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To the Victor the Spoils

Author : Sean Longden
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1472112180
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book To the Victor the Spoils written by Sean Longden and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-07-25 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the D-Day landings in June 1944 to the final declaration of peace the following year the Allied forces fought a bitter battle to the end against Hitler's Nazi Germany. Sean Longden re-tells the unexpected true story of life among the ranks of Field Marshall Montgomery's 21st Army group and reveals a tale of sex, burglary, rape, pillage and alcohol. Uncovering new material from interviews, documents and personal accounts, Sean Longden recounts what really happened on the road to Berlin. 'A meticulously-researched, utterly absorbing account of the human story behind the battle to crush Hitler's forces.' Yorkshire Post 'From D-Day to VE Day, historian Sean Longden reveals the sex 'n' rock 'n' drugs 'n' rock 'n' roll of soldiering' The Times

To the Victors the Spoils

Author : Colin MacInnes
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 9780571242726
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (427 download)

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Download or read book To the Victors the Spoils written by Colin MacInnes and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colin MacInnes was a sergeant in a Field Security detachment in the Second World War. In this imaginative record of actual experiences he describes the progress of his detachment through Holland, Germany and Belgium in a rapid succession of incidents, full of humanity, light-heartedness and wit. But it is a great deal more than just a fascinating account of the war; written in the 1950s, it was a sufficient distance away for the war experience to have been digested, yet close enough for it to be fresh. Running through the seemingly gentle stories he tells are undercurrents of emotion which are moving, disturbing and deeply poignant.

They Never Said It

Author : Paul F. Boller Jr.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199879168
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book They Never Said It written by Paul F. Boller Jr. and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1990-06-14 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abraham Lincoln never said, "You cannot fool all the people all the time." Thomas Jefferson never said, "That government is best which governs least." And Horace Greeley never said, "Go west, young man." In They Never Said It, Paul F. Boller, Jr. and John George examine hundreds of misquotations, incorrect attributions, and blatant fabrications, outlining the origins of the quotes and revealing why we should consign them to the historical trashcan. Many of the misquotes are quite harmless. Some are inadvertent misquotes that have become popular (Shakespeare actually said, "The best part of valor is discretion"), others, the inventions of reporters embellishing a story (Franklin Roosevelt never opened a speech to a DAR group with the salutation, "My fellow immigrants"). But some of the quotes, such as Charles Darwin's supposed deathbed recantation of evolution, falsify the historical record with their blatant dishonesty. And other chillingly vicious ones, filled with virulent racial and religious prejudices, completely distort the views of the person supposedly quoted and spread distrust and hatred among the gullible. These include the forged remarks attributed to Benjamin Franklin that Jews should be excluded from America and the fabricated condemnation of Catholics attributed to Lincoln. An entertaining and thought-provoking book, They Never Said It covers a great deal of history and sets it right. Going beyond a mere catalog of popular misconceptions, Boller and George reveal how rightists and leftists, and atheists and evangelists all have at times twisted and even invented the words of eminent figures to promote their own ends. The ultimate debunking reference, it perfectly complements handbooks of quotations.

Peace

Author : Oliver P. Richmond
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192671154
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Peace written by Oliver P. Richmond and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The concept of peace has always attracted radical thought, action, and practices. It has been taken to mean merely an absence of overt violence or war, but in the contemporary era it is often used interchangeably with 'peacemaking', 'peacebuilding', 'conflict resolution', and 'statebuilding'. The modern concept of peace has therefore broadened from the mere absence of violence to something much more complicated. In this Very Short Introduction, Oliver Richmond explores the evolution of peace in practice and in theory, exploring our modern assumptions about peace and the various different interpretations of its applications. This second edition has been theoretically and empirically updated and introduces a new framework to understand the overall evolution of the international peace architecture. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

In Command of History

Author : David Reynolds
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0307824802
Total Pages : 1014 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book In Command of History written by David Reynolds and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 1014 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winston Churchill was one of the giants of the twentieth century. As Britain’s prime minister from 1940 to 1945, he courageously led his nation and the world away from appeasement, into war, and on to triumph over the Axis dictators. His classic six-volume account of those years, The Second World War, has shaped our perceptions of the conflict and secured Churchill’s place as its most important chronicler. Now, for the first time, a book explains how Churchill wrote this masterwork, and in the process enhances and often revises our understanding of one of history’s most complex, vivid, and eloquent leaders. In Command of History sheds new light on Churchill in his multiple, often overlapping roles as warrior, statesman, politician, and historian. Citing excerpts from the drafts and correspondence for Churchill’s magnum opus, David Reynolds opens our eyes to the myriad forces that shaped its final form. We see how Churchill’ s manuscripts were vetted by Whitehall to conceal secrets such as the breaking of the Enigma code by British spymasters at Bletchley Park, and how Churchill himself edited the volumes to avoid offending postwar statesmen such as Tito, Charles de Gaulle, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. We explore his confusions about the true story of the atomic bomb, learn of his second thoughts about Stalin, and watch him repackage himself as a consistent advocate of the D-Day landings. In Command of History is a major work that forces us to reconsider much received wisdom about World War II. It also peels back the covers from an unjustly neglected period of Churchill’s life, his “second wilderness” years, 1945—1951. During this time Churchill, now over seventy, wrote himself into history, politicked himself back into 10 Downing Street, and delivered some of the most vital oratory of his career, including his pivotal “iron curtain” speech. Exhaustively researched and dazzlingly written, this is a revelatory portrait of one of the world’s most profiled figures, a work by a historian in full command of his craft. “A fascinating account that accomplishes the impossible: [Reynolds] actually finds something new and interesting to say about one of the most chronicled characters of all time.” –The New York Times Book Review A New York Times NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR A BEST HISTORY OF THE YEAR SELECTION –The New York Sun NOTE: This edition does not include photographs.

