Book Description
Strange but true stories of the Civil War. Garrison recounts instances of friendly fire casualties, the unperfected art of spying, banishments and deportations, grisly tales of missing limbs, disguises, and more. Illustrated, indexed.
Customer Reviews:
Good book........2007-09-01
Gives an interesting viewpoint of some of the famous, and not so famous, stories from the Civil War.
Some of the facts are more tedious than interesting.......2007-06-28
While some of the stories about the personalities and events of the American Civil War found in this book are interesting, I found many of them tedious and repetitive. There is a section about people, including U. S. Grant, who changed their names during the course of their lives. Since many people do that in any period of human history, those facts were not in any way significant to the conduct of the war. Other facts concerned which Confederate commander was the last to surrender, commanders on both sides demanding a ransom from a town to save it from being plundered and mundane financial matters such as inflated prices.
As histories of the civil war go, this one does not relate events that satisfy the cover claim of being bizarre. Most fell into the category of events that one would expect in a war between two factions of the same country.
Even more Curiosities!.......2000-03-06
The unusual and the bizzare are the continual trademarks of this work. The stories are lively, interesting and even thought provoking.
The work takes you outside the realm of modern textbooks to give you the inside scoop of the Civil War. A truly fascinating read!
Interesting and Captivating.......1999-06-04
I have three of Garrison's books: The Amazing Civil War, Civil War Curiosities, and More Civil War Curiosities. I would recommend each and every book to anyone! The facts that Garrison writes about are both interesting and captivating and being a high school American History teacher, I plan on using the facts that I have found no where else to captivate my students and give them a perspective on the war that they may have never found otherwise
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- panoramic history ....a must for students.
- A truly extraordinary book....
- One of the greatest books
- An excellent guide to understanding world history as a struggle for existence with dignity...
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Glimpses of World History
Jawaharlal Nehru
Manufacturer: Penguin Books
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0143031058 |
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panoramic history ....a must for students........2007-06-07
I read this book when i was a student.I was amazed to find that Nehru wrote it largely while he was in prison,with restrictions on access to historic materials and other works of reference.Yet he has done a brilliant job.His prose is effortlessly flowing.The contents are carefully and objectively chosen.However, the book reflects his bias and preferences when he deals with contemporary history.His admiration for soviet union and their economic model inspires even history writing.While fully understanding his anti-imperialistic stand,i am inclined to say that later part of the book needs to be read with caution as he, perhaps unconsciously,allows the politician within him to dilute the objectivity needed, or expected of a historian.Having said that,still i recommend this book to every youngster.
A truly extraordinary book...........2006-12-12
Without question one of my all time favorite books. Nehru wrote the book while in prison with the idea that it is what he would have imparted to his daughter Indira (Ghandi)were he at home with her. Despite some very minor factual errors (precise dates, etc.), the fact that the book was written under prison conditions, without any available reference material available to him, speaks to Nehru's incredible mind and grasp of history, as well as to the depth of his love for his young daughter. I find it to be one of the most remarkable works ever written and have given it as a gift more times than I can count. How many current world "leaders" do you think could produce something even close?
One of the greatest books.......2006-06-07
I read this book a decade ago and can never forget the greatness of this book that now I am ordering another copy.
I cannot agree less with the New York Times review: `It is one of the most remarkable books ever written...Nehru makes even H.G.Wells seem singularly insular...One is awed by the breadth of Nehru's culture'
The information is so rich (the history of empires from Greece, Rome and China to name a few), the style is flawless and the English language was written in a most beautiful way that you will forget Nehru was not born next to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon.
I look forward to reading it again and again.
An excellent guide to understanding world history as a struggle for existence with dignity..........2006-05-11
"....an exciting story of human civilisation....the saga of human struggle for existence with dignity and respect has never been told better.....if you are looking for a book that provides a deep insight into world history in a language that is pristine and pure, your search has ended...this is the book for you...."
Harsh Vivek
Book Description
Writers from twenty Allied and Axis countries are gathered in this unique collection of letters from servicemen and women to their friends, families, and sweethearts. World War II Letters provides an unflinching perspective on the lives of those who served throughout the world-in Europe, the Pacific, Northern Africa, and Asia. Wide-ranging in scope, World War II Letters includes writings by officers and infantry, nurses and doctors, pilots, POWs, those injured in action, killed in combat, and those reported missing. Introductory biographies and photographs vividly capture military life before, during, and after the war. The writers of the letters in this powerful collection express their own views of 'the enemy;' give their impressions of coun-tries far away from home; describe battle by land, sea, and air; and recount war's atrocities and its rare humorous moments. Unprecedented in perspective, World War II Letters provides a revealing and unforgettable journey through the war of the century.
Customer Reviews:
An insight into minds and lives of WW2 soldiers........2004-09-15
Fans of World War Two history will enjoy this book. Instead of a top-down, view from a leader's position, this book gives the reader insights into the thoughts of those who served on the front lines, on both sides of the war. If you liked Band of Brothers (either the book or the miniseries) you will enjoy this book.
