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Industrial Espionage and Technology Transfer

Britain and France in the 18th Century

By: John R. Harris

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Industrial Espionage and Technology Transfer

Britain and France in the 18th Century

By: John R. Harris

Britain and France were the leading industrial nations in 18th-century Europe. This book examines the rivalry which existed between the two nations and the methods used by France to obtain the skilled manpower and technology which had given Britain the edge - particularly in the new coal-based technologies. Despite the British Act of 1719 which outlawed industrial espionage and technology transfer, France continued to bring key industrial workers from Britain and to acquire British machinery and production methods. Drawing on a mass of unpublished archival material, this book investigates the nature and application of British laws and the involvement of some major British industrialists in these issues, and discusses the extent to which French espionage had any real success. In the process it presents an in-depth understanding of 18th-century economies, and the cultures and bureaucracies which were so important in shaping economic life. Above all, the late John Harris saw the history of industrial espionage as ’one means of restoring the thoughts and activities of human beings to the centre stage of industrial history’. These are the stories of individuals - Holkers, Trudaines, Wilkinsons, or Milnes - and their impact on the world.

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Routledge

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1351927760

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9781351927765

British Naval Swords and Swordmanship

By: Mark Barton,John McGrath

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British Naval Swords and Swordmanship

By: Mark Barton,John McGrath

This new publication is intended to bring together a mass of research dealing with all aspects of British naval swords. Unlike the much sought after Swords of Sea Service by May and Annis, this work offers a far broader coverage and, for the first time, the complete story of swords and swordsmanship is presented in one concise volume. While the swords themselves are described the authors also tell the story of naval swordsmanship For exsample, subjects such as how swords and cutlasses were used in action and how training was conducted and covered. The authors also address how how the use of swords developed into a sport in the Navy, and how swords and swordsmanship may have entered naval symbology in such areas as ships' names. Many current myths are addressed and corrected, and the story is brought right up to date with information on the sport from 1948 to 2000. While the book concentrates on the Royal Navy, foreign weapons, including those of the Irish Naval Service, are mentioned where appropriate Other British Maritime organisations such as the Merchant Navy, the Customs and Coastguard Services, and the Reserves are also addressed The book also covers subjects such as dating, collecting, and conservation of swords and re-examines those swords attributed to Nelson. The Appendices include the first list of Swords of Peace awarded to naval units to be published. Recent research by the authors is also reflected in the updated lists of Patriotic Fund Awards, City of London Swords, and Naval fencing champions contained in the Appendicitises The comprehensive nature of the work has not been attempted before and the book will appeal to a wide range of naval enthusiasts and historians, collectors of weapons, fencers and re-enactors.

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144

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Seaforth Publishing

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184832135X

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9781848321359

American Machiavelli

Alexander Hamilton and the Origins of U.S. Foreign Policy

By: John Lamberton Harper

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American Machiavelli

Alexander Hamilton and the Origins of U.S. Foreign Policy

By: John Lamberton Harper

Alexander Hamilton rose from his humble beginnings as an illegitimate West Indian orphan and emigrant to become the premier statebuilder and strategic thinker of the American Founding generation.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521834856

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9780521834858

Endgame for Empire

British-Creek Relations in Georgia and Vicinity, 1763 1776

By: John T. Juricek

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Endgame for Empire

British-Creek Relations in Georgia and Vicinity, 1763 1776

By: John T. Juricek

Too easily we forget that the process of European colonization was not simply a matter of armed invaders elbowing themselves into position to take charge. As John Juricek reminds us, the road to revolution was paved in part by complicated negotiations with Indians, as well as unique legal challenges. By 1763, Britain had defeated Spain and France for dominance over much of the continent and renewed efforts to repair relations with Native Americans, especially in the southern colonies. Over the ensuing decade the reconstitution of British-Creek relations stalled and then collapsed, ultimately leading the colonists directly into the arms of the patriot cause.

