By Robert V. Remini, Wesley K. Clark

The latest addition to Palgrave's nice Generals sequence specializes in Andrew Jackson's occupation together with his time as a common in Tennessee and his get up the military ranks. Jackson's powerful use of spies in struggle time and of martial legislations in peace time sparked a debate in regards to the curbing of civil liberties within the identify of nationwide protection that maintains to this present day. so much of all, Jackson used to be an excellent motivator who may well, with a couple of conscientiously chosen phrases and by way of his personal courageous instance, flip round starved, deserting troops, convincing them to struggle. With dramatic scenes of fierce battles and victories, Remini finds right here why Jackson's daring management as a basic ended in his election as President of the U.S. in 1828.

By J. T. F. Jordens

Defined by means of Jawaharlal Nehru as a Hindu to the depths of his innermost being , Gandhi s rules on faith have been an enigma to many Hindus in his lifetime. permitting Gandhi to talk for himself , this ebook sensitively resurrects the non secular lifetime of the Mahatma. It finds how intrinsic his religion used to be to the guy, his politics, and his suggestion of provider. It indicates how Gandhi formulated his personal spiritual ethic, weaving his reports with the lessons of the Gita and different texts. every now and then of anarchy and communal strife it used to be Gandhi s trust in his convictions that restored peace and amity.

J.T.F. Jordens delineates the numerous strands that went into the framework of Gandhi s spiritual idea. He chronologically strains the improvement of Gandhi s rules, from a tender, harassed formative years to the Mahatma who upheld the ethical superiority and social efficacy of provider, renunciation, and ahimsa. This biography, with an advent through Ramachandra Guha, is a extraordinary portrait of a guy who lived his phrases.

By Hans Louis Trefousse

In Impeachment of a President, Hans L. Trefousse makes a speciality of the reasons of the failure to convict, the implications of the acquittal, and the connection of the impeachment to the in poor health luck of Reconstruction. Drawing on a wealth of fabric, a few only in the near past made on hand, Professor Trefousse sheds new mild at the President's pursuits and personality.

By Richard F Welch

Drawing seriously on primary-source fabric, The Boy common is the 1st full-length account of Francis Channing Barlow, the most profitable wrestle officials within the military of the Potomac throughout the Civil conflict. even though his clean-shaven, younger visual appeal earned him the nickname "the Boy General," his combating functions ended in common promotions and bigger obligations. Born in October 1834 in Brooklyn, big apple, Barlow's expert, army, and political careers have been all within the carrier of his local country. clever, bold, and assured, Barlow graduated as valedictorian of the 1855 Harvard type and introduced a felony occupation in big apple. while Lincoln despatched out a decision for volunteers following the bombardment of castle Sumter, Barlow dropped his perform and entered the U.S. military as a personal. He reworked himself from a privileged younger legal professional into essentially the most bold wrestle leaders produced through each side through the Civil warfare. emerging from deepest to significant common, Barlow served in such a lot significant operations in Virginia and was once more and more entrusted with assignments of the most important significance to the luck of Federal palms. He cleared out the lethal sunken highway at Antietam, the place he used to be badly wounded, and led a department at Gettysburg, the place he suffered one other critical wound. He and his males usually spearheaded the military of the Potomac's attacks in the course of Grant's bloody Overland crusade. Following the struggle, Barlow resumed his legislation perform and entered the political enviornment. He served as long island lawyer basic in 1871 and as Grant's own consultant within the Florida recount following the contentious 1876 election. This booklet could be welcomed through Civil battle historians and buffs alike.

By Robert B. Mitchell

Outlining the occupation of a political candidate whose campaigns for the White condo helped switch the process American politics, this in-depth research explores the non secular convictions of James B. Weaver and the function they performed in his political contributions. supplying a breathtaking view of a few of the nice occasions of the nineteenth century—the California Gold Rush, the Civil battle, and presidential politics, from Abraham Lincoln to the increase of William Jennings Bryan—this insightful and unique account additionally sheds new gentle at the impact of 3rd events in presidential elections and the federal government’s position in lowering monetary hassle.

By Peter D. G. Thomas

During this interesting publication the writer discusses the political tale of the 1st decade of the reign of George III, some of the most arguable figures in sleek British background. George III has frequently been blamed for the lack of Britain’s American colonies in an try and fix royal energy. Peter D.G. Thomas confirms Namier’s findings that George III was once now not trying to increase royal strength and throws gentle at the volume to which a approach of celebration politics existed on the time. even if the constitution of British politics published through Namier offers the environment for this learn, the USA, India, and eire also are thought of right here as very important problems with the time.

By Reed Ueda (editor)

A better half to American Immigration is an authoritative choice of unique essays via top students at the significant themes and issues underlying American immigration history.Focuses at the most crucial classes in American Immigration background: the commercial Revolution (1820-1930) and the Globalizing period (Cold battle to the present)Provides an in-depth remedy of principal topics, together with financial conditions, acculturation, social mobility, and assimilationIncludes an introductory essay by way of the amount editor.

By Julia Taft Bayne

By John Piper

In his essay the tip for Which God Created the World,the nice theologian Jonathan Edwards proclaimed that God'sultimate finish is the manifestation of his glory within the highesthappiness of his creatures.Pastor John Piper has dedicated his years of ministry to exploringthe implications of this lovely fact for all times and ministry.Understanding that God is such a lot glorified in us after we are mostsatisfied in him has made all of the distinction for John Piper-and cantransform your lifestyles as well.Here Piper passionately demonstrates the relevance of Edwards'sideals for the non-public and public lives of Christians todaythrough his personal book-length advent to Edwards's The Endfor Which God Created the area. This publication additionally comprises thecomplete essay supplemented via nearly 100 of Piper'sinsightful explanatory notes. the result's a robust andpersuasive presentation of the issues that subject such a lot in theChristian lifestyles

By Stephen E. Ambrose

This booklet is ready the most complicated and complicated of our leader executives on the apogee of his career--rebounding from defeat to an cutting edge, high-risk presidency, already sowing the seeds of his smash. Illustrated.