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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Ben Franklin Stilled the Waves: An Informal History of Pouring Oil on Water with Reflections on the Ups and Downs of Scientific Life in GeneralBenjamin Franklin was the first to report the phenomenon of oil's power to still troubled waters and to speculate on why it happened. A century later Lord Rayleigh performed an identical experiment. Irving Langmuir did it with minor variations in 1917, and won a...
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Baroque and RococoBaroque and Rococo art and architecture have become popular once more, after a century and a half of neglect, misunderstanding and scorn. This radical shift in taste has led to a rapid growth of detailed knowledge about the artists who created these exhilarating styles....
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Barbie: From Doll to Cultural IconBarbie changed what a doll could be. Before her, many dolls were baby dolls. Girls would care for these dolls and practice being mothers. But Barbie let girls imagine other futures. The iconic doll had many careers, inspiring girls to dream of new possibilities...
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Banderas LejanasThe feat of exploration, conquest and defense that Spain carried out, for 300 years, in what is now the United States of America is a capital historical event. Spaniards were the first Europeans to sight the Colorado Canyon, cross the Mississippi River, cross the...
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A Will to Serve: Stories of Patience, Persistence, and Friends Made Along the WayThe autobiography of an indefatigable visionary and citizen activistJim Ellis was one of the most influential and impactful civic leaders of Seattle's and Washington's recent history. Though he never sought elected office, his vision and drive were a key force behind many major projects...
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Awesome Battles for Kids: The Medieval Wars"From the clash of knights to the intrigue of sieges, every page is filled with excitement and historical detail." -Armed with A Book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Step into the epic world of medieval warfare with Awesome Battles for Kids: The Medieval Wars. This captivating book immerses young...
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Authoritarian Africa Awh PFor more than seventy years, authoritarian rule was the dominant form of government in sub-Saharan Africa. Three-quarters of African states have experienced some form of one-party or military rule since 1945. Accessible and engaging, Authoritarian Africa: Repression, Resistance, and the Power of Ideas is...
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Australia 1940-1970 Memory Lane: large print picture book for dementia patientsThis large-print picture book is packed with black and white photographs of Australian life between 1940 and 1970, including Australian places, leaders, famous people, homes, transport and children, as well as Australia at war. Each picture has a brief descriptive caption in large print....
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A Sword Over the NileAdel Guindy has produced a timely and authoritative account of the Copts' story. It deserves to be widely read... this timely and excellent book will act as a wakeup call.... It reminds us that historically, the Copts have been Egypt's beating heart and that...
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Art & War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia TapestriesArt & War in the Renaissance, published on the occasion of a major traveling exhibition, presents distinctive arms and armor within the rich context of an important tapestry series to highlight the beauty of Renaissance Europe's war culture. This significant contribution to art history...
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Art All Around Us: A Kid's Guide to Finding Art in Everyday LifeFrom the self to the stars, art is all around us! Art is not just the paintings and sculptures we see in museums, but also things that surround us every day--family photos, decorations used during holidays or celebrations, even quilts and furniture that inhabit...
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Art, Activism, and Sexual ViolenceHighlights the role of creative expression in exposing, preventing, and combatting sexual violenceSince 2017 the #MeToo movement has expanded cultural awareness of the pervasiveness of sexual assault and tacit support for rape culture in the United States and beyond. Despite its ubiquity, sexual assault...
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ArkansasFrom searching for diamonds to visiting Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas is full of adventures. This title introduces the state's people, culture, and places to visit. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include...
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ArizonaFrom exploring the city of Phoenix to visiting Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona is full of adventures. This title introduces the state's people, culture, and places to visit. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject....
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Aqueduct of SegoviaThis book describes the features, construction, and history of the Aqueduct of Segovia. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index,...
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Appleseeds: A Boy Named Johnny ChapmanJohnny Chapman will grow up to be a legend...but first he needs to climb down from that tree, find his little brother, learn perfect cursive, and remember to put his shoes on before he leaves the house! Inspired by new research from the archives...
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Apostles Doctrine of AtonementThe Apostles' Doctrine of the Atonement is a marvellous study which serves both as a doctrinal treatise on the atonement and as a commentary on many of the most important passages in the New Testament.Author: George SmeatonPublisher: Banner of TruthPublished: 08/01/1991Pages: 548Binding Type: Library...
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A Pilot's LegacyHal Miller Scrugham - father, and Richard (Rick) Throop Scrugham -son, each volunteered their service to their country during World War II and the Vietnam War.Hal joined the Army Air Corps in October 1941, two months before the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor....
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A People & a Nation: A History of the United StatesDeveloped to meet the demand for a low-cost, high-quality history book, this economically priced version of A PEOPLE AND A NATION, Tenth Edition, offers readers the complete narrative while limiting the number of features, photos, and maps. All volumes feature a paperback, two-color format...
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Ancient Law, its Connection With the Early History of Society and its Relation to Modern Ideas;Henry Sumner Maine's classic study of the link between early legal systems and the development of societies remains a landmark work in the field of legal anthropology. It offers an insightful examination of the relationship between law and society in the ancient world.This work...
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