History - Reference

A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his...

This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas. Artists Who Changed History places well-known artists in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence Art as we know it...

The Indian history of the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and particularly of the Ohio Valley, is so complex that it can be properly clarified only with the visual aid of maps. The Atlas of Great Lakes Indian History, in...

From a leading scholar of the ancient world, this stunning illustrated guide to the Roman Empire explores every aspect of its rise to power, its dominion over the world, and its eventual fall. At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched from the borders of...

Oxford's Atlas of World History is the result of years of intensive work by a specialist team of scholars, editors, and cartographers. It presents the story of humanity in its physical setting, from the emergence of the earliest hominoids to the present day. Truly...

This definitive, lavishly illustrated book from National Geographic features an astonishing array of vintage and newly created maps, rare photographs, covert documents, and eyewitness accounts that illuminate the world's greatest conflict. This magnificent atlas delves into the cartographic history of WWII: naval, land, and...

National Geographic author Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year. From Caligula's blood-soaked end to hotelier Steve Wynn's unfortunate run-in with a priceless Picasso, these 365 tales of misery include lost...

Immerse yourself in the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published! Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is deemed "acceptable" in published works have shifted over the centuries,...

Learn the basics of baseball as a player, spectator, or coach Baseball For Dummies gets you started learning about this popular sport. You can improve your fundamentals as a player, inspire your team as a coach, or enjoy watching baseball as a superfan. The...

Edited and with an Introduction by Gordon Marino Basic Writings of Existentialism, unique to the Modern Library, presents the writings of key nineteenth- and twentieth-century thinkers broadly united by their belief that because life has no inherent meaning humans can discover, we must determine...

This entertaining collection of trivia includes such tidbits as the reason why Wisconsin is really called the Badger State, the state's claim to being the milk capital of the US, the amazing record of Wisconsin's Green Bay Packers, and much more.Author: Rachel Conard,Andrew FlemingPublisher:...

Explore the world's most famous battles by their geography as you uncover the most ancient, medieval and modern combats in history. If you're interested in finding out more about the biggest battles fought throughout the ages, then this war book is perfect for you....

A "worthy and important" (Deepak Chopra) guide that demystifies Chinese medicine and explores the benefits of its three-pronged holistic approach "Comprehensive, encyclopedic, and lucid, this book is a must for all practitioners of the healing arts."--Annemarie Colbin, author of Food and Healing The promise...

Who Invented the traffic light? What about transportation itself? Farming? Art? Modern chemistry? Who made?Cats? What if I told you there was ONE answer to all of these questions? That one answer? BLACK PEOPLE! Seriously. And this book is like a mini-encyclopedia, full of...

See Boston from a new perspective in these fifty-plus new, original maps. In this fun and informative book, you can trace Paul Revere's ride as well as Viking Leif Erikson's supposed (and dubious) route through the area. You can visualize how the city grew...

Breverton's Nautical Curiosities is arranged into thematic chapters: 1) 1) The ocean environment - animals, geography, geology, weather, coasts, islands 2) 2) Ship types and parts - from the first boat to the latest cutting-edge technology 1) 3) People - heroes, heroines, pirates, sailors,...

Which countries don't have rivers? Which ones have North Korean embassies? Who drives on the "wrong" side of the road? How many national economies are bigger than California's? And where can you still find lions in the wild? You'll learn answers to these questions...

Explore the world's most fascinating historical and contemporary buildings, from ancient pyramids to high-tech skyscrapers, in this essential guide to architecture. Buildings That Changed History gives you an overview of the history of architecture from the ancient world to the present day. It takes...

Become captivated by tales of wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Perfect for trivia aficionados, history readers, or anyone with a thirst for unusual knowledge, Cabinet of Curiosities is full of titillating tidbits and mind-boggling stories you never knew...

Become captivated by tales of wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Perfect for trivia aficionados, history readers, or anyone with a thirst for unusual knowledge, Cabinet of Curiosities is full of titillating tidbits and mind-boggling stories you never knew...