The Book of Irish Families, Great & Small (Third Edition, Expanded)

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The Worlds Largest Collection in Print
New third edition now includes 28 volume index to the Irish Families series
The Best and Final Edition.

Over 45,000 entries total:

700 illustrated coats of arms
Origins & Locations
Includes families settled from Scotland, England, etc...
Ancient Maps and illustrations
All 32 counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland (Ulster).
396 full size pages.

There is no other like this one ! A magnificent world class illustration of Irish Family History, this book is the culmination of 4 decades of research by the I.G.F.. Hundreds of families from each county are given in Part One with family history. Over 45,000 family names are given in specific counties or Poor Law Unions.
This is the new third edition (2003), which includes select family histories. For the first time ever, the index for the first 28 volumes in the Irish Families set is also included. The famous and large families like Murphy, Kelly, Sullivan, O'Brien, Ryan, Kennedy, Walsh, Daugherty and Donahue are of course in this book, as are thousands more, including rarely found families that settled in Ireland from England, Scotland, Wales, and the continent. Among the hundreds of settler names are those of Betagh; Coppinger; Trench; Coplan; Hall; Green; Hunter; McKenzie; Baker; Howell; Bellew and many more.

Families from England
Many English families have settled in Ireland from the 12th century onwards. Often, the native Irish were forced to "translate" their names into English sounding ones. The 50 most numerous names from England in 1853 are given, along with hundreds of family history extracts on specific families like Smith; Jones; Williams and Taylor.

Families from Scotland
Due to the proximity of the north of Ireland and the south of Scotland, migration between the two countries has been constant. A great settlement of Scottish families took place in the 17th century during the plantation of Ulster by the British Crown. Later, some of these 'planter' families came to America, becoming known as the Scotch Irish or Scots Irish. The 50 most numerous names of Scotland are given, along with hundreds of family histories, including families like McDonald; Brown; Thomson and Robertson.

Families from the German Palatinate

Families came to Ireland in the 18th century from the Palatinate of the Rhine. In 1709 some 7,000 arrived in England and many settled in Co. Limerick, Ireland and America. Some of these are families like Bowen, Baker; Delmege and Pyper.

Danish or Viking Families

The Danes (Lochlainders, Ostmen or Vikings), had colonies in Ireland for centuries. Centered in Dublin and Meath (in Fingall), and in Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick, settling primarily in the coastal counties of Ireland from the 8th century on. These Viking families include: Betagh; Coppinger; Palmer; Plunket and Skiddy, among many others given in this work.

Jewish Families in Ireland

Many Russian and Polish Jews settled on the south side of Dublin city from the late 1800's. These included the families of Coplan, Fridberg, Greenberg, Weiner, Maisell and many others given in this work.

Welsh Families in Ireland

Families by the name of "Walsh" (in Irish, Brannagh or Breathnach), meaning a Briton or Welshman, are found early in Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Killarney, Tipperary, Wexford, Waterford and Galway. Some of these families were: Howell, Lawless, Lillis, Lynagh and Rossiter. Many are included in this work

Anglo Norman Families in Ireland

The Anglo Norman invasions of the 12th century brought many new families to Ireland. Some took on Irish names. Anglo Norman families in Ireland include: Barry; Bellew; Bermingham; Burke; Carew and Clare, among hundreds of others given in this book along with family history notes.

Huguenot Families in Ireland

French and Fleming Huguenot families settled in the 17th century in Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, and Lisburn, etc... They were noted for making linen, cloth and lace. Some of these families were those of Barre; Perrin; Hazard; Hassard; Lefanu; Trench and many others as given in this work.

'Irish Families' Contains many family names left out of other popular works, including those of Edward MacLysaght, Patrick Woulfe and John O'Hart. The best single book for finding any Irish family surname, there are more names, arms, and locations here than in any other book . Truly a 'must have' resource for finding numerous and scarce names in Ireland.Format of this Book

Entries on family names are arranged in the following order:

(1) When available, the coat of arms linked to the name appears above the name which is in bold type. All arms shown in this volume were actually used by families in Ireland, acknowledged by recognized authorities.

(2) Beneath the name is the source from which the arms are taken.

(3) Occasionally we list a Gaelic or more ancient form of the name on the next line in regular type. (note we have not punctuated these). We suggest those interested in the gaelic consult Irish Names and Surnames by the Rev. P. Woulfe. The IGF edition of that work contains a new surname index, which proves most helpful to researchers.

(4) The next line, in italics, gives variant spellings of the name as available.

