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These essays examine the establishment of the Great Society and its programs, the Johnson administration civil rights program and Supreme Court appointments, and the impact of the Vietnam War on the Great Society and the nation's economic health.

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This book examines the events that led up to the day--March 31, 1968--when Lyndon Johnson dramatically renounced any attempt to be reelected president of the United States. It offers one of the best descriptions of U.S. policy surrounding the Tet offensive of that fateful March--a historic turning point in the war in Vietnam that led directly to th

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The true story of an infantryman's fight for survival in the Vietnam War.

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The Allies' M10 Tank Destroyer and the Germans' Sturmgeschutz (StuG) lll were the unsung workhorses of the northwest European battlefields of 1944-45. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this title tells the story of their confrontation at the height of World War ll.

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Developed for the US Army's Tank Destroyer Command, the M18 was the only tank destroyer deployed during World War II that was actually based on their requirements for speed and firepower. This book examines the need for such requirements, as well as the performance of the M18 in battle.

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Features profile illustrations of the Type 97-kai Shinhoto Chi-ha and the M4A3, views showing the ammunition of both types, interior illustrations showing the turret layout in both types, and a battlescene showing the Type 97-kai in combat against US armour.

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The agile M50 Ontos and M56 Scorpion gained renown in the jungles of Vietnam. This book offers a combat history of these vehicles for historians of the Vietnam War and US tank enthusiasts.

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The M60 Main Battle Tank was the principal US battle tank of the post-war years, and was sold to many countries around the world. This manual examines the design and operation of the vehicle, which saw extensive action throughout Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

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Designed for the battlefields of Europe at the height of the Cold War, the M60 and T-62 were the premier combat tanks of their day. However, it was in the deserts of the Middle East that they finally met in battle. This title examines the design and development of these main battle tanks, identifying their strengths and weaknesses.

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Based upon the ubiquitous Grant/Sherman tank, the M7 Priest is the iconic Allied self-propelled howitzer. It was the most manufactured vehicle of its type in World War ll and was utilized by the US, British, Canadian and Free French forces. This book looks at the major derivatives, including the British/Canadian Sexton and the US M12 155mm GMC.

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The regime of Juan Per-n is one of the most studied topics of Argentina's contemporary history. This book provides a fresh perspective on the intriguing Argentinian leader. It focuses on the cultural and symbolic dimensions of Per-nism and populism, and explores the creation of myths, symbols, and rituals that constituted his political imagery.

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Macedonia has had a troubled and remarkable history.From Ancient Macedonia,the country of Alexander the Great,through Roman dependency,Bulgarian rule and Ottoman principality,the modern nation state is a complex mixture that is absolutely central to the stability of the Balkan region.

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Examines the Macedonian army' initial training, their rise to an elite unit under Alexander the Great, and their eventual defeat at the battle of Pydna, in 168 BC. This book also details the daily life, weaponry, experience, and motivations of these men, using primary sources and anecdotal material.

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In 1810 Lachlan Macquarie became governor of New South Wales. He ruled the colony for 12 years. The story of Macquarie's governorship is in many ways the story of early Australian history. His term encompassed the key events of Australia's crucial third decade of existence, and accelerated its progress from a jail to a colony of settlement.

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A general theory of grand social change is the objective of this collection of essays focusing on historians, from Ibn Khaldun to Oswald Spengler and from Piritim Sorokin to Arnold Toynbee, who have helped shape our way of conceiving of ourselves.

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Presenting a portrait of Louis XV's famous mistress, this book depicts her as a self-made woman who rose from anonymity in early eighteenth-century Paris to a person of influence in Versailles, describing her training, numerous transformations, marriage, and romance with the king.

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