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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China's Strategy and Activities in the Arctic: Implications for North American and Transatlantic SecurityThis report assesses China's strategy and diplomacy in the Arctic and the potential implications of Chinese investments and activities there for the regional rules-based order and for regional and transatlantic security. The authors scrutinize Chinese activities that have been problematic in other parts of...
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The School at Ajmeri Gate: Delhi's Educational LegacyThis book is the story of the Anglo-Arabic School situated at Ajmeri gate, Delhi just outside what was once known as Shahjahanabad. The book explores an educational journey that has its beginnings nearly three centuries ago. Prior to the existence of this school, the...
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La Pioggia Dai Suoi OcchiLa pioggia dei suoi occhi: È un romanzo poliziesco ambientato all'Avana nel 1957. Una bella donna assume i servizi di un detective per scoprire dove si trova la sorella scomparsa. Come risultato delle indagini, viene alla luce una matassa di eventi in cui si...
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Witches of Scotland (Fantasy and Horror Classics)Eliza Lynn Linton was an important female writer of the 19th century. 'The Witches of Scotland' was a succesful and chilling tale, which remains popular amongst horror fans. Many of the earliest stories of witchcraft and black magic, particularly those dating back to the...
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World BrainWorld Brain is an article written by H. G. Wells and first contributed to the new "Encyclopédie Française" in 1937. It explores the idea of a "permanent world encyclopaedia" that would contain "the whole human memory" and that would be "a world synthesis of...
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The Complete Book of Indian Crafts and LoreThis vintage book contains a detailed guide to Native American lore, history, and tradition. From how to pronounce Native American names to their dance rituals and famous figures, this guide contains a wealth of information and is highly recommended for those with an interest...
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The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California RedwoodsThe definitive story of the California redwoods, their discovery and their exploitation, as told by an activist who fought to protect their existence against those determined to cut them down. Every year millions of tourists from around the world visit California's famous redwoods. Yet...
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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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