(5) The history associated with the name

The amount of information found will vary with each name. Please consult all possible spellings of the name. More information may appear in other volumes to this Irish Families set. Names not covered here will appear in other volumes of our Irish Families, great & small series. The surname index to this first volume , (and to volumes 2 through 28), is found in part III of this book. The researcher should consult that index as well as the location index found in part II of this book.

The location index (see part II) represents extracts taken from larger, more detailed listings found in the Master Book of Irish Surnames. Space limitations do not allow reprinting all the index listings found in that book. In fact, there are over 50,000 listings from that book which we did not have room for at all! We have included as many surnames as possible to give hope to Irish family researchers. These listings may prove particularly helpful for those with less common names. The student of Irish family names would do well to consult that work independently.

Maps and Illustrations

Province Map

showing Munster; Leinster; Connacht; Meath;

Oriel; Aileach; and Ulster.

Key to Terms

Including useful terms and abbreviations used.

Ancient Map

Showing territorial divisions upon the coming of the Vikings to Ireland. Includes Tirconnell; Tirowen; Uladh; Uriel; Brefney; Hy Fiachrach; Hy Many; West Meath; East Meath; Offelan; Fine Gall; Offaly; Omurethy; Leix; Ormond; Thomond; Desmond; Decies; and Hy Kinshelagh.

13th Century Norman Map

Showing unconquered areas, and areas of Norman Rule & influence.

Administrative Divisions

Listing the major territorial divisions of Ireland, including: The Province; The County; The Barony; The Parish; The Townland; and Poor Law Unions.

Ireland, showing railways map

Showing railway routes in Ireland on the map.

Source List

List of helpful resources.

Key to Poor Law Unions and registrars dist.

A Listing of the Unions along with registrars districts that they contained.

Family Research sources and tips

Tips for the family researcher.

Barony Map

Showing 325 baronies of Ireland on the map by county. The barony was used an a unit in 19th century land valuations.

Ireland Map

Written Chart naming Families settling in Ireland

Showing families from other nations known to have settled in Ireland.

Ireland upon coming of the Vikings.

Showing the divisions of Thomond; Desmond; Decies; Ossory; Hy Kinshelagh; Ormond; Hy Many; Offaly; Leix; Omurethy; Offelan; Fine Gall; Brefney; Hy Fiachrach; Tirconnell; Tirowen; Uladh; and Uriel.

A One of A Kind Resource

This is the number one collection of Irish Families ever to appear in print. This Master volume alone, exceeds any other single book in the field. It is a one of a kind beauty - never equalled. There are more Irish Family names, spellings, locations, arms and sources here than in any other single book ever published.

The Final Word This book contains information on families in all 32 counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Later volumes in this series focus on individual counties, and contain additional information, not found in this volume.

New Third Edition. Available only with Thread sewn soft binding. 396 pages. maps, resource list for family research. Family Histories. Additionally includes Master Index to the Irish Families series. Full 8 1/2 x 11 in size.

Customer Reviews:

Total Waste Of Money.......2007-09-08

This book is a huge disappointment. All it lists is surnames and if any a short sentence about the name. For instance Moylan: an old irish family.

Totally a huge waste of money.

Irish Family names.......2007-08-01

A great book giving information on Irish Family names and regions they are found in. A very useful book for those doing Irish family research.

Disappointed.......2007-01-14

This book covers a huge range of Irish names, however only provides minimal information on each and coat of arms for the select few. It provided the same information that is easily found on the web.

Be sure you get the third edition.......2005-04-29

The third edition of this work is definitely the best. It contains the index to the entire 28 volumes in the series, which covers every county in Ireland. The second edition was published earlier, and does not contain the complete index to the series. The third edition has all the family history information from the second edition, PLUS the complete series info. This book contains the largest collection of Irish Family Names, locations and arms ever put to print.

A solid and accessibly presented genealogical reference.......2003-02-14

Now in an expanded and updated third edition, The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small by genealogy expert Michael C. O'Laughlin (Editor of the monthly "Journal of Irish Families) is a solid and accessibly presented genealogical reference based upon ancient and modern manuscripts. Offering 20,000 Irish family names, 700 illustrated coats of arms, ancient maps and illustrations, step-by-step guides for tracing Irish family roots, and so much more, The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small is a first-rate and enthusiastically recommended reference for any dedicated genealogist or aspiring family historian seeking to track down their Irish roots.

