Iain C. Martin's Books
Jun.01.2013
In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia advanced into Pennsylvania in a daring offensive to win the Civil War in a single campaign. They met the Union Army at a quiet crossroads town called Gettysburg, and engaged in the greatest battle ever fought on American soil. Three days of combat ended on July 3 with Pickett’s Charge, a heroic assault...
Feb.01.2011
With Strong and Active Faith is an inspring collection of sayings by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Each chapter is introduced with a story and organized by theme. The book includes dozens of images of the Roosevelt family and the places and events of Franklin's era. The book is a wonderful insprirational collection for any Democratic faithful, teacher or writer.
Feb.17.2009
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most revered Presidents in the history of the United States. His persistence saved the Union, and preserved our Constitution. But his wisdom, with its homespun feel, and far deeper meanings, was the backbone of his enduring popularity. The combination of his sense of self -effacing humor and stories of backwoods life helped Lincoln make his points with...
May.01.2008
The American Civil War is a cornerstone event of American history. The war forged the United States into a nation free of slavery, with the ideal that "all men are created equal." The events of 1861 to 1865 immortalized some of the nation's greatest heroes, transformed the lives of everyday people, and defined all that the United States would later become.The Quotable...
Aug.01.2007
THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE BRAVE On Friday, November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress approved a resolution for the organization of the Corps, creating what would become the hallowed few, the proud--the Marines. Since then, the men and women of the United States Marine Corps have created the finest traditions of service and honor, and supplied a pantheon of heroes who have upheld...
Jun.01.2006
On Friday, October 13, 1775, Congress decided to send two ships to harass the vessels supplying the British Army in America, thereby creating what would become the most powerful navy in the history of the world. Since that fateful day in Philadelphia, the men and women of the United States Navy have created the finest traditions of service and honor, and supplied a pantheon of...
May.01.2006
Since the United States Army’s inception by an act of Congress on June 14, 1775, its remarkable service members have engaged in almost every one of the most important turning points in our nation’s history. In The Greatest U.S. Army Stories Ever Told, editor Iain Martin gathers the amazing experiences of America’s fighting men and women into one unforgettable collection.
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About Iain
Iain C. Martin is a freelance writer, historian, and the National Accounts Manager for Tantor Media, an audio book publisher in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. He holds a MA from Southern Connecticut State University in American History. Iain lives in Clinton,...
Iain’s Favorite Books
The Lord of the Rings, Goodbye Darkness, The Mask of Command, Six Armies in Normandy, At Dawn We Slept, The First and the Last, With the Old Breed: At Peleliu...