Historische & politische Biographien

A View through the Fog is compelling, poignant, and packed with both moving and hilarious anecdotes. All human life (and death) is here. With his own distinct voice, McGee opens the door on the dizzying world of the Golden Gate Bridge-the beauty of both nature and the bridge itself, the camaraderie and friction with colleagues, and the devastating tragedies of suicide jumpers. He brings an entire community to the page with a thought-provoking and richly detailed memoir that will resonate with many readers.The motive for his writing this book is love of his subject. He paints this world he knows in a way that gives readers the feeling they are on the Bridge with him.Awards: First Horizon (Eric Hoffer) finalist, Literary Titan gold award, Pinnacle Book Achievement Award

Colonel Hunter's account of Old West life takes us through the California Gold Rush and a variety of rip-roaring incidents across the United States' western frontier.Full of beans and bristling with wit, Hunter introduces himself as an eager young apprentice. He accompanied his father, who aspired to strike it rich in the Gold Rush. Although riches eluded the pair, adventure did not: Hunter describes everyday life sifting for nuggets and dust in the rivers, and the towns which sprang up around such endeavors. Snippets of conversation, popular verses, and a variety of dramatic happenings enliven the tales, bringing color and life to scenes which unfolded long ago.Later on, we witness how Hunter became an accomplished enforcer and scout who assisted pioneering settlers hoping to establish themselves in the Pacific Northwest. At the time, hostile outlaws and Native American tribes still roamed these northerly lands, and several dangerous combats are related herein. Yet the harsh wilderness and inclement weather posed their own challenges; often, Hunter and his crew were encamped far from civilization, and had to be resourceful to succeed.In addition to the text, this book contains sixteen hand-drawn illustrations.

The Recollections of Rifleman Harris constitute one of the few sources which depict the Napoleonic Wars from the viewpoint of an infantry soldier.Benjamin Harris was born in Portsmouth, England around 1781. He saw his first military action at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1807. Victorious, he and his regiment sailed back to English soil upon captured Danish vessels, and spent time recuperating. The following year, Harris and his comrades in arms were sent to Portugal - there they met stiff resistance in a series of battles, taking losses at Roliça and Vimiero. Their expedition was finally trapped in northern Spain with the remaining army of John Moore, their state dire, depleted yet determined.Harris eventually managed to depart from Vigo in Galicia, his constitution severely impacted by harsh conditions. Nevertheless, in summer of 1809 he was again ready for a new expedition: the Walcheren Campaign on the Dutch coast. Conceived as a means of opening a new front in the ongoing War of the Fifth Coalition, this mission proved ill-fated: though the troops swiftly seized the Walcheren marshlands, feverish sickness rapidly spread through the ranks, killing thousands.Transcribed from Harris' dictation in the 1830s and published in 1848, this work remains a classic wartime memoir.

"Sicilia da ricordare vademecum storico" è un libro che documenta, in ordine cronologico, i popoli che si sono insediati nell'isola, le prime colonie e le città greche fondate, le varie civiltà che si sono avvicendate per la conquista di una terra ricca e ambita per la sua posizione geografica, fino alla lotta per l'indipendenza e per l'autonomia ottenuta il 15 maggio 1946.

This illustrated biography of Ulysses S. Grant is designed for younger readers curious to learn about one of the United States' finest generals, who went on to be elected President of the nation.Written in a hyphenated style which emphasizes the individual syllables of words, this memoir aims to summarize the origins, rise and military achievements of U.S. Grant. We are told of how Grant behaved as a youngster born in a modest household, how his talents for soldierly duties developed, and how his victories in the U.S. Civil War made him celebrated as one of the country's greatest heroes. His famous meeting with Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Appomattox Courthouse, where Lee surrendered his army, is also related.More than 80 vivid sketches accompany this text, and together these help the reader picture the times in which Grant lived. They illustrate his finest moments of heroism, together with the battlegrounds and places in which he honed and proved his talents. Readers will witness how army life and the technology of the time were very different from today. Yet the noblest of human virtues - many expressed by Ulysses S. Grant - remain constant through history.

