Peter Downs Livres

The Monuments of a Divided State St. Louis was at the center of several key Civil War events from the Dred Scott decision through the Mississippi Campaign that cut the Confederate States in two. Visit the site from which enslaved people tried to cross the Mississippi River to the free state of Illinois. Discover how hundreds of lawsuits by enslaved people set the stage for the Dred Scott decision that lit the fuse to the Civil War. See the military base that produced over 200 Civil War generals and the arsenal that secessionists and unionists fought to control. Author Peter Downs goes behind the monuments and historic sites to explore the people, relationships and events that influenced the course of civil war in St. Louis and the nation.

Focusing on the author's dual perspective as both a parent and a school board member, the book critiques the modern school reform movement. It exposes the myths and misinformation that have contributed to the shortcomings of recent educational policies. By highlighting the flaws in these reforms, it aims to foster a more informed discussion about effective strategies for improving schools.

Různé typy kol, tříkolek, motocyklů a skůtrů jak historických tak i současných.