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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Jean Laugeay: Fireworks and LibertyIn the first and thoroughly researched account of Jean Laugeay, the authors present a fascinating new discovery of the man who displayed fireworks to celebrate the first anniversary of a new nation. Philadelphia was the capital of the thirteen United States, and the largest...
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JAPANESE WEAPONS ILLUSTRATED September 1944This period "Restricted laced binding" manual was intended to be an aid to the identification of Japanese Army equipment, with sections covering: Tanks, both two-man, Tankette, light and medium; Armoured Cars; Self-Propelled Guns; Anti-Tank Guns; Artillery; Anti-Aircraft Guns; Mortars & Grenade Dischargers; Small Arms;...
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Japanese Folktales and Legends: An Enthralling Collection of Stories, Mythical Creatures, Heroes, and Timeless TalesUncover the Heart of Japan Through Its Legendary StoriesStep into the world of Japanese folklore, where a samurai's sword is more than just a weapon-it's a symbol of honor, courage, and the samurai way of life. This book takes you on a journey through...
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I Write What I LikeIn 1977, Steve Biko was murdered in his prison cell. He was only 31, but his vision and charisma - captured in this collection of his work - had already transformed the agenda of South African politics. This book looks at the philosophy of...
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I Was Born in the Forest: A Traveler's Guide to Quilombos, the Citadels of African Resistance to Slavery in Portuguese America, and a Story of BI Was Born in the Forest encapsulates the freedom struggle of Africans brought to the Americas in the bowels of slave ships from Congo, Angola, and other parts of Central Africa. In the seventeenth century, many defied the odds by escaping and establishing Afrocentric...
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It's Only a Joke, Comrade!: Humour, Trust and Everyday Life under Stalin'A stunningly original study of Stalinist society... Essential reading for anyone interested in how human beings navigate a path through times of extraordinary upheaval, privation and danger' - Daniel BeerIn the shadow of the Gulag, Soviet citizens were still cracking jokes. They had to.Drawing...
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Italians of Newark: A HistoryFaith, family and food.Between 1880 and 1924, more than four million Italians immigrated to the United States. Tens of thousands flocked to Newark and reshaped a city. Many settled in the Old First Ward, which once claimed the title of largest Little Italy in...
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Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black GeneralsThis amazing true story of America's first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Jr., a father and son who helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen, is "the book Black America needs in this moment" (Eboni K. Williams, lawyer and...
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In Full Force and Virtue: North Carolina Emancipation Records, 1713-1860There is a wealth of information abounding in the petitions wherein masters expostulate to the court the reasons for wishing to free their slaves. The petitions reveal relationships between diverse cultures and races, and many of them depict those relatioAuthor: William L. Byrd, William...
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Incredible Stories for Inquisitive Kids: Captivating Tales for Young Readers from History, Science & The Crazy World We Live InUnlock a World of Fascination of Incredible True Stories for Your Curious Child!Do you want your child to be captivated by true stories that ignite their imagination and expand their understanding of the world?Are you searching for a book that will make reading fun...
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Hungry and Starving: Voices of the Great Soviet Famine, 1928-1934In the wake of Vladimir Lenin's death in 1924, various protagonists grappled to become his successor, but it was not until 1928 that Joseph Stalin emerged as leader of the Russian Marxists' Bolshevik wing. Surrounded by an increasingly hostile capitalist world, Stalin reasoned that...
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Hubris: The American Origins of Russia's War Against UkraineA leading expert on US-Russian relations reveals how the United States and its European allies set the course for the war in Ukraine--and offers a sobering indictment of American foreign policy since the fall of the Soviet Union. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in...
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How to Be French: Nationality in the Making since 1789How to Be French is a magisterial history of French nationality law from 1789 to the present, written by Patrick Weil, one of France's foremost historians. First published in France in 2002, it is filled with captivating human dramas, with legal professionals, and with...
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Homosexuality & CivilizationHow have major civilizations of the last two millennia treated people who were attracted to their own sex? In a narrative tour de force, Louis Crompton chronicles the lives and achievements of homosexual men and women alongside a darker history of persecution, as he...
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Hizbullah (Hezbollah): The Story from WithinA unique insider's view of one of the most important political parties in the Middle East. The mandate of Hizbullah ("Party of God") is laid out here for the first time in English by a high-ranking insider.Author: Naim QassemPublisher: Saqi BooksPublished: 01/01/2005Pages: 320Binding Type:...
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History Smashers: Earth Day and the EnvironmentMyths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions! Don't miss the award-winning History Smashers series as they get to the truth on the biggest environmental fibs! In April...
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History Of The Ordinance Of 1787 And The Old Northwest TerritoryThe book ""History Of The Ordinance Of 1787 And The Old Northwest Territory"" by Harlow Lindley is an extensive account of the creation and implementation of the Ordinance of 1787, which established the framework for governing the Old Northwest Territory in the United States....
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History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works 1831-1920Originally written in the late 1900's and then periodically revised, A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works chronicles the origins and growth of one of America's greatest industrial-era corporations. Founded in the early 1830's by Philadelphia jeweler Matthais Baldwin, the company built a huge...
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Historic Palm Beach: Walking, Biking and Driving ToursThis book offers three tours that showcase the history of Palm Beach through its architecture. The tours are arranged in chronological order and are illustrated with historical photographs from the archives of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. The first is a driving...
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Historic Colorado Mansions & CastlesThe discovery of gold and silver in Colorado's Rocky Mountains minted millionaires by the ton. The rough settlements of miners and ranchers quickly transformed into habitations more suitable for the newly wealthy class. William Newton Byers founded the Centennial State's first newspaper and built...
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