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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Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai'iSet in one of the world's most beautiful landscapes, Kuleana is the story of an award-winning journalist's desire to hold on to her family's ancestral Hawaiian lands--and find herself along the way. "A powerful story of land, belonging, loss, and survival that challenges us...
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Kshetrayya Muvva GopalaKshetrayya Muvva Gopala is a study of the life and work of the famous Telugu poet Kshetrayya, written by Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Kshetrayya's literary output, as well as his contributions to Telugu culture and society. It is...
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Kentucky's Packhorse LibrariansMarking the ridgelines and hearts of the Appalachians during the Great Depression, packhorse librarians delivered hope, one book at a time.When the Great Depression started, folks stumbled on hard times. Many lost their jobs and homes, and they struggled to support their families. But...
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Kavyaparichayalu - Amuktha Malyada (Sri Krishnadevarayalu)This is a Telugu book that contains a detailed analysis of the literary works of the famous Indian king Sri Krishnadevaraya. It is a must-read for those interested in Telugu literature and history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...
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Kansas BaseballBaseball has long been synonymous with Kansas. Go back to the late 1800s and the birth of Walter Johnson and George Sweatt, Humboldt kids who played baseball at the highest level but in different leagues due to racism. Learn about the sixteen-year-old signed by...
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Kakatiya YugamauThis fascinating historical work provides a comprehensive overview of the Kakatiya dynasty of ancient India, offering readers a detailed and engaging exploration of the period's political and cultural history. Written by the renowned scholar Acharya Kandavalli Lakshmi Ranjanam, this text is an essential resource...
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Justiniana Prima: An Underestimated Aspect of Justinian's Church PolicyThe book explores the history of Justiniana Prima, a city built by Emperor Justinian I (527-565) in his birthplace near Nis in present-day Serbia. Previous studies focused on determining the city's location, underestimating the significance of analyzing written sources for the reconstruction of this...
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Justice and Restitution in Post-Nazi RomaniaAuthor: Stefan Cristian IonescuPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 01/09/2025Pages: 318Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.31lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75dISBN: 9781009466875This title is not returnable
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Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of LawIn his best-selling book The Color of Law, Richard Rothstein demolished the de facto segregation myth that black and white Americans live separately by choice, providing "the most forceful argument ever published on how federal, state, and local governments gave rise to the reinforced...
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Joseph Smith's Polygamy: Toward a Better UnderstandingIn the last several years a wealth of information has been published on Joseph Smith's practice of polygamy. For some who were already well aware of this aspect of early Mormon history, the availability of new research and discovered documents has been a wellspring...
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John Singer Sargent: The Charcoal PortraitsA comprehensive catalogue of Sargent's charcoal portraits, capturing high society, professions, and the arts in an era of profound transformation In comparison with his portraits in oil, John Singer Sargent's charcoal portraits are relatively little known. In this authoritative new volume, Richard Ormond documents...
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Jimmy Carter: The Last Interview: And Other ConversationsAuthor: Melville HousePublisher: Melville House PublishingPublished: 02/18/2025Pages: 240Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.59dISBN: 9781685891527
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Jewish Manuscripts, Prayers and Scholars: An Anthology of Historical, Linguistic and Liturgical EssaysThe introduction offers some thoughts on each of the four areas covered by the essays and draws some broad conclusions. Studies of the history of manuscripts and of their acquisition demonstrate their impact on research into Jewish studies and on modern Judaism's understanding of...
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I've Got to Make My Livin': Black Women's Sex Work in Turn-of-the-Century ChicagoFor many years, the interrelated histories of prostitution and cities have perked the ears of urban scholars, but until now the history of urban sex work has dealt only in passing with questions of race. In I've Got to Make My Livin', Cynthia Blair...
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Israelite Religions: An Archaeological and Biblical SurveyArchaeological excavation in the Holy Land has exploded with the resurgence of interest in the historical roots of the biblical Israelites. Israelite Religions offers Bible students and interested lay leaders a survey of the major issues and approaches that constitute the study of ancient...
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Isavasya UpanishadThis translation of the Isavasya Upanishad by Sri R. Radhakrishnaiah provides valuable insights into the spiritual philosophy of ancient India. The Upanishad explores themes such as the nature of reality, the relationship between the individual and the universal, and the role of action and...
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Irish America: Coming Into CloverOld-time politics, piety, and St. Patrick's Day parades loom large when the Irish come to the American mind. None truly represents the complex legacy or contributions of the nation's oldest ethnic group, who rank among the most highly educated and affluent Americans today. In...
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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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Inuit Life in the Frozen North: An Arctic Adventure for KidsEmbrace the chill and buckle up for an unforgettable ride to the northernmost reaches of the world! "Inuit Life in the Frozen North: An Arctic Adventure for Kids" is ready to whisk you and your children on an enchanting journey into the heart of...
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In the Eye of the Storm: Origins, Ideology, and Controversies of the Azov Brigade, 2014-2023This volume focuses on a highly controversial unit within the Ukrainian military, the Azov (former regiment) Brigade. Azov is known for its far-right origins but has garnered worldwide attention through its role in the defense of Mariupol in 2022. There is still confusion and...
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