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In November, 1917 Georges Clemenceau was named as the leader of France and given the task of reviving the woefully disorganized French war effort against the Germans. He restored French morale with fiery orations; secured substantial allied support through deft diplomacy, and ultimately engineered a remarkable reversal of fortune for France. Having earned the title of "Father Victory," Clemenceau will always be remembered as a tireless patriot who...
2) King Arthur
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This book explores the legend of King Arthur, whose reign was considered to be the most crucial in British history. The legend abounds with enchanting figures and magical events-his mysterious birth, the search for the Holy Grail, the struggle over the sword Excalibur, and the wizard Merlin. The paragon of heroes, Arthur has lived on through the centuries, his story retold throughout the world. Each age, enthralled by the timeless conflicts embodied...
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Born crown prince of Macedon in 356 B.C., Alexander was to earn the appellation "the Great" in the course of a short, meteoric, and splendid career. His conquests reflected not just his lust for domination, but also his belief that East and West could be united under a single system of government and one way of life. Even today, more than 23 centuries after his death, the memory of Alexander the Great, one of the most brilliant leaders of all time,...
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Born to poor immigrant parents Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, epitomized the classic American success story. Immensely popular, he conducted affairs of state with a blend of creativity, vitality and determination that made him a legend in his own lifetime. His relentless crusade to ensure that the government would not become subservient to special interests has earned him an enduring place in the American popular imagination.
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America's greatest president, who rose to power in the country's greatest hour of need and whose vision saw the United States through the Civil WarAbraham Lincoln towers above the others who have held the office of president-the icon of greatness, the pillar of strength whose words bound up the nation's wounds. His presidency is the hinge on which American history pivots, the time when the young republic collapsed of its own contradictions and a new...
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This book examines the life of the noted statesman, inventor, philanthropist, publisher, and revolutionary named Benjamin Franklin. Franklin played a major role in the cultural and political formulation of the newborn United States of America, when in 1782; he negotiated a peace treaty between the States and Great Britain, thus bringing the revolutionary war to an end. He is still remembered as the prototypical American self-made man, a symbol of...
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