military history

Examines how Harry Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, and George W. Bush have confronted wars that seemed impossible for America to win, describing how each president faced the challenges of fighting an unpopular war and used their presidential power to undermine the checks and balances of the Constitution.

Chronicles the life of Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr, , the first African-American four-star general, discussing his time in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

This volume, covering 1816-1900, examines the effect of war upon American society, culture, and national identity.

Explores the impact the Barbary Wars, the Boxer Rebellion, and the occupations of Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Philippines played in America's rise throughout the last two centuries.

Examines the Nasser era of Egypt, discussing Egypt's relations with Britain, the dynamics of inter-Arab competition, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Chronicles negotiations between the U.S. and Chinese throughout the Korean War, discussing such topics as prisoners of war, and covers the war's aftermath.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries providing information on more than 350 battles fought in North America between 1517 and 1916, accompanied by alphabetical, chronological, and war lists of battles; a glossary; and a bibliography.

Chronicles the events that took place during the spring and summer of 1940, discussing how each event impacted world government, economy, and culture.

Chronicles the rise and fall of the Spartan civilization based on archaeological evidence and historical research, and discusses the Dorian invasion, the Spartan conquest of Messenia, helot slavery, along with important individuals during the Hellenistic and Roman ages.

A biography of British politician Winston Churchill, covering his role as a soldier, Prime Minister, and famous military leader and strategist during WWII as well as his personal life, which involved a successful marriage and work as a painter and writer.