He came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies—and...
Generals
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Auteur:Medina, NicoSommaire: - Auteur:BEARD, John RellySommaire:
Franȯis-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture (1743-1803) rose to fame in 1791 during the Haitian struggle for independence. In this revolt, he led thousands of slaves on the island of Hispaǫla to fight against the colonial...
- Auteur:Baier, BretSommaire:
The #1 bestselling author and Fox News Channel's Chief Political Anchor illuminates the heroic life of Ulysses S. Grant "To Rescue the Republic is narrative history at its absolute finest. A fast-paced, thrilling and...
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Auteur:Fleming, Thomas J.Sommaire:Historian Thomas Fleming examines the battles that created American independence, revealing how the strategy of a professional army secured victory, independence, and a lasting peace for the young nation.
- Auteur:Boot, MaxSommaire:
In chronicling the adventurous life of legendary CIA operative Edward Lansdale, The Road Not Taken definitively reframes our understanding of the Vietnam War. In this epic biography of Edward Lansdale (1908- 1987), the man said to be...
- Auteur:Grant, Ulysses S.Sommaire:
In his own words, Ulysses Grant leads us from his early years to that day of decision in 1865.
- Auteur:Grant, Ulysses S.Sommaire:
In his own words, Ulysses Grant leads us from his early years to that day of decision in 1865.
- Auteur:Grant, Ulysses S.Sommaire:
In his own words, Ulysses Grant leads us from his early years to that day of decision in 1865.
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Auteur:Sherman, William T.Sommaire:In vigorous, frank, and powerful prose, Sherman reveals his strategic planning for battles such as Bull Run, Shiloh, and Vicksburg and delivers classic lessons--and military philosophies--about this war.
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Auteur:Lee, Robert E.Sommaire:Robert E. Lee, the famed Confederate forces commander and icon of the South, is a towering figure in U.S. and military history. The son of a famed Revolutionary War officer, his path to greatness included graduating at the top of his...
- Auteur:Henriques, Peter R.Sommaire:
Peter R. Henriques, a leading scholar on George Washington and professor emeritus of history at George Mason University, produces a concise and vital volume on America's first president. Realistic Visionary is a focused examination of...
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Auteur:Raby Dunne, Susan, Morrison, EdwardSommaire:The never-before-published memoir of Major-General Sir Edward Morrison, a true Canadian hero of the First World War.The First World War marked a turning point in Canadian history and in Canada’s self-identification as a nation. Yet in...
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Auteur:Carrier, RochSommaire:"The story of Wolfe and Montcalm and the Plains of Abraham. In September 1759, a small band of British troops led by James Wolfe scaled the tall cliff overlooking a farmer's field owned by Abraham Martin and overpowered the French...
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Auteur:Borneman, Walter R.Sommaire:Architect of stunning triumphs and inexplicable defeats, General MacArthur is the most intriguing military leader of the twentieth century. There was never any middle ground with MacArthur. This in-depth study shows how MacArthur's...
- Auteur:ABBOTT, JacobSommaire:
The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome’s Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination.
- Auteur:Ellis, Joseph J.Sommaire:
From the French and Indian War to Mount Vernon, from the American Revolution to the presidency, Ellis delivers what will stand the test of time as the definitive biography of the greatest American icon.
- Auteur:LODGE, Henry CabotSommaire:
Its purpose … is to tell in simple fashion the story of some Americans who showed that they knew how to live and how to die; who proved their truth by their endeavor; and who joined to the stern and manly qualities which are...
- Auteur:Duncan, MikeSommaire:
From the massively popular podcaster and New York Times bestselling author comes the story of the Marquis de Lafayette's lifelong quest to protect the principles of democracy, told through the lens of the three revolutions he...
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Auteur:Allen, Thomas B.Sommaire:A biography of Revolutionary War general and first President of the United States, George Washington, focusing on his use of spies to gather intelligence that helped the colonies win the war.
- Auteur:COURTENAY, Calista McCabeSommaire:
In this biography for young people, Calista McCabe Courtenay takes the reader from George Washington the surveyor to his early military career, first as a colonel in the Virgina militia and then as a member of General Braddock'a...
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