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100 Turning Points in American History is devoted to the critical decisions, key events, and breakthrough inventions and discoveries that shaped our nation.

Crucial moments from Lincoln's inauguration to the New York draft riots to Stonewall Jackson's deathand how they changed the course of US history. This book not only selects the events that most influenced the causes and outcome of America's Civil War, but also ranks them in order of significance. In each of the book's detailed essays, historian Alan Axelrod presents an engaging narrative about the event, and also explains how it shaped the course of the warand ultimately the future of the country. Examining the immediate effects of each event and what decisive role it played at the time, as well as the enduring postwar significance in terms of politics, society, and military history and technology, this book, from the author of Miracle at Belleau Wood and the Business Week bestseller Patton on Leadership, explores the violent argument between the North and South in a whole new way.

"Called 'the worst battle in history' by military historian Sir Alistair Horne, the Battle of Verdun took place from February 21 through December 18, 1916, making 2016 the 100th anniversary of this major battle in the war to end all wars"--Provided by publisher.

100 Turning Points in American History is devoted to the critical decisions, key events, and breakthrough inventions and discoveries that shaped our nation.

In the Time of the Revolution tells the story of the American Revolution not simply as a war, but as a tectonic emotional, economic, political, ideological, and military shift in the lives of some 2.2 million free Americans, subjects of the crown who suddenly became citizens of a republic, and a half-million enslaved Americans.

Features: midterms and final examinations, one from each of the top universities throughout the country; an introductory essay defining the nature and scope of the course, including its goals and what instructors expect students to learn; and a guide to writing the essay and fully explained answers to essay questions.

The Battle of Belleau Wood, stunning in both its concentration and intensity, was the fiery furnace from which the modern United States Marine Corps emerged as America's fiercest and most effective warriors, the world's preeminent fighting elite.

What is the national debt? Who loses from it? Who profits from it? Why is it a greater threat to America than international terrorism? In direct, non-partisan language, this book follows the money and finds the answers.

Generals South, Generals North highlights twenty-four commanders--twelve each from the Confederacy and the Union. Best-selling author and military historian Alan Axelrod presents a biography of each, narrates the major engagements in which each fought (emphasizing tactical leadership and outcome produced), and explores each man's ever-controversial reputation.

Mercenaries: A Guide to Private Armies and Private Military Companies provides a comprehensive survey and guide to the mercenary forces, entrepreneurs, and corporations that are a major component of warfare today.

Based on the findings in recently released archive papers and letters, as well as extensive library and historical resources, Alan Axelrod offers a compelling profile of the remarkable leadership discipline of a general often called a "military CEO.

Explores the legislative, social, and policy aspects of America 's major wars, rebellions, and insurrections. This volume weaves together documents, informative biographies, and in-depth essays to provide coverage of the political antecedents, events, and consequences of America ' s wars, from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Ever since the Dominican missionary Bartolome de Las Casas (1476-1566) first raised civil and minority rights issues in an American context, they have figured among some of the profound and trying moments in American history. This title consists of approximately 600 written entries on civil rights, political rights, and social rights in America.