This richly detailed chronicle brings to life the personalities of Attila the Hun; Alaric the Goth; Genghis Khan; and many other barbarian kings and chieftains whose rampages across Europe; Asia; and North Africa changed the course of history. In this highly readable and authoritative book; author Thomas J. Craughwell draws upon the latest historical and archaeological research to reveal the impact of the barbarian invasions on the modern world: from the establishment of the English language; to the foundation of world capitals such as Dublin; to the introduction of gunpowder to Europe. Illustrated with more than 100 archival images gathered from around the world.
#1453977 in Books US Naval Institute Press 2004-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.07 x 6.32 x 9.20l; #File Name: 1591147344259 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I recommend the author take a closer look at Torchbearers of ...By Dr. JamesEither missed a large part of significant research material or was more interested in writing something appeasing and afraid to confront the facts dealing with a hypocrisy of entering the war while sustaining egregious racism in America. I recommend the author take a closer look at Torchbearers of Democracy and The Unknown Soldiers: African American Troops in World War I.7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Not great but very goodBy Charles A. KrohnThis is a lively account of the 93d Division during World War I--how they organized; trained; deployed and fought. Despite some discriminatory practices at home and abroad; the men of the 93d fought long; well and hard in some very unique situations while attached to the French army. They faced the spirit of their times without bitterness; and established a legacy that deserves to be remembered. They dealt with adversity by ignoring it; proving their mettle as soldiers and men. When it comes to offensive operations; they excelled brilliantly and usually without complaint. The reader will be aware that the soldiers were black; I doubt the soldiers cared one way or the other.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy StephaniExcellent!
