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In a miracle of concision, Paul S. Boyer provides a wide-ranging and authoritative history of America, capturing in a compact space the full story of our nation. Ranging from the earliest Native Ame……続きを見る

A behind-the-scenes look into why U.S. efforts to contain North Korea’s nuclear capabilities have not worked For almost four decades, the United States has tried to stop North Korea’s attempts to bu……続きを見る

The Military Maxims of Napoleon will provide the reader with the very essence of the Napoleonic art of war. This book is a collection of strategies which directed the military operations of the grea……続きを見る

Fujiwara no Teika (1162–1241) was born into an illustrious lineage of poets just as Japan’s ancien régime was ceding authority to a new political order dominated by military power. Overcoming person……続きを見る

The fifth installment of the bestselling Intellectual Devotional series features 365 captivating entries about the most celebrated personalities in history. Like its compulsively readable predecesso……続きを見る

The former Prime Minister and Nobel Prize–winning author chronicles Britain's World War II experience from the aftermath of WWI to July 1945. World War II was the most pivotal event of the twentieth……続きを見る

**From the pre-eminent scholar of foreign policy, the classic work that defined soft power “As brilliant as it is timely, Professor Nye’s book is must reading for anyone who cares about the success ……続きを見る

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As the first book-length examination of the role of German print culture in mediating Europe's knowledge of the newly discovered people of Africa, South Asia, and the Americas, this work highlights ……続きを見る

“I found this book amazing. I read it through quickly because it was so interesting, then turned around and read much of it again.”ーDaniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bests……続きを見る

Based on twenty years of research in formerly secret archives, this book reveals for the first time the full significance of War Plan Orangeーthe U.S. Navy's strategy to defeat Japan, formulated ove……続きを見る

B.S. Adkison's Real, True-Life War Story is more important than this name and title suggests: While there is not much war in this story, there is even less BS. Here are some life lessons that face a……続きを見る

Winner: Richard W. Leopold Prize Winner: Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Book Award Some warriors are drawn to the thrill of combat and find it the defining moment of their lives. Others fa……続きを見る

In this history of the stock car racing circuit known as NASCAR, Daniel S. Pierce offers a revealing new look at the sport from its postwar beginnings on Daytona Beach and Piedmont dirt tracks throu……続きを見る

In "An American Diplomat in China," Paul S. Reinsch offers a compelling exploration of U.S.-China relations during a pivotal era in the early 20th century. Through a blend of personal anecdote and a……続きを見る

In "Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam," John S. C. Abbott explores the life and legacy of a pivotal figure in American colonial history. Through meticulous research and enga……続きを見る

Although the Japanese empire rapidly dissolved following the end of World War II, the memories, mourning, and trauma of the nation's imperial exploits continue to haunt Korea, China, and Taiwan. In ……続きを見る

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of l……続きを見る

Discover the enduring principles of wealth creation from an ancient sage Embark on a journey to financial prosperity with George Clason's timeless classic, The Richest Man in Babylon. Through a seri……続きを見る

This historical volume introduces us to the Navy’s river force and American advisers to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. U.S. Navy and Marines securing the Rung Sat that was owned by Viet Cong early ……続きを見る

Indestrutable youth, poor decision making, wrong headed mindsets: This story has all that and more. But if you expect catastrophic results, not this time. Some times it's better to be lucky than goo……続きを見る

James Madison introduced 12 amendments to the First Congress in 1789. Ten of these would go on to become what we now consider to be the Bill of Rights. One was never passed, while another dealing wi……続きを見る

Learn how to fight as a sniper and to defend yourself against the enemy sniper - Find out the sniper & counter sniper tactics formulated and used by the U.S. Army. Let professionals teach you how to……続きを見る

Award-winning author Edward S. Miller contends in this new work that the United States forced Japan into international bankruptcy to deter its aggression. While researching newly declassified record……続きを見る

First Published in 1984 Province and Politics in Late Imperial China presents analysis of one of the regional governments of China, the administration of the Szechwan governor-general from its apoge……続きを見る

The essential resource on military and political strategy and the making of the modern world The New Makers of Modern Strategy is the next generation of the definitive work on strategy and the key f……続きを見る

In "Baden-Powell of Mafeking," J. S. Fletcher deftly chronicles the life and exploits of Robert Baden-Powell, the enigmatic military leader famed for his role in the Siege of Mafeking during the Sec……続きを見る

In "An American Diplomat in China," Paul S. Reinsch offers a penetrating portrait of Chinese society during a pivotal time in its history, intricately weaving personal narrative with keen political ……続きを見る

Under the Red Crescent offers readers a penetrating exploration into the rich tapestry of narratives shaped by the Eastern Question, as illuminated by the Ottoman Empire's influence on literature. T……続きを見る

North Korea is a country of paradoxes and contradictions. Although it remains an economic basket case that cannot feed and clothe its own people, it nevertheless possesses one of the world's largest……続きを見る