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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The Concept of Woman: A Synthesis in One VolumeA comprehensive account of women in Western thought, from ancient Greece, through the Middle Ages, to today In her sweeping, three-volume study, Sister Prudence Allen examined how women and men have been defined in relation to one another scientifically, philosophically, and theologically. Now synthesized...
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The Civic Bargain: How Democracy SurvivesA powerful case for democracy and how it can adapt and survive--if we want it to Is democracy in trouble, perhaps even dying? Pundits say so, and polls show that most Americans believe that their country's system of governance is being "tested" or is...
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The Chin Hills: A History of the People, Our Dealings With Them, Their Customs and Manners, and a Gazetteer of Their CountryThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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The Chaplin River LettersIn this gripping account, M. L. Jordan unveils the raw truths of the Civil War era. Beyond polished tales, dive into a world filled with desire, mystery, and chaos. Personal letters shed light on passionate love, deep betrayals, and unwavering faith. Experience America's pivotal...
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The Bones of Birka: Unraveling the Mystery of a Female Viking WarriorHow many female Viking warriors does it take to make a fact? When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained in the most significant Viking warrior grave ever opened are, in fact, female, she and her team upend centuries of historically accepted...
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The Ashtavakra GitaThe Ashtavakra Gita is a classic Hindu text that offers deep insights into the nature of reality and the human experience. Written in the form of a dialogue between the sage Ashtavakra and his disciple King Janaka, this book explores the nature of self,...
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The Architect and Designer Birthday BookA thoughtfully curated collection in a stunning package that recognizes and celebrates the birthdays of famous, infamous, and often-overlooked designers and architects. The gift book for design and architect professionals and students they didn't know they needed but will no longer be able to...
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The American Atlantis: The True Discovery of the New WorldAuthor: John BogomilPublisher: Catharism 21Published: 05/07/2024Pages: 192Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9798987454633
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The 50 Greatest Players in Dodgers HistoryAuthor: Robert W. CohenPublisher: Blue River PressPublished: 04/01/2024Pages: 416Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 8.96h x 6.07w x 0.88dISBN: 9781681572338About the AuthorSports historian Robert W. Cohen has published more than 30 books on baseball, football, and basketball, including The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees...
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The 1619 Project: A Visual ExperienceAn illustrated edition of The 1619 Project, with newly commissioned artwork and archival images, The New York Times Magazine's award-winning reframing of the American founding and its contemporary echoes, placing slavery and resistance at the center of the American story. Here, in these pages,...
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Texas Bluegrass Legacies: Families and Mentors Through the GenerationsEnjoy a breakdown of the Lone Star State's generational bluegrass harmonies. From the moment they picked up the radio signal of Bill Monroe's mandolin, Texans have been enamored with this uniquely American style of music. But the high lonesome sound couldn't have put down...
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Terror Strikes New York on September 11: A History-Seeking AdventureYOU are in New York City on a sunny September morning. You're going about your day when suddenly the unthinkable happens. A huge passenger plane flies straight into a tower of the famous World Trade Center. A short time later, a second plane slams...
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Tent City, Seattle: Refusing Homelessness and Making a HomeTransforms our understanding of being unhoused in the United StatesTent City 3 provides Seattle's unhoused people with a place to create and sustain not just shelter but a home. In 2000 it became one of the first organized, peer-operated tent encampments in the city,...
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Teddy Bears to Dangerous MissionsCome aboard as the author takes you from his early childhood living in Miami before and during WWII to his years hopping among several grammar schools in the eastern United States. He served almost eight years in the US Navy Submarine Service. His description...
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Teachings from the Ramayana on Family & LifeWith the help of twenty-five stories from the Ramayana, this book offers essential life lessons for a happy family life. Throwing light on challenging real-life scenarios that often perplex us, Teachings from the Ramayana offers simple ways to negotiate those challenges. From how to...
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Tbilisi Architecture MapOur Tbilisi Architecture Map highlights the incredibly diverse 20th century architecture of the Georgian capital. From Neo-Classical to Art Nouveau through the Soviet era and its demise, this map features examples of the most original architecture we have ever documented. The map, In English...
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Tales of South American Football: Passion, Revolution and GloryAuthor: Jorge KnijnikPublisher: Fair Play PublishingPublished: 05/14/2024Pages: 124Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.34dISBN: 9781925914351
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Strabo's Geography: A Translation for the Modern WorldA lively new translation of Strabo's complete Geography--an encyclopedic guide to the ancient world of the first century CE--connecting it with the world of the twenty-first century Strabo's Geography is an encyclopedic description of the ancient world as it appeared to a contemporary observer...
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Stench: The Making of the Thomas Court and the Unmaking of AmericaA blistering exposé of Clarence Thomas and the conservative regime of corruption that has usurped the Supreme Court--by a Democratic activist and former Republican political operative Public confidence in the Supreme Court has plummeted to new lows in the last few years--and for good...
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Ste. Genevieve, Missouri: A Walk Through HistoryAuthor: Valerie Battle KienzlePublisher: Reedy PressPublished: 03/15/2024Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.20dISBN: 9781681065090This title is only available via back order
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