History - Reference

History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles. Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches. Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to...

Discover the magical folklore, peculiar stories, and charming figures of the Emerald Isle in this giftable book perfect for lovers of Irish culture, language, and Ireland itself.This captivating book takes you on a journey through the heart of Irish culture, unraveling quirky traditions, little-known...

A pocket-size, giftable crash course in American history, government, culture, and trivia, packed with fascinating facts about presidents, politics, national landmarks, sports, traditions, and the stories behind everyday Americana. Who played the first game of baseball? What's a bicameral congress? Where did Mount Rushmore...

Did you know that only around a quarter of the Sahara Desert is covered in sand? And did you know that cash machines in Vatican City have an option to read their instructions in Latin? Did you know tug-of-war and rope climbing used to...

"DiGregorio's storytelling is pitch-perfect; narrative and nursing, she understands, come from the same place and both are concerned with a deep understanding of character and plot....This is a brilliant book, and DiGregorio is a beautiful writer. Taking Care deserves to be on the reading...

Who is the Hermit? And the High Priestess? What is the Fool's Journey? How does tarot reveal your place in the Wheel of Fortune? Can a deck of cards really help you understand who you are? In this dense little book, packed with antique...

In a stealthy, bucolic hamlet called Bijakovici, located in the Alps of the former Yugoslavia, the Virgin Mary appeared in 1981 to six children. Known throughout the world today as "Medjugorje," a prophetic appeal to mankind is heard, with the visionaries claiming the Madonna...

The 2026-2027 Texas Almanacis ready for liftoff! The 73rd edition--produced by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)--is loaded with more than 700 pages of all things Texas. Unlock the history and future of space in the Lone Star State. Learn the importance of Spanish...

For twenty years the Historical Atlas of Texas stood as a trusted resource for students and aficionados of the state. Now this key reference has been thoroughly updated and expanded--and even rechristened. Texas: A Historical Atlas more accurately reflects the Lone Star State at...

The 1960s had it all: cultural transformation, social upheaval, political unrest, technological leaps, and more. But until now, it's never been brought to vivid life in such extraordinarily informative maps, brimming with I-never-would-have-thought-of-that insight and delectable illustrations that remind us why the 1960s was...

Explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming with these 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps! Includes an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents. Discover more than 2,000 facts about the people, cities, nature and historic events that have helped...

Explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming with these 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps! Includes an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents. Discover more than 2,000 facts about the people, cities, nature and historic events that have helped...

The groundbreaking survey, showcasing 500 of the greatest American artists, now updated in an essential new edition'A lavish glimpse not only into American Art, but into the history of the century as well.' - The TimesFully revised and updated, this new edition of Phaidon's...

Your Patriotic Guide to Old GloryThis handsome guide to the American flag is a concise collection of the history and etiquette of the U.S. flag in an elegant hardcover edition. The book includes details of the laws relating to the flag as described in...

From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history in this illustrated guide to see where and how ancient peoples lived. From North America to New Zealand, this book takes you...

An illustrated tutorial of prehistoric to contemporary world art, from cave paintings to video art installations to digital and Internet media in an easy-to-understand format. This heavily illustrated crash course in art history is revised and updated from the second edition published in 2007,...

Learn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the...

The latest, thoroughly revised edition of Phaidon's award-winning and globally-bestselling art survey, featuring works from more than 600 of the world's greatest artistsThe Art Book is beloved throughout the world and has been translated into 20 languages, introducing millions of readers to great art...

This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression. Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established...

Few American cities possess a history as long, rich, and fascinating as Boston's. A site of momentous national political events from the Revolutionary War through the civil rights movement, Boston has also been an influential literary and cultural capital. From ancient glaciers to landmaking...