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"The most brutally addictive fantasy I've read in a decade!" --#1 NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end. Brutal games, grumpy dragons, complex characters, sizzling sexual tension, magic, and war...a fantasy like you've never read before."...
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by Grann, David
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
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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"An utterly charming and deeply moving portrait of the joys--and the guilt--of trying to find your own way in life." --Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Meeting Maame feels like falling in love for the first time: warm, awkward, joyous, a little...
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The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Ortega-Medina, Orlando
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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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Divine Rivals by Ross, Rebecca
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When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to...
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  • The Book of the Garand by Hatcher, Julian S.
    The Book of the Garand
    2012 Reprint of 1948 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Julian Sommerville Hatcher was a noted firearms expert and author of the early twentieth century. He is credited with several technical books and articles relating to military...
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  • Attack at Chosin: The Chinese Second Offensive in Korea by Li, Xiaobing
    Attack at Chosin: The Chinese Second Offensive in Korea
    For members of the U.S. Army's "Task Force Faith" and the First Marine Division, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir is an epic story of survival, courage, and ingenuity. Their exploits are well known--woven into the storied histories of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps....
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  • Israel and Palestine: The Complete History [2019 Edition] by Carroll, Ian
    Israel and Palestine: The Complete History [2019 Edition]
    In July 2018, Israel's Knesset approved the Nation-State Bill, a controversial piece of legislation, both at home and abroad, which declared Israel a sovereign state for the Jewish people. It followed US President Donald Trump's 2017 decision to relocate the United States embassy from...
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  • Unsolved Serial Killers by Werner, D. R.
    Unsolved Serial Killers
    Welcome back to Unsolved Serial Killers, the third volume with 10 more bone-chilling and nightmare-inducing cases of serial killers you've never heard of, and the victims whose names were either never discovered or have been forgotten over time. Featuring 10 more of the most...
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  • The Negro Motorist Green-Book: 1941 Facsimile Edition by Green, Victor H.
    The Negro Motorist Green-Book: 1941 Facsimile Edition
    2019 Reprint of 1941 Edition. The Negro Motorist Green Book was an annual guidebook for African American road trippers. It was originated and published by African American, New York City mailman Victor Hugo Green from 1936 to 1966, during the era of Jim Crow...
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  • The CIA's Greatest Hits by Naiman, Arthur
    The CIA's Greatest Hits
    A revised and updated edition of the explosive book that blows the lid off the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA's Greatest Hits details how the CIA: - hired top Nazi war criminals, shielded them from justice and learned--and used--their techniques - has been involved...
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  • Divine Wind: Japan's Kamikaze Force in World War II by Inoguchi, Capt Rikihei
    Divine Wind: Japan's Kamikaze Force in World War II
    A classic and poignant treatment of Japan's struggle between recognition of the kamikaze's futility and the country's pride in having made the attempt to stem the tide of the American advance in 1944-1945, this account, given by two former Kamikaze pilots, testifies to Japanese...
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  • Anna and Dr Helmy: How an Arab Doctor Saved a Jewish Girl in Hitler's Berlin by Steinke, Ronen
    Anna and Dr Helmy: How an Arab Doctor Saved a Jewish Girl in Hitler's Berlin
    The remarkable story of Mohammed Helmy, the Egyptian doctor who risked his life to save Jewish Berliners from the Nazis. One of the people he saved was a Jewish girl called Anna. This book tells their story. The Israeli holocaust memorial at Yad Vashem...
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  • The Murder Trial of JFK by Chipman, James O.
    The Murder Trial of JFK
    These are some of the things you will learn by reading this book: After almost sixty years, it is time for the world to know the truth behind the death of JFK.If Kennedy had won reelection in 1964, there would not have been an...
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  • Browning Machine Gun, Caliber .50 HB, M2: War Department Field Manual FM 23-65, November 1944 by Merriam, Ray
    Browning Machine Gun, Caliber .50 HB, M2: War Department Field Manual FM 23-65, November 1944
    Merriam Press Military Reprint 9. First Edition (August 2012). Reprint of the November 1944 edition of the War Department Manual for M2 Browning .50 Caliber HB (Heavy Barrel) Machine Gun. Covers description, disassembling and assembling, care and cleaning, functional operation, stoppages, accessories, spare parts,...
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  • German Aircraft of World War I: 1914-18 by Ward, Edward
    German Aircraft of World War I: 1914-18
    Organized chronologically by type, German Aircraft of World War I offers a highly illustrated guide to the main types of aircraft used by the German Air Force during World War I. The book offers a comprehensive survey of German aircraft, from the Albatros B.1...
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  • Sturmzug: Tactics of the German Assault Platoon 44 by Kast, Bernhard
    Sturmzug: Tactics of the German Assault Platoon 44
    STURMZUG - Tactics of the German Assault Platoon 44 is a must-read for anyone interested in World War 2 combat and tactics. Centered around the assault platoon equipped with the iconic Sturmgewehr 44, the documents included in this book include never before published information...
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  • Countdown to Dallas: The Incredible Coincidences, Routines, and Blind Luck That Brought John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald Together on N by Brandus, Paul
    Countdown to Dallas: The Incredible Coincidences, Routines, and Blind Luck That Brought John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald Together on N
    John F. Kennedy's fascination with death--particularly his own--and Lee Harvey Oswald's love of violence and desire for fame made November 22, 1963 practically inevitable. With new details from the very latest documents declassified by the CIA and FBI! The so-called "crime of the century"--the...
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  • The Book of Enoch by Enoch
    The Book of Enoch
    Author: EnochPublisher: DefenderPublished: 03/24/2017Pages: 115Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.50dISBN: 9780998142623
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  • When the movies were young
    When the movies were young
    When the movies were youngJust off Union Square, New York City, there is a stately old brownstone house on which future generations some day may place a tablet to commemorate the place where David W. Griffith and Mary Pickford were first associated with moving...
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  • India Impressions, With some notes of Ceylon during a winter tour, 1906-7
    India Impressions, With some notes of Ceylon during a winter tour, 1906-7
    India Impressions, With some notes of Ceylon during a winter tour, 1906-7.Although many books descriptive of India and Indian life have recently appeared, even a short visit to that wonderful country presents so extraordinary a series of spectacles to the European, especially to one...
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  • Ocean Steamships
    Ocean Steamships
    Ocean Steamships - A popular account of their construction, development, management and appliancesSlow Growth of the Idea of Steam PropulsionModels Shown at the Liverpool Exhibition in 1886Claims of Precedence in the Invention of SteamboatsWhat Fulton AccomplishedThe ClermontThe Voyage of the Savannah in 1819The First...
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  • Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, in the Year 1804
    Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, in the Year 1804
    Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, in the Year 1804 - With Some Observations on the Previous Campaign, and on the Nature of Candian Warfare, etc., etc., etc. As it appears generally incumbent...
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  • Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 5 of 7
    Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 5 of 7
    Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 5 of 7MARAKKYAR.The Marakkyars are described, in the Madras Census Report, 1901, as a Tamil-speaking Musalman tribe of mixed Hindu and Musalman origin, the people of which are usually traders. They seem to be distinct from the...
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  • Memoir of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, commandeur of Jaffnapatam (afterwards Governor-General of Nederlands India) 1697
    Memoir of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, commandeur of Jaffnapatam (afterwards Governor-General of Nederlands India) 1697
    Memoir of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, commandeur of Jaffnapatam (afterwards Governor-General of Nederlands India) 1697. - For the guidance of the council of Jaffnapatam, during his absence at the coast of Malabar.This Memoir of Commandeur Zwaardecroon was, as stated, compiled and left by him in 1697...
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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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