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The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy (2003) 712 Exemplare
The Greatest War Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from Military History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy (2005) 197 Exemplare
The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy (2007) 193 Exemplare
The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and… (2015) 176 Exemplare
The Greatest Science Stories Never Told: 100 tales of invention and discovery to astonish, bewilder, and stupefy (2009) 90 Exemplare
The Greatest Music Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from Music History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy (2011) 61 Exemplare
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- Gebräuchlichste Namensform
- Beyer, Rick
- Geburtstag
- 1956-04-29
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- male
- Nationalität
- USA
- Wohnorte
- Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
- Ausbildung
- Dartmouth College
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Rivals Unto Death: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr von Rick Beyer
A quick read on the fiery life of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. The author tries to remain neutral for Aaron Burr even comparing other people who did similar things but avoided the negative reaction of history.
This book provides a good overview of the personalities and life and times of both Hamilton and Burr. There is little new information provided, however the book is sufficient for all but aficionados of these two persons.
I most enjoyed the description of the interactions between the two- complicated, intelligent and driven individuals who lived in a very different time where honor was prized among all other things. At times the ups and downs of their relationship can be dizzying.
Nonetheless, I didn't find the work particularly captivating. I also thought the description of the actual duel left something to be desired.… (mehr)
I most enjoyed the description of the interactions between the two- complicated, intelligent and driven individuals who lived in a very different time where honor was prized among all other things. At times the ups and downs of their relationship can be dizzying.
Nonetheless, I didn't find the work particularly captivating. I also thought the description of the actual duel left something to be desired.… (mehr)
The ”never told” stories are actually extremely well known ones (Boadicea, Chrismas Truce, Enigma etc.), presented here for the extra-dummies and ridiculously simplified, turned into dumb ”wow” snippets...
Good maybe for elementary school children.
Good maybe for elementary school children.
A compilation of short stories about interesting things that have happened during war time. Each story is a page and a half or so long with other correlated tidbits. I found it interesting, giving me ideas of more in-depth dives into history that I would like to make.
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