"Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman" by P. C. Headley is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life of one of America's most prominent military figures. The book explores Sherman's early years, his rise through the ranks during the Civil War, and his strategic brilliance that led to significant victories for the Union. Headley provides a detailed account of Sherman's personality, his relationships with fellow generals, and his controversial tactics,...

Half Hours in Bible Lands, Volume 2 by P. C. Headley is a richly detailed historical and geographical exploration of the ancient lands mentioned in the Bible. The second volume continues Headley's journey through the locations that form the backdrop to many of the biblical narratives, offering readers insights into the culture, customs, and history of these significant regions.Headley writes with a blend of scholarly research and accessible narrative, aiming to transport readers to the ver...

In "Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman," P. C. Headley masterfully chronicles the complex life of one of America's most pivotal military figures during the Civil War. Headley's narrative is marked by a rigorous attention to detail and a compelling prose style that immerses readers in the historical context of Sherman's life. By examining various dimensions of Sherman's personality—his strategic brilliance, his controversial tactics, and his personal trials—t...

This vivid Civil War biography follows William Tecumseh Sherman from his origins in a devout Ohio family to the hard-won triumphs that made him one of the Union's most formidable commanders. It traces the influence of ancestry, discipline, and frontier life, then brings him from boyhood in Lancaster—where "Cump" is shaped by study, duty, and his adoption into the Ewing household—to West Point, Florida, and the great theaters of war. Along the way, the book explores the moral tensions of th...

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.The Life of Mary Queen of Scots is a lengthy biography of the famous queen.

In "Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman," P. C. Headley presents a comprehensive and meticulously detailed biography that captures the complexities of Sherman's character and his pivotal role in the American Civil War. The narrative blends a straightforward factual recounting of Sherman's military strategies and campaigns with reflections on his psychological struggles and personal philosophies, providing deep insight into the mind of one of the war's most co...

Memoirs of the Union general from the Civil War, responsible for the march through Georgia and known for having said, "War is hell". According to Wikipedia: "William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 - February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator, and author. He served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861?65), for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy and criticism for the harshness of the "scorche...

Medieval collections of Jewish biblical lore and legend. From Volume 4 of The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East. This volulme includes the Tanhuma Midrash, poems of Judah Halevi, the Book Cusari, Commentaries of Rabbi Ben Ezra, Advice of Maimonides, and The Travels of Benjamin of Tudela.

A scholarly and immensely readable, award-winning biography of the monarch known as the "Virgin Queen."This has long been considered the classic biography of the great Tudor Queen. It is one of the first works of history to receive both scholarly and popular acclaim—testimony, indeed, to both its authority and readability. It has won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Biography and has been translated into nine languages.Exploring every aspect of Elizabe...

An English colonel chronicles three months behind Confederate lines at the height of the American Civil War—edited by a #1 New York Times –bestselling author."Richly rewarding. . . . Takes its rightful place among the standard works on the Civil War." — The Christian Science MonitorThree hours after stepping onto American soil, James Fremantle saw his first corpse: that o...

In The Four Hundred Silent Years, H. A. Ironside meticulously explores the historical and spiritual landscape between the Old and New Testaments, shedding light on a period often overlooked; from the end of Malachi to the beginning of Matthew. We learn of the Persian Empire's decline, Alexander the Great's conquests, and the subsequent division of his empire, which led to the rise of the Seleucid and Ptolemaic dynasties. The book explores how these events influenced the Jewish peo...

William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 - February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author. He served as a General in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-65), for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the "scorched earth" policies that he implemented in conducting total war against the Confederate States. (courtesy of wikipedia.com) Contents: Preface To The Secon...