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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Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America's School CurriculaA college professor debunks the myths that have infiltrated America's school curricula.In 1995, James W. Loewen penned the classic work of criticism Lies My Teacher Told Me, a left-leaning corrective that addressed much of what was sanitized and omitted from American history books.But in...
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Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir in ArchivesFor readers of Saidiya Hartman and Jeanette Winterson, Lesbian Love Story is an intimate journey into the archives--uncovering the romances and role models written out of history and what their stories can teach us all about how to love When Amelia Possanza moved to...
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Ladies of the Lights: Michigan Women in the U.S. Lighthouse Service"A great read about some great ladies, Pat Majher's Ladies of the Lights pays long overdue homage to an overlooked part of Great Lakes maritime history in which a select group of stalwart women beat the odds to succeed in a field historically reserved...
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Kristin Lavransdatter: The Complete TrilogyImmerse yourself in the tumultuous story of head-strong Kristin as she battles through life in medieval Norway. From the beloved Norwegian author Sigrid Undset, this richly detailed trilogy features all three books in the Kristin Lavransdatter series. Set in 14th-century Norway, Kristin is rebellious...
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Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth's most dangerous volcano -- Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of...
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Kindred Spirits: Shilombish IttibachvffaA nonfiction picture book about the inspiring true pay-it-forward story that bridges two continents, 175 years, and two events in history--connecting Ireland, Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and the Hopi Tribe. Choctaw author Leslie Stall and Navajo illustrator Johnson Yazzie come together to share the...
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Killing the Killers: The Secret War Against TerroristsThe instant #1 New York Times bestseller, now in paperback! Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard reveal the startling, dramatic story of the global war against terrorists. As the World Trade Center buildings collapsed, the Pentagon burned, and a small group of passengers fought desperately...
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Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern AsiaWINNER OF THE ARTHUR ROSS BOOK AWARD FROM THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS - ACCLAIMED AS ONE OF THE YEAR'S 10 BEST BOOKS BY THE WASHINGTON POST - 12 ESSENTIAL NONFICTION BOOKS BY THE NEW YORKER - 100 NOTABLE BOOKS BY THE NEW YORK...
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Jimmy Carter: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations"We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes--and we must." --Jimmy Carter James Earl Carter Jr. came from a background of farming and military service to forge an unlikely political career, first as...
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Jewish Humor: What the Best Jewish Jokes Say about the JewsHere are more than 100 of the best Jewish jokes you'll ever hear, interspersed with perceptive and persuasive insight into what they can tell us about how Jews see themselves, their families, and their friends, and what they think about money, sex, and success....
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Jewish History - The Big PictureAdult readers will appreciate this epic story of the Jewish people rendered as a concise, accessible, and engaging narrative.This lively and accessible volume presents the full range of Jewish history, from biblical to contemporary times. Adapted from the two-volume award-winning work, The History of...
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It Belongs to the World: Frederick Banting and the Discovery of InsulinThe inspiring story of Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin. His historic contributions to the medical field, and selfless sale of his patent for just one dollar, changed the course of patients managing diabetes forever. Ideal for diabetic children and their families, readers who love...
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Islamesque: The Forgotten Craftsmen Who Built Europe's Medieval MonumentsWho really built Europe's finest Romanesque monuments? Clergymen presiding over holy sites are credited throughout history, while highly skilled creators remain anonymous. But the buildings speak for themselves. This groundbreaking book explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, churches and castles, from Mont Saint-Michel...
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Iran's Rise and Rivalry with the Us in the Middle EastThe 1979 Islamic Revolution triggered a cold war between Iran and the United States - former fast friends. Despite the US's relentless efforts at containment, Iran has risen as a formidable power in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Gaza. Its newfound status not only...
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In the Dark Places of WisdomA set of ancient inscriptions on marble found 40 years ago in southern Italy, recording details so bewildering that scholars have kept silent about them ... Sensational new information about a group of ancient philosophers who were so intensely practical that, two and a...
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Inshallah: (God Willing) Based on a true storyChaos and hope collide in this unforgettable book on the horrors of war, cultural tensions, and the development of a fledgling democracy during Bush-era Iraq. Authored by Interim Iraqi Head of Security Dana Catoe.Step inside a tumultuous era of global history in this powerful...
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In Search of Dracula: The History of Dracula and VampiresThe true story behind the legend of Dracula - a biography of Prince Vlad of Transylvania, better known as Vlad the Impaler. This revised edition now includes entries from Bram Stoker's recently discovered diaries, the amazing tale of Nicolae Ceausescu's attempt to make Vlad...
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Imperium: The Philosophy of History and PoliticsThis is Yockey's famous masterpiece. It is inspired by Oswald Spengler's Decline of the West. Imperium advocates the creation of a pan-European empire governed by sound principles or 'absolute politics'. It is divided into five parts, which are concerned with History, Politics, 'Cultural Vitalism',...
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Ibn Battuta in Black AfricaAbu Abdalla ibn Battuta (1304-1354) was one of the greatest travelers of pre-modern times. He traveled to Black Africa twice. He reported about the wealthy, multi-cultural trading centers of the African East coast, such as Mombasa and Kilwa, and the warm hospitality he experienced...
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I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling series features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr. As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated. When he...
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