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Griffin's continuation of Semper Fi
Griffin is masterful!
Another CORPS Novel from WEB Griffin
Just fine as a semi-historical war novel
detailed description of US Marines

Call to Arms: Corps 02 (Corps)
W. E. B. Griffin
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ASIN: 0515093491

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W.E.B. Griffin's epic story of the Marine Corps continues with an elite fraternity known as the Raiders taking form after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Customer Reviews:

Griffin's continuation of Semper Fi.......2007-08-18

In this second book of the Corps series, "Killer" McCoy is recruited by some Marine Corps brass to spy, not on the Japanese, but on Colonel Evans Carlson, an unconventional officer with connections to President Roosevelt who is forming an unconventional unit to conduct guerrilla attacks on isolated Japanese held islands. He joins the unit, reports on Carlson, plays his role in training, and participates in the first action - which is only cursorily described by Griffin, who does not seem much interested in action scenes.

There is also a continuation of the love story between McCoy and his rich girlfriend, and a new love story between Pick Pickering and the widow of a dead pilot.

There is plenty to like about Griffin's books: his attention to historical accuracy, his technical detail, his insightful characterization of the life and backgrounds of professional soldiers. Griffin is a very competent professional writer with a clear love of the people he portrays. However there are also many flaws.

The love stories, and the characters themselves, are pretty simple adolescent dreams of life. The two Marines (McCoy and Pick) live in lavish quarters. They have access to resources that few real Marines could ever have. McCoy is not just smart, brave, and a real killer Marine, he's also fluent in four languages that he picked up entirely on his own. Pick is not just a good pilot, he's a natural born aviator who can do things in his first flight in an airplane that most cannot do until the end of training. The prostitutes they visit are not just young and good looking, they're the best of the best. Their girlfriends are not just pretty, they're rich, well connected and willing to break all the social conventions to give their men what they need.

I guess this is the stuff that young soldiers dream about and never have. Griffin's books help them to dream on. One reviewer here called it soap opera, and it's hard to disagree.

For those interested in grittier and perhaps more realistic, if less technical, views of military life, have a look at Irwin Shaw's _The Young Lions_, or Norman Mailer's _The Naked and the Dead_, or James Jones' _From Here to Eternity_.

I can't deny however that it wasn't a bad read.

Griffin is masterful!.......2007-05-07

This book is part of the Corps series and the entire series is superbly written. Griffin develops his characters so they are realistic and a twisting plot that leads the reader through the lives of the characters.

Another CORPS Novel from WEB Griffin.......2007-03-13

THE CORPS is the best novel series I have read. It is FICTION, PEOPLE. Some complain about the re telling of the previous characters in every book. This makes the series readable non-sequentially. I bought most of the series used, out of sequence, and could easily keep up with the story. Good historical fiction is an artform, Griffin has painted his Guernica in the form of this series. It has encouraged me to delve into 20th century USMC research further. I hope they make a movie out of it someday. I would see it 50 times and buy the DVD.

Just fine as a semi-historical war novel.......2007-01-14

If you buy a W E B Griffin novel looking for shootin' and lootin' combat action, you'll probably be a little disappointed. For new readers, I strongly recommend the first two volumes of The Corps series. As an ensemble, the characters are the most compelling of Griffin's works and the stories follow a mostly historical time line. Readers whose view of WWll comes from old B&W movies may find the carousing a little rugged although the "Platoon" and "Apocalypse Now" generation will find the sex and drinking pretty conventional.

Griffin provides his readers a slightly different angle or angles, offering multiple intertwined stories which are more or less connected within the context of the whole. Sometimes, this works well, sometimes less so, depending really upon how well he manages to tie the whole thing together in the last few pages.

If this appeals to you there are a couple of other things you may want to consider before beginning your journey into Griffin's micro version of history. The most obvious is that the books are written in series form, "The Corps", Brotherhood of War", "Honorbound", etc, and while you probably will want to read them in their proper order, (numbered for your convenience, Book l, Book ll, and so on), you may find reading them straight through a bit wearisome. This is due to the Author's practice of bringing new readers up to speed on the reoccurring characters, (reading the story on Ken McCoy's nickname for the third or fourth time, if done in too short a time frame, is off putting).

Another artistic conceit is Griffin's love of the "small world phenomena", (think Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon), all of his primary cast not only know each other through family, or business associations, or mutual friends or a shared experience, they somehow manage to be tied to famous persons of the time. To enjoy the Griffin books you'll just have to suspend reality a bit and just go with it. Get used to guest appearances by "Dugout Doug MacArthur and FDR.