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University Press of Florida

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0813055288

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Agent of Destiny

The Life and Times of General Winfield Scott

By: John S. D. Eisenhower

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Agent of Destiny

The Life and Times of General Winfield Scott

By: John S. D. Eisenhower

The hero of the War of 1812, the conqueror of Mexico City in the Mexican-American War, and Abraham Lincoln’s top soldier during the first six months of the Civil War, General Winfield Scott was a seminal force in the early expansion and consolidation of the American republic. John S. D. Eisenhower explores how Scott, who served under fourteen presidents, played a leading role in the development of the United States Army from a tiny, loosely organized, politics-dominated establishment to a disciplined professional force capable of effective and sustained campaigning.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806131284

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9780806131283

Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals

By: Robert Schrage and John Schaaf

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Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals

By: Robert Schrage and John Schaaf

At various points in history, Kentucky's politics and government have been rocked by scandal, and each episode defined the era in which it happened. In 1826, Governor Desha pardoned his own son for murder. In a horrific crime, Governor Goebel was assassinated in 1900. James Wilkinson was branded a traitor against Kentucky and the nation. "Honest Dick Tate" ran away with massive amounts of money from the state treasury. In modern times, Operation BOPTROT resulted in perhaps the biggest scandal in the state. Authors Robert Schrage and John Schaaf offer a fascinating account of Kentucky's history and its many unique and scandalous characters." -- Page 4 of cover.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467145823

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9781467145824

Doggett's New York City Directory

By: John Doggett

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Doggett's New York City Directory

By: John Doggett

Reprint of the original, first published in 1845.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385263565

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Tropical Dairy Farming

Feeding Management for Small Holder Dairy Farmers in the Humid Tropics

By: John Moran

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Tropical Dairy Farming

Feeding Management for Small Holder Dairy Farmers in the Humid Tropics

By: John Moran

This manual is designed for use by dairy production advisors working in tropical areas, especially in South-East Asia. It aims to increase the productivity of small holder dairy farmers in the humid tropics by improving the feeding management of their livestock.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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0643091238

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9780643091238

Pilgrimage

Past and Present in the World Religions

By: Simon Coleman,John Elsner

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Pilgrimage

Past and Present in the World Religions

By: Simon Coleman,John Elsner

From the Great Panathenaea of ancient Greece to the hajj of today, people of all religions and cultures have made sacred journeys to confirm their faith and their part in a larger identity. This book is a fascinating guide through the vast and varied cultural territory such pilgrimages have covered across the ages. The first book to look at the phenomenon and experience of pilgrimage through the multiple lenses of history, religion, sociology, anthropology, and art history, this sumptuously illustrated volume explores the full richness and range of sacred travel as it maps the cultural imagination. The authors consider pilgrimage as a physical journey through time and space, but also as a metaphorical passage resonant with meaning on many levels. It may entail a ritual transformation of the pilgrim's inner state or outer status; it may be a quest for a transcendent goal; it may involve the healing of a physical or spiritual ailment. Through folktales, narratives of the crusades, and the firsthand accounts of those who have made these journeys; through descriptions and pictures of the rituals, holy objects, and sacred architecture they have encountered, as well as the relics and talismans they have carried home, Pilgrimage evokes the physical and spiritual landscape these seekers have traveled. In its structure, the book broadly moves from those religions--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--that cohere around a single canonical text to those with a multiplicity of sacred scriptures, like Hinduism and Buddhism. Juxtaposing the different practices and experiences of pilgrimage in these contexts, this book reveals the common structures and singular features of sacred travel from ancient times to our own.

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244

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Harvard University Press

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0674667662

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9780674667662

Births, Deaths and Sponsors, 1717-1778

From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties, Virginia

By: John Bennett Boddie

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Births, Deaths and Sponsors, 1717-1778

From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties, Virginia

By: John Bennett Boddie

Albemarle Parish was formed in 1738 and covered the southern portion of Surry County. It became part of Sussex County when that county was created from Surry County in 1753.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806300248

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9780806300245

Cyclopædia of Methodism in Canada

By: George Henry Cornish,John Carroll

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Cyclopædia of Methodism in Canada

By: George Henry Cornish,John Carroll

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385421942

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The Refiner's Fire

The Making of Mormon Cosmology, 1644-1844

By: John L. Brooke

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The Refiner's Fire

The Making of Mormon Cosmology, 1644-1844

By: John L. Brooke

This 1995 book presents an alternative and comprehensive understanding of the roots of Mormon religion.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521565642

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9780521565646

Lewis & Clark, Tailor Made, Trail Worn

Army Life, Clothing & Weapons of the Corps of Discovery

By: Robert John Moore,Michael Haynes

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Lewis & Clark, Tailor Made, Trail Worn

Army Life, Clothing & Weapons of the Corps of Discovery

By: Robert John Moore,Michael Haynes

When the Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed a continent in 1803 to 1806, they started out in U.S. Army uniforms, which gradually had to be replaced with simple leather garments. For parts of those uniforms, only a single drawing, pattern, or example survives. Historian Moore and artist Haynes have researched archives and museums to locate and verify what the men wore, and Haynes has painted and sketched the clothing in scenes of the trip. Also included are Indian styles the men adopted, and the wardrobes of the Creole interpreters and the French boatmen. Weapons and accessories round out this complete record of what the expedition wore or carried--and why. A great reference for artists, living history performers, museums, and military historians.

