Russia's emergence as a Great Power in the eighteenth century is usually attributed to Peter Is radical programme of Westernising reforms. But the Russian military did not simply copy European armies. Adapting the tactics of its neighbours on both sides, Russia created a powerful strategy of its own, integrating steppe defence with European concerns. In Russia's Wars of Emergence, Carol Stevens examines the social and political factors underpi...
The road of life brings events along the way that may offer changes to a person's destiny. This story is about the life of William Wright Stevens Jr. and the family he descended from. He was one of the heroes on board the USS Houston (Heavy Cruiser C-A-30), which also served the flagship of the US Navy. The life events helped make the heroes they were as they met their destiny still standing watch.
A unique study of 300 years of Russian military history.
- Stevens approaches the contentious questions surrounding Russia's military change by carefully examining the context for Russia's transformation
- Focuses on the ways in which geography, political situation, and social structure motivated and constrained Russia's military efforts
- Explores the nature of Russian military innovation in a new manner
Russia's emergence as a Great Power in the 18th century is usually attributed to Peter I's programme of 'Westernising' reforms. But the Russian military did not simply copy European armies. Adapting the tactics of its neighbours on both sides, Russia created a strategy of its own, integrating steppe defence with European concerns.
Soldiers on the Steppe charts the process of Russian army reform, not as reflected in laws and government edicts but rather as it was lived on the southeastern frontier of Europe.
A firsthand account of the National Woman's Party, which organized and fought a fierce battle for passage of the 19th Amendment. The suffragists endured hunger strikes, forced feedings, and jail terms. First written in 1920 by Doris Stevens, this version was edited by Carol O'Hare. Includes an introduction by Smithsonian curator Edith Mayo, along with appendices, an index, historic photos, and illustrations.
Six African American male community college students share their innermost thoughts and adjustment experiences at a predominantly White community college. Steeped in the qualitative tradition, the researcher does not stand aloof. She tells each student's story using ", poetic transcriptions", and blends in her experiences, and faculty voices against a backdrop of historical, and sociological insights. Improving the plight of Black male...
