The Long Southern Strategy

Thirty-six Stratagems in plain style Chinese, together with the best possible English translation

A comprehensive history of the American stage of the Vietnam War.

From celebrated historian John Ferling, the underexplored history of the second half of the Revolutionary War, when, after years of fighting, American independence seemed very nearly lost.

Astronomy is experiencing a golden era. Just the past few years have brought epochal discoveries that have excited people from all walks of life, from the first planets orbiting other stars to the accelerating Universe, domi- nated by the still-enigmatic dark matter and dark energy. Europe is at the forefront of all areas of contemporary astronomy. The challenge before us is to consolidate and strengthen this position for the future.