The Oglala People, 1841-1879

The Oglala People, 1841-1879

Author: Catherine Price

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 1998-08-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780803287587

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In the late nineteenth century the U.S. government attempted to reshape Lakota (Sioux) society to accord with American ideals. Catherine Price charts the political strategies employed by Oglala councilors as they struggled to preserve their autonomy.


Suburb, Slum, Urban Village

Suburb, Slum, Urban Village

Author: Carolyn Whitzman

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2010-01-02

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 077481537X

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A history of Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, spanning three eras of suburban and urban development and examining the controversial planning practices that shaped it.


Naval Warfare, 1815-1914

Naval Warfare, 1815-1914

Author: Lawrence Sondhaus

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-10-12

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1134609949

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This book looks at the transition of wooden sailing fleets to the modern steel navy. It details the technological breakthroughs that brought about this change - steampower, armour, artillery and torpedoes, and looks at their affect on naval strategy and tactics. Part of the ever-growing and prestigious Warfare and History series, this book is a must for enthusiasts of military history.