This historical biography of John Alden, one of the pilgrims who founded Plymouth Colony, was commissioned by his descendant Augustus Alden.We commence with a summary of the period in which John was born; Elizabethan England and its politics are pertinent to how the subject's life ensued. Discontent with religious persecutions they saw as untenable, Alden and the other emigrants to North America planned their voyage to New England. They obtained a ship named the Mayflower for passage, and successfully founded the famous settlement at Plymouth despite shortages of food and adverse conditions. John's role aboard ship was that of cooper; maintaining the barrels which held supplies vital to the passengers' lives.John Alden's life in Plymouth Colony was defined by diligence and active service. He held roles such as treasurer, served on the Council of War amid conflicts with the local Native American tribes, and also oversaw aspects of trade. Stalwart and responsible in each of his assigned roles, Alden was reelected to the Governor's Council for a consecutive forty-seven years between 1640 and 1686. Living a long and successful life, Alden sired many children and perished aged around eighty-nine; at death, he was the last surviving signer of the original Mayflower Compact.

In questo affascinante viaggio storico, ti invito a immergerti nelle vite e nell'eredità dei 50 Personaggi Storici che hanno Trasformato il Mondo. Preparati ad essere affascinato, ispirato e meravigliato dalle figure più influenti di tutti i tempi. Dai visionari rivoluzionari ai leader instancabili, dalle brillanti menti scientifiche agli artisti innovativi, questa collezione ti condurrà attraverso i secoli e i continenti, svelando le affascinanti storie di coloro che hanno sfidato le convenzioni e lasciato un'impronta indelebile nella storia dell'umanità. Esplorando le loro vite, scoprirai le passioni e i sacrifici che li hanno spinti avanti, superando avversità apparentemente insormontabili nella loro ricerca di un mondo migliore.I loro successi trascendono il tempo e le culture, abbracciando campi così diversi come la scienza, l'arte, la politica, la filosofia e molto altro. Ogni pagina ti farà testimone di come questi uomini e donne straordinari abbiano sfidato le norme stabilite, affrontato le avversità e scatenato una cascata di trasformazioni nei loro rispettivi campi. Il loro lascito ci ispira tutti a guardare oltre il possibile, perseguire i nostri sogni con passione e lottare per un mondo più giusto ed equo.

In this captivating historical journey, I invite you to immerse yourself in the lives and legacies of the 50 Historical Figures Who Transformed the World. Get ready to be captivated, inspired, and amazed by the most influential figures of all time. From revolutionary visionaries to tireless leaders, brilliant scientific minds to innovative artists, this collection will take you across centuries and continents, revealing the fascinating stories of those who defied conventions and left an indelible mark on the history of humanity. As you explore their lives, you will discover the passions and sacrifices that propelled them forward, overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their quest for a better world.Their achievements transcend time and cultures, encompassing diverse fields such as science, art, politics, philosophy, and much more. Throughout each page, you will witness how these extraordinary men and women challenged established norms, faced adversity, and unleashed a cascade of transformation in their respective fields. Their legacy inspires us all to look beyond what is possible, to pursue our dreams with passion, and to strive for a fairer and more equitable world.

" Ce livre était principalement destiné à des lecteurs anglais et améri- cains. L'auteur a insisté sur les points qui, à son avis, intéressent un tel public. Il peut donc être utile, au début d'une traduction française, d'indi- quer nettement et brièvement quelques aspects de la situation, qui touchent particulièrement la France.Les chapitres qui suivent tendent à montrer entre autres choses que les délégués à la Conférence de Paris commirent deux graves erreurs à l'encontre de l'intérêt des alliés. En demandant l'impossible, ils abandonnèrent la proie pour l'ombre et perdront par la suite tout ce qu'ils croiront avoir obtenu. En concentrant leur attention sur des sujets poli- tiques, ils négligèrent l'unité économique de l'Europe, et la sécurité qu'ils crurent obtenir n'est qu'illusoire, - illusoire, parce qu'elle ne peut pas résulter de l'occupation de plus vastes frontières et parce que les artifices politiques actuels ne conviendront plus aux problèmes des années prochaines."

" Il est une vaste contrée, grasse, souriante, abondante en richesses de toute sorte, en grains comme en troupeaux, assise au bord de la Sarayoû et nommée Kauçala. Là, était une ville, célèbre dans tout l¿univers et fondée jadis par Manou, le chef du genre humain. Elle avait nom Ayaudhyâ. Heureuse et belle cité, large de trois yaudjanas, elle étendait sur douze yaudjanas de longueur son enceinte resplendissante de constructions nouvelles. Munie de portes à des intervalles bien distribués, elle était percée de grandes rues, largement développées, entre lesquelles brillait aux yeux la rue Royale, où des arrosements d¿eau abattaient le vol de la poussière. De nombreux marchands fréquentaient ses bazars, et de nombreux joyaux paraient ses boutiques. Imprenable, de grandes mai- sons en couvraient le sol, embelli par des bocages et des jardins publics. Des fossés profonds, impossibles à franchir, l¿environnaient ; ses arsenaux étaient pleins d¿armes variées ; et des arcades ornementées couronnaient ses portes, où veillaient continuellement des archers."