Our parents' generation will never be matched.......2003-02-26
It seems only yesterday, that I found those letters, airmail and v-mail in mom's desk. Then I saw the call for letters and submitted one, with photo. As I read my dad's letter and those of his peers and "enemies" I wonder how they did it and came home and became more normal than we seem to be. Bless them all. Read and enjoy all the love and caring these men and women had for family and country
Inspiration 101.......2003-01-06
Words have a tendency to become devalued in our society, but when some authors and anthologists have called the military of WWII "The Greatest Generation" those words are used authentically.
Sophisticated, well informed people aren't easily inspired, but I believe that this book, reflecting the experiences and emotions of the men and women, the Allies and the Axis of World War II would inspire and invigorate any reader.
There are reflections and thoughts from soldiers and sailors who had outstanding education and from simple men and women who could barely write a sentence, but there is no mistaking their meaning and their intent.
These were people with a tremendous depth of patriotism, and love of country and a profound committment to protect their country even at the expense of their own lives.
Every American family should own this book and display it proudly on their bookshelf or coffee table.
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- History by a history maker.
- the reader from japan doen not know the facts
- The other side of history
- Oh boy...
- History was never so interesting
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Glimpses of World History
Jawaharlal Nehru
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0195623606 |
Customer Reviews:
History by a history maker........2004-03-15
Nehru himself calls the book as "Ramblings", given the background that book is a compilation of a whole bunch(196) of lengthy letters to his daughter, Indira Priyadarshini, during his stay in various goals across British Raj (which made him rely on memory than references). His main aim was to introduce his lovely daughter to the world but NOT to be a historian. He starts from the pre-Indus Valley civilization days and ends just before the dawn of WW II in this 971-page book. The book, apart from being journal of events in history, talks about opinions of Nehru on various events with more weightage to his favorite ones.
The book with Nehru's democratic spirit, his scietific and rational approach, his masterly narration with a poetic temper and his control over the language make the book immensely readable.
the reader from japan doen not know the facts.......2002-12-05
nehro or ghandi were not muslims. If you want to assign a religion to them you MUST know your facts. I believe they susbcribe to the "truth" and "faith in goodness" from hinduism, islam and christianity.
The other side of history.......2002-03-04
A brilliant intellectual pursuit that gives a glimpse of Nehru's intellect, comprehension and culture. In the myriad of Western opinions of human progress, 'discoveries' and colonialism, Nehru's Glimpses stand out for its bold 'other view' of history as well as generous and magnanimous acknowledgement of the merits of every civilisation. To have the 'Glimpses' lost on one, as a mere rambling collection of letters would be tragic. To appreciate the 'Glimpses' one must understand the context in which it was written. It was not meant as an exercise to outline history for the world with the global audience in mind. It was merely a father's restricted dialogue with a daughter outside the prison walls with the intention of instilling pride in her culture and history. And maybe, as an inspiration to India's freedom fighters to stand up against the might of a hegemonic empire and its propaganda on history and civilisation. While the bleakness of his and the Colonial India's circumstances colour his opinions slightly, it does not blind him to historical realities.
That a book with such a narrow, domestic agenda subsequently appealed to the wider audience internationally is probably the finest testament of Nehru's brilliance.
Oh boy..........2002-01-03
At best this book is the ramblings of a misinformed fanatic who looks at the world through a very small prison cell window. How can guys like this get published? Casually referring to John Wilkes Booth as "the crank who shot Lincoln", downplaying the very real, and very powerful role of the Japanese emperor three hundred years ago, and freely interjecting his own religious convictions whenever the chance appears (this is usually backed up with quotes from Marx or comments that reflect the books underlying theme - if "history" books are supposed to have a theme - which is loosely, "Why can't everyone be Muslim like me and Gandhi?")
The best thing you can do is ignore any book that tries to summarize over 2000 years of global history in less than 400 pages of someone's personal self justification.
History was never so interesting.......2002-01-03
The perfect book to answer your questions on World history. Nehru's knowledge of history is awe inspiring. His first letter to Indira Gandhi is very touching. His political achivements may be questionable but his intellect is not.
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Lost World of the Kimberley: Extraordinary New Glimpses of Australia's Ice Age Ancestors
Ian Wilson
Manufacturer: Allen & Unwin
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This provocative anthropological study offers insights into the thousands of paintings found in small, raised caves on cliff faces in the remote and rugged Kimberley Ranges of Northwest Australia. With lithe, graceful, human figures depicted in a fashion altogether different from that of even the oldest traditional art, these rock paintings have astounded experts since their discovery in 1891. This discussion offers intriguing speculation into who the people who created these paintings could be and explains how new dating techniques helped to clear up many unanswered questions. Encapsulating the mystery that still remains about these paintings, this fascinating book will capture the attention of anyone interested in art, art history, or archeology.
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Between the two world wars, England abounded with astonishing, colorful personalities.and this critical period comes enjoyably alive as forgotten scandals, sensational crimes, and almost unbelievable capers come to light once again. Among the figures discussed are Joynson-Hicks (who tried to clean up London's morals even as he defended the massacre of hundreds of Indians at Amritsar), T. E. Lawrence, Amy Johnson, and others.
