Clandestine missions. Clever; devious; daring. Passionately committed to a cause. During America's most divisive war; both the Union and Confederacy took advantage of brave and courageous women willing to adventurously support their causes. These female spies of the Civil War participated in the world's second-oldest profession-spying-a profession perilous in the extreme. The tales of female spies are filled with suspense; bravery; treachery; and trickery. They took enormous risks and achieved remarkable results-often in ways men could not do. As stated on the grave marker of Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew: "She risked everything that is dear to man-friends; fortune; comfort; health; life itself." Told with personality and pizzazz; author H. Donald Winkler uses primary Civil War sources such as memoirs; journals; letters; and newspaper articles; plus the latest in scholarly research; to make these incredible stories come alive.
#583818 in Books Random House 2010-03-09 2010-03-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.55 x 1.25 x 6.30l; 1.75 #File Name: 1400065801464 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Illuminating Historical SummaryBy J.S. BradfordHoly Warriors provides the reader with an illuminating historical overlay of the apocalyptical struggle between the crusades and jihad. The review; although remarkably concise; isn't limited to the two hundred years from the Christian capture of Jerusalem in 1099 to the Muslim victory at Acre in 1291. It also addresses the events leading up to the call to arms issued by Pope Urban II in 1095 and then continues the saga with a reserved but insightful analysis of the extended after-effects of the never ending hostilities. To quote Picasso; wars end but hostilities go on forever. The author confirms that this is indeed the case with the crusades; illustrating how the epic series of battles have retained a protracted shelf life as a metaphor not just for military engagements but cultural engagements as well. The author extends the metaphor not only to the events of September 11; 2001; but also to the reaction of President Bush who used the word "crusade" in his response to the attacks. In the words of the President; "This crusade ... this war on terror is going to take a while." The author suggests that the remarks of the President were highly incendiary; if not pious; but; in retrospect; they simply appear to be painfully honest.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great History of the CrusadesBy KenUseful for the historical understanding of a much misunderstood age1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fighting the CrusadesBy T. C. BrayshawPhillips' book is more than an introduction to the crusades. For the reader who thinks of Peter the Hermit; Richard the Lionhearted; and Saladin the terse prose makes them; and many of the other driving personalities come alive. As he describes the reasons; personalities; diplomacy and battles Phillips makes you aware of millennium old conflicts that still are points of contention. This brief but complete volume brings the past and the present together into a unified whole that is not obvious considering the differences in technologies; theologies; philosophies; and governmental between the combatants then and now.
