Historische & politische Biographien

Rippling through the passage of time are the memories of cadets who attended Pennsylvania Military College. This tome is an amalgamation of the eclectic experiences of those who wandered through the quadrangle and wondered what they were doing in their classes. As the years passed, these recollections evolved with the impact of life's experiences. We are thankful to our classmates who took the time to memorialize their reminiscences in order that others may enjoy them.These writers contributed to an effort that may be likened to the famed Chicken Soup for the Soul. However, this work may be remembered as Chicken Soup for the Cadet.Finally, as the days of Pennsylvania Military College become more distant, it is our desire that this book will serve as a reminder and celebration of those times we had, some comical, some moving. Join us in a walk-through history at the place we called home for four years of our lives. - James VanSciver

This unique collection of pictorial materials and illustrations relates to Benjamin Wills Newton (1807-1899). He was an evangelical Christian leader and expositor who at times ministered to large congregations in England in the nineteenth century. He was a prolific writer. This book includes portraits of him and his family, and a variety of memorabilia. It gives examples of his letter-writing and of his editing of books. It shows how, after his death, his written records were preserved by his private secretary, Frederick Wyatt, and his colporteur, Alfred Fry. It also gives pictures and brief accounts of some of his close associates in the later stages of his ministry. Most of this material has never before appeared in print.This booklet is a supplement to the definitive 'Guide to the Works and Remains of Benjamin Wills Newton'. It is the fruit of many years of recovering primary material regarding him. It adds human interest to Mr Newton's life and writing, and so brings us closer to the man himself.

Here are some of the best of Churchill's letters, many of a more personal nature, written to a wide range of people, including his schoolmaster, his American grandmother and former President Eisenhower. Letters for the Ages concentrates on the more intimate words of Winston Churchill, seeking to show the private man behind the public figure and shine fresh light on Churchill's character and personality by capturing the drama, immediacy, storms, depressions, passions and challenges of his extraordinary career. These letters take us into his world and allow us to follow the changes in his motivations and beliefs as he navigates his 90 years. There are intimate letters to his parents, his teacher at Harrow, his wife Clementine, Prime Minister Asquith, Anthony Eden, President Roosevelt, Eamon De Valera and Charles De Gaulle. The letters are presented in chronological order, with a preface to each explaining the context, and they are accompanied throughout by facsimiles of said letters and photographs, offering the reader a sense of Churchill in his most private moments.

Iran in the early eighties was a very dangerous place to be.Especially if you were Kurdish, a woman and opposed to the rule of the Mullahs.In this deeply personal memoir, Shemal Samuelson recounts her experiences at the time, recalling the events that led to her having to leave her home, her family and her friends, not knowing if she would ever see them alive again.From the bitter hardships some women endured to ensure their loved ones were not executed without trial, to the emotional toll that took on their families, no stone is left unturned in this brutal portrayal of Ayatollah Khomeini's regime.

Preface:In the annals of history, few figures have elicited as much fascination and ardor as Vittorio Emanuele III, the King of Italy whose life and reign were indelibly marked by the tumultuous events of his time. His tale of exile, recounted in this remarkable book, is a captivating journey through the trials and tribulations faced by a monarch forced to navigate the treacherous waters of political upheaval.As an American scholar who delved into the depths of Vittorio Emanuele's exile, I found myself irresistibly drawn to his story, a compelling narrative woven with intrigue, courage, and sacrifice. With unyielding curiosity and a passion for historical truth, I embarked on a voyage to unravel the enigmatic layers of this monarch's life, whose actions and decisions were entwined with the fate of a nation.In these pages, I aim to transport readers into the heart of Italy's tumultuous past, where the echoes of revolution and the whispers of power struggles resonate in the corridors of regal palaces. Through meticulous research and a relentless pursuit of authenticity, I present a portrait of Vittorio Emanuele III that goes beyond the surface of historical accounts, delving into the complexities of a man caught in the maelstrom of political turmoil.His exile, a chapter shrouded in both mystery and legend, unfolds before us with vivid detail and a nuanced understanding of the human spirit. It is a tale of resilience and determination, of grappling with the consequences of choices made in moments of unprecedented upheaval.