Dubious Victory

Author : Robert D. Sawrey
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813159202
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Dubious Victory written by Robert D. Sawrey and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To the victors belong the spoils" is a time-honored cliche. When in 1865 northern armies defeated the greatest challenge ever posed to the Union, issues of spoils and peace terms dominated public debate. But precisely what did the victorious North want from the Reconstruction process? Historians generally have shown far less interest in northern goals than in what terms southerners were willing to accept. Robert Sawrey now seeks to redress the balance by examining the post-Civil War attitudes of a representative northern state, Ohio. Sawrey's probing study explores precisely what the key issues were for politically active Ohioans and what they sought in a Reconstruction policy. Through extensive research in contemporary newspapers, manuscripts, legislative debates, and diaries, he offers the most complete picture ever presented of northern attitudes on the two crucial issues of Reconstruction—the terms of readmission and the fate of the former slaves. Ohioans' struggle to find an equation for restoring a Union that now included nearly four million free blacks was complicated, he finds, by their prejudices and their belief in white superiority. Because they regarded the "planter conspiracy" as a primary cause of the war, they sought to assure future peace through control of the planters—a position that compelled them to advocate basic rights for ex-slaves. At the same time, they continued to support white supremacy throughout the nation. To reconcile these contradictory positions was a daunt-ing task. Yet by 1870, Sawrey finds, most politically involved Ohioans believed Reconstruction had secured their basic goals. Dubious Victory offers a fresh approach to understanding the limits of what was achievable during Reconstruction. It also explains why the achievements of the period now seem to have been so limited.

A Game of Thrones: Comic Book, Issue 21

Author : George R. R. Martin
Publisher : Bantam Dell
ISBN 13 : 0345546334
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book A Game of Thrones: Comic Book, Issue 21 written by George R. R. Martin and published by Bantam Dell. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mercy and revenge are but two sides of the coin in the latest thrilling installment of bestselling author Daniel Abraham’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s classic fantasy! To the victors belong the spoils: thus has it always been for the savage nomads of the Dothraki. But when Daenerys finds that the spoils include helpless women, she intercedes—triggering angry dissension between Khal Drogo and his men. Drogo’s word is law . . . yet the strange ways of his Targaryen bride undercut his authority. Now wounded, Drogo is weaker still. Yet help comes from an unexpected quarter: Among the rescued women, a healer steps forward, eager to repay her debt. Meanwhile, across the sea, another debt is about to be paid. As Arya Stark fights to survive on the streets of King’s Landing, the newly crowned King Joffrey prepares an unpleasant surprise for her imprisoned father, Lord Eddard.

The Post Cold War Order

Author : Ian Clark
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9780198776338
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (763 download)

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Download or read book The Post Cold War Order written by Ian Clark and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What changed with the end of the Cold War? This book traces the main effects on Europe, Pacific Asia, the Middle East, and arms control. It considers the major developments in the global economy, patterns of security, and liberal human rights, providing the first comprehensive overview of the nature of the post-Cold War order. It argues that this order should be understood as a kind of peace settlement. How harsh was it, and what were its main provisions? Following a clear structure, Clark brings a clear historical perspective to bear on the existing debates about the post-Cold War order, looking at detailed studies of the settlement in Europe and other regions to explore the nature of the 'peace'. He develops a fresh way of looking at the global economy, international security, and the agenda of liberalism and human rights - all as aspects of the peace set in place at the end of the Cold War.

