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African American generals Biography Generals United States Biography Powell, Colin L Powell, Colin L Childhood and youth Powell, Colin L Family Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh) 1820-1891 Statesmen United States Biography United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Biography United States. Army Biography United States. Dept. of State BiographyDeYoung, Karen
Summary: A biography of the soldier-statesman follow's Colin Powell's life from his Jamaican roots and youth in the Bronx, through his decorated career in the Army and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to his role as Secretary of State and departure from the post.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 POWELL, COLIN POWO'Connell, Robert L.
Summary: A profile of the iconic Civil War general explores the paradoxes attributed to his character to discuss such topics as his achievements as a military strategist, his contributions to the Transcontinental Railroad, and his tempestuous family relationships.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2014
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 SHERMAN, WILLIAM O'CoO'Connell, Robert L.
Contents: Part I. The military strategist -- Tyro -- The golden state -- Into the gloom -- The black hole -- Swamped -- Atlanta -- The march -- Bands of steel -- Part II. The general and his army -- The boys -- Road warriors -- Part III. The man and his families -- Cump -- Big time.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2014