You also may be a little impatient with some of the editing and although most folks who read these as military or history buffs won't mind the routine technical references to uniforms, weapons, rations, and other gear, the casual reader might. I found the earliest "Corps" and "Brotherhood" stories strongest and his later work, and the "Badge of Honor" series to be a little less focused.

detailed description of US Marines.......2006-11-26

This novel hasn't much deep in treating characters, as the protagonist, the hard Marine Ken Mc Coy and the other personages are described in a simple way of good/ bad people, the first, with Mc Coy at head, brave and fortunate soldiers, the late, coward or at less, stupid.
The strong point of this book is I think the description of US military and particularly Marine Corps in the decade of 1940's seems to me very exact and plenty of details the author had to know form first hand. A deception for me: the Thompson machine gun, I think the most beautiful light weapon is described as very difficult and worrying to use excepting for very few men with exceptional skills. Garand is described as an excellent rifle, and still better the Johnson rifle, although for some people this is debatable. Carbine M 1 is qualified as a mediocre weapon. Also there's a problem with the Kodacolor film, as Mc Coy says when he spies the Japanese, in the light of dawn this clas of film is ruined in spite of the Leica camera; I don't know the reason for that. Well, this book remembers to me a little, the excellent movie "From here to eternity".

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Unique work
A true masterpiece!
A true masterpiece!
It works!
Great book!

Armour from the Battle of Wisby
Bengt Thordeman
Manufacturer: Chivalry Bookshelf
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ASIN: 1891448056

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This is a classic work not only on this history of armour in the 14th century, but of a key battle and the wound pathology relating to victims of the battle.

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Unique work.......2005-10-08

This book contains a wealth of knowledge about medieval armour and the effects of weapons. The pictures are fantastic, skeletons buried in their armour, rarely does one get to see how armour was actually worn. The breakdowns and detail of actual armour construction is immaculate and enables any competant armourer to reproduce the examples shown. The detail from an archeologist's point of view was a little too in depth for my interest but if you are that way inclined then great. Only issue I have is the "analysis" of some of the wounds seen, Mr. Thordeman seems to imply that this battle was unusual in some way, that the combatants fought with unusual fury. He sites one incident of one combatant having both legs severed by a single blow as an indication of some great fury and intensity. I only disagree as there are very few examples of medieval battle wound pathology to compare the Wisby corpses. It seems that the author is looking at the battle from too detached a viewpoint, forgetting that killing was the purpose of the people who showed up to battle that day. This is a small detail but supposition as to the mental states of combatants, by someone who has no first hand experience of battle is unproductive. Otherwise a great book.

A true masterpiece!.......2003-02-27

This book has a very special meaning to me since I'm from the town of Wisby(nowdays spelled Visby). Born and raised on the island Gotland and lived most of my life thete. I'v built several of these coats of armour and so far everyone I've tried on have been of satisfatcion. The book is so far the best resource book I've ever found. I have for a long time tried to find the first edition, but IF you can find it somewhere it's incredibly expensive. So jus imagine my joy when I saw there was a reissue! And very soon I'm going to be proud owner of this masterpiece...
The book is really easy to use and have exceptional drawings and scetches. Transforming the scale of the objects in the book to original size is really easy and there's a lot of information i general. At last a recommendation for all you SCA-fighters out there. Try out armour no.6 and no.9 because they give very good protection and are comfortable to wear.

A true masterpiece!.......2003-02-27

It works!.......2001-10-30

I've made armor using the diagrams of existing armor types from this book. I didn't much care for some of the strapping arrangements described, so I designed my own. (Hey, this is the armor the regular fighters left behind - Wisby was defended by the teens and the oldsters to judge from the age of the bodies. This suggests the men of prime fighting-age were elsewhere, with their primary armor.) It worked, well, and protected me in combat. And the illustrations and text were clear, clear, clear.

Great book!.......2001-10-20

This is the complete version of the orginal book all in one book, not two sets like the first. There is just a little intro added by Price. BUY THIS BOOK! It has wonderful information on the skeletal finds, plus it shows the orginal armor that was found, sketches of it, and recreations done by Bengt and company. I am thrilled they republished this book! It is impossible to find the orginal two volume set.

A World at Arms: A Global History of World War II, New Edition

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A Very Comprehesive History!
Needs a revision since the fall of the iron curtain but a good starting point
Military and Diplomatic History of World War II
The best global history of WWII
A Master Work

A World at Arms: A Global History of World War II, New Edition
Gerhard L. Weinberg
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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This comprehensive examination of the Second World War looks at grand strategy and diplomacy, as opposed to the gritty details of the combat experience. A World at Arms is written in a matter-of-fact tone, so don't expect a poetic narrative. Despite this, no other historian has presented such a sweeping overview. Weinberg performs the important task of reminding his readers in the West that much of the fighting--and perhaps the most decisive parts--was done in the East, between the Germans and the Russians. American readers, for their part, may appreciate Weinberg's treatment of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who is portrayed as a courageous wartime leader. This book is an essential part of any library on the Second World War.