The Social Forum

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Social Forum written by and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Pirate Woman

Author : Aylward Edward Dingle
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1465559191
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (655 download)

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Download or read book The Pirate Woman written by Aylward Edward Dingle and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Parliamentary Debates

Author : Australia. Parliament
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1346 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parliamentary Debates written by Australia. Parliament and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 1346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Pirate Story Megapack

Author : Robert E. Howard
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1479408948
Total Pages : 3179 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (794 download)

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Download or read book The Pirate Story Megapack written by Robert E. Howard and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2014-05-07 with total page 3179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pirates! Here are tales of the seven seas (and beyond) by some of the greats of nautical fiction. From classics like "Treasure Island" and "The Ghost Pirates, to pulp tales by Robert E. Howard and J. Allan Dunn to modern swashbucklers set in fantasy worlds, "The Pirate Story Megapack" is a thrill-a-minute compilation of more than 3,100 pages of great pirate tales, both historical and set in fantasy world. And not all pirates sail the seas... Included are: THE GOLDEN DOLPHIN, by J. Allan Dunn A SET OF ROGUES, by Frank Barrett THE OFFSHORE PIRATE, by F. Scott Fitzgerald A BRUSH WITH THE CHINESE, by G.A. Henty THE MERCHANTMAN AND THE PIRATE, by Charles Reade THE TREASURE OF THE SEAS, by James De Mille THE PIRATE WOMAN, by Captain Dingle THE MAROONER, by J. Allan Dunn TREASURE ISLAND, by Robert Louis Stevenson OUR PIRATE HOARD, by Thomas A. Janvier THE PIRATE, by Frederick Marryat THE ROVER’S SECRET, by Harry Collingwood THE MADMAN AND THE PIRATE, by R.M. Ballantyne WOLVES OF THE SEA, by Randall Parrish THE IRON PIRATE, by Max Pemberton FORCED LUCK, by J. Allan Dunn THE PIRATE SHARK, by Elliott Whitney THE FROZEN PIRATE, by W. Clark Russell THE PIRATE ISLAND, by Harry Collingwood THE GHOST OF CAPTAIN BRAND, by Howard Pyle BLACK VULMEA’S VENGEANCE, by Robert E. Howard THE GHOST PIRATES, by William Hope Hodgson THE PIRATES OF CALUUR, by John Gregory Betancourt THE BROTHERS LAMMIAT, by John Gregory Betancourt SEA-CHILD, by Cynthia Ward And if you enjoy this volume, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see all the other entries in this great series, covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, mysteries, westerns, classics -- and much, much more!

The Victorious Youth

Author : Carol C. Mattusch
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 089236470X
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (923 download)

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Download or read book The Victorious Youth written by Carol C. Mattusch and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this full study of the statue, Victorious Youth - the first in nearly 20 years - the author takes into account the most recent art historical information and scientific data about the piece. Included is a complete conservation report.

To the Victor Go the Myths and Monuments

Author : Arthur R. Thompson
Publisher : American Opinion Foundation Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781936698035
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book To the Victor Go the Myths and Monuments written by Arthur R. Thompson and published by American Opinion Foundation Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Absolute Beginners

Author : Colin MacInnes
Publisher : Allison & Busby
ISBN 13 : 0749011408
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Absolute Beginners written by Colin MacInnes and published by Allison & Busby. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London, 1958. In the smoky jazz clubs of Soho and the coffee bars of Notting Hill the young and the restless - the absolute beginners - are forging a new carefree lifestyle of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll. Moving in the midst of this world of mods and rockers, Teddy gangs and trads., and snapping every scene with his trusty Rolleiflex, is MacInnes' young photographer, whose unique wit and honest views remain the definitive account of London life in the 1950s and what it means to be a teenager. In this twentieth century cult classic, MacInnes captures the spirit of a generation and creates the style bible for anyone interested in Mod culture, and the changing face of London in the era of the first race riots and the lead up to the swinging Sixties...

An American Glossary

Author : Richard Hopwood Thornton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book An American Glossary written by Richard Hopwood Thornton and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Violence after War

Author : Michael J. Boyle
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421412586
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Violence after War written by Michael J. Boyle and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing a better understanding of the dynamics of violence in post-war states can lead to a more durable peace. The end of one war is frequently the beginning of another because the cessation of conflict produces two new challenges: a contest between the winners and losers over the terms of peace, and a battle within the winning party over the spoils of war. As the victors and the vanquished struggle to establish a new political order, incidents of low-level violence frequently occur and can escalate into an unstable peace or renewed conflict. Michael J. Boyle evaluates the dynamics of post-conflict violence and their consequences in Violence after War. In this systematic comparative study, Boyle analyzes a cross-national dataset of violent acts from 52 post-conflict states and examines, in depth, violence patterns from five recent post-conflict states: Bosnia, Rwanda, Kosovo, East Timor, and Iraq. In each of the case studies, Boyle traces multiple pathways through which violence emerges in post-conflict states and highlights how the fragmentation of combatants, especially rebel groups, produces unexpected and sometimes surprising shifts in the nature, type, and targets of attack. His case studies are based on unpublished data on violent crime, including some from fieldwork in Kosovo, East Timor, and Bosnia, and a thorough review of narrative and witness accounts of the attacks. The case study of Iraq comes from data that Boyle obtained directly from U.S. Central Command, published here for the first time. Violence after War will be essential reading for all those interested in political violence, peacekeeping, and post-conflict reconstruction.