Examines the ways in which Vladimir Nabokov, one of the twentieth century’s great writers, structured his works to encapsulate his... Læs mere
Examines Muslim history from the birth of Mohammad to 1799, a period that... Læs mere
Early musical developed through tangents that reflected larger trends in film and American culture at large. Thos book offers a survey of select... Læs mere
In November 1969, what Time Magazine called the “largest battle of the year” took place less than two miles from the... Læs mere
Henry Neil ""Soapy"" Castles grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and became involved in its pioneering auto racing scene at an early age.... Læs mere
A collection of essays that present the historical, religious, moral and practical arguments against government... Læs mere
This study evaluates the importance of language in achieving a sense of national solidarity, considering factors such as territory, religion, race, historical continuity, and memory. It covers hybrid languages, language revivals, and the difference between dialects and languages.
The NBA has gained worldwide popularity with its high-flying stars and slam-dunking giants, but the early professional hoops game was played below the... Læs mere
Before the onset of professional baseball, there existed a myriad of teams and players going back to the 1840s. This book provides complete team statistics, game scores and batting and pitching statistics for these teams and players.
"A story that follows a simple trajectory is seldom worth telling. But the unexpected overturning of narrative progress creates complexity and interest,... Læs mere
Chronicles the Navy Medical Department's participation in Vietnam, beginning with the Navy's rescue of the French survivors of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954 and ending with the Navy's rescue of Vietnamese refugees fleeing the fall of South Vietnam in 1975.