Soldiers And Silver

Author : MICHAEL J. TAYLOR
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1477330771

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SOLDIERS AND SILVER by MICHAEL J. TAYLOR Pdf

Author : Michael J. Taylor
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781477321683

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Soldiers and Silver by Michael J. Taylor Pdf

By the middle of the second century BCE, after nearly one hundred years of warfare, Rome had exerted its control over the entire Mediterranean world, forcing the other great powers of the region—Carthage, Macedonia, Egypt, and the Seleucid empire—to submit militarily and financially. But how, despite its relative poverty and its frequent numerical disadvantage in decisive battles, did Rome prevail? Michael J. Taylor explains this surprising outcome by examining the role that manpower and finances played, providing a comparative study that quantifies the military mobilizations and tax revenues for all five powers. Though Rome was the poorest state, it enjoyed the largest military mobilization, drawing from a pool of citizens, colonists, and allies, while its wealthiest adversaries failed to translate revenues into large or successful armies. Taylor concludes that state-level extraction strategies were decisive in the warfare of the period, as states with high conscription and low taxation raised larger, more successful armies than those that primarily sought to maximize taxation. Comprehensive and detailed, Soldiers and Silver offers a new and sophisticated perspective on the political dynamics and economies of these ancient Mediterranean empires.

Author : Philip Wayne Powell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Chichimecs
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Soldiers, Indians and silver by Philip Wayne Powell Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Soldiers
ISBN : UIUC:30112047049140

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Soldiers by Anonim Pdf

Author : Fred L. Borch III
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786474127

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Medals for Soldiers and Airmen by Fred L. Borch III Pdf

This is the first and only comprehensive history of all decorations and medals that may be awarded to men and women serving in the United States Army and Air Force. The background and design of each medal are examined, as well as award criteria governing each decoration. The book first looks at the Army and Air Force Medals of Honor before continuing with other awards, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. The histories of more common medals like the Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army and Air Force Commendation Medals and Army and Air Force Achievement Medals are also included. Photographs of each medal (obverse and reverse) accompany the text, along with selected photographs of recipients and the citations for their awards.

Author : Anni Baker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313067891

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American Soldiers Overseas by Anni Baker Pdf

Over the past 60 years, the U.S. armed forces have created a web of military bases all over the world, from Australia to Iceland to Saudi Arabia. This is the aspect of military service that the majority of soldiers know and remember. Interaction between U.S. personnel and local populations is almost a given, and it is inevitable that the American and host communities will influence each other in numerous ways. This book looks at the history and impact of American military communities overseas. It discusses how U.S. bases affected economic and political life in the host communities, how host societies shape the profile and activities of military communities, and what happens when relations break down. Through case studies of communities around the world, Baker shows that the U.S. armed forces have had a surprisingly large impact both positive and negative on the affairs of many (but not all) host societies, including economic revitalization, cultural change, and, sometimes, tragic social consequences. In not a few cases, the U.S. military presence has become politically controversial on a national level. On the other hand, many host nations have successfully circumscribed the activities of military communities, rendering their potentially disruptive presence almost invisible.

Author : John McCain,Mark Salter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476759661

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Thirteen Soldiers by John McCain,Mark Salter Pdf

"John McCain's ... history of Americans at war, told through the personal accounts of thirteen remarkable soldiers who fought in major military conflicts from the Revolutionary War of 1776 to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan"--Amazon.com.

Author : Art Greenhaw,Rebecca Dunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1888092319

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Silver Soldiers (A. K. A. God's Silver Soldiers) Backed by Tales of Nazareth by Art Greenhaw,Rebecca Dunn Pdf

Demons have kidnapped Angelica and taken her to hell. Our Silver Soldiers follow to rescue her from Lucifer's clutches. This 48-page edition includes the opening story in the #1 Origin Issue. Then the story continues to unfold as the enemy appears victorious: Is this the end before it begins? Part 2 begins with a Descent into Hell! Also, get a sneak peek at Tales of Nazareth the newest creation from Truthmonger Comics. The publisher has designed the Silver Soldiers comics series to stimulate all comic book lovers to find and embrace the Great God and Savior of the Bible.

Author : Nigel Pollard
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0472111558

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Soldiers, Cities, and Civilians in Roman Syria by Nigel Pollard Pdf

A study of interaction between the Roman army and the civilian population in Syria and Mesopotamia in the first five centuries A.D.

Author : Elliott V. Converse,Daniel K. Gibran,John A. Cash
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476607320

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The Exclusion of Black Soldiers from the Medal of Honor in World War II by Elliott V. Converse,Daniel K. Gibran,John A. Cash Pdf

The purpose of this study, commissioned by the Army, was to document the process by which the Congressional Medal of Honor was awarded from December 7, 1941, through September 1, 1948; to identify units in which African Americans served; to identify by name all black soldiers whose names were submitted for the medal and to document any errors in the processing of their nominations; and to compile a list of all black soldiers who received the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest award. Based on this work, in January 1997 President Clinton awarded seven African Americans the Medal of Honor. The authors were selected by Shaw University of Raleigh, North Carolina, to conduct this study under a United States Army contract.

