Earl J. Hess is a historian and the author of numerous books on the American Civil War. His work focuses on the military history and strategy of the period. Hess strives to provide a comprehensive perspective on the events that shaped modern America. His writing is valued for its depth and detailed analysis.
Whether as a curiosity or a beloved idol, Gene Kelly lives on in our cultural memory as a fantastic dancer in MGM musicals, especially Singin' in the Rain. But dancing, however extraordinary, was only one of his many gifts. This book, for the first time, offers a full picture of Gene Kelly as the... číst celé
The strongly negative opinions of Confederate general Braxton Bragg's contemporaries have continued to colour assessments of the general's military career and character by generations of historians. Rather than take these assessments at face value, Earl J. Hess's biography offers a much more... číst celé