Also Packed Full Of Her Family Because She Takes Care Of everyone In Her Family, SS Also Has A Keen Eye For Fashion She Frequently Attends Fashion Shows, Keeps Up With The latest Trends, SS Also Loves To Wear Heels And Very Expensive Sneakers From The Likes Of Hermes, Chanel, Etc., SS Talk Show Is On MTV It Airs EVERY Morning At 11 Am Eastern Time, SS Is A Egyptian And German Transgender Woman, SS Sign Is A Pisces Birthday February 29th, Shes The Third Oldest Out Of 12 Kids, She Loves Her Husband Rich Sleven His Character Discription Is In The Parathenses (Rich Is A Very Successful Cannabis Company Owner His Net Worth Is Less Than SS But He Pulls His Own Weight In The Relationship), SS's Net Worth Is 8.79 Billion And Rich's Net Worth Is 630 Million.

The Untold Story of Shiloh

Author : Timothy B. Smith
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN 13 : 9781572336261
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (362 download)

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Download or read book The Untold Story of Shiloh written by Timothy B. Smith and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the mention of Shiloh, most tend to think of two particularly bloody and crucial days in April 1862. The complete story, however, encompasses much more history than that of the battle itself. While several accounts have taken a comprehensive approach to Shiloh, significant gaps still remain in the collective understanding of the battle and battlefield. In The Untold Story of Shiloh, Timothy B. Smith fills in those gaps, looking beyond two days of battle and offering unique insight into the history of unexplored periods and topics concerning the Battle of Shiloh and the Shiloh National Military Park. This collection of essays, some previously unpublished, tackles a diverse range of subjects, including Shiloh's historiography, the myths about the battle that were created, and the mindsets that were established after the battle. The book reveals neglected military aspects of the battle, such as the naval contribution, the climax of the Shiloh campaign at Corinth, and the soldiers' views of the battle. The essays also focus on the Shiloh National Military Park's establishment and continuation with particular emphasis on those who played key roles in its creation. Taken together, the essays tell the overall story of Shiloh in greater detail than ever before. General readers and historians alike will discover that The Untold Story of Shiloh is an important contribution to their understanding of this crucial episode in the Civil War. Timothy B. Smith is on staff at the Shiloh National Military Park. He is author of Champion Hill: Decisive Battle for Vicksburg and This Great Battlefield of Shiloh: History, Memory, and the Establishment of a Civil War National Military Park.

Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America [2 volumes]

Author : Mitchell Newton-Matza
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610697502
Total Pages : 858 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America [2 volumes] written by Mitchell Newton-Matza and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the significance of places that built our cultural past, this guide is a lens into historical sites spanning the entire history of the United States, from Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero. Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America: From Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero encompasses more than 200 sites from the earliest settlements to the present, covering a wide variety of locations. It includes concise yet detailed entries on each landmark that explain its importance to the nation. With entries arranged alphabetically according to the name of the site and the state in which it resides, this work covers both obscure and famous landmarks to demonstrate how a nation can grow and change with the creation or discovery of important places. The volume explores the ways different cultures viewed, revered, or even vilified these sites. It also examines why people remember such places more than others. Accessible to both novice and expert readers, this well-researched guide will appeal to anyone from high school students to general adult readers.

A Belief in Humanity: The Untold Story of Conciliar Humanism

Author : Thomas D. Carroll
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book A Belief in Humanity: The Untold Story of Conciliar Humanism written by Thomas D. Carroll and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I believe in a new humanity.” Evocative words spoken by Pope Francis to the assembled young people in Kraków, Poland during the final mass for World Youth Day on July 31, 2016. What was he thinking about? Where did this idea come from? This book answers these questions and examines for the first time an original way of thinking about our shared humanity, a way that was intimated sixty years ago and is still to be explored.

