Bruce Watson Boeken

"In the summer of 1964, as the Civil Rights movement boiled over, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) sent more than seven hundred college students to Mississippi to help black Americans already battling for democracy, their dignity and the right to vote. The campaign was called "Freedom Summer." But on the evening after volunteers arrived, three young civil rights workers went missing, presumed victims of the Ku Klux Klan. The disappearance focused America's attention on Mississippi. In the days and weeks that followed, volunteers and local black activists faced intimidation, threats, and violence from white people who didn't believe African Americans should have the right to vote. As the summer unfolded, volunteers were arrested or beaten. Black churches were burned. More Americans came to Mississippi, including doctors, clergymen, and Martin Luther King. A few frightened volunteers went home, but the rest stayed on in Mississippi, teaching in Freedom Schools, registering voters, and living with black people as equals. Freedom Summer brought out the best and the worst in America. The story told within these pages is of everyday people fighting for freedom, a fight that continues today. 'Freedom Summer for Young People' is a riveting account of a decisive moment in American history, sure to move and inspire readers"-- Provided by publisher

Focusing on historical military disintegration, the book explores six significant events, including the India Mutiny of 1857 and the My Lai massacre in 1968. It identifies four foundational processes leading to disintegration: leadership failure, the breakdown of internal groups, troop alienation, and desperation. The final chapter analyzes the resulting crowd behaviors and delves into the moral dilemmas faced by military institutions during such crises. Through this lens, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding military cohesion and breakdown.

Exploring a significant episode in American history, this book offers a captivating narrative that delves into the events, characters, and implications of the time. It presents an in-depth analysis of the societal and political dynamics at play, highlighting the struggles and triumphs that shaped the nation. Through vivid storytelling and thorough research, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and its lasting impact on American identity.

The narrative delves into the infamous trial and execution of two men, exploring the dramatic events that began with an explosion in Washington, D.C. and culminated in global outrage over their guilt. Award-winning journalist Bruce Watson utilizes extensive archives and new sources to provide a comprehensive portrait of the "good shoemaker" and the "poor fish peddler." This definitive history examines the societal implications and enduring legacy of the Sacco and Vanzetti case, which continues to resonate in American consciousness.

The "Bread and Roses" strike of 1912 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serves as a backdrop for a vivid recounting of a pivotal labor movement. Watson weaves together newspaper articles, magazine reports, and oral histories to depict the struggles of diverse textile workers fighting for their rights. The narrative highlights the harsh realities they faced, including acts of cruelty and a significant murder trial that challenged free speech. This compelling account sheds light on a crucial yet often neglected moment in history, making it essential reading for those interested in social justice.

"A study of Rommel's generalship in the context of the fateful Tunisian campaign, this book explores Rommel's leadership through the influential variables of battle, including logistics difficulties, weapons technology, and his relations with Hitler. The legend of the Desert Fox colors most battle accounts of North Africa in World War II, but this is the story of Rommel's performance in the face of defeat. After a detailed discussion of the Alamein battles, July through November 1942, and Rommel's retreat to Tunisia, ending in January 1943, Watson recounts the British and American invasion of North Africa and the confused web of Axis command that spawned the debacle at Medenine."--Jacket

From early myths to the latest LEDs, light has been "the magician of the cosmos."  But what is light?  Is it God?  Truth?  Particle or wave?  This "radiant history" sees light through the eyes of mystics, sages, artists, poets, and scientists.  Like the Nobel-winning physicist who studied light "because it's so much fun," Bruce Watson enjoys taking readers along in search of this eternal force of nature.   Light explores ancient observatories and Gothic cathedrals, Galileo's workshop and Isaac Newton's "darken'd chamber."  Readers will visit Rembrandt's studio and watch stunning sunrises at Stonehenge and at Newgrange in Ireland.  The story follows light as it is captured by cameras, framed by Impressionists, and electrified by Edison.  Finally, Light brings us to a world remade by lasers, making ours truly the Age of Light.

Nearly fifty years following the Indonesian annexation of East Timor, this tiny, former Portuguese colony remains in the international spotlight. Forgotten Island takes us back to the genesis of the Australian-Indonesian relationship, seeking to answer the question as to why liberal Australia, led by an erudite social democrat in Gough Whitlam, looked away and even became culpably involved in Indonesia's 1975 invasion of Timor, contrary to the principles Australia and Whitlam espoused. Tracing the history of Australia's often troubled relationship with Indonesia, from Independence, through the West New Guinea dispute and onto the Confrontation episode, Australia's role in the Timor Crisis becomes explicable as it sought accommodation with Suharto's New Order. This book puts Timor at the centre of powerful forces beyond its control - post-war decolonisation, Portugal's Carnation Revolution, the Cold War, regional security and Australia's quest to find a new role in Asia. Aggregating multi-archival sources from around the world, it finally resolves the hotly contested issue concerning Australia's 'greenlighting' of Suharto in advance of the invasion, an exercise in realpolitik against what was to the rest of th-e world, a Forgotten Island.

The collection features snappy, humorous stories that explore lesser-known aspects of life in France, revealing a unique blend of food, sex, and earthy themes. Through the experiences of larger-than-life characters like Fanny, Louis, Francine, and Justin, readers encounter a vivid portrayal of French culture, touching on topics such as medicine, herbal remedies, crime, social customs, witchcraft, and religion. Each tale delivers a surprising twist, inviting readers to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of French life.

This book offers one of the first comprehensive academic views on Just Cause, the December 1989 U.S. military intervention in Panama. It presents excellent positions for the reader to consider and give a comprehensive view of all of the factors and events that prompted the operation. číst celé