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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Aircraft CarriersThis book describes the history, features, and uses of aircraft carriers. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary,...
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Ainu Folklore: Traditions and Culture of the Vanishing Aborigines of Japan 1949Ainu Folklore: Traditions and Culture of the Vanishing Aborigines of Japan 1949 is a book written by Carl Etter, which provides a comprehensive insight into the folklore, traditions, and culture of the Ainu people of Japan. The Ainu people are an indigenous group that...
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A History of Twentieth-Century GermanyGermany in the 20th century endured two world wars, a failed democracy, Hitler's dictatorship, the Holocaust, and a country divided for 40 years after World War II. But it has also boasted a strong welfare state, affluence, liberalization and globalization, a successful democracy, and...
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A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve CoinsHold the glory--and infamy--of ancient Rome in the palm of your hand in this extraordinary and accessible story of history's greatest superpower, as told through humanity's most universal object: the coin. When Gareth Harney was first handed a Roman coin by his father as...
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Ah-Ha to Zig-Zag: 31 Objects from Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design MuseumMaira Kalman's exuberant illustrations and humorous commentary bring design history to life in this inspired ABC book that celebrates thirty-one objects from the Cooper Hewitt, in time for its long-awaited reopening. "A. Ah-ha! There you Are." begins Maira Kalman's joyfully illustrated romp through the...
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A Great and Good Man: Rare, First-Hand Accounts of Abraham LincolnAuthor: Jonathan White, William GriffingPublisher: Reedy PressPublished: 10/15/2024Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsISBN: 9781681065458
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A Good and Valuable Officer: Daniel Morgan in the Revolutionary WarFew soldiers contributed more to America's victory in the Revolutionary War than Daniel Morgan, the rugged rifle commander from Virginia. One of the first to answer the Continental Congress's call for troops in 1775, Morgan led a company of hardy Virginia riflemen to Boston,...
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Age of Exploration: How Chinese Scientists and Administrators Discovered ChinaIn the early twentieth century, Chinese intellectuals came to realize that Westerners surpassed them not only in knowledge of the world, but also in knowledge of China itself. A rising generation of Chinese scientists, engineers, and administrators was eager to address this state of...
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Ageless Artistry: A Newcomer's Guide to Classic Western Paintings from 1400 to 1900Dive into the heart of artistic genius in this illuminating exploration of Western paintings spanning five centuries. From the vivid religious depictions of the Renaissance to the bold brushstrokes of the 19th century, this book presents a curated collection of the most iconic paintings...
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Africa's Global Infrastructures: South - South Transformations in PracticeThe boom in South-South relations since the early 2000s has seen a flurry of investment in African infrastructure from emerging markets across the Global South. While the extent to which these projects spur growth is constantly debated, few studies have addressed their impact on...
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AFRICAN AMERICAN LAWMEN, 1877-1900, vol.2AFRICAN AMERICAN LAWMEN, 1877-1900, Vol. 2, discusses the understudied topic of African Americans holding civic and professional positions in the criminal justice system following Reconstruction. For a better understanding of this topic, Lievin Kambamba Mboma tackles the early unofficial lapse of Reconstruction Era policies...
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African American Herbalism & Magick: A Practical Guide to Healing with Rituals, Plants and Ancestral SpellsJourney through stories and teachings that reveal the power of plants, the mysteries of magick, and the resilience of spirit that defines African American Herbalism & Magick.Inside this book you will discover the power of herbal and magical rituals that have shaped African American...
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A Fortified Sea: The Defense of the Caribbean in the Eighteenth CenturyA multidisciplinary examination of the role of military forts in the Caribbean during the age of European colonial expansionA Fortified Sea illuminates the key role of military forts in the greater Caribbean during the long eighteenth century. The historical Caribbean, with its multiple contested...
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A Dictionary of True Crime: A Reference Guide to the Dark and Curious Crimes of British HistoryA Dictionary of True Crime is a guide to the most compelling cases of extreme and violent crime in the writing files, from the 17th century to present day. Amongst notorious criminals like Jack the Ripper and the Moors Murderers, lesser-known but provoking cases...
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A Difficult Heritage: Fascist-Era Art and Architecture Out of Its TimeOn the critical preservation and ongoing legacy of material artefacts from Fascist ItalyAs part of Italy's national cultural heritage, its fascist-era architecture is protected by preservation laws--as are many artworks and monuments from that period. However, in the country's more recent reappraisal of its...
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A Cultural History of Sport in AntiquityA Cultural History of Sport in Antiquity covers the period 800 BCE to 600 CE. From the founding of the Olympics and Rome's celebratory games, sport permeated the cultural life of Greco-Roman antiquity almost as it does our own. Gymnasiums, public baths, monumental arenas,...
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A Creek, a Hill, & a Forty: The early years of Alaska's Matanuska Colony, seen through a colonist's letters home-Margaret Miller's storyA Creek, a Hill & a Forty is a firsthand narrative of the early years of Alaska's Matanuska Colony-with the story told through the personal letters of one colonist, Margaret Miller. Margaret, along with her husband and three daughters, emigrated to Alaska as a...
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Access to History for the Ib Diploma: The Great Depression and the Americas 1929-39: Hodder Education GroupEnsure your students have access to the authoritative, in-depth and accessible content of this series for the IB History Diploma. This series for the IB History Diploma has taken the clarity, accessibility, reliability and in-depth analysis of our best-selling Access to History series and...
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A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 ObjectsThe untold story of rural Britain revealed through its artefacts 'A really lovely, fascinating book. I dived straight into this clever, joyous, celebration of nature, history, and - of course - the countryside.' Charles Spencer, author of The White Ship For most of...
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A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, Ai, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains"I found this book amazing. I read it through quickly because it was so interesting, then turned around and read much of it again."--Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow"I've been recommending A Brief...
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