History - Reference

Unicorns' horns, mermaids' skeletons, stuffed and preserved animals and plants, precious metals, clocks, scientific instruments, celestial globes--all knowledge, the whole cosmos, arranged on shelves in a single room. Such were the cabinets of curiosities of the seventeenth century, the last period of history when...

"A California classic . . . California, it should be remembered, was very much the wild west, having to wait until 1850 before it could force its way into statehood. so what tamed it? Mr. Starr's answer is a combination of great men, great...

The Case Study House program (1945-1966) was a unique event in the history of American architecture. Sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, the program sought to respond to the postwar building boom with prototype modern homes that could be both easily replicated and readily...

This informative book provides an overview of castles. Readers learn about key ideas and crazy facts related to the topic. Each chapter includes a combination of need-to-know facts, helpful infographics, and exciting photos. The book also includes a table of contents, quiz questions, a...

Go on a musical journey around the world in this children's introduction.Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with this extensive children's guide. This book is the perfect introduction for young readers to the world of...

New discoveries of surviving color on sculpture spanning two millennia and across the globe, from ancient Greece to Tenochtitlán to Renaissance Europe Many ancient and early modern works that are viewed in monochrome today were once painted in vibrant colors. Lost to time until...

A strikingly photographed and designed homage to fine hand-rolled cigars Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and blue smoke with this lavishly illustrated coffee table book. Aaron Sigmond, a renowned and internationally recognized cigar chronicler and connoisseur, invites you to explore the rich...

Explore the eccentric side of yesterday's Queen City Cincinnatians today wrap themselves in a comforting blanket of serene conformity, soothed by the myth that the Queen City has always been a bland, somewhat Germanic, little backwater. History tells us otherwise. Old Cincinnati was a...

There are as many versions of Greater Cincinnati as there are residents of the region. That's roughly two million different perceptions of the city. In Cincinnati in 50 Maps, editor Nick Swartsell and cartographer Andy Woodruff present over fifty ways of looking at the...

Witness the rise and fall of ancient empires and forgotten cultures--and their epic stories--with this unique map-led history. From Mesopotamia's thriving trade hubs to the spectacular cities of the Inca, such as Machu Picchu, Civilizations Map By Map charts the rise and fall of...

The College Football Encyclopedia introduces readers to the sport's most iconic teams, with an emphasis on the defining athletes, moments, traditions, and championships that set each team apart. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering the sport's history, along with information about...

This is a thoroughly revised edition of the Historical Atlas of Colorado, which was coauthored by Tom Noel and published in 1994. Chock-full of the best and latest information on Colorado, this new edition features thirty new chapters, updated text, more than 100 color...

This full-color book of maps, one of Belt Publishing's 50 Maps Series, presents the capital and biggest city in Ohio like you've never seen it before. Columbus is a place perpetually in search of an identity. Once called a "cow town," it is now...

Explore the fascinating world of flags! Find intriguing stories and factoids on the design of country, province, state and special flags. Read how these flags are used as heraldic symbols, cultural and national emblems, and how designs and meanings have evolved. This is the...

Every dealer, collector and investor interested in Morgan and Peace silver dollars should have a copy of this ground-breaking reference book! Over 50,000 sold. Authors Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis are considered to be the fathers of Morgan and Peace silver...

Every dealer, collector and investor interested in Morgan and Peace silver dollars should have a copy of this ground-breaking reference book! Over 50,000 sold. Authors Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis are considered to be the fathers of Morgan and Peace silver...

Here is the essential guide to computers, an authoritative reference book and timeline about the most powerful tools ever devised. Computing has been the sharp end of cutting-edge technology for a generation and it now permeates all our lives. But to many computer science...

Coronado: The Enchanted Island provides a history, an elegant portrait, and a superb guide to understanding one extraordinary island community. This single-volume offers the most comprehensive study of Coronado's history ever compiled. The 4th Edition was specifically prepared as Coronado celebrated its 125th year....

A collection of studies in which Arendt, from the standpoint of a political philosopher, views the crises of the 1960s and early 1970s as challenges to the american form of government. Index.Author: Hannah ArendtPublisher: Mariner Books ClassicsPublished: 05/10/1972Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.90h x...

An absorbing history of Europe's nine most puzzling texts, including the biggest mystery of all: the Voynich Manuscript Books can change the world. They can influence, entertain, transport, and enlighten. But across the centuries, authors have disguised their work with codes and ciphers, secret...