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From his first court martial as a cadet at West Point through his dismissal from the US Army at the age of 49, Brigadier General Justus McKinstry... Læs mere
The biggest diaspora in Vietnamese history occurred between 1975 and 1992, when more than two million people fled by boat to escape North Vietnam's... Læs mere
With provocative essays for both the uninitiated and the seasoned fan, this book examines Wagner's ""Ring"" cycle from an array of perspectives. Divided... Læs mere
Shirley Jackson was one of America's most prominent female writers of the 1950s. These essays widen the scope of Jackson scholarship with new writing on... Læs mere
Fatty Arbuckle's career ended amidst allegations that he raped and caused the death of a starlet named Virginia Rappe. Interviews... Læs mere