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Discover the best books on history, the history novel including world, American, and ancient European history. Find top-selling history books and must-reads at our online bookstore.
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The Making of an American by Jacob A. Riis, Biography & Autobiography, HistoryThe papers which form this autobiography were originally published in The Outlook, the chapter telling of my going "home to mother" in The Churchman, and parts of one or two others in The Century Magazine. To those who have been asking if they are...
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The Mad Bishops: The Hunt for Earl Anglin James and His Assassin BrethrenHow did a peddler of phony degrees who claimed to be a world famous bishop build a network of contacts that led to the assassinations of JFK, MLK, and RFK? Beyond that central question, what does this foray into the bizarre and esoteric say...
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The Lost Gospel Of Mary Magdalene: The Book Of The First Woman ApostleUnlock the ancient mysteries and embark on a transformative journey as you delve into the enigmatic world of Mary Magdalene in "The Lost Gospel of Mary Magdalene" by Maria Oliver. This captivating and thought-provoking book offers a deep exploration of one of history's most...
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The London by Moonlight Mission: Being an Account of Midnight Cruises on the Streets of London DurinEmbark on a thrilling adventure through the streets of London by moonlight with Lieutenant John Blackmore. From daring escapades to heart-pounding chases, this book provides an exciting look into the world of espionage and intrigue in 19th century England.This work has been selected by...
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The Lawyer's Conscience: A History of American Lawyer EthicsIn 1776, Thomas Paine declared the end of royal rule in the United States. Instead, "law is king," for the people rule themselves. Paine's declaration is the dominant American understanding of how political power is exercised. In making law king, American lawyers became integral...
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The Jewish WarThis 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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The Israel-Palestine Border ConflictIn ancient times, Jews were exiled from their homeland in the Middle East. Starting in the 1800s, the Zionist movement sought to return Jews to the region and reestablish Jewish rule there. In 1948, the creation of the state of Israel made this vision...
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The Isle Of ManThis travelogue takes readers on a journey to the Isle of Man, a small island situated between Great Britain and Ireland. The author explores the island's rich history, culture, and geography, offering insights into its landscape, people, and traditions. With its vivid descriptions and...
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The Islamic-Byzantine Border in History: From the Rise of Islam to the End of the CrusadesThis cross-disciplinary book offers a broad spectrum of essays on important aspects of the political, social, religious and historical importance of the Islamic-Byzantine border between 630-c.1300CE, and in particular on the manifold ways in which the Islamic-Byzantine border affected the internal development and culture...
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The Iconic British House: Modern Architectural Masterworks Since 1900A comprehensive survey of fifty of Britain's most architecturally significant houses from 1900 to the present, featuring established names alongside the work of fresh emerging talents in the twenty-first century. Covering the major design movements of the past 120 years, including art deco, modernism,...
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The History of the Kings of BritainLittle is definitively known of the life and schooling of Geoffrey of Monmouth, but his extraordinary literary works have survived centuries as a testament to his legacy. Around the time of Geoffrey's life, the written Arthurian legends were mostly fragmentary and often incoherent. He...
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The History of the Dominican Republic: From Taino Roots to Modern Marvel"The History of the Dominican Republic" invites readers to embark on an enthralling exploration of the captivating past and vibrant culture of the Dominican Republic. This book takes you on a compelling narrative that spans ancient civilizations, colonial rule, political turmoil, and the country's...
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The History of Richard the Usurper (Richard the Third): Makers of History SeriesStep into the riveting world of medieval England through the pages of "The Story of Richard III" by Jacob Abbott. This enthralling juvenile biography offers an illuminating journey into the life and legacy of one of history's most intriguing figures-Richard III, a monarch whose...
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The History of NourjahadThis 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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The Heart of the Lakes: Freshwater in the Past, Present and Future of Southeast MichiganThe water corridor that defines southeast Michigan sits at the heart of the world's largest freshwater ecosystem, the Great Lakes. Over forty-three trillion gallons of water a year flow through the Detroit River, providing a natural conduit for everything from fish migration to the...
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The 'Grossdeutschland' Division in World War II: The German Army's Premier Combat UnitInvestigates the history and evolving appearance of the 'Grossdeutschland' Division, the German Army's premier combat unit during World War II. Featuring eight pages of original artwork and carefully chosen photographs depicting personalities, uniforms, insignia and personal equipment, this is the absorbing story of the...
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The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American FamilySarah and Angelina Grimke--the Grimke sisters--are revered figures in American history, famous for rejecting their privileged lives on a plantation in South Carolina to become firebrand activists in the North. Their antislavery pamphlets, among the most influential of the antebellum era, are still read...
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The Good Mothers: The True Story of the Women Who Took on the World's Most Powerful MafiaNOW A MAJOR TV SERIESThe electrifying, untold story of the women born into the most deadly and obscenely wealthy of the Italian mafias - and how they risked everything to bring it down.The Calabrian Mafia--known as the 'Ndrangheta--is one of the richest and most...
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The Georgian ChronicleThe Georgian Chronicle was originally composed in Georgian by several authors between the 6th and 13th centuries. Sometime in the late 12th or early 13th centuries, an unknown cleric translated the Chronicle into Classical Armenian. This medieval Armenian rendering is the one that is...
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The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent WorldFrom the coauthors of the New York Times bestseller Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle comes the highly anticipated follow up, The Genius of Israel, which outlines the defining factors behind Israel's successful track record of innovation and explaining how other nations...
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