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The conflict between the United States and England in the 1840s over the Maine and Oregon boundaries is vividly explored in this account. Professors Howard Jones and Donald Rakestraw delve into the complexities of the treaties that shaped these territories, highlighting the political tensions and negotiations of the era. Their analysis provides a detailed look at the historical context and significance of the boundary disputes, making it an engaging read for those interested in American and British history.

A trenchant and haunting account of the My Lai massacre in Vietnam and its aftermath. číst celé

In this sequel to For the Killing of Kings, Howard Andrew Jones returns to the Nine Realms of the Dendressi in Upon the Flight of the Queen to continue this imaginative and fun epic fantasy trilogy.

The book explores the foreign relations of the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War, highlighting the global impact of the conflict. By analyzing perspectives from both Europe and America, it reveals how the war influenced international dynamics and relationships, emphasizing that the ramifications extended well beyond the borders of the United States.

Focusing on significant personalities and pivotal events, this narrative history explores America's foreign affairs from 1897 to the present. It chronicles the evolution of U.S. diplomacy and international relations, beginning with the William McKinley administration and concluding with President George W. Bush. The book highlights key moments and figures that shaped the nation's global stance over more than a century.

"The Naor hordes have been driven from the walls, but the Dendressi forces are scattered and fragmented, and their gravest threat lies before them. For their queen has slain the ruling council and fled with the magical artifacts known as the hearthstones, and she is only a few days from turning them to her mad ends. The Altenerai corps has suffered grievous casualties, and Elenai's hearthstone and her source of sorcerous power has been shattered. She and her friends have no choice but to join with the most unlikely of allies. Their goal: to find the queen's hiding place and somehow stop her before she wakes the goddess who will destroy them all... Praised for his ability to write modern epic fantasy that engrosses and entertains, Howard Andrews Jones delivers a finale to his trilogy that reveals the dark secrets and resolves the mysteries and conflicts introduced in the first two books of this series"-- Provided by publisher

Focusing on the complexities of foreign affairs, the book delves into the personalities and security interests that have shaped U.S. foreign policy since 1945, particularly in the context of the post-war and Cold War eras. It offers updated insights into the Bush administration's strategies, especially regarding the Middle East, and enhances the narrative with selections from pivotal foreign policy documents in each chapter, providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing American diplomacy.

Focusing on American international relations from the Revolution to 1913, this book delves into the complexities of U.S. decision-making that influenced its rise and decline in global power. Howard Jones emphasizes the roles of key personalities, security interests, and expansionist motivations in shaping foreign policy, while also illustrating the close ties between foreign and domestic agendas. The updated edition features revisions to enhance its appeal to students, educators, and general readers, providing a comprehensive and engaging narrative.

The race is on to free Lord Stelan from the grip of a wasting curse, and only his old, half-elf mercenary companion Elyana has the wisdom - and swordcraft - to solve the mystery of his tormentor and free her old friend before three days have passed and the illness takes its course.