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UNINA9910163181803321 |
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Autore |
Oman KBE Sir Charles William Chadwick |
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A History of the Peninsular War, Volume VII : St Sebastian's Capture, Wellington's Invasion of France, Battles of Nive, Orthez, Toulouse [Illustrated Edition] |
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San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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[1st ed.] |
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1 online resource (526 pages) |
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A History of the Peninsular War ; ; v.7 |
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Peninsular War, 1807-1814 |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- MAPS AND PLANS -- SECTION XXXIX - ST. SEBASTIAN AND SAN MARCIAL -- SECTION XXXIX: CHAPTER I - THE SECOND SIEGE OF ST. SEBASTIAN. AUGUST 1813 -- NOTE -- SECTION XXXIX: CHAPTER II - THE STORM OF ST. SEBASTIAN. AUGUST 31, 1813 -- SECTION XXXIX: CHAPTER III - THE BATTLE OF SAN MARCIAL: SURRENDER OF THE CASTLE OF ST. SEBASTIAN. AUGUST 31 SEPTEMBER 9, 1813. -- SECTION XL - THE EAST COAST IN THE AUTUMN -- SECTION XL: CHAPTER I - SUCHET EVACUATES VALENCIA AND ARAGON. JULY 1813 -- SECTION XL: CHAPTER II - BENTINCK'S INVASION OF CATALONIA: CONTROVERSIES BETWEEN SUCHET AND SOULT. AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 1813 -- SECTION XL CHAPTER III - BENTINCK'S SECOND INVASION OF CATALONIA. THE COMBAT OF ORDAL. AUGUST-OCTOBER 1813 -- SECTION XLI - WELLINGTON ENTERS FRANCE -- SECTION XLI: CHAPTER I - THE CROSSING OF THE BIDASSOA OCTOBER 7, 1813 -- SECTION XLI: CHAPTER II - BETWEEN THE BIDASSOA AND THE NIVELLE. THE FALL OF PAMPELUNA. OCTOBER 8-NOVEMBER 7, 1813 -- SECTION XLI: CHAPTER III - THE BATTLE OF THE NIVELLE. NOVEMBER 10, 1813. THE PRELIMINARIES -- SECTION XLI: CHAPTER IV - THE BATTLE OF THE NIVELLE: THE MAIN ENGAGEMENT -- SECTION XLI: CHAPTER V - THE BATTLE OF THE NIVELLE. THE RIGHT |
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WING. THE END OF THE DAY -- SECTION XLII - THE BATTLES OF THE NIVE -- SECTION XLII: CHAPTER I: WELLINGTON'S PROBLEMS - NOVEMBER 11 DECEMBER 9, 1813 -- SECTION XLII: CHAPTER II - THE CROSSING OF THE NIVE. DECEMBER 9 -- SECTION XLII: CHAPTER III - THE BATTLES OF THE NIVE. DECEMBER 9-10 - I. COMBATS OF ANGLET (9TH) AND ARCANGUES (10TH) -- NOTE -- SECTION XLII: CHAPTER IV - THE COMBATS OF BARROUILLET. DECEMBER 10-11-12 -- NOTE -- SECTION XLII: CHAPTER V - THE BATTLE OF ST. PIERRE. DECEMBER 13, 1813 -- SECTION XLIII - WELLINGTON ON THE ADOUR -- SECTION XLIII: CHAPTER I - WINTER QUARTERS. DECEMBER 1813-JANUARY 1814. |
SECTION XLIII: CHAPTER II - THE 'TREATY OF VALENÇAY'. - NOVEMBER 1913-JANUARY 1914 -- SECTION XLIII: CHAPTER III - WELLINGTON'S OFFENSIVE. THE FIRST DAYS. - FEBRUARY 14-18, 1814 -- SECTION XLIII: CHAPTER IV - THE PASSAGE OF THE ADOUR. FEBRUARY 19-24 -- SECTION XLIII: CHAPTER V - FROM SAUVETERRE TO ORTHEZ. FEBRUARY 21-6, 1814 -- SECTION XLIII: CHAPTER VI - THE BATTLE OF ORTHEZ. FEBRUARY 27, 1814 -- NOTE -- SECTION XLIII: CHAPTER VII - SOULT'S RETREAT EASTWARD. COMBAT OF AIRE -- SECTION XLIII: CHAPTER VIII - CONCERNING COUNT LYNCH, THE DUKE OF ANGOULEME, AND LORD DALHOUSIE AT BORDEAUX. MARCH-APRIL 1814 -- SECTION XLIV - END OF THE WAR ON THE EAST COAST -- SECTION XLIV: CHAPTER I - THE WINTER ON THE EAST COAST. THE TREACHERY OF JUAN VAN HALEN. SUCHET AND KING FERDINAND -- SECTION XLIV: CHAPTER II - FERDINAND'S RETURN TO MADRID. FALL OF THE REGENCY AND THE CORTES. LAST DAYS OF THE WAR IN CATALONIA -- SECTION XLV - THE CAMPAIGN OF TOULOUSE -- SECTION XLV: CHAPTER I - FROM THE ADOUR TO THE GARONNE. MARCH 13-26, 1814. COMBATS OF VIC-BIGORRE (MARCH 19) AND TARBES (MARCH 20) -- SECTION XLV: CHAPTER II - THE OPERATIONS PRECEDING THE BATTLE OF TOULOUSE MARCH 26 APRIL 9, 1814 -- SECTION XLV: CHAPTER III - THE BATTLE OF TOULOUSE. APRIL 10, 1814 -- SECTION XLV: CHAPTER IV - END OF THE WAR. APRIL 10-16, 1814 -- FINIS - THE PLACE OF THE PENINSULAR WAR IN HISTORY -- APPENDICES -- I - STATISTICS RELATING TO THE SIEGE AND STORM OF ST. SEBASTIAN, AUGUST 31, 1813 -- (A) STRENGTH OF THE GARRISON, JULY 1, AUGUST 15, AND SEPTEMBER 9, 1810 -- (B) BRITISH LOSSES AT THE STORM: AUGUST 31, 1813 -- II - ALLIED CASUALTIES OF AUGUST 31, 1813 - BATTLE OF SAN MARCIAL, AND COMBATS OF SALAIN, VERA, AND ZAGARAMURDI -- (1) BATTLE OF SAN MARCIAL -- (2) HEIGHTS OF SALAIN -- (3) FIGHTING ABOUT VERA -- (4) COMBATS OF ZAGARAMURDI AND URDAX. |
