North Korea and Myanmar (Burma) are Asia's most mysterious, tragic stories. They were the region's most militarized and repressed societies, sitting out the... Læs mere
Generally credited with distinguishing American spelling and usage from British, lexicographer Noah Webster shunned prescriptive mores and was doggedly loyal to his own language habits. This book covers Webster's major publications and the influences and methods that shaped them.
Norton Parker Chipman is best known for successfully prosecuting Henry Wirz, the infamous commander of the Confederacy's... Læs mere
A collection of 21 essays that examines the role of baseball's Cubs in the history and politics of Chicago. It explores ties between team and town from a wide range of perspectives.
Covering nine teams from Divisions I, II and III, NAIA, and junior college, this book focuses on college baseball. It includes chapters... Læs mere
Analyses the stories and music of nine operas, presented in chronological order from the late 1700s through the early 1900s. It examines the various genres and... Læs mere
This study looks at the preservation process, the issue of colourisation, and commercial film archives. It also provides detailed histories of the major players in the preservation battle and the museums.
"In 31 months under the Russians, lse Glaus's family is driven from their home, she mourns her missing father, witnesses her... Læs mere
Daniel Coston's career in photography began accidentally. A magazine writer, he began taking photographs for his stories when the regular... Læs mere
South Vietam fell because of events occurring in China, the Soviet Union, Latin America, the Middle East and Washington's corridors of power, along protest... Læs mere
Through interviews, photographs and research into the period, this work provides a portrait of the people of North Carolina... Læs mere