ebooks Orders and Medals of the Sultanate of Oman by Ashley R. Tinson in History

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Published by the Kentucky Historical Society Distributed by the University Press of Kentucky This is the second part of a two-volume study which covers the entire spectrum of the black experience in Kentucky from earliest exploration and settlement to 1980. (Click here for information on the first volume; From Slavery to Segregation; 1760-1891.) Mandated and partially funded by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1978; this pathbreaking work is the most comprehensive consideration of the subject ever undertaken. It fills a long-recognized void in Kentucky history. George C. Wright describes the struggle of blacks in the twentieth century to achieve the promise of political; social; and economic equality. From the rising tide of racism and violence at the turn of the century to the civil rights movement and school integration in later decades; Wright describes the accomplishments; frustrations; and defeats suffered by the race; concluding that even in 1980 only a few blacks had actually achieved the long-sought toal of equality._x000D_ A History of Blacks in Kentucky traces the role of blacks from the early exploration and settlement of Kentucky to 1891; when African Americans gained freedom only to be faced with a segregated society. Making extensive use of numerous primary sources such as slave diaries; Freedmen's Bureau records; church minutes; and collections of personalpapers; the book tells the stories of individuals; their triumphs and tragedies; and their accomplishments in the face of adversity._x000D_ Story of U.S. Naval Handguns as told in this book spans an entire century of great upheaval and invention within the American arms industry. With the changing needs of a growing naval service; arms manufacturers scrambled to supply our seamen with up-to-date and innovative weaponry. Each of the important naval handguns is covered: North M1808; Aston M1842; Remington M1867; SW M1899; Colt M1911 and more._x000D_ From renowned author John D. McAulay comes the first reliable and comprehensive guide to the firearms and edged weapons of the Civil War Navy and Marine Corps. This fascinating book starts during the 1850s; and then proceeds to cover each of the war years in surprising detail; listing specific weapons used on specific ships and in specific engagements. The variety of weapons covered is amazing. Arms inventories for nearly 400 vessels are carefully transcribed for your use; showing guns; swords pikes; knives and accoutrements. 216 black and white photos; coated paper and cover art by famous nautical artist Tom Freeman. See why Norm Flayderman calls this a highly significant addition to the lore of American arms history...the cornerstone for understanding this subject."