The Last Full Measure
How Soldiers Die in Battle
A fresh exploration of war history and a heartfelt tribute to the unknown soldier.
Michael Stephenson Livres
Michael Stephenson allie sa vaste expérience éditoriale, notamment dans le domaine de l'édition militaire, à sa propre voix d'auteur. Ses années passées à façonner le contenu de publications militaires réputées ont profondément influencé sa compréhension des conflits historiques et de la narration. Cette expérience lui permet d'apporter une perspective unique à ses écrits, explorant les thèmes de la guerre et de l'identité nationale avec une perspicacité nuancée. Il crée des récits captivants qui résonnent auprès des lecteurs intéressés par les récits historiques et les analyses stratégiques.
Focusing on the military intricacies of the War of Independence, this book delves into the motivations, enlistment, training, and sustenance of soldiers during the conflict. It provides detailed accounts of significant battles, accompanied by maps for clarity. By challenging common myths and reassessing reputations, it offers fresh insights into the realities of 18th-century combat, making it an essential resource for understanding this pivotal period in history.
Behind every soldiers death lies a story, a tale not just of the cold mathematics of the battlefield but of an individual human being who gave his life. What psychological and cultural pressures brought him to his fate? What lies and truths convinced him to march towards his death? Covering warfare from prehistory through the present day, The Last Full Measure tells these soldiers stories, ultimately capturing the experience of war as few books ever have.
In a continuously running stream of events, The History of Architecture pieces together humankind's building prowess from 10,000 BCE, when humans began creating basic shelters from twigs and leaves, through to the wondrous feats of today, visible in futuristic skyscrapers and towers of concrete, steel and glass. It covers religious and secular architecture, including places of worship, royal buildings, forts, commercial complexes, bridges, industrial buildings, transportation hubs and residences. Discover styles and sub-styles, ranging across civilisations and geographies through biographies, with great masters like Brunelleschi and Frank Lloyd Wright, whose works are considered landmarks of architectural achievement. A famous architect once said, 'Ideally all buildings should be visited'. Practically impossible as that is, many of the more stupendous edifices can be `visited' through the pages of this book.