Longsword and Saber: Swords and Swordsmen of Medieval and Modern Europe, Sprague Martina
Автор: Sprague Martina Название: Knives, Swords, and Bayonets ISBN: 1514214636 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781514214633 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 37930.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. It takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times; examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively; and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon.The book is written for those with an interest in exploring the historical beginnings of edged weaponry, how edged weapons have been used in war in different parts of the world, and the value the soldier attached to his weapon. Military, social, and political history is discussed. Although more than one-hundred photos and illustrations are represented, arms collectors or others with detailed interest in the finer points of weaponsmithing may want to look for books that are more heavily illustrated.The book comprises the full series of ten previously published shorter book on specialized edged weapons and regions, each of which can also be purchased separately: 1. Kukris and Gurkhas: Nepalese Kukri Combat Knives and the Men Who Wield Them2. Machete, Kris, and Throwing Iron: Edged Weapons of Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa3. Cold Steel: The Knife in Army, Navy, and Special Forces Operations4. Japanese Swords: The Katana and Gunto in Medieval and Modern Japanese Warfare5. Chinese Swords: The Evolution and Use of the Jian and Dao6. Yatagan, Khanda, and Jamdhar: Swords and Sabers of Persia and India7. Sickle Sword and Battle Axe: Edged Weapons of Ancient Egypt8. Gladius and Spatha: Swords and Warfare in the Classical World9. Longsword and Saber: Swords and Swordsmen of Medieval and Modern Europe10. Pike, Halberd, and Bayonet: Sharp Weapons in Near Modern and Modern Warfare
Автор: Sprague Martina Название: Norse Warfare: A Portrayal of Combat, Raids, and Plunder in the Viking Age ISBN: 1979150710 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781979150712 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 29890.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The Vikings burst onto the scene in a flash, startling the world with the reach and extent of their raids and the overwhelming destruction they wrought. Their unconventional war strategies, which left the enemy helpless and defenseless, built their reputation as brutal, bloodthirsty barbarians with no regard for God or human life. The reckless raiding of churches and monasteries was due in large part to their ignorance of the unspoken rules of warfare, giving holy sites immunity, but it earned the Christian world's contempt.The Vikings excelled militarily because they ignored traditional Western fighting methods. They did not bother to arrange a time and place for battle, as was often customary in Europe. Deception, attacking by stealth when the enemy was not fully prepared, or striking in a seemingly undisciplined manner was by no means considered cowardly or dishonorable from the Viking perspective. The Vikings, unconcerned by, indeed oblivious to, religious prohibitions, believed that war was worth any risk because it compensated so well in terms of adventure and spoils. Even the high numbers of casualties suffered did not dissuade the Vikings from their lives as warriors.
Автор: Sprague Laura Fecych, Wolff Justin Название: Rufus Porter`s Curious World: Art and Invention in America, 1815-1860 ISBN: 0271084952 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780271084954 Издательство: NBN International Рейтинг: Цена: 47800.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: An examination of Rufus Porter, an enigmatic but astonishingly productive American artist, inventor, and publisher. Presents his life and work in the context of the cultural, social, and technological networks that shaped innovation and democracy during the antebellum era.