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In a new edition featuring a new preface, A World of Arms remains a classic of global history. Widely hailed as a masterpiece, this volume remains the first history of World War II to provide a truly global account of the war that encompassed six continents. Starting with the changes that restructured Europe and its colonies following the First World War, Gerhard Weinberg sheds new light on every aspect of World War II. Actions of the Axis, the Allies, and the Neutrals are covered in every theater of the war. More importantly, the global nature of the war is examined, with new insights into how events in one corner of the world helped affect events in often distant areas.

Customer Reviews:

A Very Comprehesive History!.......2007-08-26

To start I will say that this book is not a fast or easy read and it is not for the casual WWII enthusiast clocking in at a full 900+ pages. Weinberg has set forth in "A World at Arms" a very systematic and comprehensive history of WWII from a global perspective. The book focuses on over arching strategies and themes of the war and disregards stories of individual battles or events (for instance the famous Bastonge battle received about 1 page.) But what Weinberg has accomplished in this text is fascinating and far reaching. He successfully weaves together a tapestry of motivations, actions, and reactions by the Axis, Allies, and Neutrals that created the greatest conflict the world has seen. Weinberg discusses everything from political motivations and the rise of WWII stemming from the end of WWI, internal power struggles of leaders and generals, global war strategies, new technologies of war, and any turn of event that contributed to the flow of war. Weinberg is very systematic in his approach if not a bit dry in some parts, has extensive back-up for his research, and interjects some well formed opinions though not over bearing throughout the events. What I found most fascinating are the events of the German surrender to the Allies that molded the beginning of the Cold War and the power jockying between the British, Amaericans, and Soviets. Another eye opening matter of this book was just how evil and extensive Hitler's plans were for world domination and the extermination of certain races/classes and how close he came to acheiving it...perhaps one battle for a certain city on the Volga away from ultimate success. I would highly recommend this book and would count it a must for any student of WWII, whether acedemic or as a hobbyist.

Needs a revision since the fall of the iron curtain but a good starting point.......2007-06-03

I agree with many of the positive points made by the reviewers here. The approach of a global history of World War II is commendable. However, Professor Weinberg wrote this work mainly during the 1980's without the benefit of access to the documentation on the Soviet Union that later authors have used. This work would benefit greatly from the expansion of Soviet sources.
Another drawback is some of Weinberg's at times excessive moral assessments with little direct evidence, whether in government documents or private sources, of the motivations. In a wide-ranging historical work of this kind that can only cover many topics superficially, such moralizing is haughty at best. That is not the purpose of historical writing.
The work could have also benefited from an expansion of its starting point. The events of the 1920's in many of the countries strongly influenced the course of events all the way through the 1930's and into World War II. A more in-depth look at these events and the evolution of international relations starting from the immediate post-WWI (i.e. armisitice of November 1918) may have better shed light on the intricacies of this whole period to 1945 (and beyond). For example, what about details of the relations between the German and Soviet military during the 1920's and 1930's? What were the activities of the Soviet espionage services during the 1920's and 1930's throughout Europe and their influence on political and military events? What were the relations of Britain and the US with China during the 1920's and 1930's especially in relation to Japanese activity and/or aggression in that country?
A number of important intriguing events are simply glanced over, explained without any reference to evidence, or ignored. For example:
Why did Germany not insist on their Japanese allies attacking the Soviet Union in 1941? Why did they not insist that they NOT attack the United States or its territories?
Why did Germany and Italy declare war on the United States when the latter had not declared war on Germany or Italy?
Why did Germany accept the continuation of the Japanese-Soviet Neutrality Treaty after 1941 which allowed major supplies to the Soviets to arrive at Vladivostok from the United States throughout the war?
Why did Germany accept a partition of France into occupied and unoccupied portions in 1940 along with leaving major parts of the French military intact?
These are only a few examples.

There are also some non-sensical arguments concerning Germany's and Hitler's willingness to expand the Kriegsmarine in a substantial manner to confront the United States and Britain. At no time did Germany have the industrial capacity or strategic/logistical flexibility to do this.

Professor Weinberg must be praised for attempting such a broad history of the interrelationships of all the protagonists and antagonists involved. The book stimulates discussion on a wide range of subjects. However, it is not the definitive work by far and I would be surprised that Professor Weinberg ever meant it to be such.

