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Britain and Defence 1945-2000

A Policy Re-evaluation

By: Stuart Croft,Peter Dorman

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Britain and Defence 1945-2000

A Policy Re-evaluation

By: Stuart Croft,Peter Dorman

This text provides a concise thematic introduction to the evolution of British defence policy since the end of the second world war

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Routledge

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1317884531

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9781317884538

God on Trial

Dispatches from America's Religious Battlefields

By: Peter H. Irons

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God on Trial

Dispatches from America's Religious Battlefields

By: Peter H. Irons

A detailed examination of five recent landmark court battles over the separation of church and state offers coverage of the cases from both sides, from the 1989 challenge of a cross in a San Diego public park to the 2004 fight by parents who objected to the Dover, Pennsylvania, school board's decision to mandate the teaching of intelligent design.

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396

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Penguin

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0670038512

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9780670038510

The Management of Projects

By: Peter W. G. Morris

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The Management of Projects

By: Peter W. G. Morris

This book will undoubtedly become one of the classics of the project management literature.There will be a growing need for project managers who can look beyond the internal processes of their projects to the organisational, technological and socio-economic contexts in which projects must be managed. A good starting point would be for all project managers to read this.book.- Construction Management and Economics

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380

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Thomas Telford

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0727725939

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9780727725936

The Silent Deep

The Royal Navy Submarine Service Since 1945

By: James Jinks,Peter Hennessy

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The Silent Deep

The Royal Navy Submarine Service Since 1945

By: James Jinks,Peter Hennessy

The Ministry of Defence does not comment upon submarine operations' is the standard response of officialdom to enquiries about the most secretive and mysterious of Britain's armed forces, the Royal Navy Submarine Service. Written with unprecedented co-operation from the Service itself and privileged access to documents and personnel, The Silent Deep is the first authoritative history of the Submarine Service from the end of the Second World War to the present. It gives the most complete account yet published of the development of Britain's submarine fleet, its capabilities, its weapons, its infrastructure, its operations and above all - from the testimony of many submariners and the first-hand witness of the authors - what life is like on board for the denizens of the silent deep. Dramatic episodes are revealed for the first time: how HMS Warspite gathered intelligence against the Soviet Navy's latest ballistic-missile-carrying submarine in the late 1960s; how HMS Sovereign made what is probably the longest-ever trail of a Soviet (or Russian) submarine in 1978; how HMS Trafalgar followed an exceptionally quiet Soviet 'Victor III', probably commanded by a Captain known as 'the Prince of Darkness', in 1986. It also includes the first full account of submarine activities during the Falklands War. But it was not all victories: confrontations with Soviet submarines led to collisions, and the extent of losses to UK and NATO submarine technology from Cold War spy scandals are also made more plain here than ever before. In 1990 the Cold War ended - but not for the Submarine Service. Since June 1969, it has been the last line of national defence, with the awesome responsibility of carrying Britain's nuclear deterrent. The story from Polaris to Trident - and now 'Successor' - is a central theme of the book. In the year that it is published, Russian submarines have once again been detected off the UK's shores. As Britain comes to decide whether to renew its submarine-carried nuclear deterrent, The Silent Deep provides an essential historical perspective.

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Penguin UK

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0141973706

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9780141973708

Dreadnought to Daring

100 Years of Comment, Controversy and Debate in The Naval Review

By: Peter Hore

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Dreadnought to Daring

100 Years of Comment, Controversy and Debate in The Naval Review

By: Peter Hore

Dreadnought to Daring is an absorbing and highly readable summary of a century of naval thinking which has been written by some of the leading lights in contemporary naval history. Founded in 1912 by some of the Royal Navys brightest officers, the quarterly Naval Review has never been subject to official censorship, and its naval members do not need official permission to write for it, so it has always provided an independent, lively and at times outspoken forum for service debate. In broad terms it has covered contemporary operations, principles of naval warfare, history, and anecdotes which record the lighter side of naval life, but sometimes with a bite to them. A correspondence section provides an important barometer of service opinion, while extensive book reviews, written by those with real knowledge of the subject, carry considerable weight. For these reasons the Naval Review is widely regarded as a journal of record. In return for its freedom, circulation is restricted to members and membership to serving or retired officers. However, this volume will give the interested public an insight into its activities, past and present. Intended both to celebrate and to analyse the impact of the journal over its 100-year history, it comprises a series of specially commissioned articles, divided chronologically and thematically, devoted to subjects that have been of importance to the naval community as reflected in the pages of the journal. It concludes with an assessment of how well the Naval Review has succeeded in its founders aim and what influence it has had on policy.

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567

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Seaforth Publishing

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1848321481

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9781848321489

The Eighteenth-Century Town

A Reader in English Urban History 1688-1820

By: Peter Borsay

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The Eighteenth-Century Town

A Reader in English Urban History 1688-1820

By: Peter Borsay

The eighteenth century represents a critical period in the transition of the English urban history, as the town of the early modern era involved into that of the industrial revolution; and since Britain was the 'first industrial nation', this transformation is of more-than-national significance for all those interested in the histroy of towns. This book gathers together in one volume some of the most interesting and important articles that have appeared in research journals to provide a rich variety of perspectives on urban evelopment in the period.

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392

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Routledge

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131789975X

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9781317899754

Those are Real Bullets

Bloody Sunday, Derry, 1972

By: Peter Pringle,Philip Jacobson

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Those are Real Bullets

Bloody Sunday, Derry, 1972

By: Peter Pringle,Philip Jacobson

Narrates the events of "Bloody Sunday," when British paratroopers opened fire on Irish Catholics, resulting in thirteen deaths and a renewed, violent fight against British presence.

