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Phillip Thomas Tucker
Phillip Thomas Tucker, Ph.D., has presented a ground-breaking new series entitled 'New Look Glory 54th Massachusetts Series' to bestow greater recognition to the common soldiers of the first black regiment…
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Phillip Thomas Tucker, Ph.D., has presented a ground-breaking new series entitled New Look Glory 54th Massachusetts Series to bestow greater recognition to the common soldiers of the first black regiment…
Phillip Thomas Tucker, Ph.D., has presented the first biography about the life of a remarkable Haitian woman who became a revolutionary martyr during the Haitian War for Independence, Sanit? B?lair…
As part of the ground-breaking Haitian Revolutionary Women Series dedicated to honoring the remarkable heroines of Haiti, Phillip Thomas Tucker, Ph.D. has presented a much-needed biography of another Haitian heroine…
On the crucial third day of the decisive Battle of Gettysburg, a newly-appointed brigadier general, age 23, commanded a full brigade of Michigan cavalrymen during his first major battle -…
Cathy Williams, a former Missouri slave, became the first black female to serve in the United States Army when she enlisted in the 38th United States Infantry at Jefferson Barracks…
For the first time ever, this new book has allowed Harriet Tubman to speak for herself in her own unforgettable words of passion and faith. It is the personal view…
This ground-breaking book brings into focus one of the most unique and special relationships in American history-the true story of the deep bond and working relationship that existed between two…
Famed freedom fighter and former leader of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman truly came of age and reached her zenith during the Civil War years. And Tubman's peak during the…
Across black America, John C Robinson was widely acclaimed as the long-awaited ‘Black Lindbergh’ during the Golden Age of Aviation. His fame, which rivaled that of Joe Louis and Jesse…
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The Climactic Struggle of the 2nd and 20th Georgia at Antietam Creek.
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Cathy Williams served as Pvt William Cathay from 1866 to 1868 with the famed Buffalo Soldiers who patrolled the 900-mile Santa Fe Trail. This title traces her life from her…
Parallels the lives of Bowen and Grant, and argues that Bowen was one of the best commanders of the Confederacy. For Civil War buffs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc…
Within the annals of Alamo and Texas Revolutionary historiography, the important contributions of the Irish in winning the struggle against Mexico and establishing a new republic are noticeably absent.
When the Continental Congress decided to declare independence from the British empire in 1776, ten percent of the population of their fledgling country were from Ireland. By 1790, close to…
No chapter in the annals of the most important battle of America’s national epic has been more celebrated than the key struggle for possession of the rocky hill at the…
For the first time, Phillip Thomas Tucker, Ph.D., has presented an entirely "New Look" at the complexities of the Buffalo Soldier experience by exploring the life of a young African…
Among the international forces that aided the Continental Army in the American Revolution was a volunteer force of free Blacks from present-day Haiti: the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue. In a moment…
This book tells for the first time the forgotten story of the true turning point of America’s most iconic battle: the story of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, Little Bighorn…
Male leaders of rebellious slaves, from Spartacus to Nat Turner, are well-known today. By comparison, female leaders of revolts against slavery are little known and forgotten. A remarkable African Jamaican…
This book book tells the forgotten story of the true genesis of the June 25, 1876 disaster along the Little Bighorn. The failure of the southern column to continue to…
Like many historical events, the American Revolution is sometimes overlooked, ignored, or minimized by historians due to being shrouded in romantic myth and stubborn stereotypes.
An in-depth exploration of Alexander Hamilton’s crucial role in the revolution.
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Discover the little-known role Alexander Hamilton played in the decisive battle of the American Revolution: Yorktown.
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Learn the little-known history of the forgotten American Revolution Battle of Pell’s Point and the heroism of John Glover.
General William Howe and the mighty British-Hessian Army possessed the golden…
The roles of Cubans in the American Civil War is seldom appreciated. This work looks at the often distinguished services they performed. It includes biographies of three Cubans who served…
Few infantry regiments in the Civil War compiled a more distinguished record than the Fifth Missouri. Most of Colonel James C McCown’s troops were young men in their 20s, and…
The dramatic story of the forgotten relationship between Harriet Tubman and the North's first black regiment, the famous 54th Massachusetts Infantry, was a meaningful one. Tubman was so closely connected…
At long last, it is time for a new and fresh look at David Crockett's death at the Alamo. In recent years, it has become fashionable in books, a celebrated…
Young Lieutenant Colonel William Barret Travis was one of the most legendary and iconic heroes of the Alamo.
Travis commanded the Alamo with distinction and great bravery until his dying…
A humble man of God, Nat Turner gave his life for the dream of bringing liberation to more than two million slaves. Nat Turner's holy war polarized the nation and…
Harriet Tubman has gained iconic status as a true American heroine worthy of celebration today, not only in the United States, but also around the world. But many myths and…
Focusing on the participation of Irish immigrants in both the Union and Confederate armies, this book emphasizes the lives and experiences of the individual Irish soldiers fighting in the ranks…
For the first time, the real story of The Yellow Rose of Texas is told in full, revealing a host of new insights and perspectives on one of America’s most…
This sets forth one of the best remaining untold stories of the Alamo and Texas Revolution by exploring a largely forgotten and long ignored history: the dramatic saga of the…
On the third day of Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee launched a magnificent attack. For pure pageantry it was unsurpassed, and it also marked the centerpiece of the war, both time-wise…
Golden Age of Piracy’s most famous female pirate, shrouded in myth for centuries, revealed here in her first biography.
For the first time, Phillip Thomas Tucker, Ph.D., has presented the inspirational story of the remarkable Victoria "Toya" Montou in book form for today's readers. This groundbreaking book, Volume III…
Learn the little-known history of the turning-point battle of Kings Mountain, one of the most decisive American victories in the Revolutionary War.
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During the crucial three days of combat at Gettysburg, the most nightmarish place on the entire battlefield was appropriately named the Devil’s Den. This jumble of huge boulders situated at…
Phillip Tucker
George Armstrong Custer is famous for his fatal defeat at the Little Bighorn in 1876, but Custer’s baptism of fire came during the Civil War. After graduating last in the…
