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At Sword's Point, Part 1

A Documentary History of the Utah War to 1858

By: William P. MacKinnon

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At Sword's Point, Part 1

A Documentary History of the Utah War to 1858

By: William P. MacKinnon

The Utah War of 1857–58, the unprecedented armed confrontation between Mormon Utah Territory and the U.S. government, was the most extensive American military action between the Mexican and Civil wars. At Sword’s Point presents in two volumes the first in-depth narrative and documentary history of that extraordinary conflict. William P. MacKinnon offers a lively narrative linking firsthand accounts—most previously unknown—from soldiers and civilians on both sides. This first volume traces the war’s causes and preliminary events, including President Buchanan’s decision to replace Brigham Young as governor of Utah and restore federal authority through a large army expedition. Also examined are Young’s defensive-aggressive reactions, the onset of armed hostilities, and Thomas L. Kane’s departure at the end of 1857 for his now-famous mediating mission to Utah. MacKinnon provides a balanced, comprehensive account, based on a half century of research and a wealth of carefully selected new material. Women’s voices from both sides enrich this colorful story. At Sword’s Point presents the Utah War as a sprawling confrontation with regional and international as well as territorial impact. As a nonpartisan definitive work, it eclipses previous studies of this remarkably bloody turning point in western, military, and Mormon history.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806157259

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9780806157252

A Peculiar Imbalance

The Fall and Rise of Racial Equality in Early Minnesota

By: William D. Green

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A Peculiar Imbalance

The Fall and Rise of Racial Equality in Early Minnesota

By: William D. Green

Unearths previously untold stories of African Americans in early Minnesota.

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193

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Minnesota Historical Society

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0873516907

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9780873516907

Bearing Right

How Conservatives Won the Abortion War

By: William Saletan

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Bearing Right

How Conservatives Won the Abortion War

By: William Saletan

Saletan's Bearing Right is as subtle and intelligent a study of abortion politics as has ever been written. You may not agree with the conclusions, but no one concerned about this issue can afford to miss this brilliant analysis."—Charles Krauthammer, syndicated columnist and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary "Saletan destroys the myth that there's nothing new to say about America's abortion debate. His argument that the pro-choice movement has preserved abortion rights by co-opting conservative rhetoric will make activists on both sides of the debate uncomfortable, which is an achievement in and of itself. There's no smarter political commentator in Washington today."—Peter Beinart, editor, The New Republic "Will Saletan is one of America's shrewdest political writers. He brings clarity and intelligence to the roiling abortion debate, in a challenging and illuminating work of contemporary history. If you care about the issue of abortion, you must read this book."—Rich Lowry, editor, National Review "A unique assessment of recent abortion politics. Saletan uncovers political and institutional strategies with lucidity and verve. This book makes a raft of challenging arguments--a must-read, especially now."—Rickie Solinger, author of Beggars and Choosers: How the Politics of Choice Shapes Adoption, Abortion, and Welfare in the U.S. "Will Saletan is a great political journalist with a strong moral sense. He also has an unusually shrewd understanding of what happens when ethics and values meet elections and the legislative process. So partisans on every side of the abortion debate--Saletan shows convincingly there are more than two--will be challenged by his book, at times upset, and always enlightened. Based on exceptional reporting and fiercely independent analysis, Bearing Right is eloquent, important, and surprising." --E.J. Dionne, Jr., syndicated columnist and author of Why Americans Hate Politics "A unique assessment of recent abortion politics. Saletan uncovers political and institutional strategies with lucidity and verve. This book makes a raft of challenging arguments—a must-read, especially now."—Rickie Solinger, author of Beggars and Choosers: How the Politics of Choice Shapes Adoption, Abortion, and Welfare in the U.S.

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348

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Univ of California Press

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0520243366

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9780520243361

Pretrial Discovery and the Adversary System

By: William A. Glaser

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Pretrial Discovery and the Adversary System

By: William A. Glaser

Presents the results of the first national field survey of how lawyers use pretrial discovery in practice. Pretrial discovery is a complex set of rules and practices through which the adversaries in a civil dispute are literally allowed to "discover" the facts and legal arguments their opponents plan to use in the trial, with the purpose of improving the speed and quality of justice by reducing the element of trickery and surprise. Dr. Glaser examines the uses, problems, and advantages of discovery. He concludes that it is in wide use in federal civil cases, but that while the procedure has produced more information in some areas, it has failed to bring other improvements favored by its original authors.

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317

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Russell Sage Foundation

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1610446321

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9781610446327

The Amazin' Mets, 1962-1969

By: William J. Ryczek

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The Amazin' Mets, 1962-1969

By: William J. Ryczek

This book traces the history of the New York Mets from the franchise's inauspicious beginnings--the 1962 team, led by Casey Stengel and made up of players like Rod Kanehl and Jay Hook, lost 120 games--through the miraculous championship season of 1969. Based on interviews with more than one hundred former players and extensive research by one of the more highly regarded baseball historians writing today, the book covers the era in unprecedented detail. Any Met fan from the 1960s will find some familiar stories along with some they've probably never read before. Presented in an easy-to-read, narrative style, this book traces the rapid ascent of the Mets and explores the reasons for their early failure and dramatic success.