III - BRITISH FORCE ON THE EAST COAST OF SPAIN IN THE AUTUMN, RETURN OF AUG. 25, 1813 -- IV - ALLIED LOSSES. COMBAT OF ORDAL, SEPTEMBER 12-13 -- V - THE PASSAGE OF THE BIDASSOA, OCTOBER 7, 1813 -- BRITISH LOSSES -- SOULT'S ARMY AT THE PASSAGE OF THE BIDASSOA [Morning State of Oct. 1, 1813.] -- FRENCH LOSSES AT PASSAGE OF THE BIDASSOA -- VI - BATTLE OF THE NIVELLE, NOVEMBER 10, 1813 -- BRITISH -- PORTUGUESE -- SOULT'S ARMY AT THE BATTLE OF THE NIVELLE [Morning States of November 1, 1813.] -- BRITISH AND PORTUGUESE LOSSES AT THE NIVELLE: NOVEMBER 10, 1813 -- FRENCH LOSSES AT THE NIVELLE: NOVEMBER 10, 1813 -- VII - BATTLES OF THE NIVE, DECEMBER 9-13 -- BRITISH AND PORTUGUESE LOSSES -- December 10 -- December 11 -- December 12 -- December 13 -- BRITISH LOSSES AT ST. PIERRE D'IRRUBE: DECEMBER 13, 1813 -- SOULT'S ARMY AT THE BATTLES OF THE NIVE (DECEMBER 9-13, 1813) -- FRENCH LOSSES AT THE NIVE BATTLES December 9-13, 1813, dated December 19. -- VIII - TOTAL FORCE OF THE FRENCH EAST-COAST ARMIES AT THE END OF 1813 -- SUCHET'S FIELD-ARMY AT THE END OF THE WAR. APRIL 16, 1813 -- IX - ORTHEZ, FEBRUARY 27, 1814 -- |
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WELLINGTON'S ARMY AT ORTHEZ -- BRITISH CASUALTIES AT ORTHEZ. FEBRUARY 27, 1814 -- PORTUGUESE LOSSES AT ORTHEZ -- FRENCH LOSSES AT ORTHEZ. FEBRUARY 27, 1814 -- X - TOULOUSE, APRIL 10, 1814 -- WELLINGTON'S ARMY AT TOULOUSE -- SOULT'S ARMY AT TOULOUSE Morning States of April 1, 1814 -- TOULOUSE. APRIL 10, 1814 -- XI - BRITISH LOSSES IN THE BAYONNE SORTIE OF APRIL 14, 1814 -- XII - SPANISH TROOPS EMPLOYED BY WELLINGTON, AUGUST 1813-APRIL 1814. |
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This volume, the seventh of Charles Oman's comprehensive series on the Peninsular War, chronicles the final stages of the conflict from August 1813 to April 1814. It details key military engagements, including the capture of St. Sebastian, the invasion of France, and the battles of Nivelle, Nive, Orthez, and Toulouse. The work explores the strategic movements of Wellington's forces and the challenges faced during these campaigns. Oman's extensive research, supported by visits to the battlefields and collaboration with historical experts, provides a detailed account of the military operations and their historical significance. The book is intended for historians and readers interested in military history and the Napoleonic Wars. |
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UNINA9910964659003321 |
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Autore |
Allen E. John B. <1933-> |
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Titolo |
Historical dictionary of skiing / / E. John B. Allen |
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Lanham, Md., : Scarecrow Press, Inc., c2012 |
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New York : , : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), , 2012 |
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979-82-16-41555-8 |
979-82-16-27185-7 |
1-280-99801-6 |
9786613769626 |
0-8108-7977-8 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (381 p.) |
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Collana |
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Historical dictionaries of sports |
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Skis and skiing - History |
Skis and skiing |
Winter sports |
Dictionaries. |
History |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-346). |
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CONTENTS; Editor's Foreword Jon Woronoff; Preface; Acronyms and Abbreviations; A. Nation State; B. National and International; Chronology; Introduction; THE DICTIONARY; Appendixes; AppendixesA. Olympic Winter Games: Sites, Dates, Nations, Athletes; B. Olympic Winter Games: Nordic and Alpine Men on the Podium; C. Olympic Winter Games: Nordic and Alpine Women on the Podium; D. Nordic World Championships: Men on the Podium; E. Nordic World Championships: Women on the Podium; F. Alpine World Championships: Men on the Podium; G. Alpine World Championships: Women on the Podium |
H. Nordic World Cup Cross-Country: Men on the PodiumI. Nordic World Cup Cross-Country: Women on the Podium; J. Ski Flying World Cup: Individual and Team; K. Speed Skiing Records; L. Worldloppet Ski Federation Marathons; M. Interski Venues; N. Ski Museums; |
