Thomas Preston Bücher

Das Vermächtnis eines alten Samurai, eines Schwertkämpfers der Tokugawa-Zeit, der vertraut ist mit der Frage von Leben und Tod, von Sieg und Niederlage: die überlieferten und über Jahrhunderte erprobten Prinzipien und Werte der Ausbildung zum Samurai, ihr Nutzen im Alltag und im sportlichen Wettkampf. Ein Buch für alle, die praktisch oder theoretisch an den traditionellen Kampfkünsten interessiert sind, gleich ob an Kendô, Iaidô, Karate-dô, Aikidô, Jûdô oder anderen. Es beschreibt, was alle diese Praktiken verbindet: den Weg zur menschlichen Vervollkommnung.

Focusing on the proliferation of nuclear and biological weapons, the book analyzes current trends among both state and non-state actors. It projects these developments over the next decade to evaluate their potential impact on international security relationships. By addressing pressing questions regarding security in the context of weapons proliferation, the author offers valuable insights and unexpected reassurances, making this work an essential resource for understanding future security dynamics.

The book delves into the influence of presidential personality and leadership style on foreign policy, specifically examining the Bush administration's decision-making regarding the Iraq War. It analyzes how officials utilized intelligence to rationalize their choices and attempted to evade accountability for the war's outcomes, offering insights into the interplay between individual character and critical policy decisions in a historical context.

Based on interviews with tribal Sheiks involved in the Awakening and their American military counterparts, Confronting al Qaeda is a study of decision- making processes and the political psychology of the Sunni Awakening. It traces the change in U.S. military strategy that permitted the collaboration between the Sunni tribes and the U.S. forces.

Preston's book is a classic work on the theory of light and its many applications. In this book, he provides detailed descriptions of the properties of light, the nature of light waves, and their behavior under different conditions. He also discusses the properties of lenses and mirrors, and provides practical advice on their use in a variety of fields, from photography to astronomy.

This historic account details the infamous Boston Massacre of 1770, in which British soldiers killed several American colonists during a confrontation in the streets of Boston. Written from the perspective of one of the accused soldiers, Thomas Preston, the book provides a gripping and detailed account of the events leading up to the massacre and the subsequent trial. A fascinating look into a pivotal moment in American history.

This book is a complete history of the Yeomen of the Guard, the oldest military body in existence in England, from their origin in the 15th century until 1885. It also includes a brief account of the Tower Warders, another prominent group of British soldiers. Author Thomas Preston, himself a member of the Yeomen of the Guard, provides an insider's view of the organization and its activities throughout its history.