Examines the lives and accomplishments of fifty military leaders who made a significant impact on world history, including Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, Joan of Arc, Sim?n Bol?var, and Mao Zedong.
Looks at the history of gun control, analyzing the claims of the National Rifle Association as well as anti-gun lobbyists like Handgun Control, Inc., and offering suggestions for sensible gun policy.
Presents a comprehensive examination of fifty individual, manned, and unmanned weapons that significantly changed the world such as Greek Fire, large artillery pieces, the Minie Rifle, armored ships, land mines, submarines, and more.
Describes the work of the United States Border Patrol and the tasks they complete on a day-to-day basis. Includes full-color photographs, a chronology, and further reading sources.
