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The People's War: Original Voices of the American Revolution

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rae, Noel, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, "The People's War" is the story of one of history's great events, the American Revolutionary War, told almost entirely in the words of the soldiers who fought it and the civilians who endured it. Drawing on thousands of original sources--diaries, letters, memoirs, newspapers, pension applications--Noel Rae has culled the most colorful and vivid passages and woven them into a vibrant, eyewitness narrative that takes us from the peaceful days before the Stamp Act, through all the war's major events, and ends with farewell accounts of what happened in later life to the people we have come to know along the way. Some of these figures, like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, and King George III, are familiar figures, but most were ordinary people, little known to history, but here briefly emerging from obscurity: a farm boy who ran away to sea at the age of twelve, a pretty young widow roughed up by Tory ruffians, and a slave who escaped to the British after witnessing his mother being flogged. These are but a few of those whose collective voices, drawn from all sides of the conflict, bring the Revolution truly to life--in a history at its most entertaining "and" authoritative, for who better qualified to tell what happened than the people who were there?

Freedom's Journey: African American Voices of the Civil War

Some were slaves who endured their last years of servitude before escaping from their masters; some were soldiers who fought for the freedom of their brethren and for equal rights; some were reporters who covered the defeat of their oppressors. Here,for the first time,are collected the testimonies of African Americans who witnessed the Civil War. They include the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass on the meaning of the war; Martin R. Delany on his meeting with Lincoln to

Prisoner Of War: Voices from Behind the Wire in the Second World War Paperback

In excellent condition For you, the war is over.' These famous words marked the end of the Second World War for nearly half a million allied servicemen, Ad ID:

Forgotten Voices of the Great War

Forgotten Voices of The Great War. Read once. Glossy pages Free postage Read more

Forgotten Voices of the Great War

Forgotten Voices of The Great War. Read once. Glossy pages Free postage Read More

Forgotten Voices of the Second World War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arthur, Max, PUBLISHER: Ebury, The bestselling history of the Second World War, now abridged and illustrated. This landmark series brought history to life in a way that had never been done before -- through the words of ordinary men and women. Their eyewitness accounts tell the story of the Second World War in a way that no other history title can. Now this bestselling book has been edited, adapted and illustrated to make it more accessible and even more commercial. It is a history book that consists almost entirely of authentic oral accounts of the Second World War, told in the words of the people who survived it. Divided into three sections, each section is arranged thematically so that readers can find out more about subjects such as what life was really like fighting the Japanese or how women contributed to the war effort. Fully illustrated with photographs from the Imperial War Museum archives, maps and timelines, complete with special features boxes giving additional background information and a glossary, this book is destined to become an essential reference for pupils, teachers and families everywhere. Buy Now

The Causes of the American Revolution

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Anderson, Dale, PUBLISHER: World Almanac Library, This comprehensive, eight-volume series tells the story of the founding of the United States and helps students understand that the American Revolution was more than just a series of battles--"it was a revolution of ideas. Each title explains the important political, military, and social aspects of the Patriots' struggle for independence. Using quotations from primary sources and biographical focus boixes, this series presents the story of the American Revolution in clear, engaging text and gives students a deeper understanding of why the war was fought and how it was won. An ideal resource on a key curriculum topic.

Jeff Wayne - The War Of The Worlds - vinyl (Original UK

UKYear: Label: CBS Condition: excellent bar slight discoloration on the front cover (Sleeve, booklet, record labels and vinyl are all in excellent clean condition. The vinyl records play with nice quality audio throughout)

Voices of Earth and Sky: The Vision Life of the Native

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Vinson, PUBLISHER: Naturegraph Publishers, -- The Vision Life of the Native Americans by Vinson Brown. The purpose of the vision search is not only to find a vision, but to find in it help for yourself to lead a better life. Several chapters tell of past great Sacred Beings, chiefs, and medicine men; others tell how they prepared for the vision search, the preliminary ceremonies for purification, the quest, and how visions were interpreted.

The Royalist Revolution: Monarchy and the American Founding

Generations of students have been taught that the American Revolution was a revolt against royal tyranny. In this revisionist account,Eric Nelson argues that a great many of our “founding fathers” saw themselves as rebels against the British Parliament,not the Crown. The Royalist Revolution interprets the patriot campaign of the s as an insurrection in favor of royal power—driven by the conviction that the Lords and Commons had usurped the just prerogatives of the monarch.

The Stardust Revolution: The New Story of Our Origin in the

Three great scientific revolutions have shaped our understanding of the cosmos and our relationship to it. The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed the Copernican Revolution,which bodychecked the Earth as the pivot point of creation and joined us with the rest of the cosmos as one planet among many orbiting the Sun. Three centuries later came the second great scientific revolution: the Darwinian Revolution. It removed us from a distinct,divine biological status to place us wholly in the ebb and f

Videos of The [American] Civil War

The [American] Civil War as told in nine separate episodes on VHS tapes.Time Life videos.Fascinating series.

