In this brilliant biography T. J. Stiles offers a new understanding of the legendary outlaw Jesse James. Although he has often been portrayed as a Robin Hood of the old west, in this ground-breaking work Stiles places James within the context of the bloody conflicts of the Civil War to reveal a much more complicated and significant figure."Carries the reader scrupulously through James’s violent, violent life.... When [Stiles]… calls Jesse James the ‘last re...

The ancient Greek world was permeated with international law, the binding rules of behavior that Greeks across the Mediterranean followed and enforced for centuries. But why was international law effective in this world? Laws of All the Greeks offers an original answer rooted in contemporary social theory, presenting a definitive account of ancient Greek international law while delving into the social and psychological foundations that made it potent and durable. Challenging recen...

Jesse James galt bereits zu Lebzeiten als Legende des Wilden Westens und erwarb sich zusammen mit seinem Bruder Frank und den Gebrüdern Younger den Ruf eines skrupellosen Bank-, Postkutschen- und Eisenbahnräubers, der anders als die Legende, zu keiner Zeit der "Robin Hood" des Wilden Westens war, der die Reichen bestahl, um es den Armen zu geben. Der Autor verfolgt in seinem Buch den Lebensweg von Frank und Jesse James von der Kindheit bis zu Jesses Tod durch das Bandenmitglied Bob Ford.

Jesse Woodson James is an iconic figure in American history, often romanticized as a daring bank and train robber, a guerrilla fighter, and the notorious leader of the James–Younger Gang. Born on September 5, 1847, in Clay County, Missouri, Jesse grew up in a region known as "Little Dixie," where the culture and values were deeply rooted in Southern traditions. This upbringing played a significant role in shaping his identity and allegiances throughout his life.During the American ...

No coração turbulento da América pós-Guerra Civil, onde as fronteiras se confundiam entre lei e vingança, nasceu uma lenda que atravessaria gerações. Seu nome ecoou pelos vales do Missouri, pelas pradarias poeirentas e pelas páginas da história como um sussurro entre o herói e o fora-da-lei: Jesse Woodson James.

In this brilliant biography T. J. Stiles offers a new understanding of the legendary outlaw Jesse James. Although he has often been portrayed as a Robin Hood of the old west, in this ground-breaking work Stiles places James within the context of the bloody conflicts of the Civil War to reveal a much more complicated and significant figure.Raised in a fiercely pro-slavery household in bitterly divided Misssouri, at age sixteen James became a bushwhacker, one of the savage Confederat...

A biography of Jesse James as told by his son, Jesse James, Jr. We are treated to inside tales of Jesse's childhood and home life; what drove him to become a Confederate guerrilla during the Civil War; his life after the war and how he became a wanted man. Since it was written by his son, it is a little biased and we are not told anything about any crimes Jesse and his gang committed. Some of the stories of Jesse's war adventures are a little hard to believe, but a good read nonetheless.

Le bandit bien-aimé.Missouri, 1863. En pleine guerre de Sécession, la ferme des James est saccagée par une patrouille nordiste. Leur brutalité marque au fer rouge le jeune Jesse, qui n’aspire plus qu’à se venger ! Fervent partisan de la cause du Sud, il rejoint les Bushwackers de « Bloody Bill » Anderson dans leur guérilla meurtrière, apprenant à piller, voler et tuer sous couvert d’une morale viciée par le traumatisme de la guerre civile. Au rétablissemen...

El espíritu del salvaje Oeste sobrevuela todos los álbumes de Lucky Luke, el personaje creado en 1946 por el dibujante belga Maurice de Bévère (Morris) y publicado por primera vez en el mítico almanaque Spirou en 1947. Sinónimo de acción, suspenso y humor, Lucky Luke recorre el Wild West resolviendo conflictos y enfrentándose a villanos de todo tipo junto a su caballo parlanchín Jolly Jumper y un perro de lo más inútil, Rantanplán. La historieta contó durante 22 años con guiones del francé...

A powerful, provocative, and genre-bending literary memoir that grapples with victimhood, recovery, and resilienceIn the before, Jesse James Rose is happy. She has a beautiful boyfriend with melty glacier eyes, she’s on a euphoric journey of gender exploration, and New York City is perfect.In the after, she’s single, making dinner for her grandfather, and wondering if he’s going to forget her name today. Except, in the before, her first-grade music teacher ...

From the moment it was published almost ten years ago, Elements of User Experience became a vital reference for web and interaction designers the world over, and has come to define the core principles of the practice. Now, in this updated, expanded, and full-color new edition, Jesse James Garrett has refined his thinking about the Web, going beyond the desktop to include information that also applies to the sudden proliferation of mobile devices and applications.S...

Four cousins. One treasure. One outcome.Attending a funeral, 18-year-old Lee and his three cousins learn that their late grandfather believed a treasure was buried on the family farm, hidden there by none other than Jesse James himself. Obsessed with the legend, he spent years digging for it but died before completing his search. Convinced that the old man was onto something, the cousins take up the treasure hunt themselves. But what starts off as a lark soon turns...