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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State Fairs: Then and NowThis title explores the ways state fairs were established, how they evolved and expanded, and how state fairs became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity,...
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Standing at Armageddon: A Grassroots History of the Progressive EraIn the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, technological innovation made possible dramatic increases in industrial and agricultural productivity; by 1919, per capita gross national product had soared. But this new wealth and new power were not distributed evenly.In this landmark work--with continued resonance...
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Special Victim Status, The Era Of Woke JournalismThis book exposes how the media racializes and genderizes news coverage to fit the its far left "progressive" agenda-with bias baked into every aspect of news organizations these days. This work sets the record straight. Mantell reveals how the New York Times and The...
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Sketches of Western Canada 1873-1899: Geology and AnthropologyLandscapes, rivers, resources, geology, indigenous peoples...all these subjects were of interest to geologist-explorer George M. Dawson LL.D. CMG FRS FRSC (1849-1901) as he travelled the prairies, Rockies, Yukon, British Columbia and beyond. Sketches have been selected from his personal notebooks at the McGill University...
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Shrimping West Texas: The Rise and Fall of the Permian Sea Shrimp CompanyWhen you think of a marine environment, what do you picture? Wetlands, possibly; coastal shores, perhaps. When you think of a shrimp farm, what do you picture? Some folks who know a thing or two about aquaculture might say any marine or freshwater environment...
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Sexuality in China: Histories of Power and PleasureWhat was sex like in China, from imperial times through the post-Mao era? The answer depends, of course, on who was having sex, where they were located in time and place, and what kind of familial, social, and political structures they participated in. This...
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Scramble for Africa: A Captivating Guide to Imperial Rivalries, Heroic Battles, and the Unfolding Legacy of the Continent, Including the Zu��������️ Uncover Hidden Heroes and Epic Battles: Africa's Untold Stories Await! ����️����Two manuscripts in one book: The Scramble for Africa: A Captivating Guide to European Expansion, Colonial Conflicts, the Berlin Conference, and Its Impact on Modern Times The Zulu War: A Captivating Guide to...
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Scotch: The Stories Behind Scotland's Iconic SpiritAs satisfying as a tumbler of single malt on a rainy afternoon, this spectacular tour across the Scottish landscape shows how the country's premier whisky-makers are creating exquisite beverages using new models of responsible stewardship for their five-hundred-year-old industry. Horst A. Friedrichs and Stuart...
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Samuel de Champlain: From New France to Cape CodBrave the stormy seas of the Atlantic Ocean to join Samuel de Champlain's expedition to North America in the early 1600s. This exciting new book follows the footsteps of the "Father of New France" in his mission to colonize what would later become Quebec....
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Russian Imperialism and the Medieval PastVladimir Putin justifies his imperialist policy by use of the past. For him, Russia has always been an Empire and must remain so. The story of Russian imperialism has deep historical roots, and this book shows how Byzantium, the most powerful medieval and Christian...
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Running Toward Fire: Following the Warrior PathAuthor: Nate BoazPublisher: Barstool BalladsPublished: 05/21/2024Pages: 290Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81dISBN: 9781649980304
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Route From Liverpool to the Great Salt Lake ValleyIn this memoir, Piercy recounts his journey as a member of the Mormon Pioneer Company from Liverpool to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1849. Piercy provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and communities he encountered on the way, as well as insights into...
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Roosevelt to Roosevelt: Presidential Nominating Conventions from 1904 to 19441904 to 1944. Four decades that were perhaps the most crucial ones for the United States during the twentieth century. Two world wars and emergence as a global power. The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. The Progressive movement and the New Deal. Women's...
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Rock 'n' Roll: Then and NowThis title explores the ways rock 'n' roll was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how rock 'n' roll became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined...
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Rocking The Wall: Bruce Springsteen: The Berlin Concert That Changed the World. The Untold Story How the Boss Played Behind the Iron CurRocking the Wall explores the epic Bruce Springsteen concert in East Berlin on July 19, 1988, and how it changed the world. Erik Kirschbaum spoke to scores of fans and concert organizers on both sides of the Berlin Wall, including Jon Landau, Springsteen's long-time...
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Revolt of the Rich: How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America's Class DivideInequality in the United States has reached staggering proportions, with a massive share of wealth held by the very richest. How was such a dramatic shift in favor of a narrow elite possible in a democratic society? David N. Gibbs explores the forces that...
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Respectable MethodismThe Wesleyan-Methodist movement entered American history as a fragment of British Methodism. It quickly took on a new identity in the early republic and grew into a vibrant denomination in the nineteenth century. The transitions from the rugged pioneer religion modeled by Bishop Francis...
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Resistance Operating Concept (ROC)The primary focus of the Resistance Operating Concept (ROC) is developing a nationally authorized, organized resistance capability prior to an invasion and full or partial occupation resulting in a loss of territory and sovereignty. Resistance, as a form of warfare, can be conceived as...
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Republican Vietnam, 1963-1975: War, Society, DiasporaEnglish-language scholarship all too often dismisses South Vietnam as an American creation, a product of US imperialism. Republican Vietnam, 1963-1975 boldly upends this depiction, exposing a diverse and dynamic portrait of the Second Republic. In twelve essays, each based on original archival research, the...
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Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the VoteRead about the electrifying and continuing fight for voting rights--and discover your place in it--in this dramatic exploration of American democracy, from renowned thought leader Michael Eric Dyson and widely celebrated author Marc Favreau. One of the most important and least understood true stories...
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