James M. Magrini Libros

Exploring the interplay between politics and personal ethics, this work delves into the philosophical dialogues of Alcibiades, a complex figure in ancient Greek history. The author examines how individual character and soul influence political decisions, highlighting themes of ambition, power, and moral responsibility. Through a critical analysis of Alcibiades’ life and Socratic teachings, the book invites readers to reflect on the implications of personal integrity in the realm of public life and governance.

Milano, Sperling & Kupfer, 1997, 8vo brossura con copertina illustrata a colori, pp. XII-332 con numerosissime illustrazioni e tavole fotografiche nel testo.

The New York Times bestselling author delivers an epic collection of real-life tales of aerial warfare! Key Selling Points - Stephen Coonts, a decorated combat pilot during the Vietnam War, is America's top selling writer of aviation fiction, with over 20 million copies of his books in print. - Coonts wrote the foreword to War in the Air as well as the original account The Last Ace, carefully selected each dramatic tale from classic aviation books, and wrote a brief introduction to each story. - "The Last Ace, " the final story in War in the Air, was written by Coonts specifically for this compilation. - The stories in this volume stretch from World War I to Vietnam combat missions, and there are pieces written by British, German, and Japanese pilots.