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"The most brutally addictive fantasy I've read in a decade!" --#1 NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end. Brutal games, grumpy dragons, complex characters, sizzling sexual tension, magic, and war...a fantasy like you've never read before."...
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by Grann, David
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The...
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The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Ortega-Medina, Orlando
The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants
Award-winning author and immigration attorney Orlando Ortega-Medina returns to 1990s San Francisco in The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, a powerful family drama that plays out within a captivating legal thriller.Attorney Marc Mendes, the estranged son of a prominent Rabbi and a burned-out lawyer with...
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Divine Rivals by Ross, Rebecca
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When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to...
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  • History of Embalming
    History of Embalming
    History of Embalming - and of Preparations in Anatomy, Pathology, and Natural History; Including an Account of a New Process for EmbalmingThe Egyptians embalmed their dead, and the processes which they employed were sufficiently perfect to secure them an indefinite preservation. This is a...
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  • Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 07 (of 20)
    Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 07 (of 20)
    Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 07 (of 20)DEAR SIR,With you I hate, deplore, and denounce the Barbarism of Slavery,believing that the nonentity and impossibility of Slavery under the Constitution of the United States can be fully seen only when we fully see its...
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  • Memoirs of the Duchesse De Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan), 1841-1850
    Memoirs of the Duchesse De Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan), 1841-1850
    Memoirs of the Duchesse De Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan), 1841-1850Rochecotte, January 1, 1841.Yesterday passed by uneventfully. In the morning I had mass said in my chapel for the late M. de Qulen, and shed heartfelt tears during the service. In...
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  • Aus Berg und Tal: Charakterbilder aus dem schweizer. Bauernleben
    Aus Berg und Tal: Charakterbilder aus dem schweizer. Bauernleben
    Aus Berg und Tal: Charakterbilder aus dem schweizer. BauernlebenSo konnte es nicht ausbleiben, da ich schon frh Anteil nehmen lernte an den Freuden und Leiden unserer Bauernschaft. Meine Ttigkeit als Wanderlehrer gab mir aber erst ausgiebige Gelegenheit, unsere landwirtschaftlichen Verhltnisse in den hchsten Gebirgstlern...
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  • Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 2 (of 2)
    Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 2 (of 2)
    Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 2 (of 2) - Including the Charities, Depravities, Dresses, and Amusements etc.INCLUDING THE CHARITIES, DEPRAVITIES, DRESSES, AND AMUSEMENTS, OF THE CITIZENS OF LONDON, DURING THAT PERIOD; WITH A REVIEW OF THE...
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  • Raha: Romaani
    Raha: Romaani
    Raha: RomaaniPrssin kello oli juuri lynyt yksitoista, kun Saccard astui Champeaux'n ravintolan valkeaan ja kullalla koristettuun saliin, jonka molemmat korkeat akkunat antavat torille. Hnen katseensa kiintyi heti pihan pytien ress istuviin, vilkkaaseen keskusteluun vaipuneisiin vieraisiin, ja hn nytti hiukan hmmstyvn, kun ei nhnytkn etsimins...
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  • Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 1 (of 2)
    Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 1 (of 2)
    Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 1 (of 2) - Including the Charities, Depravities, Dresses, and Amusements etc.I beg leave to return my sincere thanks to the community, for the flattering reception with which this undertaking has...
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  • Kirjekyyhkynen
    Kirjekyyhkynen
    KirjekyyhkynenTodistan siis, ett aikomukseni oli antaa sinun maksaa elinkautisella vankeudella se palvelus, jonka sinulle tein: niin itseks on ihmissydn, ettei se osaa mitn hyv tehd vaatimatta palkkiota, useinpa kaksin verroin suurempaa kuin hnen tekonsa ansaitsee. Lhde siis, armas airut, lhde sinne, mist tulit, ja...
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  • The Conquest of the River Plate (1535-1555)
    The Conquest of the River Plate (1535-1555)
    The Conquest of the River Plate (1535-1555)I HAVE the pleasure to present to the Hakluyt Society, in the accompanying volume, the first two historians who wrote on the conquest of the Rio de la Plata, which took place in the reign of Charles V,...
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  • Ten Tudor Statesmen
    Ten Tudor Statesmen
    Ten Tudor StatesmenThe series of studies contained in this volume is in no way a history of the Tudor period. My object in preparing it has been first to form in my own mind and secondly to present to my readers a clear and...
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  • The Haunts of Old Cockaigne
    The Haunts of Old Cockaigne
    The Haunts of Old CockaigneWhen, as a boy of ten (driven from Paris by General Trochu's proclamation before[203] the siege as a bouche inutile), I first set my eyes on the world's metropolis, my impressions were not favourable. Ugh! that first Sunday in London!...
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  • The Story of the 13 Colonies
    The Story of the 13 Colonies
    The Story of the Thirteen ColoniesThis book is intended as an historical reader, an elementary text-book in the history of our country, or as an introduction or supplement to any of the excellent text-books on the history of the United States now in use....
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  • Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 28
    Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 28
    Farnham's Travels in the Great Western Prairies, etc., part 1, May 21-October 16, 1839The Oregon Territory forms the terminus of these Travels; and, as that country is an object of much interest on both sides of the Atlantic, I have thought proper to preface...
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  • Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 06 (of 20)
    Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 06 (of 20)
    Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 06 (of 20)The selection of a Republican candidate for the Presidency gave rise to the customary discussion in the newspapers, in the course of which the New York Tribune, under date of June 6, 1856, expressed itself as...
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  • From the North Foreland to Penzance
    From the North Foreland to Penzance
    From the North Foreland to PenzanceIn the following pages, dealing with the most important or most picturesque of the harbours and seaports of the South Coast from the North Foreland to Penzance, no attempt has been made either to give guide book information which...
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  • Yougo-Slavia
    Yougo-Slavia
    Yougo-SlaviaOverduidelijke druk- en spelfouten in het origineel zijn gecorrigeerd; deze zijn voorzien van een dunne oranje stippellijn, waarbij de Brontekst via een zwevende pop-up beschikbaar is. Variaties in spelling (met/zonder accent, met/zonder koppelteken, letterwisselingen g/k, v/w) zijn behouden. Het was, ik weet niet meer...
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  • Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 05 (of 20)
    Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 05 (of 20)
    Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 05 (of 20)The principles of true politics are those of morality enlarged; and I neither now do nor ever will admit of any other.Burke, Letter to the Bishop of Chester: Correspondence, Vol. I. p. 332. True politics I...
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  • Best Stories of the 1914 European War
    Best Stories of the 1914 European War
    Best Stories of the 1914 European WarMurine is compounded in the Laboratory of the Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, by Oculists, as used for years in Private Practice, and is Safe and Pleasant in its Application to the most Sensitive Eye, or to the...
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  • Kaksi kaupunkia
    Kaksi kaupunkia
    Kaksi kaupunkia1. Viiden vuoden kuluttua. 2. Muuan nytelm. 3. Pettymys. 4. Onnitteluja. 5. Shakaali. 6. Sadottain ihmisi. 7. Monseigneur kaupungissa. 8. Monseigneur maalla. 9. Gorgonin p. 10. Kaksi lupausta. 11. Toverukset. 12. Hienotunteinen mies. 13. Mies ilman hienotunteisuutta. 14. Kunniallinen asiamies. 15. Rouva Defarge...
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  • Hildebrand or, The Days of Queen Elizabeth, An Historic Romance, Vol. 3 of 3
    Hildebrand or, The Days of Queen Elizabeth, An Historic Romance, Vol. 3 of 3
    Hildebrand; or, The Days of Queen Elizabeth, An Historic Romance, Vol. 3 of 3It was on the same evening that closed the preceding chapter of this history, and while the dusk was hardly yet apparent, that the maiden Abigail passed up the principal staircase...
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Explore American, Ancient European, World History and More

