Author: Stephen Brumwell
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623651018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Winner of the prestigious George Washington Book Prize, George Washington is a vivid recounting of the formative years and military career of "The Father of his Country," following his journey from brutal border skirmishes with the French and their Native American allies to his remarkable victory over the British Empire, an achievement that underpinned his selection as the first president of the United States of America. The book focuses on a side of Washington that is often overlooked: the feisty young frontier officer and the early career of the tough forty-something commander of the revolutionaries' ragtag Continental Army. Award-winning historian Stephen Brumwell shows how, ironically, Washington's reliance upon English models of "gentlemanly" conduct, and on British military organization, was crucial in establishing his leadership of the fledgling Continental Army, and in forging it into the weapon that secured American independence. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including original archival research, Brumwell brings a fresh new perspective on this extraordinary individual, whose fusion of gentleman and warrior left an indelible imprint on history.
George Washington: Gentleman Warrior
Author: Stephen Brumwell
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623651018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Winner of the prestigious George Washington Book Prize, George Washington is a vivid recounting of the formative years and military career of "The Father of his Country," following his journey from brutal border skirmishes with the French and their Native American allies to his remarkable victory over the British Empire, an achievement that underpinned his selection as the first president of the United States of America. The book focuses on a side of Washington that is often overlooked: the feisty young frontier officer and the early career of the tough forty-something commander of the revolutionaries' ragtag Continental Army. Award-winning historian Stephen Brumwell shows how, ironically, Washington's reliance upon English models of "gentlemanly" conduct, and on British military organization, was crucial in establishing his leadership of the fledgling Continental Army, and in forging it into the weapon that secured American independence. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including original archival research, Brumwell brings a fresh new perspective on this extraordinary individual, whose fusion of gentleman and warrior left an indelible imprint on history.
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623651018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Winner of the prestigious George Washington Book Prize, George Washington is a vivid recounting of the formative years and military career of "The Father of his Country," following his journey from brutal border skirmishes with the French and their Native American allies to his remarkable victory over the British Empire, an achievement that underpinned his selection as the first president of the United States of America. The book focuses on a side of Washington that is often overlooked: the feisty young frontier officer and the early career of the tough forty-something commander of the revolutionaries' ragtag Continental Army. Award-winning historian Stephen Brumwell shows how, ironically, Washington's reliance upon English models of "gentlemanly" conduct, and on British military organization, was crucial in establishing his leadership of the fledgling Continental Army, and in forging it into the weapon that secured American independence. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including original archival research, Brumwell brings a fresh new perspective on this extraordinary individual, whose fusion of gentleman and warrior left an indelible imprint on history.
Warrior Gentlemen
Author: Lionel Caplan
Publisher: Campus Verlag
ISBN: 9781571818522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Study of the representation of the Gurkhas - Nepal soldiers who served in Britain's Imperial and post-Imperial armies - in Western literature, and the social/cultural contexts in which European chroniclers operated
Publisher: Campus Verlag
ISBN: 9781571818522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Study of the representation of the Gurkhas - Nepal soldiers who served in Britain's Imperial and post-Imperial armies - in Western literature, and the social/cultural contexts in which European chroniclers operated
Every Man a Warrior 3 Volume Set
Author: Lonnie Berger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781612911359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every Man a Warrior deals with problems men confront every day. No man wants to fail, but few men feel equipped to fight the battles they face in life. Every Man a Warrior gives men the tools necessary to win these battles--to succeed in life!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781612911359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every Man a Warrior deals with problems men confront every day. No man wants to fail, but few men feel equipped to fight the battles they face in life. Every Man a Warrior gives men the tools necessary to win these battles--to succeed in life!
The Way of the Conscious Warrior
Author: P. T. Mistlberger
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1785358758
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
The early 21st century is a complex time presenting unique challenges for men. This book examines many of those challenges, from dysfunctional relationships and confusion about what it means to be ‘male’ in the postmodern world, to understanding the dark side of the masculine psyche, as well as how to apply the best qualities of ‘warrior consciousness’ to experience overall success and fulfilment in life.
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1785358758
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
The early 21st century is a complex time presenting unique challenges for men. This book examines many of those challenges, from dysfunctional relationships and confusion about what it means to be ‘male’ in the postmodern world, to understanding the dark side of the masculine psyche, as well as how to apply the best qualities of ‘warrior consciousness’ to experience overall success and fulfilment in life.
Gurkha Warriors - The Inside Story of The World's Toughest Regiment
Author: Robert Crew
Publisher: Metro Publishing
ISBN: 1786069881
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Throughout our recent and not-so-recent history, the understated, fearless and hearty Gurkhas have served the British loyally and without complaint. For more than a hundred years, this bloodthirsty regiment has followed the British Army around the globe - from Gallipoli to the jungles of Burma in World War II, from Palestine to the Falklands and the Gulf War. This text tells the story of this regiment. It tells of the Gurkha blood running through the veins of British military conquests for more than two centuries, from the founding of the brigade by the terrifying, extraordinary Johnny Gurkha through to the amazing feats that put Gurkhas in the same distinguished company as the British Paras, the Commandos, the Guards and the Black Watch.
