Founded by Catherine the Great; the maritime city of Sevastopol has been fought over for centuries. Crucial battles of the Crimean War were fought on the hills surrounding the city; and the memory of this stalwart defense inspired those who fruitlessly battled the Germans during World War II. Twice the city has faced complete obliteration; yet twice it has risen; phoenix-like; from the ashes.In this groundbreaking volume; award-winning author Mungo Melvin explores how Sevastopol became the crucible of conflict over three major engagements--the Crimean War; the Russian Civil War; and World War II--witnessing the death and destruction of countless armies; yet creating the indomitable "spirit of Sevastopol." By weaving together first-hand interviews; detailed operational reports and battle analysis; Melvin manages to create a rich tapestry of history.
#82704 in Books University of North Carolina Press 2016-10-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 1.10 x 6.40l; .0 #File Name: 1469630389224 pagesUNC basketball dean smith charlie scott
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. ... most of Art Chansky's work to date and have enjoyed learning something new about the University of North Carolina ...By CustomerI've read most of Art Chansky's work to date and have enjoyed learning something new about the University of North Carolina and the basketball program in Chapel Hill each time. In his this book (Game Changers) I was amazed by the research Chansky did to accurately describe the socio/economist struggles prevalent in the black communities surrounding Chapel Hill and other small southern college towns in the early sixties. This book is more about two men who helped change the attitudes about race and inequality wrapped around the story of two pioneers Dean Smith and Charlie Scott. This is Chansky's best book in my opinion.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Learn how fortunate UNC was to have Scott and Smith for reasons far beyond basketballBy George EntenmanEven though I've lived in Chapel Hill for 37 years and have read histories of this period in other books; Chansky's book still taught me a lot. It was particularly fascinating to learn how Charlie Scott held in his hands the future of Tarheel basketball; and even UNC's development as a major university.7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read for North Carolina Basketball Fans Who Grew Up in or near Chapel HillBy Peter E. WellsThis book covers Charles Scott; Dean Smith; Robert Seymour; Howard Lee; and John Lotz; as well as Chapel Hill and how it was impacted by the 1960s.After reading this book my appreciation for John Lotz has grown significantly.
