"When the U.S. entered the war in 1917, the infantry was its primary offensive arm. By war's end the... Læs mere
Argues that the 1986 American bombing of Libya represented an act of desperation by then-president Ronald Reagan in order to salvage American credibility in the Arab world. This title asserts that the Libyan bombings served as a significant foreshadowing of the Iraq War.
Many movie genres developed during the silent era, but none was as lasting as comedies. This reference work... Læs mere
During the silent era there were quite a few motion pictures that dared to tackle such topics as rejuvenation, revivication,... Læs mere
"In the United States campaign against numerous Japanese-held islands in the Pacific, crucial to the assaults was a new... Læs mere
"It is the purpose of this book to give a fresh reading to these root issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict, mainly in the light of the most recently available primary sources from the U.S., U.K., Israel and the U.N"--Provided by publisher.
By turns irreverent, sympathetic and amusing, America Writes Its History, 1650-1850 adds to the public discourse on national... Læs mere
The musical has been called ""the most popular form of entertainment in the world"". This work examines the subjects, themes, and contemporary relevance of... Læs mere
Exploring a selection of anime adaptations of famous works of both Eastern and Western provenance, this book is concerned with appreciating their significance and appeal as independent texts.
"This expanded update of Graham Webb's The Animated Film Encyclopedia: 1900-1979 (McFarland, 2000) is a... Læs mere