Publisher: Metro Publishing
ISBN: 1786069881
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Throughout our recent and not-so-recent history, the understated, fearless and hearty Gurkhas have served the British loyally and without complaint. For more than a hundred years, this bloodthirsty regiment has followed the British Army around the globe - from Gallipoli to the jungles of Burma in World War II, from Palestine to the Falklands and the Gulf War. This text tells the story of this regiment. It tells of the Gurkha blood running through the veins of British military conquests for more than two centuries, from the founding of the brigade by the terrifying, extraordinary Johnny Gurkha through to the amazing feats that put Gurkhas in the same distinguished company as the British Paras, the Commandos, the Guards and the Black Watch.
The Compleat Gentleman
Author: Brad Miner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1684511763
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
“Here is a welcome reminder that men can be gentlemen without turning into ladies—or louts.”—Michelle Malkin "Miner writes with wit and charm."—Wall Street Journal The Gentleman: An Endangered Species? The catalog of masculine sins grows by the day—mansplaining, manspreading, toxic masculinity—reflecting our confusion over what it means to be a man. Is a man’s only choice between the brutish, rutting #MeToo lout and the gelded imitation woman, endlessly sensitive and fun to go shopping with? No. Brad Miner invites you to discover the oldest and best model of manhood— the gentleman. In this tour de force of popular history and gentlemanly persuasion, Miner lays out the thousand-year history of this forgotten ideal and makes a compelling case for its modern revival. Three masculine archetypes emerge here—the warrior, the lover, and the monk—forming the character of “the compleat gentleman.” He cultivates a martial spirit in defense of the true and the beautiful. He treats the opposite sex with passionate respect. And he values learning in pursuit of the truth. Miner’s gentleman stands out for the combination of discretion, decorum, and nonchalance that the Renaissance called sprezzatura. He belongs to an aristocracy of virtue, not of wealth or birth, following a lofty code of manly conduct, which, far from threatening democracy, is necessary for its survival.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1684511763
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
“Here is a welcome reminder that men can be gentlemen without turning into ladies—or louts.”—Michelle Malkin "Miner writes with wit and charm."—Wall Street Journal The Gentleman: An Endangered Species? The catalog of masculine sins grows by the day—mansplaining, manspreading, toxic masculinity—reflecting our confusion over what it means to be a man. Is a man’s only choice between the brutish, rutting #MeToo lout and the gelded imitation woman, endlessly sensitive and fun to go shopping with? No. Brad Miner invites you to discover the oldest and best model of manhood— the gentleman. In this tour de force of popular history and gentlemanly persuasion, Miner lays out the thousand-year history of this forgotten ideal and makes a compelling case for its modern revival. Three masculine archetypes emerge here—the warrior, the lover, and the monk—forming the character of “the compleat gentleman.” He cultivates a martial spirit in defense of the true and the beautiful. He treats the opposite sex with passionate respect. And he values learning in pursuit of the truth. Miner’s gentleman stands out for the combination of discretion, decorum, and nonchalance that the Renaissance called sprezzatura. He belongs to an aristocracy of virtue, not of wealth or birth, following a lofty code of manly conduct, which, far from threatening democracy, is necessary for its survival.
The Woman Warrior, China Men
Author: Maxine Hong Kingston
Publisher: Everyman's Library
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
The author recalls her experiences growing up Chinese-American in California and her mother's stories of strong women warriors in her native China, and also discusses the history of Chinese men in America from those who worked on the transcontinental railroad to those who fought in Vietnam.
Publisher: Everyman's Library
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
The author recalls her experiences growing up Chinese-American in California and her mother's stories of strong women warriors in her native China, and also discusses the history of Chinese men in America from those who worked on the transcontinental railroad to those who fought in Vietnam.
An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades
Author: Usāmah ibn Munqidh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780231121248
Category : Crusades
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Printbegrænsninger: Der kan printes 1 side ad gangen.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780231121248
Category : Crusades
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Printbegrænsninger: Der kan printes 1 side ad gangen.
An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades
Author: Usāmah ibn Munqidh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780691022697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The Description for this book, An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades: Memoirs of Usamah Ibn-Munqidh, will be forthcoming.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780691022697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The Description for this book, An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades: Memoirs of Usamah Ibn-Munqidh, will be forthcoming.
Warrior Men With Angel Wings
Author: Sundi Sturgeon
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979320085
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Take a spiritual journey through this breath-taking book. Compiled by Sundi and Joseph Sturgeon, Warrior Men with Angel Wings is the first book in the Warrior with Angel Wings anthology series. Each co-author has shared their own personal story of overcoming through Love, Hope, Faith, Courage and Angels.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979320085
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Take a spiritual journey through this breath-taking book. Compiled by Sundi and Joseph Sturgeon, Warrior Men with Angel Wings is the first book in the Warrior with Angel Wings anthology series. Each co-author has shared their own personal story of overcoming through Love, Hope, Faith, Courage and Angels.