The leading narrative history that students love to read; now made more relevant and accessible. With more than two million copies sold; America remains the leading narrative history survey text because it’s a book that students enjoy reading. The Tenth Edition is both more relevant; offering increased attention to the culture of everyday life; and more accessible; featuring a reduced number of chapters and a streamlined narrative throughout.
#1436223 in Books 2011-05-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.60 x 1.10 x 6.40l; 1.05 #File Name: 0393078132304 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Interesting that Gen. Lee and Hitler failed because they thought alike-- the Direct Approach.By Grr the GreatMr. Alexander traces how Sun Tzu's strategies were ignored or followed during various battles beginning with the American Revolution and ending with the U.S. Marine landing at Inchon; Korea. Those generals that followed his principles of indirection won their battles. Those that bulldozed straight ahead believing that overwhelming strength always wins; suffered defeat. Mr. Alexander also sheds light on the rise and fall of such a notable figure as Napoleon. The Emperor/General(unknowingly) aligned himself with Sun Tzu's principles during his rise and in ignorance gave them short shrift during his defeats. The author also makes the argument that Eisenhauer's appeasement of British General Montgomery(by splitting fuel between him and General Patton) caused the war in Europe to extend into the next year(at the expense of tens of thousands of additional casualties). The book is both informative and provocative. It gives rise to many what ifs about the modern world. Would the U.S. still be a member of Great Britain if King George or his Generals had access to Sun Tzu's stratagems? Would everyone in the United States now be speaking German if Hitler had a translation of the Chinese Generals principles on his desk? The book should be banned from sale to all would be dictators and wannabe rulers of the world. There are ample notes for any readers who wish to dig further.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great book absolutly necessary to everyone interested about military history ...By Jorge CollazoA great book absolutly necessary to everyone interested about military history strategy. All the work is very enjoyable but overall the chapters related to the american civil war also the battle of Waterloo. Bevin demistified the figure of Robert Lee as a great comander strategist -as usually a lot of people wrongly consider him- explaining with profuse details his incredible errors that depicted Lee as a modest general that make the Confederacy definitly lost the war.Jorge0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Insightful review of past military generalsBy Gregory L. HamiltonAlthough the books title has Gettysburg; the book actually includes an analysis of other battles besides Gettysburg. The particular focus is on the commanders of the armies involved; their options and actual decisions which reveal their quality as a commander. The chosen battles provide illustration of Sun Tzu principles of war.