Military and Diplomatic History of World War II.......2007-03-17

Like all of Professor Weinberg's books, everything is solidly supported by reference to authentic documents. Thisis probably the best single volume history--it's 1200 pages long--of the most lethal war in human history. It is highly regarded in circles of professional historians. It's 200 pages of documentation make it useful for the interested general reader as well as for the serious student of history.(I read the 1994 hard back edition.)

The best global history of WWII.......2007-02-13

Second time I read this book. They don't get any more comprehensive than this.

It is not a military history as much as a diplomatic, and global analysis of the conflict. It tries to explain in detail how things got to happen, and why, rather than what exactly happened. Geopolitics is the best word that defines this book. It assumes that the reader knows what happened, 'grosso modo', and then aims at the big picture, a great canvass that includes all countries and regions involved.

And it achieves this aim wonderfully. Now, you would like to dig more deeper -for sure- in some campaigns or countries more than in others: then you have to go to other sources.

Around 900 pages, and about 200 pages of notes. The only insufficiency that I find is the lack of illustrations, and photos. There's nothing but text here. Well... and a few poor & sketchy maps at the very back of the book.

A Master Work.......2007-01-01

I read with much appreciation on Feb 4, 1989, Robert Leckie's one-volume history of World War II: Delivered from Evil. So I did not think I needed to read another history of that war, since life is so short and since I lived thru that war with extreme attention to its course. But when I saw that Victor Davis Hanson (even though I am no particular fan of his ideology) said this was the best one-volume history the Second
World War, I decided to read it. I am glad I did. It is a much more carefully composed account than Leckie's unfootnoted popular book. This book is well worth the time I spent reading it, albeit there are 920 pages of text, a 23 page bibliographic essay, 31 maps and 75 pages of notes. I found on many pages things of high interest which I did not know or had forgotten. Furthermore, I found that his opinions were well-reasoned and convincing. The edition I read was published by Cambridge University Press, but I found no bias in favor of Britain, even though the author, born in Germany, lived as a youth in England before serving in the US Army after World War II. Even if you think you know all there is to know about World War II I submit you will find that reading this book will be a pleasure and well worth your time.

Arms and Influence (The Henry L. Stimson Lectures Series)

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Getting more valuable with time...
subtle but very understandable
An excellent read for anybody, regardless of your field.

Arms and Influence (The Henry L. Stimson Lectures Series)
Thomas C. Schelling
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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Getting more valuable with time..........2001-10-29

... because you can see some of the flaws in retrospect.

Arms & Influence is a little repetitive, but still a fascinating look at the way countries can use war, violence, threats and generally nasty behavior to get what they want. Schelling analyzes war in terms of "bargaining" - i.e. we'll hit you this hard now to show we mean it, and ten times harder if you don't give us what you want next week.

The theory explains a lot - but if you take it too far it can be too clever by half. One of his examples of a precise, well-considered and effective strike intended to deliver a clear message that an adversary would have to recognize is the Johnson Administration's retaliation for the Tonkin Gulf incident. The book was written in early 1965.

subtle but very understandable.......1999-11-08

The greatest thing about this book is that Schelling makes it so readable. Unlike many scholar-type, who sometimes write in Martian, Schelling carefully dissect a delicate subject (arms, deterrence, and war) into explanable sections. The next thing that's good about this book is that it educates the readers on the subtlety in formulating responses to world events. People, who read this book, will watch the news or read the newspapers with a much more critical view of what decision makers are trying to do and possibly formulate your own judgement instead of listening to media pundits criticize any decisons ever made.

An excellent read for anybody, regardless of your field........1998-10-31

I read this book for a political science class in advanced international relations theory. Even considering the topic of the class, I couldn't put this book down. Schelling writes for the average reader on subjects everybody can use in their daily lives, and applies them to international relations. Regardless of your area of study, this book offers something for everybody.

The Arms of Krupp: The Rise and Fall of the Industrial Dynasty that Armed Germany at War

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Krupp: the Epitome of the Military-Industrial Complex.
Excellent book with annoying features
The Family That Armed Germany
The Arms of Krupp
war is good for business

The Arms of Krupp: The Rise and Fall of the Industrial Dynasty that Armed Germany at War
William Manchester
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ASIN: 0316529400

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A masterwork of history-restored to print and made available for the first time in trade paperback.In this massive, compellingly readable book, America's preeminent biographer/historian brings to life Europe's richest, most powerful family, a 400-year dynasty that developed the world's most technologically advanced weapons (from cannons to submarines to anti-aircraft guns); provided arms to generations of German leaders, including the Kaiser and Hitler; operated private concentration camps during the Nazi era; survived conviction at Nuremberg; and wielded enormous influence on the course of world events. William Manchester's account of the rise and fall of the Krupp dynasty is history as it should be written-alive with all its terrifying power.

