101 Things You Didnt Know About The Civil War

Download or read book 101 Things You Didn't Know about the Civil War written by Thomas Turner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the lowdown on America’s Bloodiest War—the Civil War—with this essential guide to 101 interesting and unexpected facts about this defining event in US history. Do you know which state first seceded from the Union? What about the individual who could be considered the Mata Hari of the Civil War? Or how about which Bible passage Southerners used to justify slavery? You’ll find answers to these questions and many, many more in 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War. Packed with fascinating details about the people, places, and events that defined our nation’s most contentious conflict, this tell-all guide reveals the inside scoop on slavery and its impact on the war; great—and not-so-great—leaders and generals; battles fought and lost—and fought again; some of the most shocking horrors of the war; women, children, and African Americans in the war. Complete with a helpful timeline, 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War is your go-to guide for little-known facts about the war that dramatically altered the course of American history forever.

Download or read book 101 Things You Didn't Know About Irish History written by Ryan Hackney and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2006-12-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the truth behind the myths of the Emerald Isle Forget about shamrocks, leprechans, and all that blarney; 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History dispels the myths and tells the true story of the Irish. Inside, you'll learn about: Lives of the ancient Celts before the British invasions Famous Irish including Michael Collins, Charles Parnell—and Bono! The potato famine and emigration (were there really gangs of New York?) Irish music and dance Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History is an informative reference for anyone who loves the Irish.

Download or read book 101 Things You Didn't Know about the Civil War written by Thomas Turner and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the lowdown on America’s Bloodiest War—the Civil War—with this essential guide to 101 interesting and unexpected facts about this defining event in US history. Do you know which state first seceded from the Union? What about the individual who could be considered the Mata Hari of the Civil War? Or how about which Bible passage Southerners used to justify slavery? You’ll find answers to these questions and many, many more in 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War. Packed with fascinating details about the people, places, and events that defined our nation’s most contentious conflict, this tell-all guide reveals the inside scoop on slavery and its impact on the war; great—and not-so-great—leaders and generals; battles fought and lost—and fought again; some of the most shocking horrors of the war; women, children, and African Americans in the war. Complete with a helpful timeline, 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War is your go-to guide for little-known facts about the war that dramatically altered the course of American history forever.

Download or read book 101 Things You Didn't Know About Lincoln written by Brian Thornton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-10-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the man behind the myth. One hundred fifty years after his death, Abraham Lincoln remains one of America's most fascinating, brilliant, and visionary leaders. He's idolized as a hero, a legend, and even a secular saint. But what about the real man behind the stone monument? In this engaging, intelligent book, you'll learn about more than just his savvy political skills and Civil War power plays. 101 Things You Didn't Know about Lincoln reveals other little known details of his personal and professional life, including: How Lincoln escaped death more than once as a child Why he once used a chicken bone to argue a court case Why the Lincolns kept goats at the White House When and why he grew that beard How John Wilkes Booth's brother saved Lincoln's son Who tried to rob Lincoln's grave Filled with these and other offbeat facts, 101 Things You Didn't Know about Lincoln is sure to fascinate, whether you're a newcomer to Lincoln legend and lore, or a hardcore history buff!

Download or read book 101 Things You Didn't Know About The Freemasons written by Barb Karg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-01-19 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Freemasons include some of the greatest minds in history, such as Darwin and Churchill. They also stand accused of some of the bloodiest acts humanity has ever seen. Many even believe that they control the destinies of the nations. They are the Freemasons, the longest lasting fraternal organisation in the world, shrouded by mystery, myth and murder. 101 Things You Didn’t Know About the Freemasons examines this society and dipels the rumours, uncovers the truth, and brings to light such topics as: -masonic symbols -rites and rituals -famous Freemasons and their contributions to art, literature, and science -and much more With 101 Things You Didn’t Know About the Freemasons, you’ll unlock the secrets of this fascinating, age-old organization in no time!

Download or read book 101 Things You Didn't Learn in Harvard Business School written by Laura Bell and published by Laura Bell. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '101' covers the basic Principles of Economics in terms that even the most mediocre of students will be able to grasp. It then extrapolates these basic values into the convoluted landscape the politicians and businessmen have gotten us into. Economics always sounds confusing and even daunting to the point of terrifying if you listen to the newscasters. It doesn't have to be and nothing will make it clearer than the guidelines presented in this book. STOP IN THE NAME OF LOGIC! Before you make another decision that deals with your life or business, read '101!' You will learn how to deal effectively with: choosing a career buying a home using your credit cards planning for retirement training you kids in how to deal with money All decisions have an effect today and years down the road. Most political mistakes are made because they don't grasp the long term effect. Reading this book will make you wiser in every facet of your life. Join the fans of Laura's writing: You taught me all I need to know about marketing Laura's writing is all you need to get the take on business Boy you sure get things right.

Download or read book The Evolution of Forward Surgery in the US Army written by Lance P. Steahly and published by Department of the Army. This book was released on 2018 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume in the Borden Institute's history series will describe forward US Army surgery from the 1700s to the present time. The book will look at advances in medicine and surgery that improved the lot of the American soldier. In particular, the book will examine the impact of disease upon troop strength, which had special impact in the Revolutionary War through the post-Civil War period. Forward surgery in the modern sense came of age in World War I. The challenge of so many different theaters of conflict in World War II will be examined from the portable surgical hospital of the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations to the surgical evacuation hospital teams of the European Theater of Operations. The evolving care models will feature the story of the Korean War mobile army surgical hospital. The defining performance of helicopter air evacuation in Vietnam, along with improved surgical techniques, will be discussed. Finally, the many advances of forward surgery from the post-Vietnam era to the present will be presented."--Provided by publisher.