wired - Historical 41

Einer seiner Biographen nannte ihn "einen komplexen Mann: ein geborener Führer, ein brillanter Soldat, ein hingebungsvoller Ehemann, ein stolzer Vater; intelligent, instinktiv, mutig, mitfühlend, ei……続きを見る

Carl Philipp Gottfried von Clausewitz starb vor fast 200 Jahren, doch er ist nach wie vor einer der wichtigsten und einflussreichsten militärischen Denker überhaupt. In seinen Lehren verband er Stra……続きを見る

Space may be the final frontier, but no frontier has ever captured the American imagination like the “Wild West”, which still evokes images of dusty cowboys, outlaws, gunfights, gamblers, and barroo……続きを見る

William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) holds a unique position in American history. Synonymous with barbarity in the South, Sherman is lauded as a war hero in the North, and……続きを見る

Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country’s most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the “Westerner” who ……続きを見る

“I got there first with the most men.” – Nathan Bedford Forrest Despite the fact that the Civil War was fought nearly 150 years ago, it remains a polarizing topic for the country to this day. And no……続きを見る

Despite the fact that the Civil War began over 150 years ago, it remains one of the most widely discussed topics in America today, with Americans arguing over its causes, reenacting its famous battl……続きを見る

With the exception of George Washington, perhaps the most famous general in American history is Robert E. Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870), despite the fact he led the Confederate Army of N……続きを見る

Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country’s most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the “Westerner” who ……続きを見る

At the November 19, 1863, dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous address, eulogizing the "honored dead" being interred there. Only half of the……続きを見る

In the 19th century, one of the surest ways to rise to prominence in American society was to be a war hero, like Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison. But few would have predicted such a destin……続きを見る

The first full-length biography of William Still, one of the most important leaders of the Underground Railroad. William Still: The Underground Railroad and the Angel at Philadelphia is the first ma……続きを見る

A rediscovered classic of military history back in print for the seventy-fifth anniversary of the end of World War II When William B. Dreux parachuted into France in 1944, the OSS infantry officer h……続きを見る

In February 2009, America celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, and the pace of new Lincoln books and articles has already quickened. From his cabinet’s politics to his own st……続きを見る

In the South, one can find any number of bronze monuments to the Confederacy featuring heroic images of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, J. E. B. Stuart, and many lesser commanders. But while the t……続きを見る

Zell Miller was one of the United States’ most respected leaders. His integrity, passion, and commitment to excellence earned the praise of colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Miller often attrib……続きを見る

For Lewis Carroll, a deacon in the Church of England, faith in Christ and belief in a loving God stood at the core of his being, but little has been written about what the church or faith meant to t……続きを見る

Bill Robertson was one of our greatest pioneers and a tireless advocate for racial justice. One of his final acts was the completion of his memoirs. Lifting Every Voice reveals how the advances made……続きを見る

A Holocaust survivor recounts his memories from pre-war Poland to liberation, honoring lost family and culture. These are the memories of a man who had been a young Jewish boy in Central Poland. His……続きを見る

Ellen Wilkinson was a key radical figure in the 20th century British socialist and feminist movement, a woman of passionate energy who was involved in most of the major struggles of her time. Born i……続きを見る

Christian Communist, leader of the Diggers movement and bete noire of the landed aristocracy, Gerard Winstanley (1609-1676) was one of the founders of a movement which fought for the redistribution ……続きを見る

The British Indian Civil Service was a small elite, which administered and governed a vast population. From their number were drawn the Governors of the various provinces. Relatively little work has……続きを見る

Los monstruos son particularmente atractivos para la cultura barroca debido a su deformidad, hibridez y rasgos contradictorios. El monstruo como criatura natural y personaje literario viola las regl……続きを見る

Prominent winkt Erich Honecker vom Cover der Biographie Manfred Gerlachs (1928-2011). Erst ein genauerer Blick lässt den Biographierten schräg hinter dem Staatschef der DDR erkennen. Dem damit versi……続きを見る

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“[A] paean to feminism and the solidarity of womenkind. . . . This book is a celebration of women in their various roles: mother, sister, civil rights advocate, consumer advocate, first-class mechan……続きを見る

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Secret Heroes is a remarkable compendium by Paul Martin, former Executive Editor of National Geographic Traveler, that illuminates the lives of thirty forgotten American heroes. Gathering together r……続きを見る