The Delamere Saga: the Untold Story of Vale Royal Abbey

Author : Geoffrey Hebdon
Publisher : Interactive Publications
ISBN 13 : 1922332127
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book The Delamere Saga: the Untold Story of Vale Royal Abbey written by Geoffrey Hebdon and published by Interactive Publications. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colourful and thoroughly researched history of the Lord Delamere branch of the British aristocracy focuses on the famous Vale Royal Abbey in Cheshire, England. The Cholmondeley family, who owned the Abbey throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, are described in lavish and intimate detail as they maneuvered to maintain, through three generations, their status as a leading family in the United Kingdom. Beginning in the late 17th century, we follow Charles Cholmondeley as he served as a member of the King’s army in Canada in the war against the French. Part I witnesses the ubiquitous Thomas Cholmondeley who purchased the title ‘Lord (Baron) Delamere’ for £5000 from the British crown in 1821. Part II covers the 2nd Lord Delamere, Hugh Cholmondeley, who led a very sad and difficult life, and experienced the deterioration of Vale Royal. Part III reviews the life of Hugh Cholmondeley, Jnr., 3rd Lord Delamere, his abandonment of Vale Royal Abbey and his relocation to East Africa. Narcissistic Hugh was part of the notorious “happy valley crowd” of Kenya and their lives of debauchery, sex and drugs. The Vale Royal Abbey lives on today, a national treasure and testament to the intriguing lives of those who occupied it over the centuries.

Orange Blossom Boys

Author : Randy Noles
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781574241044
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Orange Blossom Boys written by Randy Noles and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). One of the most bizarre stories in all of popular music is the history of "Orange Blossom Special," arguably the century's best-known fiddle tune. The man credited with its ownership, Ervin T. Rouse, endured tragedy, alcoholism and mental illness. He spent his last years fiddling for tips in isolated taverns at the edge of the Florida Everglades, and died all but unknown. The man who claimed co-ownership, Chubby Wise, achieved fame as the seminal fiddler of the bluegrass genre, but struggled to overcome personal demons and to heal the scars of childhood abandonment and abuse. This fascinating book uncovers how their legacies are forever linked with the legendary diesel streamliner which inspired the tune six decades ago, as it roared through American history, bringing wonder and hope to every stop. Includes a Collector's CD of rare, unreleased original recordings of "Orange Blossom Special" by Bluegrass Etc., Byron Berline, Dennis Caplinger, Buddy Emmons, John Henry Gates, The Hellcasters, Gary Morse, Benny Martin and Mike Stevens. Also features the original Rouse Brothers recording from 1939, a live performance by Chubby Wise, and six vintage bonus tracks. Randy Noles is a publisher of city/regional magazines in Florida. During his 25-year career, he has won awards for investigative reporting, feature writing and commentary. Born in Tuscaloosa, AL, he has lived in Orlando since 1967. He is married and has two children. "If you go back and listen to Ervin and Gordon Rouse's original 1939 recording, it's easy to hear 'Orange Blossom Special''s beauty, elegance and power. It bonds the romance of rambling around on trains with the mystique of a far-away land known as Florida. It is pure country music; it is pure Americana." from the foreword by Marty Stuart

Italy's Hidden Gems

Author : Daniel Cornwallis
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456641085
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book Italy's Hidden Gems written by Daniel Cornwallis and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2023 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unearth the Undiscovered Beauty of Italy Imagine yourself strolling through the cobblestone streets of an enchanting Italian town, untouched by the rush of modern tourism. Italy's Hidden Gems: A Tour of the 25 Most Mesmerizing Vacation Spots is your passport to these unexplored corners of Italy. This is not your typical travel guide. This book takes you off the beaten path, revealing the secret locales only locals know about. From the rolling vineyards of Tuscany to the serene canals of Venice, each page is a discovery. Authored by seasoned traveler Daniel Cornwallis, this book culminates years of exploration and a deep love for Italy. Cornwallis's vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling will transport you to these hidden gems, making you feel like you're already there. Each location is accompanied by a comprehensive guide, including the best times to visit, local cuisines to try, and unique cultural experiences to indulge in. This book is more than just a travel guide--it's a journey that inspires the desire to pack your bags and embark on your own Italian adventure. So why wait? Start your journey today with Italy's Hidden Gems: A Tour of the 25 Most Mesmerizing Vacation Spots. Experience Italy like never before, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Secrets of the Conqueror

