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Patton Reconsidered

General George S. Patton Jr. as a Wartime Commander

de James Ellman ...

Series series Wartime Commanders
This provocative reassessment challenges the myth of Patton and reveals the man—and general—behind the legend.In MacArthur Reconsidered, which bestselling historian John C. McManus called “a well-written, informed, lucidly argued critique,” James Ellman offered a challenging new look at General Douglas MacArthur. Now he turns his attention to another celebrated World War II commander, George S. ... Leer más

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This provocative reassessment challenges the myth of Patton and reveals the man—and general—behind the legend.In MacArthur Reconsidered, which bestselling historian John C. McManus called “a well-written, informed, lucidly argued critique,” James Ellman offered a challenging new look at General Douglas MacArthur. Now he turns his attention to another celebrated World War II commander, George S.
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Risk Capital

de James Ellman ...

The growth of the capital markets since the 1990s has handed enormous power to a handful of men and women answerable to no one except their investors. What happens when this power is used for personal greed and ambition? RISK CAPITAL takes you on a global ride from the cool glass towers of Manhattan to the steamy jungles of the Yucatan - from secret meetings in a mountain-top Swiss castle to the ... Leer más

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The growth of the capital markets since the 1990s has handed enormous power to a handful of men and women answerable to no one except their investors. What happens when this power is used for personal greed and ambition? RISK CAPITAL takes you on a global ride from the cool glass towers of Manhattan to the steamy jungles of the Yucatan - from secret meetings in a mountain-top Swiss castle to the
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MacArthur Reconsidered

General Douglas MacArthur as a Wartime Commander

de James Ellman ...

Series series Wartime Commanders
James Ellman digs deep, connects the dots, and concludes that General Douglas MacArthur was decidedly not a military genius.One of America's most controversial generals, Douglas MacArthur’s rise through the U.S. Army’s ranks was meteoric. However, he did not lead large formations of men in combat until he assumed command of forces in the Philippines in 1941. When war commenced with the bombing of ... Leer más

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James Ellman digs deep, connects the dots, and concludes that General Douglas MacArthur was decidedly not a military genius.One of America's most controversial generals, Douglas MacArthur’s rise through the U.S. Army’s ranks was meteoric. However, he did not lead large formations of men in combat until he assumed command of forces in the Philippines in 1941. When war commenced with the bombing of
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Seeds of Victory

Defeat, Triumph, and the American Way of War

de James Ellman ...

How pivotal American defeats fueled crucial victories through resilience and strategic adaptation, shaping the nation's path from loss to triumph in warfareLike all armed forces, the United States military—while celebrated for its victories—has been repeatedly defeated on the battlefield throughout its long history. Unlike other nations, the United States has shown a remarkable ability to bounce ... Leer más

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How pivotal American defeats fueled crucial victories through resilience and strategic adaptation, shaping the nation's path from loss to triumph in warfareLike all armed forces, the United States military—while celebrated for its victories—has been repeatedly defeated on the battlefield throughout its long history. Unlike other nations, the United States has shown a remarkable ability to bounce
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Hot Stocks

Investing for Impact and Profit in a Warming World

de James Ellman ...

The world is warming, our portfolios will have to adapt, and the stocks we own can help shape our future; James Ellman shows how to invest wisely as climate change impacts multiple sectors across the stock market.The costs of global warming and its mitigation will have a major impact on equity market performance over the next two decades. As the climate changes, investors will need to understand ... Leer más

$32.99 USD

The world is warming, our portfolios will have to adapt, and the stocks we own can help shape our future; James Ellman shows how to invest wisely as climate change impacts multiple sectors across the stock market.The costs of global warming and its mitigation will have a major impact on equity market performance over the next two decades. As the climate changes, investors will need to understand
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Hitler's Great Gamble

A New Look at German Strategy, Operation Barbarossa, and the Axis Defeat in World War II

de James Ellman ...

On June 22, 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa, one of the turning points of World War II. Within six months, the invasion bogged down on the outskirts of Moscow, and the Eastern Front proved to be the decisive theater in the defeat of the Third Reich. Ever since, most historians have agreed that this was Hitler’s gravest mistake. In Hitler’s Great Gamble, James Ellman ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

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On June 22, 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa, one of the turning points of World War II. Within six months, the invasion bogged down on the outskirts of Moscow, and the Eastern Front proved to be the decisive theater in the defeat of the Third Reich. Ever since, most historians have agreed that this was Hitler’s gravest mistake. In Hitler’s Great Gamble, James Ellman
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Hitler's Great Gamble

A New Look at German Strategy, Operation Barbarossa, and the Axis Defeat in World War II

de James Ellman ...