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A Toronto Album 2: More Glimpses of the City That Was
Mike Filey
Manufacturer: Hounslow Press
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1550023934 |
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A Toronto Album 2, companion edition to Mike Filey's immensely popular original album, is a photographic journey through bustling Toronto from the late 1930s to the early 1970s. Among the 100-plus photographs is a quartet that shows the remarkable changes to Toronto's skyline over a half-century. Others capture the 1939 royal visit, steam trains in their twilight years, the evolution of the Hospital for Sick Children, a look at Christmas past, and glimpses of a few landmark buildings we weren't smart enough to keep. A Toronto Album 2 is a keepsake Torontonians will treasure.
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Holocaust survivor Bender was 11 years old when the German army invaded his native Poland. He lived in Czestochowa, a backward town steeped in medieval ideas and anti-Semitic attitudes--and thoroughly unprepared for the mechanized terror of the Nazis. When the SS arrived, Bender, his family, and the town's other Jews were soon segregated into a ghetto. Later, Bender and his brother were spared from the death camps because they could provide useful labor for Hitler's war machine. Forced to leave their parents behind, they moved from factory to factory, only to end up at Buchenwald.
Interspersed throughout are chapters about Bender's future wife, Sara, her struggle against Nazi occupation, and how she and Bender later met in an Israeli kibbutz. Glimpses is an extremely readable narrative that's both horrifying and uplifting.
Customer Reviews:
One of the best written personal holocaust narratives........1999-01-09
I have just finished Glimpses and want to say it made a deep impression upon me. It's a moving account of the World War II experiences of the author and his wife. It's beautifully expressed and one of the best written personal holocaust narratives I have read.
While not a Jew myself, I have long had an interest in Jewish history and especially in that darkest of periods known as the holocaust. Every time I read a book like this it is painful to realize that for every person who survived, there were thousands who were less fortunate. To know that these two people have remained together for so many years and are now helping others to learn the truth about this period in history is especially satisfying.
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A Japanese magic-lantern show is essentially dramatic. It is a play of which the dialogue is uttered by invisible personages, the actors and the scenery being only luminous shadows. Wherefore it is peculiarly well suited to goblinries and weirdnessess of all kinds; and plays in which ghosts figure are the favourite subject. -from "Of Ghosts and Goblins" In 1889, Westerner Lafcadio Hearn arrived in Japan on a journalistic assignment, and he fell so in love with the nation and its people that he never left. In 1894, just as Japan was truly opening to the West and global interest in Japanese culture was burgeoning, Hearn published this delightful series of essays glorifying what he called the "rare charm of Japanese life." Beautifully written and a joy to read, Hearn's love letters to the land of the rising sun enchant with their sweetly lyrical descriptions of winter street fairs, puppet theaters, religious statuaries, even the Japanese smile and its particular allure. A wonderful journal of immersion on a foreign land, this will bewitch Japanophiles and travelers to the East. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Hearn's Kokoro: Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life. Bohemian and writer PATRICK LAFCADIO HEARN (1850-1904) was born in Greece, raised in Ireland, and worked as newspaper reporter in the United States before decamping to Japan. He also wrote In Ghostly Japan (1899), and Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation (1904).
Customer Reviews:
Japan through an old window........2001-07-12
I must admit that this review is tainted with bias. I read this book after staying in Izumo and Matsue on a week long trip to visit a good friend. In Matsue, Lafcadio is probably the most honored celebrity to have ever resided in the city. Statues, posters, honorary names of places abound with his image. I toured the house he lived in and describes in the book, and I became curious about this man I knew only in name.
So a week later I bought this book. It is a collection of his writings from 1891 and his first days in Japan to when he left Matsue just a few years later. The stories range from his personal favorite of telling ghost stories and fables of old, to his traveling adventures, which usually involve temples and festivals. Some stories are really edifying (especially when I had been to places he described), but I must admit that many times my attention was stretched thin and I grew bored.
Many moments in the book are enlightening and offer a glimpse of Japan and offer insights into the culture, but now after spending over a year here, I have to admit that most of these insights are a part of the past. Most of what is written is no longer around. Maybe it is becauseĀ@I spend my time in Tokyo, but I feel somehow disconnected to the tales of festivals and people that filled Lafcadio's life over a hundred years ago.
But that is to be expected I guess. The true complaint I have is that after a few temples and shrines, every place seems the same in its confusing description, and it gets, if not redundant, old. The use of the Japanese language will prove confusing for people who have not studied the language. Even I, who is still slowly but surely learning, was stopped occasionally at a word thrown here and there. Also Lafcadio really does have a love for Japan. Sometimes it is easy to see why. Yet even though he never brings himself to admit it, he will often defend Japan at the expense of all things western. (The most foreboding was where he praises the loyalty of the common Japanese for their Emperor and how wonderful it is. Something that just 50 years later would be exploited and manipulated to horrific degrees.)
This is what half of the book is like. Other times there will be captivating stories that transcend time and bias and are completely absorbing. Lafcadio's prose are fluid and natural and I must admit make me jealous that I lack any such writing skill. It is captivating for exactly what the title says. It offers a glimpse into Japan that frankly does not exist anymore, at least that I know of.
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