Eugène Onéguine , regardé comme le chef-d¿¿uvre de Pouchkine, n¿avait pas encore été traduit en notre langue. Il n¿est pas écrit dans le goût du jour : on n¿y trouve ni banqueroute, ni suicide, ni prostituées, ni adultères, mais une galerie de tableaux pris çà et là dans l¿existence russe et servant de fond à une action très simple. Du reste, ce petit poème ou ce petit roman, comme on voudra, ne manque ni d¿originalité, ni de verve satirique, ni de douce poésie, sans parler des faits et gestes d¿Oné- guine « le mauvais sujet. »Je n¿ajoute plus un mot, et je confie à ceux qui savent encore goûter les choses simples et vraies le soin de statuer sur le sort d¿Onéguine.

Viele der Kaiserinnen Roms ließen sich nicht auf die Rolle der 'Frau an seiner Seite' reduzieren. Unter ihnen finden sich sehr unterschiedliche und eigenwillige Persönlichkeiten, deren Charaktere das Spektrum zwischen den Extremen strenger Matronen, machtbewußter 'Staatsfrauen' sowie - will man den Quellen glauben - ausschweifender Nymphomaninnen und christlicher Büßerinnen abdecken. Hildegard Temporini-Gräfin Vitzthum und ihre Mitautoren geben sich hier nicht mit den bisweilen wohlfeilen Klischees der Überlieferung zufrieden, sondern rekonstruieren die gesellschaftlichen und politischen Existenzbedingungen ihrer Protagonistinnen. Dabei gehen sie zugleich den Absichten derer auf den Grund, die das Bild der jeweiligen Herrscherin in der Geschichte gestaltet haben. Denn natürlich war deren Darstellung von Interessen geleitet - konnte doch beispielsweise ein unliebsamer Kaiser sehr bequem über den an seine Frau gerichteten Tadel, sich ehebrecherisch oder machtgierig zu verhalten, diskreditiert werden. Und ebenso schmückte man die Gattin eines 'guten' Herrschers nur allzu bereitwillig mit positiv bewerteten Fraueneigenschaften. Dieses reich bebilderte und allgemeinverständliche Werk erschließt erstmals über fünfhundert Jahre römischer Geschichte aus dem Blickwinkel der Herrscherinnen.

Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts hielt der brutale Mord an Johann Baptist Schwarz die königliche Haupt- und Residenzstadt München in Atem. Wie kein zweites erregte das abscheuliche Verbrechen bayernweit Aufsehen, handelte es sich bei dem Opfer doch um einen stadtbekannten Geistlichen. Was für ein Frevel!Das grausame Tötungsdelikt ging auf das Konto eines Täter-Duos, bestehend aus den arbeitslosen Handwerkern Joseph Stopfer und Ludwig Dantinger. Der Fall beschäftigte Polizei, Justiz und Presse in außerordentlicher Weise und fand ein dramatisches Ende: Während das Todesurteil für Dantinger von König Max II. Joseph im Gnadenwege zur Kettenstrafeumgewandelt wurde, wurde Stopfer - dessen Name noch lange im Gedächtnis des Volkes verankert bleiben sollte - am Pfingstsamstag, den 18. Mai 1850, öffentlich auf dem Marsfeld enthauptet. Rund 15.000 Menschen wohnten dem schaurigen Spektakel bei - die Hinrichtung in Bayerns Geschichte mit den meisten Zuschauern. Anhand von zahlreichen zeitgenössischen Quellen beleuchtet Helmut A. Seidl den wohl spektakulärsten Kriminalfall aus der Münchner Biedermeierzeit und gewährt damit auch einen Einblick in die damalige Lebenswelt.

