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Through American Eyes
Eye-witness accounts of early western diplomacy, military intervention, tourism and trade in China and Japan. Long ago secrets, lost emotions and persistent sadness at human conflict are finally revealed in this first publication of journals written by a young American visiting the Far East for the first time. Travelling out in 1859 to join his uncle's then successful trading house, Augustine Heard & Co., George was hired on shipboard by fellow-passenger John E. Ward, the American Minister tasked with the ratification of the American-Chinese treaty. As an attaché to the American Legation, George witnessed the June 1859 Battle of the Peiho, and in July 1860 - now promoted as Secretary of Leg...
The Struggle for Power
Are you confused or overwhelmed by international relations in general? Then The Struggle for Power: A Guide to International Relations since 1945 is for you. It takes the reader through the main developments which have occurred since the end of the Second World War and portrays how international relations now stand two decades into the 21st century. It covers two chronological periods, 1945 to 1991 and 1991 to the present day with the Cold War, East and West confrontation, arms control, mutually assured destruction, the rise and fall of détente, the weakening of the Soviet leadership post 1982, the accession of Gorbachev in 1985, the Commonwealth, and Europe from the Rome to Maastricht Treaties 1958 to 1992 plus several regional studies such as the Middle East, Africa and China.
One of Our Men Is Missing
One of our men -- a top scientist -- is missing! Chief Agent George Farley must somehow find him and bring him back or the free world is doomed! Agent Farley only has a few scant and confusing clues to guide him and time is of the essence! How he interprets the clues and maneuvers around the various attempts to assassinate him makes Agent Farley's assignment fascinating and extremely perilous!
Going Home
In his first collection of short stories, author Bill Mooney presents a journey through the minds of complex characters seeking life change amid turmoil and shares a window into the foundation of what creates a simple life: love, commitment, and self-discovery. In "Eddie Masters Down Under," Eddie Masters is stuck in Australia, living the life of a drifter and awaiting funds to get back to the States. But when he is offered a tempting proposition, Eddie is faced with a tough decision. "Hunting the Kohinoor" introduces Walt and Abbey St. George, an attractive married couple who once had lofty dreams and goals, but now live a humdrum life in a Philadelphia suburb. But when a renowned jewel goe...
One Line of the Farley Family
George Farley (1615-1693) lived in Yorkshire, England before immigrating to America in 1639/1640. He settled in Woburn, Massachusetts where, in 1641, he married Christian Births (or Burke). Descendants and relatives lived in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, Michigan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Oregon.
The Civil War Diary of George R. Farley, 117th New York Infantry
The diary of a soldier in the 117th New York Infantry recording his service in the defense of Washington, DC, the campaign around Suffolk, VA, in 1863, the Siege of Charleston in 1863-64, and the Army of the James in 1864.