Author : Stuart Prebble
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571290345
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (712 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of the Conqueror written by Stuart Prebble and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HMS Conqueror is Britain's most famous submarine. It is the only sub since World War Two to have sunk an enemy ship. Conqueror's sinking of the Argentine cruiser Belgrano made inevitable an all-out war over the future of the Falkland Islands, and sparked off one of the most controversial episodes of twentieth century politics. The controversy was fuelled by a war-diary kept by an officer on board HMS Conqueror, and as a young TV producer in the 1980s Stuart Prebble scooped the world by locating the diary's author and getting his story on the record. But in the course of uncovering his Falklands story, Stuart Prebble also learned a military secret which could have come straight out of a Cold War thriller. It involved the Top Secret activities of the Conqueror in the months before and after the Falklands War. Prebble has waited for thirty years to tell his story. It is a story of incredible courage and derring-do, of men who put their lives on the line and were never allowed to tell what they had done. This story, buried under layers of official secrecy for three decades, is one of Britain's great military success stories and can now finally be told.

Pop Culture Places [3 volumes]

Author : Gladys L. Knight
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313398836
Total Pages : 1128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Pop Culture Places [3 volumes] written by Gladys L. Knight and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-08-11 with total page 1128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This three-volume reference set explores the history, relevance, and significance of pop culture locations in the United States—places that have captured the imagination of the American people and reflect the diversity of the nation. Pop Culture Places: An Encyclopedia of Places in American Popular Culture serves as a resource for high school and college students as well as adult readers that contains more than 350 entries on a broad assortment of popular places in America. Covering places from Ellis Island to Fisherman's Wharf, the entries reflect the tremendous variety of sites, historical and modern, emphasizing the immense diversity and historical development of our nation. Readers will gain an appreciation of the historical, social, and cultural impact of each location and better understand how America has come to be a nation and evolved culturally through the lens of popular places. Approximately 200 sidebars serve to highlight interesting facts while images throughout the book depict the places described in the text. Each entry supplies a brief bibliography that directs students to print and electronic sources of additional information.

Sumter After the First Shots

Author : Derek Smith
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811716147
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Sumter After the First Shots written by Derek Smith and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone knows the story of how the Civil War began at Fort Sumter, but what happened to the fort after the first shots were fired there? The North wanted to restore Sumter to its rightful place in the Union and close the vital Confederate supply port of Charleston while the South needed to defend its birthplace and keep the supplies flowing--thus making Fort Sumter one of the most fervently attacked and most tenaciously defended pieces of real estate in the United or Confederate States of America throughout four years of war. • Recounts the bombardments, naval battles, and amphibious attacks waged for possession of Fort Sumter, Charleston, and its harbor • Focuses on the human element, from squabbling Confederate and Union commanders to the common soldiers inside the fort and the men and women of Charleston • Features notable figures such as Robert E. Lee and P. G. T. Beauregard; the 54th Massachusetts, the black regiment made famous by the movie Glory; and the Confederate submarine Hunley

Media and Culture

Author : Richard Campbell
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312644655
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book Media and Culture written by Richard Campbell and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's no secret today's media landscape is evolving at a fast and furious pace — and students are experiencing these developments firsthand. While students are familiar with and may be using the latest products and newest formats, they may not understand how the media has evolved to this point or what all these changes mean. This is where Media and Culture steps in. The eighth edition pulls back the curtain and shows students how the media really works, giving students the deeper insight and context they need to become informed media critics.