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Krupp: the Epitome of the Military-Industrial Complex........2007-02-27

William Manchester's "The Arms of Krupp" is an epic look at the company, personalities, dynasty, and the nation that formed one of the world's most infamous armaments manufacturers.

From the earliest records of a Krupp in the late 16th century, the Krupp family profited off the suffering an misery of others when Arndt Krupp bought land in Essen for a bargain following an outbreak of bubonic plague. It was a pattern that played out again and again up to the Second World War; but the later tragedies the family profited off was human conflict rather than disease.

Throughout the narrative, the reader is introduced to a long list of eccentric and sometimes brutal 'Cannon Kings': from manure-loving Alfred whose genius launched die Firma into its infamous glory, the scandalous Fritz, the robotic Gustav, to the WWII-era slaveholder Alfried. At times, readers will envy the early Krupps for their dedication to die Firma, while in other instances the audience will be appalled by the Krupps' cold-blooded arms dealings that led to the deaths of so many of their own countrymen.

Manchester is keen on casting the house of Krupp as a symbol of modern Germany; as their trials and boons both seemed to coincide in recent history. Furthermore, "The Arms of Krupp" is an excellent source for insight on the pre-WWI arms race and the post-Versailles rearmament that other histories of the period overlook. Over all, it is a highly recommended book for anyone interested in the history of Germany and the barons of modern warfare.

Excellent book with annoying features.......2006-12-25

This book is excellent for all the reasons mentioned in the other reviews. What I found REALLY annoying was the author's use of German quotes. He provides quotes, in German, usually somewhat abbreviated as shown by the use of ellipses, and then provides the translation of the entire quote in English. Since most of his readers can't read German, and the entire quote is NOT in the German version, why include them? More frustrating are the German phrases that he quotes and doesn't translate, leaving us to guess at their meanings.

The Family That Armed Germany.......2006-10-16

William Manchester squeezes yet another masterpiece into just under a thousand pages (not counting index!) For four centuries one name was associated with the armaments that were utilized in four major wars, creating the richest family in Europe; Krupp. Each leader of the dynasty had peculiar quirks that Manchester delights over, some were involved in sex scandals, and another ran his day to the second with pure Prussian obsessive-compulsion. Krupp innovations included the steel cannon and railroad wheel; they designed the notorious 88mm of WW II, and the descendant of that gun, the 120mm hypervelocity cannon, may be seen on U.S. tanks to this day. The driving force behind the industrialization of the Ruhr, it would be legitimate to ask if Germany were responsible for the rise of Krupp, or Krupp responsible for the rise of Germany. Like so many others, Alfried Krupp fell under Hitler's spell, spurring him to run private concentration camps in order to produce more weapons. Intrafirm Krupp memoranda from this period begin to use terms such as Sklavenarbeiter (slave labor), Sklavenmarkt (the slave market), Sklavenhalter (the slave-holder, Alfried Krupps), and Judenmaterial (Jewish livestock.) The Nuremberg Trials follow, and Krupp walks away almost unscathed, to continue in business until the company foundered in the 1960s. German history and the Krupp lineage is inextricable, and there is no better writer to bring such a unique saga to life.

The Arms of Krupp.......2006-03-03

The ultimate story of the KanonenKonig. I highly recommend this book to anyone intersted in the industrial history of the Ruhr. The best work on the rise of Germany available.

war is good for business.......2005-12-29

This work is the cardinal profile of the rise of the `military-industrial complex' in 19-20C Germany. The Krupp legacy (family and firm) is skillfully traced in a lucid, comprehensive account equal to the finest modern history.

Without Krupp, Germany would never have been unified in 1871. Without war, Krupp would never have grown into the wealthiest concern in the world. Each served the other. And tens of millions died.

What price did Krupp pay for key instrumentality in aggressive war? Not much. Gustav (key Nazi donor, appointed `Leader of Industry' in 1933) was judged too infirm for trial in 1945. Alfried (who joined the SS in 1931) spent 3 years in jail (released to much applause in 1951). The firm self destructed 1967-8 (Arndt II, playboy degenerate, wasn't up to the task of renewing the symbiotic relationship).

Krupp armed regimes that killed civilians without remorse. It used slave labor to produce weapons, and operated camps that (given the regimen) supported extermination. All without apology.

