In the late 1290s; an imprisoned Venetian merchant dictated an account of his amazing adventures in China. That book; The Travels of Marco Polo; was an instant success. Though scholars once derided Polo's tale; today's historians accept it as accurate. The original manuscripts are long lost; but now; for the first time; a modernized hybrid edition has been compiled from translations by William Marsden and Henry Yule. Comprising nearly 150 chapters; this superbly illustrated; silk-bound abridgement of this seminal work is a treasure worthy of its subject.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fresh Analysis of Pickett's ChargeBy Crys O.I was never one to read about historic battles in my free time—until I discovered Dr. Phillip Thomas Tucker’s writing. Through his writing; he truly engages in the reader in the events of the battle; as well as the social; political; and economic tensions building up to it. Dr. Tucker brings history to life; while highlighting key historical aspects of warfare that have either been overlooked or omitted by others.This book; Pickett's Charge: A New Look at Gettysburg’s Final Attack; dissects General Robert E. Lee’s assault on Gettysburg; while giving the reader context about how tactical decisions made in battle translated to the future of slavery and political factions in the U.S. Contrary to what many people believe about the recklessness of General Lee; his attack on Gettysburg was bold and calculated and not set up for ultimate failure. Dr. Tucker discusses and dismantles the myth of the “Lost Cause†step by step.If you want to read a well-documented account of Pickett’s Charge that places the battle in historical context; pick up this book. You will not be disappointed.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What; you think I buy JUNK? No!By S. KreinPicked this out for my brother. Don't know for certain that he has read it as of yet; but it certainly LOOKED excellent.So; since I stuck my neck out and ordered it; paid for it; and sent the link off to my brother to enjoy (he is the consummate Civil War buff) I MUST have highly prized the title at the time; right? What; you think I buy JUNK? No! So here is my endorsement (just shy of a review) based on my thinking that I MUST have seen something worthy of it's purchase. .So; there ya go!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A new look at historyBy Molly S.Phililp Thomas Tucker takes us back in time in this study and reexamination of the battle at Gettysburg. He uses myriad sources to bring to light a fresh perspective of what went down during this epic clash.Tucker comes to the defense of Robert E. Lee and is convincing enough to bring a new line of thinking to the reader. Pickett's Charge was a failure by all historical accounts; however; using first hand combatant accounts; Tucker argues that this was actually a well-laid plan that could very well have brought about a different result.Although he is writing about an event with an ending the reader likely already knows; he offers a fresh way of thinking about these events and a writing style which brings about a certain feeling of suspense while reading.This book isn't just for history buffs. I would recommend it for anyone with an interest in Civil War era history. Phillip Thomas Tucker takes the reader back in time and provides excitement in this story of an epic moment in one of the most notorious battles in the war that shaped so much of our country's history.
