Fowler - History 1

Dans Guerre et civilisation sont réunis les passages que Toynbee consacre au militarisme dans sa monumentale Étude de l’histoire (1934-1961). D’où se dégage une loi : le militarisme conduit toujours……続きを見る

Andrew Fowler is a well known writer of railway history, with a regular feature in Railway Herald Magazine. The Deltic class 55 Locomotives were some of the most successful, first generation diesels……続きを見る

Why were there so many missing in the First World War? And what happened during the Second World War and in the other wars of the twentieth century? Both world wars produced casualties on an unprece……続きを見る

Drawing on a wide variety of historical and media sources, this book tells the story of London’s transport during an unexplored era in a novel way. It takes the passengers’ perspective to explain fa……続きを見る

A practical framework for aligning intelligence analysis with operational military planning and forecasting Planning, Intelligence, and the Art of War equips military planners and intelligence profe……続きを見る

Seventeen Talks on the Banking Question Between Uncle Sam and Mr. Farmer, Mr. Banker, Mr. Lawyer, Mr. Laboringman, Mr. Merchant, Mr. Manufacturer is a thought-provoking and accessible exploration of……続きを見る

In September 2000 the notorious militia gang, 'West Side Boys' kidnapped eleven British soldiers in Sierra Leone and Operation Barras was launched as the rescue operation. Fast roping in from helico……続きを見る

The industrial consolidation of agriculture is systematically destroying the genetic diversity of our crops, recreating the conditions for famine in an age of technological agriculture. Shattering i……続きを見る

An essential primer for students of Tennessee history. The first volume in the revived Three Star Series. “This is the greatest calamity that could befall us,” wrote Sallie Gannaway Jamison in 1861,……続きを見る

La Guerra de Tres Años, también conocida como Guerra de Reforma (1857-1861), fue la peor guerra civil que sufrió México entre la consumación de la Independencia en 1821 y la Revolución de 1910. Impo……続きを見る

In "The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic," W. Warde Fowler meticulously explores the rich tapestry of religious festivities that characterized ancient Rome prior to the rise of the Empi……続きを見る

The night before D-Day, light infantry and a detachment of Royal Engineers landed by gliders at Pegasus Bridge, which spanned the Caen Canal. Quickly overwhelming the guards, they managed to hold th……続きを見る

Los malos de la historia: Maximiliano «Maximiliano ha pasado a la historia como "un malo" por haber sido un imperialista metiche, dicho así a secas. Por ser un usurpador. Y fue además un malo partic……続きを見る

Georgians, like all Americans, experienced the Civil War in a variety of ways. Through selected articles drawn from the New Georgia Encyclopedia (www.georgiaencyclopedia.org), this collection chroni……続きを見る

Read 22 chilling stories, written by two paranormal investigators, about reportedly true encounters with monsters in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. A pastor’s afternoon hike takes a horrifying turn ……続きを見る

Read 26 chilling stories, from two paranormal investigators, about reportedly true encounters with monsters in the South and Southeast. A mysterious winged creature descends upon a community, leavin……続きを見る

Women were leading actors in twentieth-century developments in Georgia, yet most histories minimize their contributions. The essays in the second volume of Georgia Women, edited by Ann Short Chirhar……続きを見る

Read 21 chilling ghost stories with ties to the Wild West, based on actual accounts, as told by two paranormal investigators. Too many lawmen and bandits met their ends on the streets of Deadwood, a……続きを見る

Read 24 chilling ghost stories, from two paranormal investigators, about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Ohio. Ghostly inmates stalk the darkened corridors of the Ohio State Refo……続きを見る

Buddhist Bells and Dragons: Under and Over Water, In and Out of Japan recovers the essential but unrecognized roles of Buddhist temple bells in the history of art, religious studies, and the history……続きを見る

Seven soldiers. Seven military specialties. Seven stories. What was it like to serve in the combat mission in Afghanistan? Journalists’ reports from 2006 to 2011 could only give brief glimpses of th……続きを見る

In "Social Life at Rome in the Age of Cicero," W. Warde Fowler offers a meticulously researched exploration of the complex social structures and cultural practices that defined Roman life during a p……続きを見る

'Nathan Law's agonising account of China's ruthless takeover of Hong Kong provides a terrible insight into Beijing's ambitions - the world needs to read this.' - Jon Snow **'**In Freedom, Nathan Law……続きを見る

The rock and roll music that dominated airwaves across the country during the 1950s and early 1960s is often described as a triumph for integration. Black and white musicians alike, including Chuck ……続きを見る

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Habib Bourguiba's leadership in Tunisia, focusing on his role in shaping the country's modern identity, governance, and relationship between secularism……続きを見る

This book examines the complex and transformative history of Iran under the rule of Reza Shah Pahlavi (1921–1941) and the subsequent political, social, and ideological shifts that culminated in the ……続きを見る

The First Gulf War (1990-1991), also known as Operation Desert Storm, was a pivotal moment in modern history, reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and the global order. This book ……続きを見る

The novel explores themes of love, passion, and societal expectations through its protagonist, Count D'Elmont, who becomes entangled in romantic entanglements and intrigues. The title "Love in Exces……続きを見る

It has never been easier to research what your parents and grandparents and family members did in the Second World War – whether they were in the armed forces, the Home Guard or worked in factories ……続きを見る

A detailed, step-by-step account of one of the greatest war-time raids that helped to ensure the Allied success on D-Day. The night before D-Day, light infantry and a detachment of Royal Engineers l……続きを見る