In November 1774, a pamphlet to the People of America was published in Philadelphia and London. It forcefully articulated American rights and liberties and argued that the Americans needed to declare their independence from Britain. This book features a portrait of one of the most complex and controversial of the American revolutionaries.
The Thrilling Tale of Norway's Most Decorated World War II Hero
When Hitler's invasion shattered Norway's peace of one hundred years, Gunnar Sonsteby, a timid youth, was destined to become the legendary 'No. 24' whose exploits earned the highest honours Norway could bestow when it was restored after World War II. Report from #24 is Stonsteby's own account of his underground activities during the Nazi ......
This powerful memoir traces the life of Karol Modzelewski (1937-2019), one of the preeminent Polish dissidents of the twentieth century. In a nuanced and critical analysis of Poland's politics over the last half century, Modzelewski provides a frank assessment of the country's flawed transition to democracy.
John T. Flynn and the Transformation of American Liberalism
In addition, Right Turn examines Flynn's role in laying the foundations for the culture war that would be played out in American society for the rest of the century, helping to define modern American conservatism.
General Robert E Lee came to symbolise the great lost cause - the unfulfilled, idealised achievements that were central to the romanticised imagery that enveloped the Old South after the war. This work offers an examination of the General's career. It looks beyond the legend to arrive at an objective assessment of the man and his military career.
From Bushmen to the Bantu; the invasion by the Matabele; the advent of missionaries; and the arrival of Cecil Rhodes, up to the time of independence. This is the romantic land of the high veld; of the great river Zambezi and the mighty Victoria Falls, and vast mineral wealth. This was the country that Mugabe referred to as `the jewel of Africa'.
Advocate of Representative Democracy, Developer of a Strategy of Peace
This book introduces Robert Pickus' leadership role in the pacifist community (1951-2016) and his forceful work to constructively engage the U.S. in world politics. He called for leadership by the U.S. in a conflict-filled world through non-military peace initiatives designed to gain the reciprocation of allies and dedicated adversaries alike.
Rodolfo Graziani, commander of the armies of Mussolini's Fascist Italy. From humble beginnings in the mountains of Lazio to the conquest of Italy's Empire, Graziani was the Fascist regime's choice when hard work needed to be done. His impetuous character and his staunch loyalty to the Duce have made him one of Italy's more controversial figures.
