Maryland Biographical Dictionary

Author : Jan Onofrio
Publisher : Somerset Publishers, Inc.
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780403098231

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Maryland Biographical Dictionary by Jan Onofrio Pdf

Maryland Biographical Dictionary contains biographies on hundreds of persons from diverse vocations that were either born, achieved notoriety and/or died in the state of Maryland. Prominent persons, in addition to the less eminent, that have played noteworthy roles are included in this resource. When people are recognized from your state or locale it brings a sense of pride to the residents of the entire state.

Author : Edward C. Papenfuse,Alan F. Day,David W. Jordan,Gregory A. Stiverson
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0801890977

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A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature, 1635-1789 by Edward C. Papenfuse,Alan F. Day,David W. Jordan,Gregory A. Stiverson Pdf

This unique historical and genealogical resource draws on the extraordinarily intact legislative, judicial, religious, and personal records of members of the first Maryland legislature. The two-volume set contains profiles of nearly fifteen hundred men who served in the state's legislature in the first 150 years after Maryland's founding.The major public and private aspects of each legislator's career are quickly discernible: family background, marriage, children, social status, religious affiliation, occupation, other offices held, and military service. Many entries include a brief summary of a legislator's stance on public and private issues. A final category, wealth at death, inventories the legislator's estate and notes any significant changes in wealth between first election and death.

Author : Edward C. Papenfuse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:313246480

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A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature by Edward C. Papenfuse Pdf

Author : Edward C. Papenfuse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038810607

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A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature, 1635-1789 by Edward C. Papenfuse Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:313246480

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A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:313246480

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A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature by Anonim Pdf

Author : Martha W. McCartney
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0806317744

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Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers, 1607-1635 by Martha W. McCartney Pdf

"From the earliest records relating to Virginia, we learn the basics about many of these original colonists: their origins, the names of the ships they sailed on, the names of the "hundreds" and "plantations" they inhabited, the names of their spouses and children, their occupations and their position in the colony, their relationships with fellow colonists and Indian neighbors, their living conditions as far as can be ascertained from documentary sources, their ownership of land, the dates and circumstances of their death, and a host of fascinating, sometimes incidental details about their personal lives, all gathered together in the handy format of a biographical dictionary" -- publisher website (January 2008).

Author : Yuwu Song
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476602981

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Biographical Dictionary of the People's Republic of China by Yuwu Song Pdf

This biographical dictionary is an indispensable research tool for information about the prominent persons of the past seven decades in China. The book documents nearly 600 Chinese individuals who contributed, for better or worse, to the development of Chinese life and culture since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Though the book is weighted toward political figures, it includes persons in business, the military, academia, medicine, social movements, the arts, entertainment and athletics. In addition to an objective description of the person's life, an analysis is provided that identifies the individual's contributions and importance.

Author : Alice M. Robinson,Vera Mowry Roberts,Milly S. Barranger
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 1036 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:49015002921360

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Notable Women in the American Theatre by Alice M. Robinson,Vera Mowry Roberts,Milly S. Barranger Pdf

This reference book has entries for some 300 women in American theater, ranging from actors, directors, choreographers, playwrights, and designers, to critics, agents, and managers, and should provide focus for future scholars of women's studies and theater. . . . . The volume will prove valuable to scholars and the curious. Library Journal The current and thoughtful treatment of this book will be valuable for academic and large public libraries, especially those that support research in women's studies, theater, American studies, and biography. Booklist From Mrs. Lewis Hallam, the first known professional actress in America to outstanding women of the present era, this biographical dictionary alphabetically examines some 300 notable women who had distinguished careers in the American theatre. Not simply a list of names and activities, the volume--to the extent possible--narrates and evaluates the women's lives and accomplishments providing not only relevant biographical information and bibliographical materials but also describing the women's professional contributions. In representing the careers of theatre artists from actors, directors, and designers, to choreographers, managers, playwrights, educators, critics, variety performers, and agents, this first reference of its kind devoted exclusively to women also serves as a unique survey of the history of American theatre. Notable Women in the American Theatre documents the widespread activities of women in the American theatre. As many of them functioned in more than one capacity, one of the two appendixes lists names in the various professional categories. Each entry describes the pertinent facts of biography and contains a descriptive narrative relating to the individual's career with a special notation of her distinguished role in the American theatre. A bibliography of the featured woman, including sources to be found in books, magazines, and newspapers, is also part of the alphabetical entry. To aid readers and researchers, 2 separate appendixes contain listings by place of birth and by profession and collate the interrelatedness of the careers of many of the women. Compiled primarily as a reference for college and university libraries, the volume would be a useful supplement to courses in women's studies, American studies, drama courses taught in English and theatre departments, courses in the history of the theatre, American history, and biography.

