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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Braddock's Road: Mapping the British Expedition from Alexandria to the MonongahelaIn 1755, Major General Edward Braddock and two army regiments set out from Alexandria with the objective of capturing Fort Duquesne, near present-day Pittsburgh.To transport their sizable train of artillery and wagons, they first had to build a road across the rugged Appalachian Mountains....
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Austin Breakfast Tacos: The Story of the Most Important Taco of the DayFresh tortillas, fluffy huevos con bacon and spicy salsa--good morning, Austin. Or good afternoon, evening, night--whenever From taco tailgates to taquerias, there is a taco for every occasion and persuasion. Some say that it was born in the days of cowboys and vaqueros, and...
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Qatar: A Modern History, Updated EditionWhat role does Qatar play in the Middle East, and how does it differ from the other Gulf states? How has the ruling Al-Thani family shaped Qatar from a traditional tribal society and British protectorate to a modern state? How has Qatar become an...
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River of Cliffs: A Linville Gorge HistoryLinville Gorge is one of the few examples of old-growth forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains and draws thousands of visitors every year.The Gorge was approved by Congress in 1964. The Grand Canyon of the East was named for William Linville, a member of...
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Brunswick Stew: A Virginia TraditionWith roots in Native American, African and European cooking traditions, Brunswick stew developed in colonial- and Federal-era Virginia, when squirrel was a necessary ingredient.By the nineteenth century, the mouthwatering delicacy had become an important part of politicking, celebrating and family gatherings. At the same...
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Ghosts of Plymouth, MassachusettsPlymouth is known worldwide as America's Hometown, landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620 and home of the first Thanksgiving, but the real story of the town is a tale of grim beginnings.A ghostly Victorian couple is known to wander Burial Hill, plague, desperation,...
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The Eloquent Peasant, 2nd editionFour thousand years ago, Egyptian society struggled with the downfall of the Old Kingdom, which brought an end to material success and introduced anarchy and chaos. Out of this period of crisis came such literature as A Dialogue between a Man and His Ba,...
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Maria Baldwin's Worlds: A Story of Black New England and the Fight for Racial JusticeMaria Baldwin (1856-1922) held a special place in the racially divided society of her time, as a highly respected educator at a largely white New England school and an activist who carried on the radical spirit of the Boston area's internationally renowned abolitionists from...
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The Genealogical SublimeSince the early 2000s, genealogy has become a lucrative business, an accelerating online industry, a massive data mining project, and fodder for reality television. But the fact remains that our contemporary fascination with family history cannot be understood independently of the powerful technological tools...
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Sex Science Self: A Social History of Estrogen, Testosterone, and IdentityIn Sex Science Self, Bob Ostertag cautions against accepting and defending any technology uncritically--even, maybe even especially, a technology that has become integrally related to identity. Specifically, he examines the development of estrogen and testosterone as pharmaceuticals. Ostertag situates this history alongside the story...
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I Am Because We Are: Readings in Africana PhilosophyFirst published in 1995, I Am Because We Are has been recognized as a major, canon-defining anthology and adopted as a text in a wide variety of college and university courses. Bringing together writings by prominent black thinkers from Africa, the Caribbean, and North...
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AlgonquinInformative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Algonquin. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with...
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The Book of Aggie Lists, Volume 130: Texas A&m University's Military HeritageThe Book of Aggie Lists brings together in one volume a vast amount of information that will be welcomed by current and former students of Texas A&M University. Focusing on the military heritage of the university--and especially the Corps of Cadets--this reference work is...
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Caesar Kleberg and the King RanchIn this tribute to a pioneer conservationist, Duane M. Leach celebrates the life of an exceptional ranch manager on a legendary Texas ranch, a visionary for wildlife and modern ranch management, and an extraordinarily dedicated and generous man. Caesar Kleberg went to work on...
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Conscience and Courage: How Visionary CEO Henri Termeer Built a Biotech Giant and Pioneered the Rare Disease IndustryHenri Termeer was one of the first of a pioneering group of business executives who built a disparate group of fledgling companies into a biotech industry that has driven decades of therapeutic innovation. During a 28-year career at Genzyme, including 26 years as CEO,...
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Reclaiming Israel's History: Roots, Rights, and the Struggle for PeaceNo history is so disputed as the history of Israel. Some see Israel's creation as a dramatic act of justice for the Jewish people. Others insist that it was a crime against Palestine's Arabs. Author David Brog untangles the facts from the myths to...
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Jefferson's Treasure: How Albert Gallatin Saved the New Nation from DebtWALL STREET JOURNAL review: "One of Mr. May's strengths is his ability to convey a vivid sense of the times. When Britain attacked the U.S. naval frigate Chesapeake in 1807, Gallatin received a message from Jefferson bidding him to come in haste. 'If you...
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The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White HouseIt's amateur hour at the White House. So says New York Times bestselling author Edward Klein in his new political expos The Amateur. Tapping into the public's growing sentiment that President Obama is in over his head, The Amateur argues that Obama's toxic combination...
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The Secret of Benedict XVI: Is He Still the Pope?Questions keep arising about what really happened in 2013 with the surprising "resignation" of Benedict XVI, his decision to remain on as "pope emeritus," and thus the presence of two popes living side-by-side. In this compelling work, Socci investigates the mysterious mission to which...
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The Hamlet Fire: A Tragic Story of Cheap Food, Cheap Government, and Cheap LivesCaptivating and brilliantly conceived. . . [The Hamlet Fire] will provide readers with insights into our current national politics.--The Washington Post A gifted writer (Chicago Tribune) uses a long forgotten factory fire in small-town North Carolina to show how cut-rate food and labor have...
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