Nesta cativante viagem histórica, convido-te a mergulhar nas vidas e legados dos 50 Personagens Históricos que Transformaram o Mundo. Prepara-te para ser cativado, inspirado e maravilhado pelas figuras mais influentes de todos os tempos.Desde visionários revolucionários a líderes incansáveis, de brilhantes mentes científicas a artistas inovadores, esta coleção levar-te-á através dos séculos e continentes, revelando as histórias fascinantes daqueles que desafiaram convenções e deixaram uma marca indelével na história da humanidade. À medida que explorares as suas vidas, descobrirás as paixões e os sacrifícios que os impulsionaram para a frente, superando adversidades aparentemente insuperáveis na busca de um mundo melhor.As suas conquistas transcendem o tempo e as culturas, abrangendo campos tão diversos como ciência, arte, política, filosofia e muito mais.Ao longo de cada página, serás testemunha de como estes homens e mulheres extraordinários desafiaram as normas estabelecidas, enfrentaram adversidades e desencadearam uma cascata de transformação nos seus respetivos campos. O seu legado inspira-nos a todos a olhar para além do possível, a perseguir os nossos sonhos com paixão e a lutar por um mundo mais justo e equitativo.

En este cautivador viaje histórico, te invito a sumergirte en las vidas y legados de los 50 Personajes Históricos que Transformaron el Mundo. Prepárate para ser cautivado, inspirado y maravillado por las figuras más influyentes de todos los tiempos. Desde visionarios revolucionarios hasta líderes incansables, desde mentes científicas brillantes hasta artistas innovadores, esta colección te llevará a través de los siglos y continentes, revelando las historias fascinantes de aquellos que desafiaron las convenciones y dejaron una huella indeleble en la historia de la humanidad. A medida que explores sus vidas, descubrirás las pasiones y los sacrificios que los impulsaron hacia adelante, superando adversidades aparentemente insuperables en su búsqueda de un mundo mejor.Sus logros trascienden el tiempo y las culturas, abarcando campos tan diversos como la ciencia, el arte, la política, la filosofía y mucho más.A lo largo de cada página, serás testigo de cómo estos hombres y mujeres extraordinarios desafiaron las normas establecidas, enfrentaron las adversidades y desencadenaron una cascada de transformación en sus respectivos campos. Su legado nos inspira a todos a mirar más allá de lo posible, a perseguir nuestros sueños con pasión y a luchar por un mundo más justo y equitativo.

Dans ce voyage captivant à travers l'histoire, je t'invite à plonger dans la vie et l'héritage des 50 Personnalités Historiques qui ont Transformé le Monde. Prépare-toi à être captivé, inspiré et impressionné par les figures les plus influentes de tous les temps. Des visionnaires révolutionnaires aux leaders infatigables, des esprits scientifiques brillants aux artistes novateurs, cette collection te transportera à travers les siècles et les continents, révélant les histoires fascinantes de ceux qui ont défié les conventions et laissé une empreinte indélébile dans l'histoire de l'humanité. En explorant leur vie, tu découvriras les passions et les sacrifices qui les ont poussés à avancer, surmontant des obstacles apparemment insurmontables dans leur quête d'un monde meilleur.Leurs réalisations transcendent les époques et les cultures, couvrant des domaines aussi divers que la science, l'art, la politique, la philosophie et bien d'autres encore. Au fil des pages, tu découvriras comment ces hommes et ces femmes extraordinaires ont remis en question les normes établies, affronté l'adversité et déclenché une cascade de transformations dans leurs domaines respectifs. Leur héritage nous inspire tous à regarder au-delà du possible, à poursuivre nos rêves avec passion et à lutter pour un monde plus juste et équitable.

Destroyer Squadron 23, first published in 1959, is the epic account of Commodore Arleigh Burke and the men and ships under his command in the South Pacific in World War II. Burke's leadership skills and innovative tactics, described in detail in the book, proved crucial to the U.S. defeat of the Japanese navy in the Pacific. This Uncommon Valor Reprint Edition is fully indexed and includes 10 pages of maps.

1872: Ein gewaltiger Finanzskandal, der über 30.000 Menschen um ihre Ersparnisse und Existenzen brachte, erschüttert München, ja ganz Bayern. Es handelt sich um ein Schneeballsystem ungeheuren Ausmaßes, das von der Leichtgläubigkeit der »kleinen Leute« befeuert wurde - bis schließlich die »Dachauer Bank« von Adele Spitzeder (1832-1895) zusammenbrach und sich der ganze Umfang des Betrugs offenbarte. Dieser Band erzählt von einem turbulenten Leben zwischen Schein und Sein, Luxus und Bankrott, Gutgläubigkeit und Betrug. Dabei mutet der kuriose Fall angesichts der Finanzskandale in unserer Zeit nachgerade modern an

The Battle of the Bulge, first published in 1947 as Dark December (and published here in a slightly abridged edition), is a detailed account of the German Army's last major offensive of World War II. Presented from both Allied and German viewpoints, the book examines events leading up to the offensive, the massive engagement of German forces against unprepared American units, and finally the turning back of the defeated German Wehrmacht. Author Robert E. Merriam, former chief of the Ardennes section of the U.S. Army Historical Division, had the unique opportunity-both during and after the battle-to interview leaders and sit in on important staff meetings. When the war ended, he was able to talk to German officers and to examine battle records of both sides. Included are 8 pages of maps.

