Описание: Volume 1 of the two-volume Chief of Staff examines the history, development, and role of the military duty position of chief of staff in the nineteenth century and the first part of the twentieth century through World War I, the formative period of the development of the modern military staff.
Описание: Armed conflict has produced many of the great leaders in human history. Some fought purely for glory, others waged war out of desperation, and even more were driven by a sense of duty. Every leader has human qualities that transcend time and culture. The lessons taught, tactics used, and losses suffered stand as a testament to their lives and accomplishments. In his book entitled History's Greatest Military Commanders author Barry Linton covers these leaders and great military commanders in fascinating detail, highlighting their distinguishable backgrounds and origins. Many were conquerors, some were innovators, and even others were liberators. One trait shared by all of these leaders is the willingness to adapt and overcome.This book presents the true stories and struggles faced by these Commanders. Detailed battlefield plans are outlined, giving a step by step account of many important battles as well as information describing the context of each battle. The Commanders featured are drawn from all major periods of human history. Their achievements as well as their failures are highlighted, combined with the impact they had on the greater world and history. Follow along as we detail memorable historic greats such as: Sun Tzu, Alexander the Great, Pyrrhus of Epirus, Darius the Third, Scipio Africanus, Hannibal Barca, Julius Caesar, Attila the Hun, Belisarius, Khalid Ibn Al-Walid, Charlemagne, Saladin, Genghis Khan, Timur, Edward the Black Prince, Suleiman the Magnificent, Oda Nobunaga, Yi Sun-sin, Hernan Cortes, Gustavus Adolphus, Duke of Marlborough, George Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte, Duke of Wellington, Horatio Nelson, Helmut von Moltke the Elder, Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Togo Heihachiro, John Monash, Erwin Rommel, Georgy Zhukov, Bernard Montgomery, George Patto
Автор: Thompson Ben, Slader Erik Название: Not-So-Great Presidents: Commanders in Chief (Epic Fails #3) ISBN: 1250150590 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781250150592 Издательство: Holtzbrink(MPS)/MPS Цена: 643.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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From heroic George Washington to the dastardly Richard Nixon, the oval office has been occupied by larger-than-life personalities since 1789. The position comes with enormous power and responsibility, and every American president thus far has managed to achieve great things. However, the President of the United States is only human--and oftentimes far from perfect. While some men suffered through only minor mishaps during their time in office, others are famously remembered for leaving behind much bigger messes.
In the third installment of the Epic Fails series, authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson, and artist Tim Foley, take readers on another hilarious ride, exploring the lives, legacies, and failures of some of America's commanders in chief.
Описание: This book provides a self-contained lesson using presidential vignettes for daily training or instructional programs.
Автор: Curtius Quintus Название: Lives of the Great Commanders ISBN: 0578581612 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780578581613 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 5702.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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This new, original translation of Cornelius Nepos's "Lives of the Great Commanders" is the first to appear in many generations. It is also the first completely illustrated and annotated translation of this ageless classic. It contains the following special features that are specifically designed for the general reader or student:
1. Over forty illustrations, including original portrait art and historical illustrations.
2. Over four hundred and forty descriptive footnotes that explain every name, location, and literary point of interest in the text.
3. A fresh, modern English translation that is faithful to the original Latin text.
4. A detailed foreword, descriptive introduction, map, and index for ease of reference.
The Roman writer Cornelius Nepos (c. 110 B.C.--c. 25 B.C.) was one of the first biographers in the Western tradition. His "Lives of the Great Commanders" presents memorable and entertaining sketches of some of the most famous military and political leaders of antiquity. Written with a strong moral purpose, his book was taught and studied in schools for many centuries. Through him we learn what character traits made his subjects great, and what shortcomings produced their downfalls.
Nepos's instructional biographies have never been more needed or relevant today. His themes--character, moral development, political freedom, and the consequences of corruption--are timeless and universal in their interest. A self-contained unit, this new translation is ideal both for those with no prior background in the subject matter, and also for the serious student.
Название: Great Military Commanders - Georgy Zhukov: A Biography ISBN: 9352979435 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789352979431 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1787.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
