Battles: Physical and Emotional Stephen Crane was one of the most superlative writers. In his short time he wrote several novels including: Maggie, The Blue Hotel, The Open Boat and The Red Badge of Courage. Crane was the first to notify the public that war wasn't a g...

Max Boot's book, The Savage Wars of Peace, is researched and written very well. He brings a new light and importance to the "small wars" or "low intensity conflicts" that in time, helped America become a world power. He began writing the book because he wanted to provide &...