Arnold, James R

Argues that the Union victory at Vicksburg in 1863 was the turning point of the Civil War, and contends that the decisive actions of General Ulysses S. Grant in that theater are worthy of comparison to those of Napoleon.

An inside look at Iraq under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein that reviews his rise to power, foreign relations, life in Iraq while he ruled, the Iraq War, and other related topics.

Explores the political, economic, and cultural conflicts that led the United States into the Civil War, and includes photographs, maps, and illustrations, as well as sidebars that profile significant people and events.

Discusses the impact of the industrial revolution on American society focusing on working conditions, child labor, and the relationship between unions and big business.

Provides an account of how the industrial world emerged in the late eighteenth century, looking at how people lived and worked in pre-industrial England, and examining the reasons why the country was ready for change. Includes biographies, photographs, maps, graphs, and a time line.

A reference guide to the American Civil War that includes historical illustrations and documents and alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the war's causes, consequences, battles, key figures, weapons, uniforms, military tactics, strategies, and other related topics.

An introduction to the American Civil War that examines the complex issues that divided the North and South and provides information on key generals, battles, weaponry, medical techniques, and other details of the war.

Traces the political and social changes that occurred in France following the French Revolution, the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the emergence of the modern democratic French Republic.

Focusing on key battles from Trenton to Ia Drang, the author combines political analysis with gripping narratives of combat. Presents a history of how presidents weigh political pressures against military realities--and how their decisions play out for the men and women in the line of fire.