History - Warfare
Explore the dramatic realm of warfare history, where battles and strategies change the course of nations. This collection highlights pivotal conflicts and the influential figures behind them, providing insight into the complexities of military tactics and the human stories entwined with them. From ancient wars to modern encounters, discover texts that illuminate the past's turbulent clashes and their enduring impacts on today's world.
Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy
A young surgeon recounts his journey through naval battles and personal goodbyes during the Civil War.
By John M. (John Mullin) Batten
The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets; Or, The Fall of the German Navy
Amidst the chaos of World War I, two young officers brave the dangers of the sea.
By Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes
Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance
In a world of changing threats, discover a bold strategy aimed at overwhelming enemies' minds, not just their armies, to achieve swift victory.
By Harlan Ullman
The sailor hero : $b or, The frigate and the lugger
Amidst a war with France, a young sailor becomes a hero as he navigates rivalries, revolution, and brave rescues on the open sea.
By F. C. (Francis Claudius) Armstrong
Poems, 1914-1919
In the face of war, a poet immortalizes love, loss, and the courage of fallen friends through timeless verse.
By Maurice Baring
The History of the 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Witness the bravery and brotherhood of a Scottish battalion as they rise from training to face the horrors of World War I battlefields.
By James Walter Sandilands
The Aeroplane in War
** Discover how nations transformed a fragile flying machine into a powerful weapon that would forever change the landscape of military strategy.
By Claude Grahame-White
The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis
Experience a dramatic tale of duty and destiny, where one man's journey becomes intertwined with the fate of the nation amidst the turmoil of war.
By Thomas Dixon
Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Or, Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche
Amidst rigorous training and lurking spies, a captain and his fellow officers must rise above their rivalries to become a unified fighting force ready to face the enemy.
By H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
My Reminiscences of East Africa
Witness the gripping, first-hand account of a German commander's struggle against the odds in the forgotten battlefields of East Africa during World War I.
By Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck
The Bravest of the Brave — or, with Peterborough in Spain
Torn from his family, a young man must find his courage amidst clashing swords and raging cannons in the heart of war-torn Spain.
By G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
The Great Conspiracy, Complete
Discover the secret plots and hidden tensions that tore a nation apart in this gripping account of the events leading up to America's bloodiest conflict.
By John Alexander Logan
Severn & Somme
Amidst the chaos of war, find solace in verses that echo with the ache of loss and the enduring beauty of home.
By Ivor Gurney
The Boy Allies in the Trenches; Or, Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne
Amidst the terrifying backdrop of World War I, two young allies risk everything in a desperate fight for their lives on the Western Front.
By Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes
The Red Glutton: With the German Army at the Front
Witness the haunting devastation and human suffering left in the wake of a relentless army as they march through a war-torn land.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
The Boy Allies with the Terror of the Seas; Or, The Last Shot of Submarine D-16
In the treacherous depths of World War I, two young, heroic submariners hunt enemy vessels as they face a hidden traitor among their ranks.
By Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes
Pirates
Venture into the brutal world of buccaneers, where daring exploits and ruthless pursuits reveal whether fortune or demise awaits these infamous sea rogues.
By Charles Johnson
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
A group of colonies declares its independence from Great Britain, citing grievances against the king and asserting its right to self-governance, based on the principles of equality, liberty, and democracy.
By Thomas Jefferson
History of the Peninsular War, Volume 1 (of 6)
Witness the clash of empires as Spain and Portugal rise against Napoleon's France in a fight for their homelands and future.
By Robert Southey
On the Firing Line
Amidst the chaos of war, a young soldier and a spirited woman find an undeniable connection, testing the boundaries of love and duty.
By Anna Chapin Ray