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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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The Celtic Way of Prayer: The Recovery of the Religious ImaginationAuthor: Waal, Esther de Waal, Esther De WaalPublisher: Canterbury PressPublished: 07/30/2014Pages: 222Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781848250512
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Regime Resilience in Malaysia and SingaporeProminent scholars across the political divide and academic disciplines analyse how the dominant political parties in Malaysia and Singapore, United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and the People's Action Party (PAP), have stayed in power. With a focus on developments in the last decade and...
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American Childhood: A Photographic HistoryA remarkable collection of over 200 stunning photographs of children--from the Civil War era to the present--that captures the ever-changing experience of childhood throughout American history. Did Americans "invent" childhood? Author Todd Brewster believes we did, or at least childhood as "a period of...
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Stories of Daily Life from the Roman World: Extracts from the Ancient ColloquiaWhat did Roman children do first when they arrived at school in the morning? What excuse for missing school could be counted on to stave off a whipping from the teacher? What did a Roman banker do when someone came to borrow money? What...
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Abraham's Luggage: A Social Life of Things in the Medieval Indian Ocean WorldFrom a single merchant's list of baggage begins a history that explores the dynamic world of medieval Indian Ocean exchanges. This fresh and innovative perspective on Jewish merchant activity shows how this list was a component of broader trade connections that developed between the...
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The Path to Sustained Growth: England's Transition from an Organic Economy to an Industrial RevolutionBefore the industrial revolution prolonged economic growth was unachievable. All economies were organic, dependent on plant photosynthesis to provide food, raw materials, and energy. This was true both of heat energy, derived from burning wood, and mechanical energy provided chiefly by human and animal...
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The Legion Du Nord 1806 - 1808As Napoleon moved through the former Polish territories in his battles against the Prussians, volunteers from the former Polish territories organized themselves to join the French against their oppressors. One of these units was raised by a Polish nobleman under the name, "Legion Du...
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Mossad: Legacy of Israel's National Intelligence Agency (The Untold Stories of Israel's Most Effective Secret Service)A well-documented novel of predictive fiction, its drama flows from israeli domestic issues created by today's imperious religious orthodoxy riding roughshod over human rights while threatening israel's economy, security, and the nature of the jewish state.In the novel's struggle for israeli democracy, stunning but...
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It's Our Land You Want - The never-ending struggle for land, cattle and powerThis book covers the history of South Africa from 1852-1918 and is a sequel to The Great Trek Uncut - Escape From British Rule.Sprinkled with delightful stories, illustrating what makes the people of South Africa what they are. Author: Robin BinckesPublisher: Newly Media (Pty)...
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Livin' the DreamWritten by former New York Corrections Officer, Jack McKraken, Livin' the Dream is a deep dive into the beating heart of American Corrections. This book shines a light on the absurdities, inadequacies, and organized chaos of the system that stands between ordinary Americans and...
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Epic Stories For Kids - A Collection of Almost Unbelievable But Complete True Stories From Around the World: True Tales to Inspire Curious Young ReadeWould you believe that there is a correct answer to - Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?Would you believe salt and pepper used to be used as money?With Fun Illustrations For Every Story!This book is the perfect gift for kids who love reading...
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Greek Mythology: Tales from the Greek PantheonGREEK MYTHOLOGYImagine living in ancient times and having to make sense of the world. It would seem like everything is out to kill you and you'd have no clue why. The solution, of course, would be to tell a story about it. This was...
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History and Regional Area Studies of Hachioji: Tokyo's Western FrontierThis book looks at the case study of Hachioji as a major transit hub with a world-class public transportation system in Japan. It tracks how Tokyo slowly expands into its suburban, rural or sub-rural districts. It also wants to profile the multiple identities of...
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Tartaria - Napoleon and the Mud Flood: Englishthis book is in color - a cheaper book is available, but it is not in color -What is the true history of the world?Did Napoleon Bonaparte exist? Mathematical evidence shows that Napoleon Bonaparte did not existWas there a civilisation known as Tartaria? Is...
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The Rise of UniversitiesIn this brief but highly informative book, Charles Homer Haskins examines the origin of the university during the Middle Ages, showing how higher education's forms, customs, and makeup evolved in its earliest days. Composed of three separate lectures given by Haskins, entitled "The Earliest...
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Voyages in World History, Volume II, BriefVOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY, BRIEF EDITION, masterfully uses the theme of movement?the journeys of peoples, ideas, and goods?to help readers make sense of the overwhelming range of people, places, and events throughout history. Each chapter begins with, and is framed around, the story of...
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Matthew James Everingham: A Convict of the First FleetThe life and times of Matthew James Everingham - A Convict of the First FleetSentenced in the Old Bailey at the age of fifteen years, Matthew James Everingham spent almost three years at hard labour while incarcerated on the prison hulk, Censor, moored on...
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Zola Discovers South Africa's Innovation: The Mystery of HistoryAbout this Series This series, The Mystery of History, is designed to promote self-discovery and admiration within a young child. Just like my grandma did for me; these books bring to life the great civilizations humanity has created from the perspective of a young...
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Stoner to Seeker: The Photographs: Volume 1: Bangladesh & NepalSTONER TO SEEKER: VOLUME I: THE PHOTOGRAHS is my impression of two of the most fascinating countries in Asia. Bangladesh is a brand-new country and I was there just a few months after they won their hard fought independence from Pakistan. I have photographed...
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Riding The BonesThis book is book one in a series of books that are linked to a custom tarot/oracle deck of the same name. This series is a mixture of Heathenry, Druid, and Irish witchcraft practices from the authors. It explores the concepts of the transition...
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