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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Spiritual Criminals: How the Camden 28 Put the Vietnam War on TrialA surprising look at the 28 Catholic radicals who raided a draft board in 1971--and got away with it. When the FBI arrested twenty-eight people in connection to a break-in at a Camden, New Jersey, draft board in 1971, the Bureau celebrated. The case...
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Space Flight: History, Technology, and OperationsThis book offers a comprehensive look at the history of space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, and the continued efforts that promise to carry us into the future. It goes through the history of space exploration, from the earliest sub-orbital and orbital...
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Space Battle: The Mattel Intellivision and the First Console WarFrom the tense foreboding of Night Stalker to the competitive thrill of NFL Football, Mattel's Intellivision rocketed into homes across the U.S. in the early 1980s and transformed video gaming. It packed superb arcade action and thrilling family entertainment into one 16-bit system with...
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Southern Cross: A New View of Leonidas Polk and His Clashes with Braxton BraggLieutenant General Leonidas Polk was a distinguished West Point graduate, the first Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana, a university founder, and a Confederate commander beloved by his troops, esteemed by the public, and killed on the field of battle. In spite of his many accomplishments,...
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South Dakota's Haunting ShadowsEmbark on a riveting journey through the heart of South Dakota's rich history and hidden mysteries in "South Dakota's Haunting Shadows." Join Max, Bryson, and their steadfast companion Terrapin as they traverse the landscapes of time, unearthing not only spectral tales but also profound...
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Slaves of God: Augustine and Other Romans on Religion and PoliticsA provocative look at the central role of slavery in Augustine's religious, ethical, and political thought Augustine believed that slavery is permissible, but to understand why, we must situate him in his late antique Roman intellectual context. Slaves of God provides a major reassessment...
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Six Records of a Floating LifeSix Records of a Floating Life (1809) is an extraordinary blend of autobiography, love story and social document written by a man who was educated as a scholar but earned his living as a civil servant and art dealer. In this intimate memoir, Shen...
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Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII's QueensFrom Holbein's portraits to Broadway musical costumes: an iconographic look at the legacy of six remarkable queensThe queen consorts of Henry VIII have come to be encapsulated in a succinct six-word rhyme: "Divorced, beheaded, died / Divorced, beheaded, survived." But what were their real...
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Sitting BullOne of the most iconic Native American leaders, Sitting Bull stood as a symbol of resistance, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Lakota people. As the relentless expansion of the United States threatened the traditional ways of the Lakota, Sitting Bull became a...
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Sikh History: A Captivating Guide to the Story of Sikhism, From Spiritual Beginnings to Heroic Stands���� Dive Into the Heart of Sikhism: Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding an Unyielding Faith & Fierce Warriors! ����Two manuscripts in one book: History of the Sikhs: A Captivating Guide to the Origins of Sikhism in India, the Sikh Empire, Colonialism, and Modern Times...
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Sikorsky/Westland Sea King: Aircraft in DetailThis book features a really close look at a versatile helicopter that was designed for an anti-submarine role, but later also used as a search-and-rescue helicopter, for troop transport, and as an EAW-helicopter. No detail is overlooked and both the Sikorsky-built and Westland-built machines...
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Setting the World Ablaze: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and the American RevolutionSetting the World Ablaze is the story of the American Revolution and of the three Founders who played crucial roles in winning the War of Independence and creating a new nation: George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Braiding three strands into one rich...
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Servanthood of Song: Music, Ministry, and the Church in the United StatesServanthood of Song is a history of American church music from the colonial era to the present. Its focus is on the institutional and societal pressures that have shaped church song and have led us directly to where we are today. The gulf which...
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Servanthood of Song: Music, Ministry, and the Church in the United StatesServanthood of Song is a history of American church music from the colonial era to the present. Its focus is on the institutional and societal pressures that have shaped church song and have led us directly to where we are today. The gulf which...
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Serenade to the Big BirdAfter completing a tour of duty (thirty-five missions) in B-17s, Bert Stiles transferred to a fighter squadron. Just four months later he was killed in action on an escort mission to Hanover, Germany, on November 26, 1944. Stiles' book was written in the period...
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Selections from the Attic Orators, Antiphon, Anocides, Lysias, Isocrates, Isaeus: Being a Companion Volume to the Attic Orators from Antiphon to IsaeuThis collection brings together the works of prominent Attic Orators, including Andocides, Antiphon, Lysias, and Isocrates. Through their speeches and writings, these orators offer a unique perspective on ancient Greek politics, law, and society, making for a fascinating read for anyone interested in classical...
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Scorched Earth: General Sullivan and the SenecasAuthor: John L. MoorePublisher: Sunbury Press, Inc.Published: 01/23/2018Pages: 122Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.29dISBN: 9781620061275About the AuthorJohn L. Moore of Northumberland is a writer and storyteller whose subjects deal with real people and actual events in Pennsylvania history. "Scorched Earth: General...
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Sarah's JourneyIn her life, Sarah Stahl Wollman fulfilled many roles: a child in a Ukrainian village; a teenage girl crossing the ocean to a new life in America; a hopeful young wife; mother of three; a single parent. Known as 'Besorge Ankela' in her later...
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Santa Fe Hispanic Culture: Preserving Identity in a Tourist TownAs Santa Fe has become more and more of a tourist town, its Hispanic citizens have increasingly struggled to define and preserve their own cultural identity. This book is one of the few efforts by a native Hispanic resident to examine the city's traditions...
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San Francisco 49ers: An Illustrated TimelineAuthor: Mark Purdy, Jeff SuessPublisher: Reedy PressPublished: 10/15/2024Pages: 176Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9781681065571
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