A biography which reveals the all too brief career of film star Olive Borden (1906-1947). It shows how Borden's career declined after she severed... Læs mere
Presents letters and diary entries (and a few other documents) that tell the experiences of soldiers and civilians from the mountain counties of North Carolina during the Civil War.
Examines the ways in which the Vietnam War and its accompanying movements greatly altered traditional... Læs mere
Features biographies of 32 of the most notable figures in Latin American history. To the 23 individuals from the first edition are added nine new biographies of contemporary Latin American presidents, providing an updated view of the region's leadership.
This is a detailed history of The Love Council, a play by Oskar Panizza that caused a scandal when it was first performed in 1894, and led to his imprisonment for a... Læs mere
Demonstrates how Elvis Presley, through his films, reflected a shifting social, cultural, and political landscape in America. Encompassing 31 movies and two 1970s... Læs mere
The building of a narrow-gauge trans-island railway in 19th century Newfoundland was a reckless and even desperate experiment. This book offers a... Læs mere
Details the fighting experiences of the 4th brigade, 2nd division, from its creation in the... Læs mere
For American troops stationed in the Philippines, December 8, 1941, began with shocking reports of the bombing of Pearl... Læs mere
An encyclopedia that contains several hundred entries on the culture, history and circumstances of women in the Middle Ages, from the years 500 to 1500 CE. This... Læs mere
Introduces James Hilton's novel ""Lost Horizon"" for contemporary... Læs mere
Provides a thorough analysis of Hungarian fighters in the US Civil War, exploring their motivations and the military... Læs mere