"Dr. Grordbort, maker of rayguns, rocketships and raspberry cordial presents a comprehensive tome of action and adventure from the heroes of Earth's armed forces as they seek to bring human civility to our solar system's uncouth denizens. Heroical exploits, mighty tanks, dazzling wave-weapons and more are all packed into a sumptuous volume that is sure to make your life at least 23.5% better than it was before!"--Page 4 of cover.

A noted historian examines the impact of culture and politics on the wartime attitudes and experiences of Americans and their expectations concerning the postwar world.

A paperback of John France's new analysis of the strategies and battles of the First Crusade.

The Roman triumph's resurgence is documented from the Tetrarchy through the end of the Macedonian dynasty in Byzantium and to Charlemagne's successors in the early medieval West.