Narrado por David de Vries ...

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8 hora 56 minutos

On June 22, 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa, one of the turning points of World War II. Within six months, the invasion bogged down on the outskirts of Moscow, and the Eastern Front proved to be the decisive theater in the defeat of the Third Reich. Ever since, most historians have agreed that this was Hitler's gravest mistake. In Hitler's Great Gamble, James Ellman ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

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On June 22, 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa, one of the turning points of World War II. Within six months, the invasion bogged down on the outskirts of Moscow, and the Eastern Front proved to be the decisive theater in the defeat of the Third Reich. Ever since, most historians have agreed that this was Hitler's gravest mistake. In Hitler's Great Gamble, James Ellman
... Leer más

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MacArthur Reconsidered

General Douglas MacArthur as a Wartime Commander

de James Ellman ...

Narrado por Kent Klineman ...

Completo

12 hora 8 minutos

One of America's most controversial generals, Douglas MacArthur's rise through the US Army's ranks was meteoric. However, he did not lead large formations of men in combat until he assumed command of forces in the Philippines in 1941. When war commenced with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, MacArthur's performance on the battlefield was a failure: he underestimated the Japanese, and his poorly trained ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Disponible también en: eBook

One of America's most controversial generals, Douglas MacArthur's rise through the US Army's ranks was meteoric. However, he did not lead large formations of men in combat until he assumed command of forces in the Philippines in 1941. When war commenced with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, MacArthur's performance on the battlefield was a failure: he underestimated the Japanese, and his poorly trained
... Leer más

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The War Lovers

Roosevelt, Lodge, Hearst, and the Rush to Empire, 1898

de Evan Thomas ...

Narrado por Richard Davidson ...

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14 hora 1 minutos

A riveting narrative about America's ferocious drive towards empire during the Gilded Age, told by one of our most acclaimed historians.On February 15, 1898, the American ship USS Maine mysteriously exploded in the Havana Harbor. News of the blast quickly reached U.S. shores, where it was met by some not with alarm but great enthusiasm.A powerful group of war lovers agitated that the United States ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

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A riveting narrative about America's ferocious drive towards empire during the Gilded Age, told by one of our most acclaimed historians.On February 15, 1898, the American ship USS Maine mysteriously exploded in the Havana Harbor. News of the blast quickly reached U.S. shores, where it was met by some not with alarm but great enthusiasm.A powerful group of war lovers agitated that the United States
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War Beneath the Waves

A True Story of Courage and Leadership Aboard a World War II Submarine

de Don Keith ...

Narrado por Stephen Hoye ...

Completo

6 hora 39 minutos

In November 1943, while on war patrol in the Makassar Strait, the USS Billfish submarine was spotted by the Japanese, who launched a vicious depth charge attack. Explosions wracked the sub for fifteen straight hours. With his senior officers incapacitated, diving officer Charlie Rush boldly assumed command and led key members of the crew in a heroic effort to keep their ship intact as they tried ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

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In November 1943, while on war patrol in the Makassar Strait, the USS Billfish submarine was spotted by the Japanese, who launched a vicious depth charge attack. Explosions wracked the sub for fifteen straight hours. With his senior officers incapacitated, diving officer Charlie Rush boldly assumed command and led key members of the crew in a heroic effort to keep their ship intact as they tried
... Leer más

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Henry V

The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King

de Dan Jones ...

Narrado por Dan Jones ...

Completo

14 hora 41 minutos

**"Ambitious... With meticulous research and in lively style, Jones presents us with the man beyond the Shakespeare character."—The New York Times“The best biography yet of England’s greatest king."—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs and JerusalemThe New York Times bestselling author returns with a biography examining the dramatic life and unparalleled leadership of England's greatest ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

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**"Ambitious... With meticulous research and in lively style, Jones presents us with the man beyond the Shakespeare character."—The New York Times“The best biography yet of England’s greatest king."—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs and JerusalemThe New York Times bestselling author returns with a biography examining the dramatic life and unparalleled leadership of England's greatest
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His Majesty's Airship

The Life and Tragic Death of the World's Largest Flying Machine

de S. C. Gwynne ...

Narrado por Nicholas Boulton ...

Completo

9 hora 5 minutos

From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101 ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

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From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101
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