Educating African American Males: Voices from the Field

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fashola, Olatokunbo S., PUBLISHER: Corwin Press, Bringing unique perspectives from the field, this resource offers multiple perspectives on African American male achievement from top scholars in the field of urban education.

ORIGINAL PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION, AROUND THE WORLD IN A DA

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The Treasure of the "San Jose": Death at Sea in the War of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Phillips, Carla Rahn, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, Sunk in a British ambush in , the Spanish galleon "San Jos? "was rumored to have one of the richest cargos ever lost at sea. Though treasure hunters have searched for the wreck's legendary bounty, no one knows exactly how much went down with the ship or exactly where it sank. Here, Carla Rahn Phillips confronts the legend of lost treasure with documentary records of the "San Jos?"'s final voyage and suggests that the loss of silver and gold en route to Spain paled in comparison to the loss of the six hundred men who went down with the ship. Drawing from rich archival records, Phillips presents a biography of the ship and its crew. With vivid detail and meticulous scholarship, the author tells the stories of the officers, sailors, apprentices, and pages who manned the ship and explains the historical context in which the "San Jos?" became prey to the British squadron. But the story does not end with the sinking of the "San Jos?." While Phillips addresses the persistent question of how much treasure was on board when the ship went down, she focuses on the human dimensions of the tragedy as well. She recovers the accounts of British naval officers involved in the battle, and examines the impact of the ship's loss on the Spanish government, the survivors, and the families of the men who perished. Original, comprehensive, and compelling, "The Treasure of the " "San Jos?" separates popular myth from history and sheds light on the human lives associated with a "treasure" ship. " "

A set of books on the American civil war

28 in total. They have been in storage and is now surplus to requirements. There is a little cosmetic damage to one/two because of age. Hence the price. For more information please email or text. Collection only. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Great War and the Culture of the New Negro (Hardcover)

More than African American soldiers fought in World War I,and returning€troops frequently spoke of color-blind France. Such cosmopolitan experiences,along with the brutal,often desegregated no-man's-land between the trenches,forced African American artists and writers to reexamine their relationship to mainstream (white) American culture.€The war represented a seminal moment for African Americans,and in the s and s it became a touchstone for such diverse cul

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Collector's

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Collector's Edition (PC)

Who Will Fight the Next War?: The Changing Face of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Binkin, Martin, PUBLISHER: Brookings Institution Press, The Persian Gulf conflict was the first major combat test for U.S. military forces since the nation ended conscription two decades ago. As hundreds of thousands of American troops were dispatched to the Middle East, the nation realized, seemingly for the first time, that the composition of its armed forces was far removed from any that the nation had previously sent to war. The deployment of unprecedented proportions of minorities and women and the prominent role of reserves and national guard troops aroused considerable interest, widespread debate, and some worry. The prospect that African Americans could bear a disproportionate share of military casualties generated a socially diverse debate that threatened to reopen old racial scars; the reality that American women were exposed to perils from which, by long and deep tradition, they had previously been shielded inspired calls for them to be admitted to combat specialties; and controversy surrounding the readiness of the Army's combat reserves led to an internecine struggle over the future shape of the U.S. Army. In this book, Martin Binkin addresses each of these issues in order to provide a better understanding of the composition of America's fighting forces, to prompt an assessment of attitudes toward who should fight in future wars, and to delineate the choices for influencing the social distribution of peril. Binkin argues that the time for public involvement is now, while the memories of the Persian Gulf conflict are still reasonably fresh and while a fundamental rethinking of the post-cold war military is under way.

The Pastons. A Family in the War of the Roses

Containing many letters written by family members this book provides great insight into their lives and the political intrigues of the period. Folio Illustrated with details from the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries which date from thes Very good condition with slipcase Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North (PC)

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North (PC)

A Crack in the Edge of the World: The Great American Earthquake of

hardback book very good condition A burgeoning new city is built on the dreams of the American gold rush. It is also built upon a landscape that has been stretching, sliding and breaking apart for millennia. price includes pnp

The Great War The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict HW WILSON volumes 1-7 volume

The Great War The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict HW WILSON volumes 1-7 volume 1&3 book cover damage but in side good conditions

The Impact of World War 1 and World War 2,Between two wars, 9 books in tatal, £25 only for the lot.

If you have ever wanted to read about all the events in World War 1 and World War 2 and in between, then look no further. This is an amazing deal, 9 books for the price of £(each book online would cost you at least £, and the books are in immaculate condition). This does not include delivery. The buyer needs to collect and the payment only in cash(I can deliver if you live in the area, 3 miles radius). Please no time wasters. In the first instance please text or email. Thanks, Ed Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Red and The White: A Family Saga of the American West

National Book Award–winning histories such as The Hemingses of Monticello and Slaves in the Family have raised our awareness about America’s intimately mixed black and white past. Award-winning western historian Andrew R. Graybill now sheds light on the overlooked interracial Native-white relationships critical in the development of the trans-Mississippi West in this multigenerational saga. Beginning in with the marriage of Montana fur trader Malcolm Clarke and his Piegan Blackfeet bride,Coth-co-co-na

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