Product Description: Nothing offends liberals and leftists more than western imperialism--it is racism, sexism, and chauvinism all in one. And of course the epitome of western imperialism is the British Empire, the biggest empire the world has ever known, covering at its height a quarter of the globe's surface and ruling a quarter of the world's population...read more

A brawling, rambunctious history celebrating the Empire—and the intrepid empire-builders—that gave the United States, Canada, India, and Australia not just a common language, but common ideals of freedom and justiceThe British Empire—the biggest empire in history—once ruled a quarter of the globe. It was built by an incredible array of swashbuckling soldiers and sailors, pirates and adventurers who finally get their due in H. W. Crocker III’s panoramic and provocative view of four hundred years of history that will delight and amuse, educate and entertain. Strap on your pith helmet for a rollicking ride through some of history’s most colorful events.Bet your teacher never told you: The Founding Fathers didn’t rebel against British imperialism; they looked forward to the transfer “of the great seat of Empire to America” The original Norman English invasion of Ireland was approved by the pope Sir Charles Napier, commander in chief of the British Army in India, abolished the Hindu custom of widow-burning Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer’s “hearts and minds” counter- insurgency strategy was instrumental in defeating the Communists in Malaya The breakup of the British Empire led Winston Churchill to conclude that he had achieved “nothing” in his life

Product Description: Crocker busts myths and shatters stereotypes as he profiles eminent-- and colorful-- military generals while taking readers through chapters such as ""The Civil War in Sixteen Battles You Should Know"".

Product Description: Get ready for a rousing rebel yell as best-selling author H. W. Crocker, III, charges through bunkers and battlefields, busting myths, shattering stereotypes, and revealing little-known truths.

A compelling re-evaluation of America's military history analyzes the wars, military campaigns, and foreign and military policy of the United States from its earliest origins to the present day, arguing that the current problems confronting the U.S. in the war on terror are the result of political failures rather than military ones. 50,000 first printing.

A compelling re-evaluation of America's military history analyzes the wars, military campaigns, and foreign and military policy of the United States from its earliest origins to the present day, arguing that the current problems confronting the U.S. in the war on terror are the result of political failures rather than military ones. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.