The Battle Book

Author : Joseph M. Levine
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501727641

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The Battle of the Books by Joseph M. Levine Pdf

Joseph M. Levine provides a witty and erudite account of one of the most celebrated chapters in English cultural history, the acrimonious quarrel between the "ancients" and the "moderns" which Jonathan Swift dubbed "the Battle of the Books." The dispute that amused and excited the English world of letters from 1690 until the 1730s was, Levine shows, an installment in the long-standing debate about the relationship of classical learning to modern life. Levine argues that the debate was fundamentally a quarrel about the rival claims of history and literature concerning the proper way to understand the authors of the past. He skillfully examines how both sides wrote their own brands of history: The moderns, led by Richard Bentley, proposed that the "modern" inventions of classical scholarship and archaeology gave them a superior insight into the past; the ancients, marshaled by Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope, held out for a more direct imitation of antiquity and opposed the new scholarship with all the force of their satire and invective. Levine demonstrates that the ancients and the moderns influenced each other in powerful ways, and had much more in common than they knew. Chronicling a critical episode in the development of modem scholarship, The Battle of the Books illuminates the roots of present-day controversies about the role of the classics in the curriculum and the place of the humanities in education.

Author : Bryan Perrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Battles
ISBN : 1860198473

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The Battle Book by Bryan Perrett Pdf

This book presents the statistics, tactics, purpose and outcome of over 500 major land battles over 3000 years of warfare. Each entry follows a standard tabular lay out for easy usage. There are appendices on key commanders a nd first use of weapons. '

Author : Gillian Chan
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443119764

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I Am Canada: A Call to Battle by Gillian Chan Pdf

The War of 1812 comes to life through the eyes of a young Canadian boy. It's 1812. War has begun, and thirteen-year-old Alexander (Sandy) MacKay is jealous when his older brother Angus goes off with their father to fight the Americans attacking the Niagara region. Too young to know the darker side of battle, he resents being left to shoulder the work on his family's farm. Itching to get in on the action, he sneaks away from home and heads to Lundy's Lane to join up with the local militia. But battle is imminent, and now there's not much his father can do except try to shield him from the worst of the fighting. Sandy's idealized notions of what battle will be like are shattered when the man standing before him is killed by a musket ball and Sandy's own brother is severely wounded. At the battle of Lundy's Lane, the united Canadian/British forces turn the tide against the American troops, but Sandy comes to know how chilling war can be. Just in time for the bicentennial of the War of 1812, A Call to Battle is a sobering look at the realities of war. Author Gillian Chan skillfully depicts the transformation of an impetuous young boy, full of boyish enthusiasm, into a more realistic young man who emerges on the other side of war.

Author : Rick Atkinson
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781429920100

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The Day of Battle by Rick Atkinson Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the second volume of his epic trilogy about the liberation of Europe in World War II, Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Atkinson tells the harrowing story of the campaigns in Sicily and Italy In An Army at Dawn—winner of the Pulitzer Prize—Rick Atkinson provided a dramatic and authoritative history of the Allied triumph in North Africa. Now, in The Day of Battle, he follows the strengthening American and British armies as they invade Sicily in July 1943 and then, mile by bloody mile, fight their way north toward Rome. The Italian campaign's outcome was never certain; in fact, Roosevelt, Churchill, and their military advisers engaged in heated debate about whether an invasion of the so-called soft underbelly of Europe was even a good idea. But once under way, the commitment to liberate Italy from the Nazis never wavered, despite the agonizingly high price. The battles at Salerno, Anzio, and Monte Cassino were particularly difficult and lethal, yet as the months passed, the Allied forces continued to drive the Germans up the Italian peninsula. Led by Lieutenant General Mark Clark, one of the war's most complex and controversial commanders, American officers and soldiers became increasingly determined and proficient. And with the liberation of Rome in June 1944, ultimate victory at last began to seem inevitable. Drawing on a wide array of primary source material, written with great drama and flair, this is narrative history of the first rank. With The Day of Battle, Atkinson has once again given us the definitive account of one of history's most compelling military campaigns.

Author : Karuna Riazi
Publisher : Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534428737

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The Battle by Karuna Riazi Pdf

The game begins again in this gripping follow-up to “exciting, clever” (Booklist) The Gauntlet that’s a futuristic Middle Eastern Zathura meets Ready Player One! Four years after the events of The Gauntlet, the evil game Architect is back with a new partner-in-crime—The MasterMind—and the pair aim to get revenge on the Mirza clan. Together, they’ve rebuilt Paheli into a slick, mind-bending world with floating skyscrapers, flying rickshaws run by robots, and a digital funicular rail that doesn’t always take you exactly where you want to go. Twelve-year-old Ahmad Mirza struggles to make friends at his new middle school, but when he’s paired with his classmate Winnie for a project, he is determined to impress her and make his very first friend. At home while they’re hard at work, a gift from big sister Farah—who is away at her first year in college—arrives. It’s a high-tech game called The Battle of Blood and Iron, a cross between a video game and board game, complete with virtual reality goggles. He thinks his sister has solved his friend problem—all kids love games. He convinces Winnie to play, but as soon as they unbox the game, time freezes all over New York City. With time standing still and people frozen, all of humankind is at stake as Ahmad and Winnie face off with the MasterMind and the Architect, hoping to beat them at their own game before the evil plotters expand Paheli and take over the entire world.