" Lorsque nous avons, il y a quelques années, écrit Orient et Occident, nous pensions avoir donné, sur les questions qui faisaient l¿objet de ce livre, toutes les indications utiles, pour le moment tout au moins. Depuis lors, les événements sont allés en se précipitant avec une vitesse toujours croissante, et, sans nous faire changer d¿ailleurs un seul mot à ce que nous disions alors, ils rendent opportunes certaines précisions complémentaires et nous amènent à développer des points de vue sur lesquels nous n¿avions pas cru nécessaire d¿insister tout d¿abord. Ces précisions s¿imposent d¿autant plus que nous avons vu s¿affirmer de nouveau, en ces derniers temps, et sous une forme assez agressive, quelques-unes des confusions que nous nous sommes déjà attaché précisément à dissiper ; tout en nous abstenant soigneusement de nous mêler à aucune polémique, nous avons jugé bon de remettre les choses au point une fois de plus. Il est, dans cet ordre, des considérations, même élémentaires, qui semblent tellement étrangères à l¿immense majorité de nos contemporains, que, pour les leur faire comprendre, il ne faut pas se lasser d¿y revenir à maintes reprises, en les présentant sous leurs différents aspects, et en expliquant plus complètement, à mesure que les circonstances le permettent, ce qui peut donner lieu à des difficultés qüil n¿était pas toujours possible de prévoir du premier coup."

This book is specifically for the enlisted Marine. The officers have their books. Who will tell our stories of what happens and maybe why? What could have been done differently? This book contains a story part and a dialogue aspect. It dares asks so many essential questions; left for the young Marine (that all deserve deeper explanations and answers for some of the things that are not always so obvious)? The story itself, begins with boot camp and the dialogue centers around how we can possibly improve the single greatest elite fighting force in history. This book is obviously an American tale and it is ours. It is brutal, profane, and all too real. The few, the proud; the Marines. Semper Fi

My parents' determination to survive gives strength to our spirits. Their laughter echoes through the generations, and I see shadows of their gentle smiles on the faces of their great-grandchildren. The blood of our ancestry forever runs through our hearts, and their songs give peace to our souls. We cannot simply disappear, one by one, but must live on in these pages forever. Without our roots we die.A story of strength and tenacity, war and peace, The Empty Sleeve is a heartfelt memoir by the youngest daughter of Latvian immigrants.The author begins her memoir with tales of her parents growing up in the hidden gem of Latvia, a place that for many years was not recognized as a sovereign nation. When WWII breaks out, Germany and Russia battle over the small and defenseless Baltic States, bringing sorrow and wartime hardships.Amid personal tragedy, several years of displacement in Germany, and immigration to the United States, readers get a firsthand and personal look at the courage and strength of one family and their ability to develop roots to grow and flourish in the United States.

A fascinating and deeply compelling collection of 67 letters written to Alfred Whitman, a model for the character of Laurie in Louisa May Alcott's best-loved novel, Little Women. The letters are written by Louisa May Alcott and two of her sisters, Anna and Abby May, along with Anna's husband, John Pratt, who all met and befriended Whitman while living in Concord, Massachusetts. Housed at Harvard University, most of the letters have never before been published. They tell poignant stories of struggles with depression and loneliness, marriages, births, deaths, achievements, and losses, giving readers a personal glimpse into the writers' lives and characters. Woven throughout are many of the family's famous friends and neighbors, such as the Emersons, Thoreaus, and Hawthornes. This captivating book brings the five correspondents to vivid life as real people, not just characters in the pages of a novel.