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Bibliography; About the Author |
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The Historical Dictionary of Skiing relates the history of the sport through a comprehensive alphabetical dictionary with detailed, cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. Author E. John B. Allen introduces the reader to the history of skiing through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing.</span |
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UNINA9910970339203321 |
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Titolo |
Engendering men : the question of male feminist criticism / / edited by Joseph A. Boone & Michael Cadden |
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Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2012 |
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1-136-32194-2 |
1-283-58692-4 |
9786613899378 |
0-203-12055-8 |
1-136-32195-0 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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1 online resource (332 p.) |
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Routledge library editions. Women, feminism and literature |
Engendering men : the question of male feminist criticism ; ; . 3 |
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BooneJoseph Allen |
CaddenMichael |
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305.31 |
810.9/9287 |
810.99287 |
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American literature - History and criticism - Theory, etc |
English literature - History and criticism - Theory, etc |
Feminist literary criticism - English-speaking countries |
Feminism and literature - English-speaking countries |
Feminist literary criticism - Male authors |
Criticism - Authorship - Sex differences |
Women in literature |
Men in literature |
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First published in 1990 by Routledge. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Front Cover; New: Engendering Men; New: Copyright Page; Old: Engendering Men; Old:Copyright Page; Contents; Editors' Introduction; I. Men, Feminism, and Critical Institutions; 1. Of Me(n) and Feminism: Who(se)Is the Sex That Writes?: Joseph A. Boone; 2. Engendering F. O. M.: The Private Life of American Renaissance: Michael Cadden; 3. Redeeming the Phallus: Wallace Stevens, Frank Lentricchia, and the Politics of (Hetero)Sexuality:Lee Edelman; 4. ""The Lady Was a Litle Peruerse"": The ""Gender"" ofPersuasion in Puttenham's Arte of English Poesie: Jacques Lezra |
5. Discipl(in)ing the Master, Mastering the Discipl(in)e:Erotonomies in James' Tales of Literary Life: Michael A. CooperII. Power, Panic, and Pathos in Male Culture; 6. Cowboys, Cadillacs, and Cosmonauts: Families, FilmGenres, and Technocultures: Andrew Ross; 7. ""Meat Out of the Eater"": Panic and Desire inAmerican Puritan Poetry: Walter Hughes; 8. Hester Prynne, C'est Moi: Nathaniel Hawthorneand the Anxieties of Gender: Robert K. Martin; 9. The Love-Master: Mark Seltzer; III. Cleaning Out the Closet(s) |
10. Are We (Not) What We Are Becoming? ""Gay"" ""Identity,""""Gay Studies,"" and the Disciplining of Knowledge: Ed Cohen11. Wilde's Hard Labor and the Birth of Gay Reading: Wayne Koestenbaum; 12. Homo-Narcissism; or, Heterosexuality: Michael Warner; 13.Rebel Without a Closet: Christopher Castiglia; IV. Revolutionary Alliances: Call and Response Across Gender; 14. Caged Birds: Race and Gender in the Sonnet: MarcellusBlount; 15. Homelessness at Home: Placing Emily Dickinson in(Women's) History: Thomas Foster |
16. Celibate Sisters-in-Revolution: Towards ReadingSylvia Townsend Wamer: Robert L. Caserio17. (In)Visible Alliances: Conflicting ""Chronicles"" of Feminism: Robert Vorlicky; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index |
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Over the past several years, the question of men's relation to feminism has become a fiercely and sometimes bitterly debated subject. Engendering Men demonstrates the creative impact that feminist modes of inquiry have already had on a new generation of male critics.In the wake of feminism, many men have found it imperative to begin the task of retheorizing the male position in our culture. This collection of new essays brings together seventeen male critics whose work - on poetry, fiction, the Broadway stage, film and television, and broader cultural and psychoanalytic text |
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