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Farcountry Press

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1560372389

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9781560372387

Move Over, Mrs. Markham

A Comedy in Two Acts

By: Ray Cooney,John Chapman

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Move Over, Mrs. Markham

A Comedy in Two Acts

By: Ray Cooney,John Chapman

Play includes Property Plot and Stage Plan.

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118

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Samuel French, Inc.

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057361282X

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9780573612824

Transfiguring Capitalism

An Enquiry Into Religion and Global Change

By: John Atherton

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Transfiguring Capitalism

An Enquiry Into Religion and Global Change

By: John Atherton

Addresses key problems in contemporary life, and raises important questions about our growing awareness of the limits of contemporary ways of living with modern economies and modern religion. This book explores possible alternatives to such capitalism.

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Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd

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0334028310

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9780334028314

The Compleat Victory

Saratoga and the American Revolution

By: Kevin John Weddle

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The Compleat Victory

Saratoga and the American Revolution

By: Kevin John Weddle

Opening Moves -- The First Invasion -- A New British Strategy -- A Question of American Command -- Laying the Groundwork -- The Fall of Fort Ticonderoga -- Defeat, Retreat, Disgrace -- Aftershocks -- Burgoyne Moves South -- The Ordeal of Philip Schuyler -- The Murder of Jane McCrea -- Not to Make a Ticonderoga of It -- Oriskany and Relief -- Cat and Mouse -- Burgoyne's Dilemma -- The Battle of Bennington -- Gates takes Command -- The Battle of Freeman's Farm -- Sir Henry Clinton to the Rescue -- The Battle of Bemis Heights -- Retreat, Pursuit, and Surrender -- British Reassessment -- The Fruits of Victory -- Conclusion: Strategy and Leadership.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195331400

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9780195331400

The Ethics of Economic Rationalism

By: John Wright

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The Ethics of Economic Rationalism

By: John Wright

This work tackles economic rationalism from a moral perspective. Firstly, in non-technical language, it reviews the economic arguments for economic rationalism. It then examines the ethical defences for economic rationalism and considers its many criticisms.

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UNSW Press

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0868406619

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9780868406619

Sword of the Border

Major General Jacob Jennings Brown, 1775-1828

By: John D. Morris

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Sword of the Border

Major General Jacob Jennings Brown, 1775-1828

By: John D. Morris

Jacob Jennings Brown was one of the most successful generals of his era, and his military reforms were still in operation in the 20th century. This text presents a study of his career, focusing on his involvement in the creation of a professional army and the establishment of a command structure.

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Kent State University Press

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0873386590

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9780873386593

Amateurs, to Arms!

A Military History of the War of 1812

By: John R. Elting

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Amateurs, to Arms!

A Military History of the War of 1812

By: John R. Elting

Begun in ignorance of the military reality, the War of 1812 was our "most unmilitary war," fought catch-as-catch-can with raw troops, incompetent officers, and appallingly inadequate logistics. American soil was invaded along three frontiers, thte nation's capital was occupied and burned, and the secession of the New England states loomed as a possibility. In Amateurs, to Arms! distinguished military historian Colonel John R. Elting shows how the young republic fought and almost lost its "Second War for Independence," and how it was saved by the handful of amateur soldiers and sailors who survived, masters their deadly new professions, and somehow battled Great Britain to a standstill along our wilderness borders and on the high seas.

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Algonquin Books

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1616202866

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9781616202866

Confederate Casualties at Gettysburg

A Comprehensive Record

By: John W. Busey,Travis W. Busey

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Confederate Casualties at Gettysburg

A Comprehensive Record

By: John W. Busey,Travis W. Busey

This reference book provides information on 24,000 Confederate soldiers killed, wounded, captured or missing at the Battle of Gettysburg. Casualties are listed by state and unit, in many cases with specifics regarding wounds, circumstances of casualty, military service, genealogy and physical descriptions. Detailed casualty statistics are given in tables for each company, battalion and regiment, along with brief organizational information for many units. Appendices cover Confederate and Union hospitals that treated Southern wounded and Federal prisons where captured Confederates were interned after the battle. Original burial locations are provided for many Confederate dead, along with a record of disinterments in 1871 and burial locations in three of the larger cemeteries where remains were reinterred. A complete name index is included.

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McFarland

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1476624364

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9781476624365

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