Author : Lindsay Eyre
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545620949

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The Best Friend Battle (Sylvie Scruggs, Book 1) by Lindsay Eyre Pdf

"Funny and human and clever and wise. I really, really like this sparkling, racing, hilarious little gem." -- Hilary McKay, author of Saffy's Angel and Binny In Secret Sylvie Scruggs doesn't like Georgie Diaz. He always calls her Scruggs. He always beats her in baseball. He didn't invite her to his party. Plus, he's a boy.Now Georgie is trying to steal Sylvie's best friend, Miranda Tan. He's giving Miranda a super-special birthday present, so Sylvie will too -- only her present will be ten times better. With the help of her twin brothers, a ferret, a castle, and some glitter glue, Sylvie sets out to make Miranda remember who her REAL best friend is, and forget about Georgie forever."Two words: Sylvie Scruggs. Two more words: LOVE HER! Eyre nails it with this new kid on the block. (And here's a challenge: I dare you not to laugh out loud)." -- Barbara O'Connor, author of How To Steal A Dog and The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester

Author : Dr. Seuss
Publisher : RH Childrens Books
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385379458

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The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss Pdf

The Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss's classic cautionary tale, introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer to enjoy the tasty treat differently. The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about the issues of tolerance and respect. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.

Author : Tim Cook
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780735233171

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Vimy by Tim Cook Pdf

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Winner of the 2018 JW Dafoe Book Prize Longlisted for British Columbia's National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction 2018 Runner-up for the 2018 Templer Medal Book Prize Finalist for the 2018 Ottawa Book Awards A bold new telling of the defining battle of the Great War, and how it came to signify and solidify Canada’s national identity Why does Vimy matter? How did a four-day battle at the midpoint of the Great War, a clash that had little strategic impact on the larger Allied war effort, become elevated to a national symbol of Canadian identity? Tim Cook, Canada’s foremost military historian and a Charles Taylor Prize winner, examines the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the way the memory of it has evolved over 100 years. The operation that began April 9, 1917, was the first time the four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together. More than 10,000 Canadian soldiers were killed or injured over four days—twice the casualty rate of the Dieppe Raid in August 1942. The Corps’ victory solidified its reputation among allies and opponents as an elite fighting force. In the wars’ aftermath, Vimy was chosen as the site for the country’s strikingly beautiful monument to mark Canadian sacrifice and service. Over time, the legend of Vimy took on new meaning, with some calling it the “birth of the nation.” The remarkable story of Vimy is a layered skein of facts, myths, wishful thinking, and conflicting narratives. Award-winning writer Tim Cook explores why the battle continues to resonate with Canadians a century later. He has uncovered fresh material and photographs from official archives and private collections across Canada and from around the world. On the 100th anniversary of the event, and as Canada celebrates 150 years as a country, Vimy is a fitting tribute to those who fought the country’s defining battle. It is also a stirring account of Canadian identity and memory, told by a masterful storyteller.

Author : Herbert Bemerton Battle
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 139671717X

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The Battle Book by Herbert Bemerton Battle Pdf

Excerpt from The Battle Book: A Genealogy of the Battle Family in America, With Chapters Illustrating Certain Phases of Its History Allen, Mrs. Minnie Battle, The Battle Families and Their Kin, in Mrs. H. D. Pittman's Americans of Gentle Birth and Their Ancestors, St. Louis, 1907. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Jon Chasteen
Publisher : Gateway Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 1951227271

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Half the Battle by Jon Chasteen Pdf

Where have you put your pain? Do you ever feel the pressure to hide your struggles in order to look like a "good Christian"? The truth is, we all face battles and hurts in our lives. Scripture is full of God-fearing men and women who tried to cover up their problems. For Mary and Martha, the death of their brother, Lazarus, was the ultimate devastation. They put his body in a dark place and rolled a stone in front of it. But God knew where they buried their pain, and He knows where you bury yours too. Jon Chasteen explores Old and New Testament examples of people whom God invited to begin the healing process by confronting their secret pain. Through this book with an included study guide, you will learn to: Acknowledge the struggles you've been avoiding Let go of shame and regret Partner with God in your healing Find freedom and lasting peace God wants to visit the place of your pain, redeem your past, and set you free. Will you let Him? Dr. Jon Chasteen is President of The King's University in Southlake, Texas. He and his wife, Michele, also serve as the Lead Pastors of Victory Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jon's greatest passion is to empower and equip the local church to live, move, and be in the fullness of Christ.

Author : John Carratello,Patty Carratello
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781480783508

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Dr. Seuss Literature Activities--The Butter Battle Book by John Carratello,Patty Carratello Pdf

These quick activities help students enjoy the whimsical literature of Dr. Seuss. For this story, students focus on the theme of conflict resolution. Before-, during-, and after-reading activities are provided for a comprehensive study of the story.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Battles
ISBN : IND:30000139894764

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4-61 ADA Battle Book by Anonim Pdf

Author : Douglas Chrétien
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1935
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B4068824

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The Battle Book of the O'Donnells by Douglas Chrétien Pdf

Author : Richard Holmes
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0789466120

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Battle by Richard Holmes Pdf

Describes history of warfare from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancients to the artillery battles of World War I.

Author : Barrett Tillman
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Aircraft carriers
ISBN : 0553294628

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The Sixth Battle by Barrett Tillman Pdf

American aviators face a new enemy in this scorching high-tech military thriller. Includes glossary.