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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Descent of Inanna: Annotated and IllustratedThis book brings an ancient myth to modern readers. It presents the Descent of Inanna and all of the surrounding myths in easy to understand modern English without dumbing it down in the slightest. Mesopotamian literature for the rest of us. The book contains...
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How to Succeed, or, Stepping-Stones to Fame and FortuneOrison Swett Marden (1848-1924) was an inspirational American author who wrote on achieving successin life. Marden created SUCCESS magazine in 1897 and his ideas are still sound in modern times.Author: Orison Swett MardenPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 06/18/2015Pages: 150Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.02h x...
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Vikings: Viking Mythology - Thor, Odin, Loki and More Norse Myths Complete Guide2nd EditionFree BONUS right after the conclusionMythology is interesting as well as complicated. It becomes even more intricate when the narrators and their opinions are many and do not seem to converge at some point. This is however, one side of the picture. Mythology...
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New Amsterdam: The History of the Dutch Settlement Before It Became New York City*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of Henry Hudson's expedition around Manhattan and relations with the Lenape natives *Includes accounts of trade and warfare between the Europeans and natives around New Amsterdam *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents...
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1969: The Year Everything ChangedWoodstock, the moon landing, Charles Manson, Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War, and more. A must-read for baby boomers and the generations that came after Here is a rich, comprehensive narrative, chronicling an unparalleled year in American society in all its explosive ups and downs....
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Death Ride of the Panzers: German Armor and the Retreat in the West, 1944-45Death Ride of the Panzers is a unique guide to the Nazi tanks, vehicles, and crews of World War II. It features never-before-seen photographs from the US National Archives and the author's personal collection, annotated artist renderings, and detailed explanations and historical context for...
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The Venlo Incident: A True Story of Double-Dealing, Captivity, and a Murderous Nazi PlotWorld War II seems to provide an endless supply of amazing true stories of heroism in the face of mortal danger. This true account of an MI6 agent's kidnapping and survival is a real-life spy thriller, and one worth knowing. On November 9, 1939,...
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Pirates: Predators of the Seas: A Guide to Real-Life Scallywags and Pillagers of the High Seas, from Blackbeard to Captain KiddAuthors Angus Konstam and Roger Michael Kean reveal the truth behind our myths, fairy tales, and Hollywood-inspired images. The reality is, unbelievably, even more intriguing than the flashing swords, talking parrots, and mysterious eye patches portrayed in the movies. In this lavishly illustrated tour...
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Beasts, Men and GodsBeasts, Men and Gods is a first person account of the events of the Russian Revolution during the 1920s by Ferdinand Ossendowski. Dr. Ossendowski is a man of long and diverse experience as a scientist and writer with a training for careful observation which...
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Wage-Labor and Capital"Wage Labour and Capital" is an essay on economics by Karl Marx, written in 1847 and first published in articles in the Neue Rheinische Zeitung in April 1849. This book has been widely acclaimed as the precursor to Marx's important treatise Das Kapital. The...
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Sin, Shame & Secrets: A True Story of the Murder of a Nun, the Conviction of a Priest, and the Cover-up in the Catholic ChurchIn this compelling true-crime story, journalist and author David Yonke presents and analyzes the only case in U.S. history in which a Roman Catholic priest was arrested for the murder of a nun. Father Gerald Robinson of Toledo, whom friends and associates described as...
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The Science of PowerBenjamin Kidd was a well regarded British sociologist who wrote voluminously about science and psychology during the early 20th century.Author: Benjamin KiddPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 01/15/2015Pages: 138Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30dISBN: 9781507571989This title is not returnable
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EthicsEthics is the culmination of Dietrich Bonhoeffers theological and personal odyssey and one of the most important works of Christian ethics of the last century. Using the acclaimed Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works English translation and adapted to a more accessible format, this new edition features...
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Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings Between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand JesusDo you want to understand Jesus of Nazareth, his apostles, and the rise of early Christianity? Reading the Old Testament is not enough, writes Matthias Henze in this slender volume aimed at the student of the Bible. To understand the Jews of the Second...
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How They Murdered Princess Diana: The Shocking TruthThis explosive book blows the lid on one of the most shocking crimes of our modern era. But it does more than that. How They Murdered Princess Diana is the most complete evidence-based account of the assassination of Princess Diana yet written. It delivers...
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Lays of Ancient RomeThomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay was a British historian and Whig politician. Macaulay was also an accomplished writer of essays and reviews of ancient Roman history and the history of England.Author: Thomas Babington MacaulayPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 12/05/2014Pages: 76Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize:...
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Viking TalesOver the centuries, the West has become fascinated by the Vikings, one of the most mysterious and interesting European civilizations. In addition to being perceived as a remarkably unique culture among its European counterparts, what's known and not known about the Vikings' accomplishments has...
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A Victorian Christmas TreasuryWhat do you love most about Christmas? Is it the trees? The lights? The glittering baubles? The cards? The carols? Do you love revisiting the story of Scrooge, or delight in playing "Santa" for your little ones? Chances are, your favorite Christmas traditions have...
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Merrie England: A Journey Through the ShireJoin Joseph Pearce on a journey into the real Shire a voyage into the mysterious presence of an England which is more real than the one you are accustomed to seeing, the one which seems to be in terminal decline. The England Pearce wants...
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John F. Kennedy and Pt-109From the bestselling author of Guadalcanal Diary: The thrilling true story of the future president's astonishing act of heroism during World War II. In the early morning hours of August 2, 1943, US Navy motor torpedo boat PT-109 patrolled the still, black waters of...
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