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Sunday, September 14, 2008
USAAF Heavy Bomb Group.
Markings & Camouflage 1941-1945.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
by Martin Bowman
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
A complete illustrated directory is finally available that shows and describes nearly 300 types of German battle tanks, armored cars, self-propelled guns, and semi-tracked vehicles manufactured and put into service from 1933 to 1945. Only recently have the records of the manufacturers been made public, so never before could you know just how many of each model were available, along with accurate dates of their production and mobilization. Historic photos identify features of each vehicle type, including uncommon variants. Captions are packed with accurate details on designations given by the German Army General Staff: alternative designations, manufacturing and development history, chassis numbers, engine capacity, fuel, coolants, gearbox performance, speed and range, armament, armor material and thickness, and service record.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up—This comprehensive work covers the conflict's "traditional dates" of 1337–1453 with more than 250 alphabetically arranged entries, approximately 104 of which are biographies. The introductory material contains a useful preface describing the scope of the book and the criteria for inclusion; a general chronology; a guide to entries and related topics; and a series of clear, reproducible black-and-white maps. The major battles are covered, as are such topics as artillery, siege warfare, and propaganda. Entries on battles and other events provide background information, detailed descriptions, and summaries of their significance. Biographical entries include particularly extensive see-also references. All entries conclude with a list of further readings. The appendixes contain a chronological list of battles; a list of monarchs, popes, and nobles; and a description of the counties, duchies, and regions of France. Also included is a fascinating annotated list of primary sources—mostly English—and an extensive bibliography. The black-and-white illustrations are few but well chosen. The war is covered in multivolume reference sets like Joseph R. Strayer's Dictionary of the Middle Ages (Scribner's, 1989), but not in this depth. This work will fill a gap in reference collections.—Elizabeth M. Reardon, McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN
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Concentrating on the years from 1337 to 1453, this encyclopedia is intended "for students and other nonspecialists who have an interest--but little background--in this period of European history." Author Wagner is a history professor at Arizona State University, and the work demonstrates both his grasp of this complicated period in European history and his understanding of the needs of undergraduate students. More than 250 entries cover people, places, events, and other topics and average about 750 words in length. Plenty of see references guide novice researchers. The language is clear and concise, resulting in detailed but not overwhelming information. The quality of the individual entries also makes them useful for more advanced students needing a refresher.
Each entry includes see also references as well as suggestions for further reading. Few of the entries, however, reference the appendixes located at the end of the volume. For example, the article Papacy and the Hundred Years War does not reference appendix 4, a listing of popes from 1294 to 1455, which could be very useful in understanding this complicated subject. A variety of images are scattered throughout the text, mostly in the longer articles. All are black and white, but the reproductions are of such high quality, color is rarely missed.
The volume has several extras that will be useful for students and librarians. In particular, the "Guide to Related Topics" groups entries by popular research-paper topics such as politics, women, and economics, in addition to people and places. For example, "Burgundy" lists entries on the Treaty of Amiens, the Anglo-Burgundian alliance, Anne of Burgundy, and all the various kings and dukes of Burgundy. Other useful features include genealogies, chronologies, maps, and an annotated listing of selected readings. Highly recommended for academic and large public libraries. Jessica Moyer
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Monday, September 8, 2008
This A-to-Z encyclopaedia examines the entire history of crimes against humanity, during both wartime and peacetime. With more than 450 entries, the encyclopaedia covers a wide range of relevant topics: human rights, war criminals, trials of war crimes, examples of genocide, international organizations and international law concerning war crimes, and many more. Also included is a primary resources section with documents that are vital to understanding this subject. The coverage includes: Amnesty International; Klaus Barbie; Geneva Conventions; Saddam Hussein; Kosovo; North Korea; Pol Pot; Rwanda; Shining Path; Taliban; Desmond Tutu; and Simon Wiesenthal.
