The amazing story and alluring personality of Pocahontas (1595–1617) have endured the enlargement of legend and the distortions of time; as if waiting for Mossiker's skill; scholarship; and sensitivity to reveal Pocahontas as she was. This biography illuminates the dual world within which she struggled to identify herself; and her enormous impact on its leading figures: the first encounters and skirmishes between Indians and Englishmen in 1607; Pocahontas's dramatic rescue of Captain John Smith and her later abduction; her marriage to the Father of Tobacco; John Rolfe; the fateful voyage to England and her early death. The book also examines the myths and commercialization that have entombed Pocahontas through the centuries. In absorbing detail this vivid biography resurrects the real Pocahontas and unveils the uses—noble and ignoble—America has made of her.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding military history on the Eastern FrontBy Ray M. BishopThis volume is a well-paced and exciting treatment of some of the most bloody and ferocious fighting on the Eastern front in WW II; following the defeat of the German Army at Stalingrad. Erickson keeps the reader's interest in the individual battles fought by the these two great antagonists while maintaining focus on the overall direction of the campaign and the ultimate defeat of Germany in Berlin. This is an extremely well-written book which gives the reader the facts and analysis of how and why the Russians overcame their initial defeats and went on to defeat the finest Army in WWII. For those readers whose only exposure to the fighting on the Eastern Front has been limited to the current batch of historians like David Glantz and other very good authors; Erickson's treatment will be an "eye-opening" rendering by an older but outstanding author.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Stalin's War ContinuedBy Cody CarlsonThe second volume in John Erickson's brilliant study of the Soviet Union at War; "The Road to Berlin" is every bit as informative and educational as the first. Like that first volume; this work is not for the casual military history buff. Rather this is an intensely detailed; meticulously researched look at Stalin; his generals; and the Soviet Union expelling the German invader and then taking the war to his soil. Particularly informative are the chapters dealing with Stalin's playing off Zhukov and Koniev in the drive for Berlin. This move could have backfired as had the Russian Czarist high command's decision to play Rennenkampf and Samsonov off against each other in August; 1914. Stalin; the arch-manipulator; used their rivalry to get just what he wanted. And always lay the threat of the gulag or death for generals who failed their leader. This is a wonderful work of history for the serious historian.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Super quick shippingBy Laura RiboshLost this particular installment of the series in a cross country move. Since it was being re-read; it was essential to have this particular copy in hand at the right time. Very engaging and written true from the point of view from the German side. Must have series for any enthusiast!
