History
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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Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America ForeverA riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history from mega-bestselling author Bill O'Reilly The iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history--how one gunshot...
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Killing Jesus: A HistoryMillions of readers have thrilled to bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and historian Martin Dugard's Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln, page-turning works of nonfiction that have changed the way we read history. The basis for the 2015 television film available on streaming. Now the iconic...
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Kebra Nagast (the Glory of Kings)KEBRA NAGAST Lost for centuries, the KEBRA NAGAST (The Glory of Kings) is a truly majestic unveiling of ancient secrets. These pages were excised by royal decree from the authorized 1611 King James version of the Bible. Originally recorded in the ancient Ethiopian language...
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Just Freedom: Inside Florida's Decades-Long Voting Rights BattleThe story of an extraordinaryexpansion of voting rights and the obstacles holding back its implementation WhenFlorida citizens voted in 2018 to pass Amendment 4 to the state constitution, whichpromised to restore voting rights to people with past felony convictions, thedecision was celebrated as a...
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JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral BiographyINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Fascinating...the fullest portrait of Kennedy ever written." --The Washington Post The first oral biography of John F. Kennedy Jr. is an extraordinarily intimate and detailed look at the real man behind the myth. Sharing never-before-told stories, his closest friends,...
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It's a Gas: The Sublime and Elusive Elements That Expand Our WorldThe New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world.Gases are all around us--they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm...
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InuitThis title introduces readers to the Inuit people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Aligned to Common Core...
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Intrepid's Fighting Squadron 18: Flying High with Harris' HellcatsUSS Intrepid's Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) was one of the U.S. Navy's highest-scoring carrier units of World War II. Despite having only one combat veteran in its roster, its aviators--including Cecil "Speedball" Harris, the Navy's second-ranking ace--were credited with shooting down more than 170...
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In This Body, in This Lifetime: Awakening Stories of Japanese Soto Zen WomenAvailable for the first time in English, an intimate look into the private lives and spiritual experiences of 30 nuns and laywomen practicing under pioneering female Zen master Sozen Nagasawa Roshi in World War II-era Japan. Born in 1888, Sozen Nagasawa Roshi was a...
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In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the WorldThe seventeen equations that form the basis for life as we know it. Most people are familiar with history's great equations: Newton's Law of Gravity, for instance, or Einstein's theory of relativity. But the way these mathematical breakthroughs have contributed to human progress is...
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Inhabiting the Negative SpaceA hopeful meditation on how periods of inactivity become reimagined as fertile spaces for design and how we might use this strange moment in history. "Hi, everyone. I'm speaking to you from my apartment in Oakland, though I've virtually placed myself in the rose...
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In Defense Of Sanity: The Best Essays of G.K. Chesterton"In Defense of Sanity: The Best Essays of G.K. Chesterton" is a captivating collection of G.K. Chesterton's most insightful and witty essays. Covering a wide range of topics, from literature to faith and politics, Chesterton's timeless wisdom shines through. These essays offer a refreshing...
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Im Westen nichts NeuesIm Westen nichts Neues erschien als Vorabdruck ab dem 10. November 1928 in der Vossischen Zeitung, in Buchform beim Propyläen Verlag am 29. Januar 1929. Innerhalb von elf Wochen erreichte es nach Verlagsangaben eine Auflage von 450.000 Exemplaren. Es wurde noch im selben Jahr...
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I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony"Reading Nick Corasaniti's delightful book about the storied Asbury Park, New Jersey, club is like sitting at your favorite bar listening to the old regulars tell magnificent stories."--Rolling Stone, Best Music Books of the YearA captivating oral history of the iconic music venue the...
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How to Survive in the Age of Pirates: A Handy Guide to Swashbuckling Adventures, Avoiding Deadly Diseases, and Escaping the Ruthless Renegades of theThis ultimate survival guide transports you back in time to the golden age of pirates, when fearsome captains like Barbarossa and Blackbeard made the rules. Find out if you have what it takes to sail through this ruthless world of cutthroats and renegades--if you...
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How to Sound Smart at Parties: An Evening of Fun Facts & Curious ConversationsWelcome to the most interesting dinner party you've ever attended! Join seven friends for an evening of trivia, myth-busting, and camaraderie. You'll have a front row seat at the party, listening in to the early small talk--where light and fun ideas are discussed ("Did...
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How to Make a Home: An Ancient Guide to Style and ComfortAn entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient Roman writings about home design and decoration The idea that our homes can communicate professional as well as personal identities may seem as new as the work-from-home revolution. But it was second nature to the ancient Romans,...
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How the U.S. Government Works: A Kid's Guide to CivicsNewly updated edition!Discover everything you need to know about American democracy with this easy-to-read guide to our government!How the U.S. Government Works is a fact-packed primer that helps kids understand the many facets of America's federal system. Readers will learn about how the government...
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House of Lilies: The Dynasty That Made Medieval France"A joy to read...one of the most entertaining popular history books published in recent years" (Dan Jones, Sunday Times), this is the definitive history of the Capetians, the crusading dynasty that made the French crown the wealthiest and most powerful in medieval Europe and...
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HopiThis title introduces readers to the Hopi people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Aligned to Common Core...
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