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In an action-filled narrative, the authors tell the remarkable story of the Victorian Royal Navy's fleet of small warships used to enforce the Pax Britannica around the world for half a century. Frequently acting without orders and largely beyond the reach of Admiralty interference, the gunboats' young commanding officers intervened to stamp out the slave trade and stop local rulers from interfering with legitimate trade. Explaining that gunboats fought as far afield as Borneo, China, Japan, Jamaica, the Baltic, the Black Sea, Africa, the Great Lakes, the Red Sea, and Egypt, Antony Preston and John Major trace the history of gunboats from the time they were built to fight the Russians in the Baltic in 1850 and the early skirmishes of 1857 that led to the Second China War right through to the role they played at the outbreak of the World War I. Supported by a wealth of illustrations, this classic reference ends with a complete listing of the gunboats that served with the Royal Navy between 1855 and 1914 along with their career histories. First published more than three decades ago and long out of print, the book has been revised for this new edition and an introduction has been added by the distinguished naval historian Andrew Lambert.

Focusing on U.S. policy toward the Panama Canal from 1903 to 1979, the book explores five critical themes: the Canal's strategic defense, its autocratic governance, a segregated labor force, commercial exploitation of Panama, and U.S. political intervention. Utilizing previously underutilized sources from government agencies and key historical figures, it offers a detailed analysis of the complex relationship between the U.S. and Panama, shedding light on the broader implications of American actions in the region.

John Major's rise through Parliament was meteoric. That is, until within months of the 1992 election, when his government was in troubled waters. In this text, John Major is honest about what he won and lost, and about friends and foes within his own party as well as outside.

This edition presents the classic tale of survival and adventure, following the journey of a man stranded on a deserted island. It explores themes of resilience, ingenuity, and the human spirit's quest for freedom. The narrative details Crusoe's encounters with nature and his eventual companionship with a native, reflecting on civilization and isolation. This high-quality reprint captures the essence of the original 1883 publication, making it a valuable addition for both new readers and fans of the timeless story.

Focusing on U.S. policy regarding the Panama Canal from 1903 to 1979, the book delves into the historical context, including the 1903 treaty and the transition to the 1977 treaty. It highlights five critical issues: defense strategies, paternalistic administration, labor racism, economic impact on Panama, and political influence in the region. Utilizing previously untapped government sources and key historical figures' papers, the work offers a significant contribution to the understanding of American involvement in the Canal and its implications.

The book offers a collection of classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which have become rare and costly over time. It aims to make these significant texts accessible by republishing them in high-quality, affordable modern editions that retain the original text and artwork.

It doesn’t take a passport to visit Brooklyn, as some Manhattanites might lead you to believe. Still, Brooklyn can feel a world away. And that’s precisely what locals love about it. It’s independent. Fiercely headstrong about maintaining its individuality. Tolerant of the different, the foreign, the weird. But what outsiders might be surprised to learn is that Brooklyn is less an undifferentiated mass than a collection of neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive character and history. From Bay Ridge, Bed-Stuy and Bergen Beach to Weeksville, Williamsburg and Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn is a patchwork quilt of communities stitched together with mismatched threads from nearly everywhere in the world. Celebrating its in-your-face diversity, but continuallychurning those differences into something fresh and unique, Brooklyn embodies a hip and cool version of the American experiment. E pluribus unum– from many comes one. Here are 111 places to start your explorations.