History
Discover the best books on history, including world, American, and ancient European history. Find top-selling history books and must-reads at our online bookstore.
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Sex Science Self: A Social History of Estrogen, Testosterone, and IdentityIn Sex Science Self, Bob Ostertag cautions against accepting and defending any technology uncritically--even, maybe even especially, a technology that has become integrally related to identity. Specifically, he examines the development of estrogen and testosterone as pharmaceuticals. Ostertag situates this history alongside the story...
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I Am Because We Are: Readings in Africana PhilosophyFirst published in 1995, I Am Because We Are has been recognized as a major, canon-defining anthology and adopted as a text in a wide variety of college and university courses. Bringing together writings by prominent black thinkers from Africa, the Caribbean, and North...
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AlgonquinInformative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Algonquin. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with...
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The Book of Aggie Lists, Volume 130: Texas A&m University's Military HeritageThe Book of Aggie Lists brings together in one volume a vast amount of information that will be welcomed by current and former students of Texas A&M University. Focusing on the military heritage of the university--and especially the Corps of Cadets--this reference work is...
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Caesar Kleberg and the King RanchIn this tribute to a pioneer conservationist, Duane M. Leach celebrates the life of an exceptional ranch manager on a legendary Texas ranch, a visionary for wildlife and modern ranch management, and an extraordinarily dedicated and generous man. Caesar Kleberg went to work on...
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Conscience and Courage: How Visionary CEO Henri Termeer Built a Biotech Giant and Pioneered the Rare Disease IndustryHenri Termeer was one of the first of a pioneering group of business executives who built a disparate group of fledgling companies into a biotech industry that has driven decades of therapeutic innovation. During a 28-year career at Genzyme, including 26 years as CEO,...
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Reclaiming Israel's History: Roots, Rights, and the Struggle for PeaceNo history is so disputed as the history of Israel. Some see Israel's creation as a dramatic act of justice for the Jewish people. Others insist that it was a crime against Palestine's Arabs. Author David Brog untangles the facts from the myths to...
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Jefferson's Treasure: How Albert Gallatin Saved the New Nation from DebtWALL STREET JOURNAL review: "One of Mr. May's strengths is his ability to convey a vivid sense of the times. When Britain attacked the U.S. naval frigate Chesapeake in 1807, Gallatin received a message from Jefferson bidding him to come in haste. 'If you...
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The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White HouseIt's amateur hour at the White House. So says New York Times bestselling author Edward Klein in his new political expos The Amateur. Tapping into the public's growing sentiment that President Obama is in over his head, The Amateur argues that Obama's toxic combination...
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The Secret of Benedict XVI: Is He Still the Pope?Questions keep arising about what really happened in 2013 with the surprising "resignation" of Benedict XVI, his decision to remain on as "pope emeritus," and thus the presence of two popes living side-by-side. In this compelling work, Socci investigates the mysterious mission to which...
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The Hamlet Fire: A Tragic Story of Cheap Food, Cheap Government, and Cheap LivesCaptivating and brilliantly conceived. . . [The Hamlet Fire] will provide readers with insights into our current national politics.--The Washington Post A gifted writer (Chicago Tribune) uses a long forgotten factory fire in small-town North Carolina to show how cut-rate food and labor have...
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Blacklisted!: Hollywood, the Cold War, and the First AmendmentA Kirkus Reviews Best Children's BookNEW FROM 2018 SIBERT MEDALIST LARRY DANE BRIMNER Here is the story of 19 men from the film industry who were investigated for suspected communist ties during the Cold War, and the 10--known as the Hollywood Ten--who were blacklisted...
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Farmer George Plants a NationSchool Library Journal Best Book of the YearNSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade BookAmerican Farm Bureau Foundation for Education Recommended Book Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, did you know that George Washington was also a farmer? Here's a look...
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Rosicrucian America: How a Secret Society Influenced the Destiny of a NationAn in-depth history of Rosicrucianism, its key members, and their roles in the formation and settling of America - Explores Sir Francis Bacon and Dr. John Dee's deep influence on England's colonization of America as well as the Rosicrucian influence on the Founding Fathers...
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The Real Witches of New England: History, Lore, and Modern PracticeReveals the origins and history of the New England witch hysteria, its continuing repercussions, and the multilayered practices of today's modern witches - Shares the stories of 13 accused witches from the New England colonies through interviews with their living descendants - Explores the...
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Powder River: A History of the 91st Infantry Division in WWIIYour military library will not be complete without this authoritative history of the 91st Infantry Division written by someone who was there. Roy Livengood has very effectively combines facts and dates with the memories of the men who were there.This definitive history contains Division...
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Hail Victory: An Oral History of the Washington RedskinsA you-are-there history of one of football's most successful and beloved teams Who is the greatest quarterback in Redskins history? Baugh? Jurgensen? Theismann? Rypien? However you answer that question, you'll find plenty of evidence to support your argument in Hail Victory. Based on sportswriter...
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Freemasons at GettysburgAlthough it has been traced to the 10th Century, BC, history indicates that the fraternity of Freemasons was introduced into England in 926 AD. As an association that continues to thrive today, the brotherhood was confronted with a difficult conflict when the Civil War...
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Last Ride of the Iron Horse: How Lou Gehrig Fought ALS to Play One Final Championship SeasonLast Ride of the Iron Horse tells the tale of Lou Gehrig's final year in the Yankee lineup, as he dealt with early effects of the deadly disease ALS. For much of the 1938 season, Gehrig -- dubbed the Iron Horse for his strength...
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Jesus the PhoenicianCould it be possible that Jesus was not Jewish? What would that mean to the faithful? Jesus the Phoenician exposes, among other unprecedented certitudes, the origin of the Jewish faith and the true hidden identity of Jesus Christ. Though the author claims no theological...
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