As a result of his research for this WWII novel, Gregory Hall travelled to the Philippines with a History Channel film crew, as well as with four of the surviving WWII participants. During the documentary filming, he visited the sites of the two internment camps, Los Banos and Santo Tomas. Additionally, he visited the locations of the beachhead where the amphibious tracked vehicles (AMTRAC’s) came ashore, the airfield used by the paratroopers who parachuted into the action, as well as the ...

Atlanta's experience over the past 15 to 20 years is reflective of many cities, particularly those in the south and west. Thus, the story of how and why Atlanta has changed is informative for cities in general. What accounts for the positive turn-around of the city of Atlanta? What can other cities learn from Atlanta's experience?This collection examines changes in the city of Atlanta over the past three decades and explores the factors associated with the observed changes. Beginni...

This is one of the few Greek tragedies that deals with historical events rather than mythological ones. The elders of the Persian court await new of the outcome of the Battle of Salamis, and mourn when they find that their king, Xerxes, has lost to the Greeks.