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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Forgotten Origins: The Lost Jewish History of Jesus and Early ChristianityMany years ago, in a lecture on the creation of the Mishnah, the Orthodox Jewish historian, Rabbi Berel Wein discussed the rise of early Christianity as a historical and theological backdrop. He mentioned that this era is of particular importance to Jews because of...
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THE Expert Sword-Man's Companion: Or the True Art of SELF-DEFENCE. WITH An ACCOUNT of the Authors LIFE, and his Transactions during the Wars with FranThis new edition is a faithful transcription presented with meticulously restored illustrations. Donald McBane was a Scottish Highlander and one of the most accomplished duelists of the 18th century. During the span of his extraordinary career as a soldier, prize fighter, fencing master, and...
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The Power of the Blood of JesusIt's All About the BloodAlthough the Blood is arguably the most important aspect of God's saving grace in the Bible, it is also, potentially the most misunderstood! Herein is an inspirational account of the importance of Jesus dying on the Cross. Why was He...
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Native American Tribes: The History and Culture of the Sioux*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Explains the origins and legends of the various Sioux tribes *Comprehensively covers Red Cloud's War, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and the Wounded Knee Massacre. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "They made us many...
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Countess Elizabeth Bathory: The Life and Legacy of History's Most Prolific Female Serial Killer*Includes pictures *Includes historic accounts of the Countess' life and crimes *Includes footnotes, online resources, and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "She didn't fear death because inside herself, she didn't conceive it as a common destiny, although she had...
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The Antikythera Mechanism: The History and Mystery of the Ancient World's Most Famous Astronomical Device*Includes pictures *Chronicles the discovery and theories over the mechanism's origins and capabilities *Includes footnotes, online resources and a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents "It multiplies, divides and subtracts, but you can't program it." - Michael Edmunds Discovering ancient shipwrecks...
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The Severe Style of Ancient Greek Art - Art History for Kids Children's Art BooksThe Ancient Greeks didn't just excel in math and philosophy. They also soared when it came to art. Art history is a refreshing way of knowing the local culture, customs and traditions. It details the truths of the world and myths, too. Without art,...
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Interesting Facts About The Ancient African Art - Art History for Kids Children's Art BooksAncient African art is history, culture and tradition fused into one. Studying art will provide a glimpse into the culture and belief systems of a civilization. It also tells a lot about tradition. Yes, there's more to art than meets the eye. Use this...
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United States Civics - The US Constitution for Kids 1787 - 2016 with Amendments 4th Grade Social StudiesLet's talk about the US constitution including all its amendments. Reading the constitution should be done while young to nurture understanding of civil rights and how freedom is defined by the law. If your child is going to study this book, don't rush him/her....
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Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism - China Ancient History 3rd Grade Children's Ancient HistoryThe China that we know today was shaped by three big religious beliefs: Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. This book will not just differentiate the three through definitions, but it will also include historical truths to facilitate deeper understanding. Unearthing ancient history will help you...
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The 4-Day Battle of Midway - History Book for 12 Year Old Children's HistoryThe 4-Day Battle of Midway was not as popular as the attack on Pearl Harbor, although the two events were just six months apart. This history book will detail the events of the battle that began on June 4 and last on June 7,...
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Who Built the First Human Civilization? Ancient Mesopotamia - History Books for Kids Children's Ancient HistoryCivilization is defined as the stage of human organization that is considered most advance. This means that there was a government, there were laws, and education was given. How did human evolve from being nomads to being organized? Who Built the First Human Civilization?...
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The Daily Life of an Aztec Family - History Books for Kids Children's History BooksDid the Aztecs live like you do today? Did they sit down for dinner as a family? Did they go out on weekends to have fun? How did mommies and daddies bond with their kids? If you want to know the answers to these,...
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The Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians: Food, Clothing and More! - History Stories for Children Children's Ancient HistoryHow did Ancient Egyptians go about their daily lives? What was their diet? What was their clothing like? You'll know the answers to these questions when you read this ancient history book. Reading about the ancient past will help boost your understanding of how...
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Leap of Faith: Hubris, Negligence, and America's Greatest Foreign Policy TragedyThe dramatic insider account of why we invaded Iraq, the motivations that drove it, and the frustrations of those who tried and failed to stop it, leading to the most costly misadventure in US history. A single disastrous choice in the wake of 9/11-the...
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Shatter the Nations: ISIS and the War for the CaliphateUnflinching dispatches of an embedded war reporter covering ISIS and the unlikely alliance of forces who came together to defeat it. The battle to defeat ISIS was an unremittingly brutal and dystopian struggle, a multi-sided war of gritty local commandos and militias. Mike Giglio...
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Working Toward Whiteness: How America's Immigrants Became White: The Strange Journey from Ellis Island to the SuburbsHow did immigrants to the United States come to see themselves as white? David R. Roediger has been in the vanguard of the study of race and labor in American history for decades. He first came to prominence as the author of The Wages...
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What the F: What Swearing Reveals about Our Language, Our Brains, and OurselvesIt may be starred, beeped, and censored -- yet profanity is so appealing that we can't stop using it. In the funniest, clearest study to date, Benjamin Bergen explains why, and what that tells us about our language and brains. Nearly everyone swears-whether it's...
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Theodosia Burr: Teen Eyewitness to the Founding of the New NationTheodosia Burr, daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr, came of age in New York City when the New Nation was growing up. She attended the inauguration of President George Washington in 1789, was at her father's side on the campaign trail and at his...
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Homes Past and PresentFrom candle-lit cottages to electricity-filled houses, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts homes of the past to homes of the present. Colorful photographs engage young readers, while age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help develop nonfiction-reading skills.Author: Kerry DinmontPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished:...
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