Perhaps the most cynical salute to profit is Krupp's ultimate negotiation of a £40,000 settlement in 1926 for patent royalties from Vickers for 640,000 shells the Brits fired at Germans in WW1 (Gustav insisted 4,160,000 shells were fired -- killing 2,080,000 German soldiers -- and £260,000 was due). Thus Krupp, the preeminent German weapons firm, was paid for the death of German soldiers in a lost war.

Though I read it thirty years ago, this book remains important and memorable. Highly recommended.

The Knight and the Blast Furnace: A History of the Metallurgy of Armour in the Middle Ages & the Early Modern Period (History of Warfare, 12)

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One of the best armour books ever written!

The Knight and the Blast Furnace: A History of the Metallurgy of Armour in the Middle Ages & the Early Modern Period (History of Warfare, 12)
Alan Williams
Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers
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ASIN: 9004124985

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One of the best armour books ever written!.......2006-05-18

This is a highly detailed study of the metallurgy of medieval and Renaissance armour. It reveals some surprising facts and challenges some commonly held beliefs. The level of accuracy and detail are unmatched in this book. It features hundreds of pieces of armour from collections all over the world.

I highly recommend this book!

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A fantastic overview of the topic
Best single volume reference ever
An excellent source book!
A fine book for those into Armour
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Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Crescent
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517103192
Release Date: 1993-07-26

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A fantastic overview of the topic.......2003-09-30

This is THE book that I wish every SCA armorer and fighter had on his/her shelf and more importantly in the shop. It is a solid reference for every period activly covered by the Society. This book, with its excellent images and information, is always a good source of inspiration and documentation for any armor project that I take on. This book has raised my level of expectation of my own work and any other armorers work I come across. Its a must have for anyone who puts hammer to steel and wants to call it armor.

Best single volume reference ever.......2000-06-14

I think most everyone will agree that if there is one book on Medieval arms and amour that you buy, this is the one to get. I covers the complete history of the knight with hundreds of beautiful pictures of armour. My #1 reference. It also includes rare inside shots of some armour, and construction section.

An excellent source book!.......1999-12-30

Lavishly illustrated guide takes you through the development of armor and knighthood from beginning to end. We use it daily as a source for inspiration at albionarmorers.com.

A fine book for those into Armour.......1999-12-29

This book is really great--full of pictures and medieval art concerning armour. The chapters each cover a century in the development of armour. It takes a very archeological, historica approach to arms and armour. That's good because it makes an informative text, but I think the language a bit confusing at times, and not enough detail at other times. But it is a great book, for its pictures if nothing else.

Wow!.......1999-12-12

Wow!

That is all I can say. This book is the one that proved that good visuals do matter in history books. Arms and Armor of the Medieval Knight has it all: types of armor, weapons, historic data of where and when the weapon was used... but most important of all , VISUALS! Hundreds upon hundreds of page-size, full color photos of actual suits of armor, not crude drawings and diagrams that other books on the subject offer.

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This new book presents over seven years of research into the history of the M-1 helmet during World War II, and provides the most comprehensive examination of its development and production. All aspects of M-1 helmet production are covered including: the helmet body, the fiber liner, the plastic liner, the parachutist helmet, helmet camouflage, helmet modifications, helmet paint schemes, and toy helmets. Every production helmet version is presented in full color photographs, including detail shots and production markings. Also included are World War II era photographs of the helmet samples, helmet production, and helmets worn in training or in action. This book a valuable reference to both historians and collectors.

, over 350 color and b/w photographs, 8 1/2" x 11"

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This would appear to be the collectors #1 source book.......1999-07-15

Reynosa has laid out an excellent book. Heavily researched and documented. Photos include manufacturing, in use combat photos and detail close-ups. A must for the collector this book has most everything except a quick reference guide to take with you to gun shows and auctions.

FELDBLUSE: The German Army Field Tunic 1933-45

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FELDBLUSE: The German Army Field Tunic 1933-45
Jean-Philippe Borg
Manufacturer: Histoire and Collections
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 2352500109

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A detailed description of the German soldier's field tunic throughout the Second World War, in all its aspects: history, symbolism, manufacturing, evolution, insignia, etc., from the pre-war dress uniform to the shabby utilitarian garment of 1945.

Jean-Philippe Borg and Laurent Huart are experienced collectors and historians, who have managed to bring together a large quantity of authentic pieces for this book, all of which are illustrated in full color. Their descriptions are soundly supported by period documents sourced from the German Bundesarchiv.

This book will be an essential reference work for all collectors of Third Reich uniforms as well as World War II military history enthusiasts.

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