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289

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McFarland

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078645525X

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9780786455256

Anthony Mann

The Film Career

By: William Darby

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Anthony Mann

The Film Career

By: William Darby

This detailed study of the career of Anthony Mann argues Mann's prominence and influence alongside contemporaries like John Ford. Mann (1906-1967), who was active in Hollywood and Europe, directed or produced more than 40 films, including The Fall of the Roman Empire and God's Little Acre. Best known for his work in the film noir and western genres and his films starring Jimmy Stewart, Mann later moved into Cold War and epic films. The book features a filmography and 49 photographs.

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305

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McFarland

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0786454482

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9780786454488

American Big Bands

By: William F. Lee

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American Big Bands

By: William F. Lee

(Book). This ultimate guide to big bands includes hundreds of entries spanning the history of this American musical style. Each entry contains the band name, its leader, essential personnel, the years it existed, tops hits, and a brief description of the band.

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396

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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0634080547

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9780634080548

The History of Upshur County, West Virginia

From Its Earliest Exploration and Settlement to the Present Time : Illustrated

By: William Bernard Cutright

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The History of Upshur County, West Virginia

From Its Earliest Exploration and Settlement to the Present Time : Illustrated

By: William Bernard Cutright

As a body, these records are extracted from roughly 750 known Bibles and extend from the late 18th through the early 20th centuries, with the greatest concentration from the mid-19th century. Most of the entries refer to births, marriages, and deaths and in most cases indicate the name(s) of the principals, the date of the event, and, sometimes, such supplementary information as his/her age or address, the maiden name of a parent, etc. Each Bible record is identified by family name and followed by a reference to the Huguenot Society records where the original can be found. In all, the records refer to more than 2,500 main families named in the surname index at the back of the volume and embrace a staggering 25,000 individuals of Huguenot or possible Huguenot ancestry--connections and allied families that would otherwise be lost to us in the unpublished files of this august organization.

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780

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806346353

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9780806346359

Ralph Ellison and the Politics of the Novel

By: William Rice

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Ralph Ellison and the Politics of the Novel

By: William Rice

In this engaging study, H. William Rice illuminates the mystery that is Ralph Ellison: the author of one complex, important novel who failed to complete his second; a black intellectual who remained notably reticent on political issues during the desegregation of his native South. Rice guides his reader to a greater understanding of Ralph Ellison, his oeuvre, and the American novel.

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166

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Lexington Books

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0739123238

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9780739123232

Genealogy Of The Lewis Family In America, From The Middle of The Seventeeth Century Down To The Present Time

By: William Terrell Lewis

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Genealogy Of The Lewis Family In America, From The Middle of The Seventeeth Century Down To The Present Time

By: William Terrell Lewis

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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463

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Read Books Ltd

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1473352916

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9781473352919

Chemistry Department At Imperial College London, The: A History, 1845-2000

By: Hannah Gay,William Griffith

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Chemistry Department At Imperial College London, The: A History, 1845-2000

By: Hannah Gay,William Griffith

This is the first comprehensive history of the chemistry department at Imperial College London. Based on archival records, oral testimony, published papers, published and unpublished memoirs, the book tells the story of this world-famous department from its foundation as the Royal College of Chemistry in 1845 to the large department it had become by the year 2000.The book covers research, teaching, departmental governance, students and social life. It also highlights the extraordinary contributions made to the war effort in both the first and second world wars. From its first professors, A. Wilhelm Hofmann and Edward Frankland, the department has been home to many eminent chemists, including, in the later twentieth century, the Nobel laureates Derek Barton and Geoffrey Wilkinson. New information on these and many others is presented in a lively narrative that places both people and events in the larger historical contexts of chemistry, politics, culture and the economy. The book will interest not only those connected with Imperial College, but anyone interested in chemistry and its history, or in higher

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World Scientific

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1783269758

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9781783269754

Slingshot Warbirds

World War II U.S. Navy Scout-Observation Airmen

By: William Neufeld

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Slingshot Warbirds

World War II U.S. Navy Scout-Observation Airmen

By: William Neufeld

A unique and little-known chapter in World War II naval aviation history concerns the exploits of the scout-observation pilots who flew from the battleships and cruisers of the U.S. Navy. To carry out their missions, they were launched from their ships by catapult. On returning, their float-equipped aircraft landed on the water and the plane and crew were crane-hoisted aboard the vessel. In compiling this work, the author culled from the naval archives many of the ships' action reports and war diaries that detail the accounts of these airmen. In addition he meticulously edited the personal records of 27 veteran airmen who related stories of intense and excruciatingly difficult missions.

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McFarland

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0786407883

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9780786407880

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At Sword's Point, Part 1

At Sword's Point, Part 1

A Peculiar Imbalance

A Peculiar Imbalance

Bearing Right

Bearing Right

Pretrial Discovery and the Adversary System

Pretrial Discovery and the Adversary System

The Amazin' Mets, 1962-1969

The Amazin' Mets, 1962-1969

Anthony Mann

Anthony Mann

American Big Bands

American Big Bands

The History of Upshur County, West Virginia

The History of Upshur County, West Virginia

Ralph Ellison and the Politics of the Novel

Ralph Ellison and the Politics of the Novel

Genealogy Of The Lewis Family In America, From The Middle of The Seventeeth Century Down To The Present Time

Genealogy Of The Lewis Family In America, From The Middle of The Seventeeth Century Down To The Present Time

Chemistry Department At Imperial College London, The: A History, 1845-2000

Chemistry Department At Imperial College London, The: A History, 1845-2000

Slingshot Warbirds

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