Author : Elle James,Delilah Devlin,Reina Torres,Margay Leah Justice,Jamie K. Schmidt ,Cindy Tanner,Kelly Violet,January George,Jennie Kew,Megan Ryder,Michal Scott,Izzy Archer ,Natasha Moore,Ava Cuvay ,Susie Chapin
Publisher : Twisted Page Inc
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781626953703

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Cowboys by Elle James,Delilah Devlin,Reina Torres,Margay Leah Justice,Jamie K. Schmidt ,Cindy Tanner,Kelly Violet,January George,Jennie Kew,Megan Ryder,Michal Scott,Izzy Archer ,Natasha Moore,Ava Cuvay ,Susie Chapin Pdf

COWBOYS: A BOYS BEHAVING BADLY ANTHOLOGY is filled with tales of those rough and rugged cowboys, whether they’re riding a fence line in Texas or Australia, or herding animals on a newly colonized planet! If you crave a sexy tale about those gruff, capable men, this collection will embody that earthy alpha male hero who isn’t afraid to show the gentle, nurturing side of his complex nature along with his rough and rugged ability to protect those he loves. Get ready to fall in love with tales filled with the earthy scent of horses, cows, and crisp, clean sweat; the sight of sun-leathered skin and crow’s feet; the feel of work-hardened thighs and arms; and the sound of a deep-voiced drawl… Inside Cowboys: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology, you’ll find the following stories by some of the hottest romance writers out there… Sweet Home Cowboy by Jamie K. Schmidt – A runaway bride returns home to visit her father in the hospital only to discover her jilted groom has taken control of the family’s ranch Free Rein by Elle James – Former Delta, now rodeo security cowboy, rescues a barrel racer on a runaway horse, rekindling an old flame in the process Eight Seconds by Margay Leah Justice – At the rodeo, sometimes all it takes is eight seconds to fall in love Sweetgrass Summer by Reina Torres – A rock-steady rancher, determined to give his love a slow traditional courting, is surprised when she takes the reins Cowboys & Zombies by Cindy Tanner – Nothing can keep me from my cup of coffee—not the threat of zombies or a double-shot of sexy cowboy…nothing venti-ed, nothing earned Carry Me Home by Kelly Violet – Down on her luck, a city girl travels back to Kansas and the boy she left behind East of the Rift by January George – A family tragedy reunites a lonely rancher with his estranged wife Tying the Knot by Jennie Kew – A city girl, with a submissive streak a mile wide, falls fast for a dominant, dirty-talking cowboy Second Chances by Megan Ryder – Overwhelmed trying to hold onto her dead husband’s ranch, a lonely widow turns to the one man she can’t have for a night of passion The Patience of Unanswered Prayer by Michal Scott – Kidnapped and destined to be another victim of Reconstruction-era violence, a feisty shop owner is rescued by a trail boss whose dark secret might save them both Something to Talk About by Izzy Archer – When a grad student takes a job as a nanny to two motherless children on a cutting horse ranch, she catches the eye of her sexy boss The Scoundrel by Natasha Moore – A lonely widow finds her strength when she indulges her attraction to a weathered cowboy on his last night in town Solar Flare by Ava Cuvay – An interplanetary rancher recruits hired guns to help herd her livestock and falls into the arms of their sexy leader Hunk of Burning Love by Delilah Devlin – A woman accidentally sets her kitchen on fire while trying to catch the eye of a Texas firefighter Thoroughbreds and Thermodynamics by Sukie Chapin – A nerdy vet weathers a snowstorm to help a hot-as-hell rancher deliver a breach foal; save a horse, ride a cowboy, indeed!

Author : Sarah J. Maas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781635576191

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A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas Pdf

Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined series continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta. Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it. The one person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred warrior whose position in Rhysand and Feyre's Night Court keeps him constantly in Nesta's orbit. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable, and only burns hotter as they are forced into close quarters with each other. Meanwhile, the treacherous human queens who returned to the Continent during the last war have forged a dangerous new alliance, threatening the fragile peace that has settled over the realms. And the key to halting them might very well rely on Cassian and Nesta facing their haunting pasts. Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance-and healing-in each other's arms.

Author : Luigi Toiati
Publisher : Pen & Sword Military
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-30
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781473897328

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The History of Toy Soldiers by Luigi Toiati Pdf

Humans have made and collected toy soldiers from time immemorial. They amuse and comfort us, awaken our curiosity, turn aggressiveness into creativity. In The History of Toy Soldiers, Luigi Toiati, himself an avid collector and manufacturer of toy soldiers, conveys and shares the pleasure of collecting and playing with them. Far from a dry encyclopedia, it leads the reader through the fascinating evolution of the toy soldier from ancient times to the early twenty-first century. The author, as a sociologist with an interest in semiotics (the study of signs), offers truly original insights into why different types of toy soldiers were born in a given period and country, or why in a given size and material. The author's writing is packed with factual detail about the different types of toy (and model) soldiers and their manufacturers, but also with anecdotes, nostalgia, wit and his enduring passion for the subject. Six hundred beautiful color photographs, many depicting the author's own collection, complete this delightful book.

Author : Richard O'Brien
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781605433103

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Researching American-made Toy Soldiers by Richard O'Brien Pdf

For the first time, Richard O'Brien has collected hundreds of articles and features he wrote for various toy soldier collecting magazines in one compelling book. Filled with pictures and information on the best known -- and the most obscure -- toy soldiers of the past century.

Author : P. S. Thompson
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780817353681

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Black Soldiers of the Queen by P. S. Thompson Pdf

Africans who fought alongside the British against the Zulu king