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  In Words and Deeds: Battle Speeches in History Review: In Words and Deeds: Battle Speeches in History
Scott Manning | May 2, 2010

A look at Richard F. Miller's book on battle speeches in western history. This book analyzes a multitude of speeches by Alexander, Napoleon, Lee, and many others.

 
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lineThe Father of Us All
Review: The Father of Us All
Scott Manning | April 26, 2010
From the mind of Victor Davis Hanson comes The Father of Us All. The book gets its name from the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus (c. 535-475...
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lineWarfare in the Ancient World
Review: Warfare in the Ancient World
Scott Manning | April 11, 2010
In Warfare in the Ancient World, Brian Todd Carey has produced a collection of 26 ancient battles, which serve as a fine introduction to the...
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lineChurchill's Efforts to Feed Germany after the Great War
Churchill's Efforts to Feed Germany after the Great War
Scott Manning | February 24, 2010
Churchill has been accused of ignoring pleas for food from Germany after World War I, most recently by Patrick J. Buchanan, who claims there is...
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lineA Short Guide to Writing About History
Review: A Short Guide to Writing About History
Scott Manning | January 31, 2010
A review on the seventh edition of this more than 20-year-old book on writing about history, which sports a new author to pick up Richard...
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lineJoan of Arc's Military Successes and Failures
Joan of Arc's Military Successes and Failures
Scott Manning | January 6, 2010
While Joan's aggressive approach to war and her skill with artillery made her a formidable opponent, they were also her greatest weakness and led to...
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lineJoan of Arc: A Military Leader
Review: Joan of Arc: A Military Leader
Scott Manning | January 2, 2010
Kelly DeVries, author and professor of history at Loyola University in Maryland, has written a strong case that scholars have incorrectly analyzed Joan of Arc...
 
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149,469,610 deaths as a result of Communist governments.
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