Contributions by Murali Balaji, Charisse Burden-Stelly, Christopher Cameron, Carlton Dwayne Floyd, Robert Greene II, Andre E. Johnson, Werner Lange, Lisa J. McLeod, Jodi Melamed, Tyler Monson, Eric Porter, Reiland Rabaka, Thomas Ehrlich Reifer, Camesha Scruggs, and Phillip Luke Sinitiere Although the career of W. E. B. Du Bois was remarkable in its entirety, a large majority of scholarship focuses on the first five or six decades. Overlooked and understudied, the closing three decades of Du Bois's career reflect a generative period of his life in terms of teaching, travel, activism, and publications. Forging Freedom in W. E. B. Du Bois's Twilight Years: No Deed but Memory proposes to narrate the political, social, and cultural significance of Du Bois's career during the controversial closing three decades of his life. Du Bois's twilight years were tremendously controversial: his persistent criticism of the collusion between capitalism and racism and his choice to join the Communist Party in late 1961 raised the ire of many. At the time, Du Bois's strident advocacy of socialism and turn to communism during the Cold War oriented most scholars away from delving into his late career. While only a few scholars have engaged the productivity of Du Bois's later years, the fact is that an anticommunist, antiradical animus has followed Du Bois in the half century since his death. As a result, Du Bois scholarship remains impoverished to the extent that academics neglect his later years. The essays in Forging Freedom in W. E. B. Du Bois's Twilight Years detail selected aspects of Du Bois's later decades and their particular connection to American social, political, and cultural history between the 1930s and the 1960s. While international concerns and a global perspective also fundamentally defined Du Bois's latter years, chronicling his final decades in a US context presents fresh insight into his twilight years. Du Bois's commitment to freedom's flourishing during this period animated the Black freedom struggle's war against white supremacy. Ultimately, this book demonstrates that the durability of Du Bois's intellectual achievements remains relevant to the twenty-first century.

Contributions by Murali Balaji, Charisse Burden-Stelly, Christopher Cameron, Carlton Dwayne Floyd, Robert Greene II, Andre E. Johnson, Werner Lange, Lisa J. McLeod, Jodi Melamed, Tyler Monson, Eric Porter, Reiland Rabaka, Thomas Ehrlich Reifer, Camesha Scruggs, and Phillip Luke Sinitiere Although the career of W. E. B. Du Bois was remarkable in its entirety, a large majority of scholarship focuses on the first five or six decades. Overlooked and understudied, the closing three decades of Du Bois's career reflect a generative period of his life in terms of teaching, travel, activism, and publications. Forging Freedom in W. E. B. Du Bois's Twilight Years: No Deed but Memory proposes to narrate the political, social, and cultural significance of Du Bois's career during the controversial closing three decades of his life. Du Bois's twilight years were tremendously controversial: his persistent criticism of the collusion between capitalism and racism and his choice to join the Communist Party in late 1961 raised the ire of many. At the time, Du Bois's strident advocacy of socialism and turn to communism during the Cold War oriented most scholars away from delving into his late career. While only a few scholars have engaged the productivity of Du Bois's later years, the fact is that an anticommunist, antiradical animus has followed Du Bois in the half century since his death. As a result, Du Bois scholarship remains impoverished to the extent that academics neglect his later years. The essays in Forging Freedom in W. E. B. Du Bois's Twilight Years detail selected aspects of Du Bois's later decades and their particular connection to American social, political, and cultural history between the 1930s and the 1960s. While international concerns and a global perspective also fundamentally defined Du Bois's latter years, chronicling his final decades in a US context presents fresh insight into his twilight years. Du Bois's commitment to freedom's flourishing during this period animated the Black freedom struggle's war against white supremacy. Ultimately, this book demonstrates that the durability of Du Bois's intellectual achievements remains relevant to the twenty-first century.

America's Youngest Soldier, originally published in 1958 as In Spite of Hell, is the gripping account of Ernest L. Wrentmore, the youngest soldier in the American Expeditionary Force during World War One. Wrentmore served with honor despite his age (two months shy of his thirteenth birthday at the time of his enlistment in September 1917), and despite the horrors he witnessed in the trenches in France. Wrentmore saw front-line service on three battle fronts, and was cited for bravery for delivering a message, under fire, that made it possible for his unit to advance. Wrentmore was wounded twice and severely gassed; and on the night of October 17, 1918, he was evacuated from the field of battle during the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensive.When World War Two began, the author was recalled to active duty from a successful business career, and served as an officer with the Air Force in the North African and Mediterranean campaigns. He continued his service in the Korean War and retired as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Wrentmore passed away on December 11, 1983, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The back surface of his tombstone reads: "Youngest soldier to have served with American Expeditionary Forces in WWI, 12 years of age."