Автор: Sprague Charles E. Название: The Philosophy of Accounts ISBN: 1077062230 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781077062238 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 10290.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: It is not within the province of this treatise to teach the Art of Bookkeeping. Skill in that art is attained by practice, either in recording actual transactions in the counting room or those, simulating actuality, which are prepared for practice in the school or in the many excellent manuals of instruction. But facility in the processes of an establisht system will not satisfy the inquiring mind of one who has gone thus far; he will desire at a proper stage of his development to know the scientific basis of all systems, the wherefore as well as the how. When the subject is taken up at the collegiate or university stage, it is especially fitting that the science of accounts be unfolded concurrently with thoro drill in the art which depends' upon it.As a branch of mathematical and classificatory science, the principles of accountancy may be determined by a priori reasoning, and do not depend upon the customs and traditions which surround the art. I have endeavored to set forth these principles simply and naturally without resorting to fictitious modes of presentation, but adhering to the fundamental equations and their sub-equations.I hope that my work may be of some utility to the profession of public accountants in the training of their assistants, as, even in routine-matters, the best work is done by those who understand the theory and the reason of what they are doing. To business managers who have not been practical bookkeepers, it may be that I may throw some light on the methods in use and perhaps point out where they may be made more effective.I had at one time intended to extend the book by adding to the twenty-one chapters here given relating to Accounts in General, a Part II on Accounts in Particular, in which should be taken up all the principal forms of account with various suggestions as to handling them. I found however that the task would reach encyclopedic proportions if I treated each type of account with the degree of thoroness which has been given to Cost Accounts by several authors and to Investment Accounts in my work on "The Accountancy of Investment." I have therefore contented myself with an Appendix, containing some Monographs on a few very essential accounts.I am conscious that the work will deserve and receive severe scrutiny as it is the product of over thirty years' handling of accounts in all grades of service and of six years' teaching the subject in the School of Commerce, Finance and Accounts of New York University.
Автор: Sprague R. C. Название: Once Left the Field of Valor ISBN: 179745871X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781797458717 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 11490.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Pulled from the clutches of death, Lieutenant Damien Shaw falls victim to the will of fate. After all his soldiers are killed in battle he is riddled with guilt and searching for purpose. Damien finds a blood-stained envelope that holds a German soldier's death letter addressed to his lover. The discovery sparks a series of debilitating flashbacks and nightmares that threatened to unhinge Damien. Not sure what to do with the letter Damien considered burning it, but the letter has a hold on him. It leads him on a grueling journey of penance to present it to its intended recipient. Damien's sanity, future, and very life are tied to where the letter steers him.This addicting page turner is filled with action, suspense, romance, and perseverance. It will keep you on edge to the very end and leave you wanting more.
Автор: De Camp L. Sprague, Pohl Frederik, Drake David Название: Lest Darkness Fall and Related Stories ISBN: 1612422268 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781612422268 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 27580.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Автор: Sprague William B. Название: Annals of the American Pulpit, or Commemorative Notices of Distinguished American Clergymen of Various Denominations, Vol. 4: From the Early Settlemen ISBN: 0259895067 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780259895060 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 22040.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Excerpt from Annals of the American Pulpit, or Commemorative Notices of Distinguished American Clergymen of Various Denominations, Vol. 4: From the Early Settlement of the Country to the Close of the Year Eighteen Hundred and Fifty-Five In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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In a world where basic human rights are under attack and discrimination is widespread, Advancing Equality reminds us of the critical role of constitutions in creating and protecting equal rights. Combining a comparative analysis of equal rights in the constitutions of all 193 United Nations member countries with inspiring stories of activism and powerful court cases from around the globe, the book traces the trends in constitution drafting over the past half century and examines how stronger protections against discrimination have transformed lives. Looking at equal rights across gender, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, social class, and migration status, the authors uncover which groups are increasingly guaranteed equal rights in constitutions, whether or not these rights on paper have been translated into practice, and which nations lag behind. Serving as a comprehensive call to action for anyone who cares about their country's future, Advancing Equality challenges us to remember how far we all still must go for equal rights for all.
The beautiful Caribbean basin is fertile ground for a study of capitalism past and present. Transnational corporations move money and labor around the region, as national regulations are reworked to promote conditions benefiting private capital. Globalizing the Caribbean offers a probing account of the region’s experience of economic globalization while considering gendered and racialized social relations and the frequent exploitation of workers.
Jeb Sprague focuses on the social and material nature of this new era in the history of world capitalism. He combines an historical overview of capitalism in the region with theoretical analysis backed by case studies. Sprague elaborates upon the role of class formation and the restructuring of local states. He considers both U.S. hegemony, and how various upsurges from below and crises occur. He examines the globalization of the cruise ship and mining businesses, looks at the growth of migrant labor and reverse flow of remittances, and describes the evolving role of export processing and supranational associations. In doing so, Sprague shows how transnationally oriented elites have come to rule the Caribbean, and how capitalist globalization in the region occurs alongside shifting political, institutional, and organizational dynamics.
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