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From Library Journal
Johnson (history, Univ. of Northern Iowa), who has written several books on the history of U.S. law, including The Struggle for Student Rights, here uses a scholarly analysis of both state and national cases to show how the legal system affects our lives. Approximately a fifth of the 201 essays are new to this revised second edition, which follows the first by a decade. The essays, which vary in length depending upon the significance of their subjects, focus on five main categories: crime and criminal law; governmental organization, power, and procedure; economics and economic regulation; civil liberties; and race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. These pieces usually examine 20th-century political and legal change as a byproduct of social and economic matters. Providing clear analysis and a good selection of issues related to U.S. law, especially in the last decade, this reference will be useful for students and nonspecialists looking for substantial background to help them understand the implications of important legal cases. Highly recommended for both public and academic libraries. Steven Puro, St. Louis Univ.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
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Historic U.S. Court Cases offers 201 signed essays by political scientists, historians, and legal scholars that highlight major legal issues in five thematic areas: crime and criminal law; governmental organization, power, and procedure; economics and economic regulation; race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability; and civil liberties. Essays generally focus on one or two U.S. Supreme Court cases, although influential cases decided by lower federal courts, the colonial courts, and state courts are also covered. These range from the 1692 Salem witchcraft trials to the O.J. Simpson criminal and civil trials in California state court in the mid-1990s. Landmark cases are the subject of a number of the essays (e.g., Miranda v. Arizona, Roe v. Wade), but many lesser-known cases that are representative of a large body of litigation are included, as well as some, like Jerry Tarkanian's suit against the NCAA, that show "eccentricities in the American legal past."
Essays are arranged chronologically within each thematic area and provide the historical and social context, as well as the case's legal significance. Each essay begins with "the case in brief," which outlines the date, location, court, principal participants, and significance of the case. The essays vary in length from 1,000 words for "lesser" cases to 2,000 words for cases of "medium-level significance" and 5,000 words for cases of "monumental importance." Each concludes with a brief bibliography. Following the entries are an index of cases and a subject and name index.
This edition contains 43 new essays, half treating cases decided since the publication of the first edition in 1992 and half analyzing older cases. United States v. Microsoft Corporation, Bush v. Gore, and Clinton v. Jones are among the topics of new essays. Most of the essays included in the first edition have been updated by the authors. Format changes in the second edition make it more readable, and the new "Case in Brief" feature offers the user a quick overview. Students and researchers in political science and history, as well as law, will find the encyclopedia useful, and it is recommended for public, academic, and law school libraries. A similar title, Gale's Great American Court Cases (1999), treats 800 cases and is appropriate for high-school as well as academic and public libraries. RBB
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Spanning over a thousand years and an immense geographical area, the Roman Empire was the greatest in world history. At its most powerful, the Empire cast a shadow across the known world, and its legacy continues to influence politics, art and culture around the world today. Rome’s power was won on the battlefield, and the greatness of the Empire is reflected in the warlike reputations of the enemies it subdued. Hannibal, the Carthaginians, Mithridates, the Gauls, the Sassanid Persians and the infamous Goths are amongst the forces that battled the might of Rome. Rome and Her Enemies juxtaposes the society and military structure of each of these peoples with those of the contemporary Roman army.
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Based on the UK TV-series "Time Commanders" this book provides background on the major military engagements of the ancient world from Kadesh where two ancient empires of Egypt and Hittites clashed to Chalons, where later day Romans repulsed the Huns under Attila. Describes armies and fighting techniques that took part in these epic battles.
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This book is a succinct history of both the ancient Olympics and their modern resurgence.
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A Brief History of Saints follows the rise of the cult of saints in Christianity from its origin in the age of the martyrs down to the present day.
Refers to both well-known saints, such as Joan of Arc, and lesser-known figures like the ‘holy fools’ in the Orthodox tradition
Ranges over subjects as diverse as the history of canonization processes, the Reformation critique of the cult of saints, and the role of saints in other religious traditions
Discusses the relevance of sainthood in the postmodern era
Two appendices describe patron saints and the iconography of saints in art.
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