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Wars are never good news, not now and definitely not in the 1900s. You see, back then, leaders were competing for power and lands. Soldiers were not as well equipped as they are today and some even died because of the conditions in trenches and camps. Although information like this is heartbreaking, you need to be aware that they happened. Prepare for a long read ahead.
3) Military 2
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Is your child fascinated with the armed forces? Want to share a family history of patriotism and service? MILITARY (Book 2) is the second in a series of picture books featuring photographs of objects from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids. The Discover Series Books feature...
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The Vietnam War was the bloodiest and one of the most fascinating conflicts in the history of warfare. It began with America pouring massive military aid upon the South Vietnamese in an attempt to thwart a Communist takeover and culminated in the "peace with honour" withdrawal by the Nixon administration. This authoritative account accurately details every aspect of the Vietnam War and provides an overall view of the impact which it continues to have...
5) Swords
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Do your children constantly pretend to be pirates? Knights? Are the foam and plastic swords starting to wear out and the kids are begging for fencing lessons? This (significantly safer) Discover Series title features 24,full color images of weapons from around the world. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids The...
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Like its companion volume, Roots of Strategy, this book brings you a collection of some of the most influential military writings of all time.
In this volume:
• Ardant du Picq's Battle Studies – An established authority on the effect of “moral force” on battle.
• Clausewitz's Principles of War – Few books have had so great an effect on the destiny and welfare of the world.
• Jomini's Art of War – Teaches Napoleonic doctrine, which...
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History tells us stories of leaders from both sides of the fence. By knowing who these military leaders were and what they did, you'll be able to understand better the events and decisions made during the American Revolution. Memorizing names and dates can be pretty difficult so we included some powerful images to appeal to your photographic memory too.
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The military are a brave people. They fight to protect the country and preserve the peace. But a long time ago, the military had to endure so much more because they had to live in trenches and they had to fight against nuclear weapons too. This may be a depressing book to read but it is rich in historical truths.
9) Military 1
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Is your child fascinated with the armed forces? Want to share a family history of patriotism and service? MILITARY is the first in a series of Discover Series picture books featuring photographs of objects from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids. The Discover Series Books...
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You-are-there stories of ambushes and patrols on the Mekong in the Vietnam War Developed specifically for the Vietnam War (and made famous by the 2004 presidential campaign), Swift Boats were versatile craft "big enough to outrun anything they couldn't outfight" but too small to handle even a moderate ocean chop, too loud to sneak up on anyone, and too flimsy to withstand the mildest of rocket attacks. This made more difficult an already tough mission:...
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In this history book, your sixth grader will be soaking in important facts about the Mexican American War from 1846 to 1848. It is important to know the reasons for wars to avoid them from happening again today or in the future. Also discussed in the following pages are details on surrender and treaties. Make history a fun learning experience. Grab a copy of this book today!
12) Weapons
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Need a throwing star hanging around the house? No? What about a dagger? This (significantly safer) Discover Series title features 24,full color images of weapons from around the world The Discover Series Books feature a large photo and a word or two to name the photo. These fun books are loved by little ones who are curious about their world Designed to look great on any device they are viewed on. Perfect...
13) Knives
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Don't buy your son a knife,,let him peruse through this (safe!) picture book. Take a step back through military history and explore knives through these rich, colorful photographs with titles. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids. The Discover Series Books feature a large photo and a word or two to name the photo....
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Any successful economy went through years of battles, and Rome is no exception. Let's review some of the major battles in the history of Rome, when they took place and where. Let's also dive into the reasons behind each battle, hoping that such knowledge would help us avoid the same deadly mistakes. Come and learn with me.
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El año 1808 fue el acontecimiento que precipitó el derrumbe del Antiguo Régimen español. El proceso incluyó el levantamiento de las clases populares urbanas y campesinas, en una explosión antifeudal y en contra el ejército de ocupación francés. Fue también una guerra que transformó el viejo ejército borbónico en los orígenes de un ejército nacional, que elevó a bandoleros, estudiantes, campesinos o curas a héroes populares. Finalmente,...
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This is a one-stop introduction to the multifaceted phenomenon of the 'Arab Spring', from the writers of Jadaliyya.
Covering the full range of issues involved in these historic events, from political economy and the role of social media, to international politics, gender, labour and the impact on culture, these firsthand accounts explore the inspirational uprisings in a way unavailable through mainstream Western and Arab media.
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Desde el principio de los tiempos y a lo largo y ancho de todos los continentes, la gente se ha enfrentado a los que ostentaban el poder y ha alzado sus voces en protesta, movilizando a otros e inspirando futuras sublevaciones. Sus ecos reverberan desde la antigua Grecia, China y Egipto, a través de los poetas y filósofos disidentes del islam y el judaísmo, las revueltas de los esclavos árabes y las rebeliones en contra del Imperio otomano de...
18) A Private War
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Fredrick Draper's diaries chart the fortitude of a soldier fighting in the Far East during World War Two.
Offering a fresh, unfettered account of the daily trials of wartime service, his record of life in Egypt, Libya, Palestine, Transjordan, Ceylon, India and Burma-copied word for word from his original hand-written notebooks-reveals a fresh, unheard account of what it was like to serve in some of the most challenging environments of the war.
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Explore Captivating Stories and Facts about African American History
The history of African Americans is a long and tragic chronicle of events. The people who dared to stand up and speak out against the systemic cruelty and oppression were often, brutally killed for their efforts. This has created a rich tapestry of defiant and courageous leaders and followers who have gradually pressed for the evolution of thought within the United States of America.
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Donald Kagan is Sterling Professor of Classics and History at Yale University. His most recent books are The Peloponnesian War and Thucydides: The Reinvention of History. Gregory F. Viggiano is associate professor of history at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. He and Kagan are the authors of Problems in the History of Ancient Greece.
A major contribution to the debate over ancient Greek warfare by some of the world's leading scholars
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