History books offer a fascinating journey through time, providing insights into the events and people that shaped our world. Whether you're interested in broad overviews or detailed studies, there are countless history books available to satisfy your curiosity.

For those looking for the best books on history, several titles stand out. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari is a compelling read that covers the span of human history, from the emergence of Homo sapiens to the present day. It's widely considered one of the best history books due to its engaging narrative and insightful analysis.

If you're specifically interested in world history books, "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond is a must-read. This book explores the factors that influenced the development of civilizations across different continents. Another excellent choice is "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson, which provides a broad and accessible overview of world history.

For those focused on American history, "1776" by David McCullough offers a detailed account of the year of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolutionary War. Another notable title is "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, which delves into the life and leadership of one of America's greatest presidents. These are often cited as some of the great history books.

Exploring ancient European history can be equally rewarding. "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome" by Mary Beard provides a thorough and engaging account of the Roman Empire. Another great choice is "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon, a classic work that remains influential in the study of ancient history.

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Q. What are some of the best books on history?

A. Some of the best books on history include "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari, "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond, and "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson. These books offer comprehensive and engaging insights into various aspects of human history.

Q. What are good world history books to read?

A. Good world history books to read include "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond, which examines the factors that shaped different civilizations, and "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson, which provides an accessible overview of the history of our world.

Q. What are some recommended books about American history?

A. Recommended books about American history include "1776" by David McCullough, which details the American Revolutionary War, and "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, which explores Abraham Lincoln's leadership and presidency. These are often listed among the best American history books.

Q. What are some notable books on ancient European history?

A. Notable books on ancient European history include "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome" by Mary Beard, which provides a comprehensive look at the Roman Empire, and "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon, a classic work that remains influential in historical studies.

Q. Where can I find the best history books?

A. You can find the best history books at local bookstores, libraries, and online bookstores. Online bookstores often offer a wide selection and customer reviews, making it easier to choose the right book. Searching for best selling books and best books to read can also help you find highly recommended titles.

Q. What are some great history books to start with for beginners?

A. For beginners, great history books include "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari for a broad overview of human history, and "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson for an accessible introduction to various historical topics. These books are engaging and informative, making them ideal starting points for those new to history reading.

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