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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Awesome Battles for Kids: The Colonial Wars"An engaging and enlightening book that takes young readers on a thrilling journey through the conflicts that shaped the colonial era. Young readers will find themselves immersed in the stories of bravery, strategy, and determination." -Booksprout ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Dive into the dramatic clashes of Europe's quest...
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Aunt Charlotte's Stories Of Roman History For The Little OnesThis 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...
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Army Brat: World War IIThe lives of Army brats have always been a core component of the US military. Scarcely described until now, Army Brat: World War II is an essential account that fills a major gap in history.Author Laura Thurston Gutman lived deeply embedded within the US...
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Arms and the ManArms and the Man was George Bernard Shaw's first commercially successful play. It is a comedy about idealized love versus true love. A young Serbian woman idealizes her war-hero fiance and thinks the Swiss soldier who begs her to hide him a terrible coward....
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Arizona Politics and Government: The Quest for Autonomy, Democracy, and DevelopmentArizona has become a swing state in recent national elections, the source of controversial policies and policy proposals, and the home of well-known political personalities. In this new edition of Arizona Politics and Government, David R. Berman examines contemporary issues in a broad historical,...
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ArgentinaIn this vibrant and informative book, readers are invited to take a trip to the fascinating country of Argentina! They'll discover all there is to see and do when visiting Argentina today. They'll also learn about the nation's past, its people, and its long...
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ArgentinaIn this vibrant and informative book, readers are invited to take a trip to the fascinating country of Argentina! They'll discover all there is to see and do when visiting Argentina today. They'll also learn about the nation's past, its people, and its long...
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A Rebirth of ScienceThe period of time spanning the 16th to 18th centuries was marked by a growing interest in learning about and better understanding the world around us. It also marked a shift from superstition to close observation and orderly experimentation. The 17th century was dominated...
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Architecture: A Very Short IntroductionThis highly original and sophisticated look at architecture helps us to understand the cultural significance of the buildings that surround us. It avoids the traditional style-spotting approach and instead gives us an idea of what it is about buildings that moves us, and what...
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An Otherwise Healthy Person: A Marine's Story of Going to Fallujah and Fighting to Come HomeThrough a series of short stories and vignettes, follow the journey of a Marine squad leader as he leads thirteen men through intense, confusing, and deadly battles in and around Fallujah during a time when local tribes first began to turn against the Al...
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Angela Harding: Shooting Stars (Foiled Quarto Journal)A new title in the Flame Tree Foiled Quarto Journal collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production: bleed-proof, acid-free FSC pages, a pocket, ribbon bookmarks and a magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift or for all notetakers, list-makers and journal users. A FLAME TREE...
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Andrew EllicottCatharine Van Cortlandt Mathews' biography of Andrew Ellicott provides a detailed look at the life of this important figure in early American history. Ellicott was a surveyor and mathematician who played a pivotal role in surveying the boundaries of the United States. This book...
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Ancient Egyptian HolidaysAncient Egyptian Holidays is a remarkable book that explores the ancient seasons, religious observances, and agricultural practices of the Egyptians. Mab Borden's meticulous research paints a vivid picture of the interconnectedness between spirituality and agriculture. This book is invaluable for those interested in the...
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An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals: A Collection of Rocks, Minerals, and Gems from Around the WorldFind out how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about rocks, gems, and minerals with this beautiful field guide. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different specimens, An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals covers minerals that no collection would...
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A Most Dangerous Method: The Story of Jung, Freud, and Sabina Spielrein"Has all the elements of a juicy novel . . . riveting. . . . Reudite and elegant." --NewsdayNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, Directed by David Cronenberg and starring Keira Knightly, Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender, and Vincent Cassel. In 1907, Sigmund Freud and Carl...
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Amira's Diary of the Sudanese Revolution and WarYoung Amira takes readers through the events in Sudan from January 2018 to May 2023 via entries in her diary, which were developed through a process of narrative interviews and feedback from thirteen diverse Sudanese contributors. All proceeds from the sale of "Amira's Diary"...
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America's Space Sentinels: The History of the DSP and SBIRS Satellite SystemsOriginally published in 1999, America's Space Sentinels won the American Astronautical Society's prestigious Eugene Emme Astronautical Literature Award and quickly established itself as the definitive book for understanding a crucial component of our national defense capabilities. It focused on the emergence and evolution of...
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American SamoaThe islands and atolls of American Samoa have been home to Polynesian people for thousands of years. American interest in the beautiful, secluded location started in the late 1800s when the military sought to build a naval base there. American Samoa became an unincorporated...
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America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of WarBestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands narrates the fierce debate over America's role in the world in the runup to World War II through its two most important figures: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who advocated intervention, and his isolationist nemesis, aviator...
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Along McIntyre RoadA small rural village in Eastern Ohio called McIntyre is bursting with rich history and culture. Mary Ann (Cooper) Smith was born and raised in this unique African American community, and her heart dwells there too. Originally established by nine freed slave families, a...
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