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332

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Grove Press

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0802138799

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9780802138798

Diné

A History of the Navajos

By: Peter Iverson

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Diné

A History of the Navajos

By: Peter Iverson

This comprehensive narrative traces the history of the Navajos from their origins to the beginning of the twenty-first century. Based on extensive archival research, traditional accounts, interviews, historic and contemporary photographs, and firsthand observation, it provides a detailed, up-to-date portrait of the Diné past and present that will be essential for scholars, students, and interested general readers, both Navajo and non-Navajo. As Iverson points out, Navajo identity is rooted in the land bordered by the four sacred mountains. At the same time, the Navajos have always incorporated new elements, new peoples, and new ways of doing things. The author explains how the Diné remember past promises, recall past sacrifices, and continue to build upon past achievements to construct and sustain North America's largest native community. Provided is a concise and provocative analysis of Navajo origins and their relations with the Spanish, with other Indian communities, and with the first Anglo-Americans in the Southwest. Following an insightful account of the traumatic Long Walk era and of key developments following the return from exile at Fort Sumner, the author considers the major themes and events of the twentieth century, including political leadership, livestock reduction, the Code Talkers, schools, health care, government, economic development, the arts, and athletics. Monty Roessel (Navajo), an outstanding photographer, is Executive Director of the Rough Rock Community School. He has written and provided photographs for award-winning books for young people.

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432

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UNM Press

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0826327168

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9780826327161

Backs to the Wall

The Battle of Sainte-Foy and the Conquest of Canada

By: D. Peter MacLeod

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Backs to the Wall

The Battle of Sainte-Foy and the Conquest of Canada

By: D. Peter MacLeod

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 and the subsequent capitulation of Quebec set the stage for an equally significant French-British engagement in the struggle for northeastern North America, the Battle of Sainte-Foy. In the spring of 1760, after having suffered a brutal winter, Quebec garrison commander James Murray's troops were vulnerable and reduced to an army of skeletal invalids due to malnutrition and scurvy. Trapped in hostile territory and lacking confidence in the fortifications of Quebec, Murray planned to confront French attackers outside the walls. Instead of waiting at Montreal for the British to attack, Montcalm's successor, François-Gaston de Lévis, returned to the plains for a rematch accompanied by every combatant available--French regulars, Canadian militia and First Peoples warriors. The ensuing Battle of Sainte-Foy was less a battle for territory than a struggle for survival between two equally desperate adversaries. If the British lost the battle, they would lose Quebec. If the French lost the battle, they would very likely lose Canada--both the French and the British had their backs to the wall. MacLeod presents this historical event in riveting detail, from the preparation and day-by-day actions during the engagement to the compelling siege of Quebec by land and ship. Backs to the Wall is an accessible and engaging account of an important episode in Canadian history.

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D & M Publishers

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1771621281

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Distilling the Frenzy

Writing the History of One's Own Timed

By: Peter Hennessy

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Distilling the Frenzy

Writing the History of One's Own Timed

By: Peter Hennessy

In Distilling the Frenzy, the UK's leading contemporary historian examines the special considerations that apply to writing the history of one's own times, and revisits the grand themes running through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. He looks at Britain's persistent impulse to punch well above its weight in the world; at the sustenance of the nuclear weapons policy which has accompanied that impulse; and at the intelligence operations which underpin it. For the human perspective on these huge issues, he applies his trademark blend of scholarship and wit to assess the contrasting styles and achievements of post-war prime ministers from Clement Attlee to David Cameron. As one of Britain's foremost constitutional experts (and now a cross-bench peer) Peter Hennessy brings a unique perspective to the question of reform of the House of Lords, that irritation to the body politic once again at the very forefront of political debate. Shot through with a thread of autobiography that gives the book an especial immediacy, Distilling the Frenzy is a major work of contemporary history.

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Biteback Publishing

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1849544328

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9781849544320

From Wheel House to Counting House

Essays in Maritime Business History in Honour of Professor Peter Neville Davies

By: Peter N. Davies,International Maritime Economic History Association

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From Wheel House to Counting House

Essays in Maritime Business History in Honour of Professor Peter Neville Davies

By: Peter N. Davies,International Maritime Economic History Association

This volume is dedicated to Maritime Business History, by means of commemorating the career of Professor Peter Neville Davies, a prominent member of the Economic and Social History department of the University of Liverpool (a career spanning the dates 1964-1992). The volume is divided into four sections. The first is a tribute and appreciation of Professor Davies, which also acts as an introduction to his work for unfamiliar readers. The second section focuses on business aspects of British maritime history, with particular attention to the impact of British shipping overseas, and the rise and decline of shipbuilding industries. The third section is specific to Liverpool and Merseyside, and explores the local maritime history of the area, including trade with the Mediterranean, local shipbuilding, the Mersey port system, and nautical archaeology. The final section explores subjects within international maritime history, particularly within Norway and America. All essays and topics covered aim to collectively and significantly develop the field of maritime business history, and all are directly related to Professor Davies' academic interests, as a means of celebrating Professor Davies own accomplishments during his career. The journal concludes with a comprehensive bibliography of Professor Davies' work.

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Oxford University Press

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0969588518

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9780969588511

Book's by Peter Nailor

Britain and Defence 1945-2000

Britain and Defence 1945-2000

God on Trial

God on Trial

The Management of Projects

The Management of Projects

The Silent Deep

The Silent Deep

Dreadnought to Daring

Dreadnought to Daring

The Eighteenth-Century Town

The Eighteenth-Century Town

Those are Real Bullets

Those are Real Bullets

Diné

Diné

Backs to the Wall

Backs to the Wall

Distilling the Frenzy

Distilling the Frenzy

From Wheel House to Counting House

From Wheel House to Counting House

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