While General George S. Patton Jr. remains an iconic figure seventy years after his death; few fully appreciate him as a strategic thinker. Indeed; his flamboyant personality often obscures the fact that he was a lifelong student of the military arts; a true strategic visionary; and a unique figure in American military history. This short volume introduces readers to a more complete and nuanced Patton. By tracing his intellectual development and connecting his views on strategic thought and history to the issues of the present day; this book offers a bold; fresh view on the famous general.Linking Patton’s success as a warfighter to his efforts as a thinker; this book hopes to kindle debate on managing human capital within the military. Most surely the book will demonstrate that―like Patton― the seeds of military success can be planted throughout a lifetime of formal and self-directed study of the military arts.
#400772 in Books Goodman Ruth 2016-02-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.60 x 1.20 x 6.50l; .0 #File Name: 1631491393336 pagesHow to Be a Tudor A Dawn To Dusk Guide to Tudor Life
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating and insightful!By JD MelndzI discovered Ruth Goodman through an interview she did with Radio West; and her fun personality made me think that this book wouldn't be a dry; boring foray into history -- and it wasn't! Goodman has done a masterful job making this period of time utterly fascinating. If you're a fiction writer; like me; the information contained in this book will become invaluable to your craft. And if you're just interested in history; like me; this book will delight; surprise; and amuse you. There is so much about this Tudor age that I didn't know and am pleased to know now. Highly; highly recommend!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very enjoyableBy gingblack@aol.comI really enjoyed this book. The writer has a wonderful style and clearly provided a well researched history. It is amazing that we know so little about the millions of people who lived in an era and so much about a few dozen famous people. Things never change.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. But what about childbirth?By Brooke BaileyI was totally besotted by "How to Be a Victorian;" so I was disappointed that this book didn't have as broad a range of information... particularly on CHILDBIRTH! I'm still full of questions; especially after that Call the Midwife episode when Meg and Maeve try to orchestrate their child's birth with a Tudor birthing chair and other such oddities. I am one disappointed dork.
