I am one of the writers, Gysgt Steve Aldea, and My Experiences in the Marine Corps with Sailors have been true in all of the past three books.

Marine Biology, Basic Training and Macho Marines tells it all about what goes on behind closed doors when the military is not snooping between the bed sheets of men in the Military. My experiences are true and to the best account, filled with fondness for male to male contact that goes on in the military!

Found it easy to find information. Most of my questions were answered by this book.

The name John Churchill, the First Duke of Marlborough (correctly pronounced: "MO-bra"), may not ring a bell among many of my American friends - except for those interested in history. It is true that he never achieved the worldwide fame enjoyed by his descendant and worshipper, Sir Winston Churchill, who is the author of this book and his unofficially official biographer. Neverthless Marlborough it was who gave the British lion its first roar - while Sir Winston gave it its very last.

It's not difficult to see why Sir Winston admired John. In his own day Marlborough was the greatest Englishman, the best general, and the finest diplomat of Europe. His spectacular victory at Blenheim was one of the world's most significant. He fought many battles; invincible, he won them all. For this he was granted a magnificent home named the Blenheim Palace (for its size to call it anything else would be a misnomer) - in which Sir Winston himself was later born. Like his younger contemporary Frederick the Great (one of my heroes), Marlborough was truly impressive in all aspects of warmaking: strategy, tactics, field command, logistics, diplomacy, personnel, intelligence. Like Frederick he was personally and physically brave (if a little LESS reckless). And like Frederick he had to run a country at the same time. In one way though Marlborough was even greater than Frederick - he never lost a battle.

It is true that without Prince Eugene, Marlborough would not have succeeded the way he did. But his prowess on the battlefield should rank him among the greatest commanders in history.

Striking was Marlborough's dependence on several women in his life, to whom he owed his entire career: his own sister, who got him his first job (as a lowly page to the Prince of Wales); the Duchess of Cleveland, who lavished money on him for his exceptional "services"; Sarah Jennings, his wife, who rose from equally humble background to be politically important; and Queen Anne, who made him Duke and head of the English army. A genius in war, he was also lucky in love. Stunningly handsome, he matched his looks with flawless manners plus sparkling intelligence; not surprisingly his charm was irresistible to women (and, as has been pointed out, men too). Yet he had a happy marriage. (His wife, a tremendous beauty in her own right, lived in constant if unfounded fear of his infidelity. Though the youthful Marlborough had a bastard daughter with Cleveland, he was no Casanova in married life.)

That Marlborough was a genius and his life a phenomenal success story, no one can deny. But in the interests of family loyalty as well as personal devotion Sir Winston was willing to turn a blind eye to some of Marlborough's faults: his insatiable financial greed, his manipulativeness, his tightfistedness with money, his suspect honesty, his all-consuming ambitions, his inability to write in literate English. But as I am a fan of Marlborough's myself, I do not blame Sir Winston. I only wish to add that his one-sided account, though the best, does not provide a complete picture.

It's puzzling to me how with increasing age, fame and fortune Marlborough's thick skin, which had served him well in his youth, got thinner and thinner, until he was almost destroyed by his sensitivity to criticisms. Too bad, because his political enemies were so unworthy compared to him. A ruthless man (though not necessarily a Stalin) would have been aggressive and hounded his enemies to THEIR death, but Marlborough lacked this killer instinct......all the stranger for a soldier! Instead he gave himself a stroke and that was the end of his career.

No admirer of Sir Winston's - I dislike him - I nonetheless recommend this book very highly. It is extremely well-written. Be sure to get both volumes. And pay particular attention to the military campaigns - these are true masterpieces of historical writing. If you must choose, however, get vol.1 - it has the best actions, including the high points of his career: marriage to Sarah, the meteoric rise, the Garter, Blenheim, the Dukedom. The chapter entitled "Avarice and Charm" - two aspects of his personality - is particularly interesting.

Not for nothing did Sir Winston win the Nobel Prize for Literature, and by common consent "Marlborough" was his best work.

When I first began this 6 volume series I was uncertain if it would meet my expectations; it did. Mr. Churchill wrote brilliantly regarding the political and military campaigns; his relationships with Roosevelt, Stalin, and the thousands of military leaders he dealt with during this period.

He showed compassion and ruthlessness: a great leader and complex man that, in my opinion, deserved better from the British people following the war.

At no time does the reader become bored with minute details but is brought to understand the joy and sorrow Mr. Chruchill endured during the war.

After reading over 3,000 books on WWII this series ranks in the top 5.

I read this book many years a go and had been looking for it.I'm so glad to have found it again.Here americans can learn about authors that are not well know in the U.S. and what they saw and felt in their countries ie.oppression,hate,love,fear and joy.One of my favorite writers besides Reinaldo Arenas is De Andrade a brazilian author(gay) with a magnificent way of expressing the love for his fellow men and for a counrty in turmoil.One of his quotes is inscribed in a friends tombstone and it goes something like this"And the late night revelers and the drunken people passed us by say nothing".I recommend this book for not only gay people but for all americans to learn more about Latin Americans but to learn tolerence and understanding of what it is to be different yet the same.

This bible is a very well put together masterpiece. It explores the true identity of the black man in biblical times. It tells of the true blood line map of the black people of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and other biblical cities that Europeans have tried so desperately to claim as there own. If you treat yourself to only one book this year, let this be the one.

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You can fall in love since the first chapter , you will esperience the main characters passion and you will wish itwas yours. This book is going to have you reading it until it ends; take it from a person who had that experience.

This is a most fascinating book. The product of the author's original research over a period of 20 years it contains original artwork, photographs, maps, and HAND PRINTED chapter headings!

Mr. Crausaz has covered every aspect of the geology, archeology, anthropology and climbing history of the third tallest peak in the Northern Hemisphere. The cover of the book is graced with the glyph of Pico de Orizaba and the deep red color of the cover is made from crushed beetle -- in just the same manner as the natives dyed their own clothing. Authenticity, quality, hand-work and extrodinary research are all combined with the author's literate and accessible writing style. A joy!

GRO

This is a feel great Bible. Every passage is a great passage. I recommend it .

This is a lovely book which helped improve my "prayer life" and my faith. A good book to have during difficult times!