A fascinating and enlightening explanation of the dilemma Switzerland found itself in during the 1930's and 1940's. - Publishers Weekly
Since her suicide at age thirty, Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) has been celebrated for her impeccable and ruthless poetry. Rough Magic probes the events of Plath's life, including her turbulent marriage to the poet Ted Hughes.
An in-depth account of Hitler's V-Weapons, the devastation they caused, and the massive Allied countermeasures taken to destroy them
A detailed examination of one of the Civil War's most tragic battles pitting Robert E. Lee against Ulysses S. Grant
An award-winning, groundbreaking, and controversial reappraisal of the most written-about battle in American history.
A novel, analytical look at the development of the German army under Hitler, incorporating maps, battle analysis, and candid discussion.
"Deeply moving...an excellent short history of an important part of the Vietnam War...a fascinating insider's look at the rugged life of civilian photographers during wartime."-Publishers Weekly
"Whether writing about boxers, body builders, horses, the guys who ride the horses, or the guys who kill the horses for a slice of the insurance money, Nack...is brilliant."-Boston Globe
A classic, indispensable, and entertaining reference work covering every command-level combat general at the battle of Gettysburg.
Called a "masterpiece" by Civil War News, this is the most detailed regimental analysis of the first day of the battle of Gettysburg.
The luminous biography of the jazz singer Jimmy Scott-"a moving, startling tale."Kirkus Reviews (starred)
The long-awaited reissue of the definitive biography of Jack Kerouac, unwitting avatar of the Beat Generation and author of On the Road.