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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by Grann, David
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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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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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  • A Morning's Walk from London to Kew
    A Morning's Walk from London to Kew
    A Morning's Walk from London to KewThe Author of the following Observations, made during A MORNINGS WALK, will doubtless be allowed to possess but a moderate degree of literary ambition. He has not qualified himself, by foreign travels, to transport his readers above the...
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  • Acadian Reminiscences : The True Story of Evangeline
    Acadian Reminiscences : The True Story of Evangeline
    Acadian Reminiscences : The True Story of EvangelineAcadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline. These people lived...
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  • A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
    A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
    A Short Account of the History of Mathematics ......Buy Now (To Read More)Product details Ebook Number: 31246 Author: Ball, W. W. Rouse (Walter William Rouse) Release Date: Feb 10, 2010 Format: eBook Language: English
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  • Bij ons in Noord-Holland
    Bij ons in Noord-Holland
    Bij ons in Noord-HollandOverduidelijke druk- en spelfouten in het origineel zijn gecorrigeerd; deze zijn voorzien van een dunne rode stippellijn, waarbij de Brontekst via een zwevende pop-up beschikbaar is. Variaties in spelling zijn behouden. I. Ter Inleiding.Dit is land- en volkenkundig onderricht. Het wordt...
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  • A History of the English Church in New Zealand
    A History of the English Church in New Zealand
    A History of the English Church in New ZealandA commercial message of trifling import may now be flashed in a few minutes from Jerusalem to the Antipodes: the message of Christ's love took nearly eighteen centuries to make the journey. For a time, indeed,...
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  • History of Morgan's Cavalry
    History of Morgan's Cavalry
    History of Morgan's CavalryThe writer presents to the reading public the narrative of an arduous and adventurous military career, which, commencing at a period but little subsequent to the outbreak of the late civil war, continued through the four eventful years. He has endeavored...
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  • Rulers of India: Albuquerque
    Rulers of India: Albuquerque
    Rulers of India: AlbuquerqueAffonso de Albuquerque was the first European since Alexander the Great who dreamed of establishing an empire in India, or rather in Asia, governed from Europe. The period in which he fought and ruled in the East is one of entrancing...
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  • Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2
    Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2
    Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2"I was born in 1851, in the yard where my owner lived next door to the City Hall. I remember when they...
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  • Cavalry of the Clouds
    Cavalry of the Clouds
    Cavalry of the CloudsBy Major-General W. S. BRANCKER (Deputy Director-General of Military Aronautics) Every day adds something to the achievements of aviation, brings to light yet another of its possibilities, or discloses more vividly its inexhaustible funds of adventure and romance. This volume, one...
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  • The Redskins; or, Indian and Injin, Volume 1
    The Redskins; or, Indian and Injin, Volume 1
    The Redskins; or, Indian and Injin, Volume 1. - Being the Conclusion of the Littlepage ManuscriptsThis book closes the series of the Littlepage Manuscripts, which have been given to the world, as containing a fair account of the comparative sacrifices of time, money and...
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  • Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777
    Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777
    Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 - With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76.England took Canada from France in 1759, and soon after annexed it to her own dominions. Twelve years later, her despotic acts drove her American colonies into open rebellion....
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  • Os jesuitas e o ensino
    Os jesuitas e o ensino
    Os jesuitas e o ensinoNo vae nesse silencio louvor, nem vituperio: assignala, apenas, a insufficiencia do escopo. O novo Codigo encerra algumas medidas boas quanto ao magisterio superior; outras, menos felizes, attinentes ao chamado cyclo secundario, ligadas a providencias que se preconisam. Emmudeceu sobre...
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  • From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign
    From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign
    From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign - A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier SawThe land where I was born was, in my childhood, a great battleground. Waras we then thought the vastest of all wars, not only...
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  • A Letter to the Hon. Samuel A. Eliot, Representative in Congress From the City of Boston, In Reply to His Apology For Voting For the Fugitive Slave Bill
    A Letter to the Hon. Samuel A. Eliot, Representative in Congress From the City of Boston, In Reply to His Apology For Voting For the Fugitive Slave Bill
    A Letter to the Hon. Samuel A. Eliot, Representative in Congress From the City of Boston, In Reply to His Apology For Voting For the Fugitive Slave Bill.An English courtier procured a colonial judgeship for a young dependant wholly ignorant of law. The new...
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  • Thoughts on African Colonization
    Thoughts on African Colonization
    Thoughts on African ColonizationI dedicate this work to my countrymen, in whose intelligence, magnanimity and humanity I place the utmost reliance. Although they have long suffered themselves to be swayed by a prejudice as unmanly as it is wicked, and have departed widely from...
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  • A India Portugueza
    A India Portugueza
    A India Portugueza - Conferencia feita em 16 de março de 1908Agradeo a V. Ex., sr. presidente, as palavras amaveis com que me apresentou a esta assembla, onde tenho a honra de me apresentar pela primeira vez, palavras inspiradas mais pela amisade do que...
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  • The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852
    The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852
    The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 THE AZTECS AT THE SOCIETY LIBRARY. A DAY AT CHATSWORTH. MEN AND WOMEN OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. A MODEL TRAVELLER. A MYSTERIOUS HISTORY. EDWARD EVERETT AND DANIEL WEBSTER. ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING. THE HAPPINESS OF OYSTERS....
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  • German Problems and Personalities
    German Problems and Personalities
    German Problems and PersonalitiesThe book of which a new and popular edition is now presented to the American public has very little in common with the thousand and one war publications which are distracting the attention of a bewildered and satiated reader. It was...
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  • Campaigning in Cuba
    Campaigning in Cuba
    Campaigning in CubaWar broke out between the United States and Spain on April 21, 1898. A week or ten days later I was asked by the editors of the "Outlook" of New York to go to Cuba with Miss Clara Barton, on the Red...
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  • Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women
    Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women
    Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women Alas! for them, their day is o'er, Their fires are out on hill and shore; No more for them the wild deer bounds, The plough is on their hunting grounds; The pale man's axe rings...
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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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