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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Merriam Genealogy In England And America: Including The "genealogical Memoranda" Of Charles Pierce Merriam, The Collections Of James Sheldon Merriam,This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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MedicineThis volume takes readers on a riveting journey through time, exploring the evolution of medicine from ancient remedies to cutting-edge advancements. Packed with vibrant illustrations and engaging facts, this book brings to life the stories of groundbreaking physicians, fearless innovators, and the relentless pursuit...
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Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy"I have presented principles of philosophy that are not, however, philosophical but strictly mathematicalthat is, those on which the study of philosophy can be based."Translated from the classic text Philosophi Naturalis Principia Mathematica, which was originally published in Latin in 1687. Such is its...
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Mary Ball Washington - Mother of George WashingtonBiography of Mary Ball Washington, The Mother of George Washington. Details of her life covering 1708 to 1789.Author: Michelle L. HamiltonPublisher: Michelle L. HamiltonPublished: 11/06/2017Pages: 70Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.14dISBN: 9780999568811This title is not returnable
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Marie Antoinette's World: Intrigue, Infidelity, and Adultery in VersaillesThis riveting book explores the little-known intimate life of Marie Antoinette and her family in a world filled with intrigue, infidelity, and adultery. Will Bashor unveils the hedonistic atmosphere at Versailles as we learn the secret language of the queen's fan and explore the...
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Manitoba (Manitoba)Welcome to Manitoba! Come with me, Zoey, as I show you around the province where I live. Learn about the provincial flag, animal, and flower. Find out my favorite activities too! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to...
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Make It Go in the Snow: People and Ideas in the History of SnowmobilesThrough the years, the challenge of powered transportation in the snow has been met with ideas from explorers, creative inventors and small companies, all with new ideas - often unique and sometimes successful. The name "snowmobile" was trademarked in 1917, but there were snow...
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Make America Healthy Again: Lessons from a 50 year surgical odysseyAuthor: Charles Antinori FacsPublisher: iUniversePublished: 05/31/2024Pages: 108Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.26dISBN: 9781663262523
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Lunar: A History of the Moon in Myths, Maps, and MatterThe first book to combine exquisite cartographical charts of the Moon with a thorough exploration of the Moon's role in popular culture, science, and myth. President John F. Kennedy's rousing "We will go to the Moon" speech in 1961 before the US Congress catalyzed...
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Louisville's Southern Exposition, 1883-1887: The City of ProgressAuthor: Bryan S. BushPublisher: History Press Library EditionsPublished: 01/03/2011Pages: 130Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38dISBN: 9781540229649This title is not returnable
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Lost Villages of Flagstaff LakePermanent settlers began arriving at the village of Flagstaff around the 1820s, drawn by its advantageous location along the Dead River floodplain and the availability of waterpower at the outlet to Flagstaff Pond. In 1923, the Maine legislature passed a bill condemning a 25-mile...
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Lincoln vs. Davis: The War of the PresidentsFrom renowned biographer Nigel Hamilton, author of the epic FDR at War trilogy and the bestselling JFK: Reckless Youth, comes the greatest untold story of the Civil War: how two American presidents faced off as the fate of the nation hung in the balance...
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Liberty And Death At The AlamoAuthor: Dennis ClarkPublisher: Opportune Independent Publishing Co.Published: 06/01/2024Pages: 586Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.70lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.75dISBN: 9781636161938
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LGBTQ+ Long BeachLong Beach, California, founded in the 1880s by conservative, pro-temperance settlers, has been known as "American Colony," "Queen of the Beaches," "Iowa-By-The Sea," "Home of the Pike," and "Paradise for Pansies." This book gives a glimpse of how Long Beach went from making national...
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Letters for the Ages Behind Bars: Letters from History's Most Famous PrisonersLetters for the Ages Behind Bars is a history of imprisonment told through the letters of people incarcerated over many centuries, for crimes committed or sometimes even for no reason at all. It is a story that runs from St Paul right up to...
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Lee Kong Chian: Educationalist Entrepreneur PhilanthropistLee Kong Chian (1893-1967) is one of Singapore's most outstanding figures in the history of Singapore and Southeast Asia. This book is the first complete account of this great person, following him from childhood to his passing. He leaves behind a great legacy which...
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Learning Adventures: DinosaursThis unique learning experience lets kids meet dinosaurs face-to-face. Learning Adventures: Dinosaurs will take you on a journey to explore the world of dinosaurs. Have fun while learning and see all your favorites like you never have before--with colorful illustrations and fascinating facts, and...
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Leaders of the Civil Rights MovementThe illustrated approaches to history included in this book are sure to draw in readers, even the most reluctant ones. The approachable text guides readers through comprehensive and thought-provoking biographies, helping them to grasp the real-world reverberations that resulted from the lives and actions...
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Leadership: Six Studies in World StrategyThe New York Times bestseller Henry Kissinger, consummate diplomat and statesman, examines the strategies of six great twentieth-century figures and brings to life a unifying theory of leadership and diplomacy"An extraordinary book, one that braids together two through lines in the long and distinguished...
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Las Estatuas de la Isla de PascuaAuthor: Heidi NewbauerPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 07/15/2024Pages: 24Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9798889891116Language: SpanishAudience: Ages 9-12
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