出版社：Yale University Press 出版日期：7 Octubre 2008 语种：英语 页数：284 ISBN：978-0300143324 尺寸：21.4 x 14.2 x 2.4 cm 以上信息均为网络信息，仅供参考，具体以实物为准
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A renowned historian contends "that the Americanwarrior, not technology, wins wars." (Patrick K. O'Donnell, authorof Give Me Tomorrow ) John C. McManus coverssix decades of warfare in which the courage of American troopsproved the crucial difference between victory and defeat. Based onyears of archival research and personal interviews with veterans,Grunts demonstrates the vital, and too often forgotten, importanceof the human element in protecting the American nation, andadvances a passionate plea for fundamental change in ourunderstanding of war.
Have you ever realized how much of your daily life isinfluenced by the contributions of the Romans? Satire, taxshelters, interstate highways, sports stadiums, health clubs andothers are just a few of the influences we can recognize today. Buthow much do you really know about the origins and history of theRoman Empire? In The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to the RomanEmpire you'll learn how the Romans conquered the world, ade*ion of every day life, an in-depth look at Roman society,politics and architecture and an inside look at the famous (andinfamous) Roman emperors.
Vivid, powerful and absorbing, this is a first-person accountof one of the most startling military episodes in history: theoverthrow of Montezuma's doomed Aztec Empire by the ruthless HernanCortes and his band of adventurers. Bernal Diaz del Castillo,himself a soldier under Cortes, presents a fascinatingly detailedde*ion of the Spanish landing in Mexico in 1520 and theiramazement at the city, the exploitation of the natives for gold andother treasures, the expulsion and flight of the Spaniards, theirregrouping and eventual capture of the Aztec capital.
Finally available in paperback, Ralph D. Sawyer's incomparablestudy of ancient Chinese warfare. One of the most profound studies of warfare ever written, TheSeven Military Classics of Ancient China presents us with anEastern tradition of strategic thought that emphasizes outwittingone's opponent through speed, stealth, flexibility, and a minimumof force--an approach very different from that stressed in theWest, where the advantages of brute strength have overshadowed moresubtle methods. Safeguarded for centuries by the ruling elites of imperial China,even in modern times these writings have been known to only ahandful of Western specialists. In this volume are seven separateessays, written between 500 B.C. and A.D. 700, that preserve theessential tenets of strategy distilled from the experience of themost brilliant warriors of ancient China. This accurate translation remedies a serious gap in Westernknowledge of Asian thought. Based on the best available classicalChinese manu*s, some
Since its publication twenty years ago, J. M. Roberts'smonumental History of the World has remained the "unrivaled WorldHistory of our day" (A. J. P. Taylor), selling more than a quarterof a million copies worldwide. Now in an equally masterfulperformance, Roberts displays his consummate skills of expositionin telling the tale of the European continent, from its Neolithicorigins and early civilizations of the Aegean to the advent of thetwenty-first century. A sweeping and entertaining history, ThePenguin History of Europe comprehensively traces the development ofEuropean identity over the course of thousands of years, rangingacross empires and religions, economics, science, and the arts.Roberts's astute and lucid analyses of the disparate spheres oflearning that have shaped European civilization and ourunderstanding of it make The Penguin History of Europe a remarkablejourney through the last two centuries.
This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, presenting a refreshingly eclectic variety of personal icons, from pub signs to seaside piers, from cattle grids to canal boats, and from village cricket to nimbies. First published as a lavish colour coffeetable book, this new expanded paperback edition has double the original number of contributions from many celebrities including Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, Eric Clapton, Bryan Ferry, Sebastian Faulks, Kate Adie, Kevin Spacey, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Richard Mabey , Simon Jenkins, John Sergeant, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joan Bakewell, Antony Beevor, Libby Purves, Jonathan Dimbleby, and many more: and a new preface by HRH Prince Charles.
With a flaming holographic cover, the new GWR 2011 edition explodes with new and updated records. There's 100% new photography and hot new categories and features including TV's 75th anniversary, eye popping 3-D cinema, the historic Space Shuttle and a 270 city record-breaking GPS World Tour.
In this well-written and well-researched social history F.R.Cowell succeeds in making Life in Ancient Rome alive and dynamic.The combination of acute historical detail and supplementaryillustrations makes this book perfectly suited for the studentpreparing to explore the classics, as well as the tourist preparingto explore twentieth-century Rome. Lucid and engaging, Life InAncient Rome is for anyone seeking familiarity with the greatnessthat was Rome.
They are floating cities with crews of thousands. They are thelinchpins of any military strategy, for they provide what hasbecome the key to every battle fought since World War I: airsuperiority. The mere presence of a U.S. naval carrier in a regionis an automatic display of strength that sends a message nopotential enemy can ignore. Now, Tom Clancy welcomes you aboard fora detailed look at how these floating behemoths function. With histrademark style and eye for detail, Clancy brings you naval combatstrategy like no one else can. Carrier includes: * Takeoffs andlandings: flying into the danger zone The aircraft onboard: their range, their power, theirweaponry The role of the carrier in modern naval warfare Exclusive photographs, illustrations and diagrams Plus: An interview with the U.S. Navy's Chief of NavalOperations, Admiral Jay Johnson
