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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The Undiscovered Country: Triumph, Tragedy, and the Shaping of the American WestNew York Times Bestseller From the author of The Apache Wars, the true story of the American West, revealing how American ambition clashed with the realities of violence and exploitation The epic of the American West became a tale of progress, redemption, and glorious...
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Early TypographyEarly TypographyThe germ of the present work was a Lecture delivered by the writer before the Members of the Colombo Athenum, on the 24th February 1853. That Lecture was fully reported at the time in the Colombo Observer, and a few copies were subsequently...
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Germany's Dishonoured Army: Additional records of German atrocities in FranceGermany's Dishonoured Army: Additional records of German atrocities in FranceIn November, 1914, Professor Morgan was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Home Affairs to undertake the investigation in France into the alleged breaches of the laws of war by the German troops. His...
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Hockey Hall of Fame Timeline of the Game: 150 Years of Hockey StoriesThe players. The builders. The moments and stories that define the game. Hockey Hall of Fame Timeline of the Game is a visual catalog of hockey's history -- from the early days of a modest ice game played on ponds to today's fast-paced, global,...
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The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World"Another gem from one of the world's justly celebrated historians specializing in unusual and always fascinating subjects and people." -- Booklist (starred review)The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore...
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The Bulge and Beyond: The Things Our Fathers Saw-The Untold Stories of the World War II Generation-Volume VITHE NEW BOOK from MATTHEW ROZELL in the best-selling 'THE THINGS OUR FATHERS SAW' World War II oral history series.In THE BULGE AND BEYOND, you will be with the soldiers going into the heart of the bloodiest single battle fought by the US Army...
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The Bad Guys Won: A Season of Brawling, Boozing, Bimbo Chasing, and Championship Baseball with Straw, Doc, Mookie, Nails, the Kid, and the Rest of the"Jeff Pearlman has captured the swagger of the '86 Mets. You don't have to be a Mets fan to enjoy this book--it's a great read for all baseball enthusiasts."--Philadelphia Daily NewsAward-winning Sports Illustrated baseball writer Jeff Pearlman returns to an innocent time when a...
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Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' and the Holocaust: A Prelude to GenocideFor decades scholars have pored over Hitler's autobiographical journey/political treatise, debating if Mein Kampf has genocidal overtones and arguably led to the Holocaust. For the first time, Hitler's Mein Kampf and the Holocaust sees celebrated international scholars analyse the book from various angles to...
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The Fenway Effect: A Cultural History of the Boston Red SoxTo be a part of Red Sox Nation is to be a hopeful romantic who neither betrays loyalty nor surrenders hope in the direst of circumstances. From Bangor to Back Bay, New Englanders endure in baseball matters. And life. The team's history has intersected...
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Listen to the Music: The Instruments: A World of Magical Melodies - Press the Notes to Listen to a World of MusicPress the buttons to hear the music in this time-traveling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through classical music! Covering 10 different, beloved orchestral instruments, from different pieces from around the world, readers hear music composed and can...
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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 anchor of...
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A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra: Listen to 37 Selections While You Learn about the Instruments, the Music, and the Composers Who Wrote the MusThis interactive, bestselling introduction to the world of classical music now includes a removable poster and access to downloadable music so elementary-age children (and their parents) can listen as they learn. A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra is a fun and exciting musical journey....
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Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American EconomyWrecked links the story of America's most infamous shipwreck to the story of an even larger disaster--the wreck of the American industrial economy. When the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in a Lake Superior storm on November 10, 1975, more was lost than the ship...
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The World Atlas of Public ArtEssential reading for anyone interested in art, community, and the built environment Named one of "10 Giftworthy Visual Books" by New York Times Book Review "An around-the-world glimpse into how artists reimagine the places, spaces, landscapes, streets, and skies we share."--Nina MacLaughlin, Boston Globe...
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The Official History of the Fifa World CupFully updated - includes the full story of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.The Official History of the FIFA World Cup is the definitive inside story of the 22 FIFA World Cups to have taken place since the inaugural tournament in 1930. Packed with...
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The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune"This feast of a book . . . will captivate readers from its opening double-page spread. . . . Sweeping and grand, this personal take on a familiar story is an engaging success." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Leaving the docks of London on...
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Destroyer Captain: The Life of Ernest E. EvansFrom James D. Hornfischer, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, a riveting account of the life of WWII hero Commander Ernest E. Evans and his heroics and sacrifice during the Leyte Gulf Battle of Samar. For...
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Destiny of the RepublicThe extraordinary "New York Times"-bestselling account of James Garfield's rise from poverty to the American presidency, and the dramatic history of his assassination and legacy, from bestselling author of "The River of Doubt," Candice Millard. For a man forced into the presidency, the legacy...
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Alaska: A Visual Tour of America's Great LandAn amazing tour through its history, culture and landscape, Alaska's stunning imagery and informative text makes it the perfect book for those who dream of visiting the 49th state and those who want to celebrate its singular beauty and expansive history.From the lush rainforests...
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With Faith in God and Heart and Mind: A History of Omega Psi Phi FraternityWhen Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, Frank Coleman, and Ernest Everett Just founded the historically Black fraternity Omega Psi Phi on November 17, 1911, at Howard University, they could not have known how great of an impact their organization would have on American...
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