Author : Marc Leepson
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781137464316

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What So Proudly We Hailed by Marc Leepson Pdf

What So Proudly We Hailed is the first full-length biography of Francis Scott Key in more than 75 years. In this fascinating look at early America, historian Marc Leepson explores the life and legacy of Francis Scott Key. Standing alongside Betsy Ross, Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, and John Hancock in history, Key made his mark as an American icon by one single and unforgettable act, writing "The Star-Spangled Banner." Among other things, Leepson reveals: • How the young Washington lawyer found himself in Baltimore Harbor on the night of September 13-14, 2014 • The mysterious circumstances surrounding how the poem he wrote, first titled "The Defense of Ft. M'Henry," morphed into the National Anthem • Key's role in forming the American Colonization Society, and his decades-long fervent support for that controversial endeavor that sent free blacks to Africa • His adamant opposition to slave trafficking and his willingness to represent slaves and freed men and women for free in Washington's courts • Key's role as a confidant of President Andrew Jackson and his work in Jackson's "kitchen cabinet" • Key's controversial actions as U.S. Attorney during the first race riot in Washington, D.C., in 1835. Publishing to coincide with the 200th anniversary of "The Star Spangled Banner" in 2014, What So Proudly We Hailed reveals unexplored details of the life of an American patriot whose legacy has been largely unknown until now.

Author : Charles F. Ritter,Jon L. Wakelyn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135936181

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Leaders of the American Civil War by Charles F. Ritter,Jon L. Wakelyn Pdf

Provides an overview of the careers of the great military leaders and the critical political leaders of the American Civil War. Entries consider the leader's character and pre-war experience, their contributions to the war effort, and the war's impact on the rest of their lives. An assessment of their historical treatment puts their long-term reputations on the line, and results in a thorough revision of some leaders, a call for further study of others, and a reaffirmation of the accomplishments of the greatest leaders.

Author : Gerson G. Eisenberg
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Maryland
ISBN : NYPL:33433048776359

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Marylanders who Served the Nation by Gerson G. Eisenberg Pdf

Including people from the following familes: Agnew, Beall, Blakiston, Bowie, Calvert, Carroll, Chambers, Constable, Crabb, Denny, Franklin, Goldsborough, Harford, Hicks, Hogan, Kerr, Linthicum, McComas, Meader, Montgomery, Mudd, Ogle, Peace, Polk, Ridgely, Ritchie, Sewall, Small, Sollers, Sprigg, Stones, Taney, Tawes, Tydings, Urner, Van Horn, Veazey, Vickers, Ward, Weems, Wellington, Worthington, Zihlman.

Author : Tom Clancy
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1996-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781429520096

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Marine by Tom Clancy Pdf

An in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps-in the New York Times bestselling tradition of Submarine, Armored Cav, and Fighter Wing Only the best of the best can be Marines. And only Tom Clancy can tell their story--the fascinating real-life facts more compelling than any fiction. Clancy presents a unique insider's look at the most hallowed branch of the Armed Forces, and the men and women who serve on America's front lines. Marine includes: An interview with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Charles "Chuck" Krulak The tools and technology of the Marine Expeditionary Unit The role of the Marines in the present and future world An in-depth look at recruitment and training Exclusive photographs, illustrations, and diagrams

Author : James Z. Gao
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810863088

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Historical Dictionary of Modern China (1800-1949) by James Z. Gao Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of Modern China (1800-1949) offers a concise but comprehensive examination of the political, military, economic, social, and cultural development of modern China. Instead of focusing merely on the political elites of China, this reference covers a variety of significant persons, including women and ethnic minorities; new historical concepts; cultural and educational institutions; and economic activities. Drawing on newly-available records, including a large mass of governmental and family archives, the narratives presented reveal new facts, offer a new interpretation in accordance with China's modernization process during the late Qing period, and a revisionist perspective on the Republican history. The chronology records not only political and military events but also other experiences of the Chinese people. The bibliography gives prominence to current literature on China's drive towards modernization and appendixes provide the reader with detailed information on China's cultural and economic transformation.

Author : Johnathan O'Neill
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781421444635

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Conservative Thought and American Constitutionalism since the New Deal by Johnathan O'Neill Pdf

An intellectual history of American conservativism since the New Deal. The New Deal fundamentally changed the institutions of American constitutional government and, in turn, the relationship of Americans to their government. Johnathan O'Neill's Conservative Thought and American Constitutionalism since the New Deal examines how various types of conservative thinkers responded to this significant turning point in the second half of the twentieth century. O'Neill identifies four fundamental transformations engendered by the New Deal: the rise of the administrative state, the erosion of federalism, the ascendance of the modern presidency, and the development of modern judicial review. He then considers how various schools of conservative thought (traditionalists, neoconservatives, libertarians, Straussians) responded to these major changes in American politics and culture. Conservatives frequently argued among themselves, and their responses to the New Deal ranged from adaptation to condemnation to political mobilization. Ultimately, the New Deal pulled American governance and society permanently leftward. Although some of the New Deal's liberal gains have been eroded, a true conservative counterrevolution was never, O'Neill argues, a realistic possibility. He concludes with a plea for conservative thinkers to seriously reconsider the role of Congress—a body that is relatively ignored by conservative intellectuals in favor of the courts and the presidency—in America's constitutional order. Conservative Thought and American Constitutionalism since the New Deal explores the scope and significance of conservative constitutional analysis amid the broader field of American political thought.