History
Discover the best books on history, the history novel including world, American, and ancient European history. Find top-selling history books and must-reads at our online bookstore.
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Enemies and Neighbors: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017From a long-time Guardian correspondent and editor, an expansive, authoritative, and balanced account of over a century of violent confrontation, war, and occupation in Palestine and Israel, published on the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration and 50th anniversary of the Six-Day WarAuthor: Ian...
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In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond: In Search of the SasquatchSet in a wild and immaculate landscape threatened by industry and environmental degradation, a compassionate and gripping exploration of one of the world's most baffling mysteries--the existence of the SasquatchOn the central and north coast of British Columbia, the Great Bear Rainforest is the...
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Chicago's Great Fire: The Destruction and Resurrection of an Iconic American CityFrom an acclaimed historian, the full and authoritative story of one of the most iconic disasters in American history, told through the vivid memories of those who experienced it Between October 8-10, 1871, much of the city of Chicago was destroyed by one of...
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The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts That Illuminated the Renaissance"A marvel of storytelling and a master class in the history of the book"--Ernest Hilbert, Wall Street JournalThe bestselling author of Brunelleschi's Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling captures the excitement and spirit of the Renaissance in this chronicle of the life and...
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Judeophobia and the New Testament: Texts and ContextsAn essential resource for understanding the troubling role of the Christian scriptures in anti-Semitism This eye-opening collection of essays is essential reading for anyone concerned about the ways that Christian scripture has been used--both in the past and the present--in service of anti-Semitism. The...
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Go, Flight!: The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control, 1965-1992The inspiration for the documentary Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo At first glance, it looks like just another auditorium in just another government building. But among the talented men (and later women) who worked in mission control, the room located on the...
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Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest HourThe acclaimed author of Troublesome Young Men reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking head of CBS News in...
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Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan TownA gripping portrait of modern Tibet told through the lives of its people, from the bestselling author of Nothing to Envy "A brilliantly reported and eye-opening work of narrative nonfiction."--The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR...
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Grievous Entanglement: Consumption, Connection, and Slavery in the Atlantic WorldHow abolitionists persuaded people of their personal complicity with slavery to advance the cause of freedom Grievous Entanglement explores the most common way that people in the Atlantic world came to understand their personal connection to, and complicity with, slavery in the late eighteenth...
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A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools That Changed AmericaA Sarah Mills Hodge Fund publication Born to Jewish immigrants, Julius Rosenwald rose to lead Sears, Roebuck & Company and turn it into the world's largest retailer. Born into slavery, Booker T. Washington became the founding principal of Tuskegee Institute. In 1912 the two...
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Serpent in the Sky: The High Wisdom of Ancient EgyptJohn Anthony West's revolutionary reinterpretation of the civilization of Egypt challenges all that has been accepted as dogma concerning Ancient Egypt. In this pioneering study West documents that: Hieroglyphs carry hermetic messages that convey the subtler realities of the Sacred Science of the Pharaohs....
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Reckoning: Protest. Defiance. Resilience.Explores the powerful ways in which visual art has long provided its own rich outlet for protest, commentary, escape, and perspective for African Americans. This important book showcases the potent role of visual art in African American history and culture. Featuring Black artists working...
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The Deadliest Indian War in the West: The Snake Conflict, 1864-1868The Snake War is one of the least known of the many clashes of culture that occurred in the American West during the 19th century. People have long relished tales of the underdog and celebrated lost causes. We appreciate and praise those who have...
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An Art Lover's Guide to FlorenceNo city but Florence contains such an intense concentration of art produced in such a short span of time. The sheer number and proximity of works of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Florence can be so overwhelming that Florentine hospitals treat hundreds of visitors...
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With God in Solitary ConfinementDuring his 14-year imprisonment in Communist Romania, Richard Wurmbrand spent three years completely alone, with no human contact except for the guards who interrogated and tortured him. Though he had no Bible, pen or paper, Richard composed and memorized hundreds of sermons in rhyme...
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St. Patrick: His Confession and Other WorksSt. Patrick: His Confessions and Other Works 978-0-89942-179-7 Translated by Father Neil Xavier O'Donoghue, St. Patrick: His Confession and Other Works provides the reader with an excellent perspective on this beloved Saint, making him even more relevant for modern times. This book includes two...
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Ulster Emigration to Colonial America, 1718-1785First published in 1966, R. J. Dickson's Ulster Emigration to Colonial America 1718-1775 remains the acknowledged work of scholarship on migration in the eighteenth century of a quarter of a million people from Ulster to the New World. It combines detailed investigation of the...
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Tango Mike Mike: The Story of Master Sergeant Roy P. BenavidezThis is the perfect children's book and a short read (32 pages long) filled with family photos. Kids will gain a basic understanding of Tango Mike Mike ... the soldier, the father, the Legend.Author: Yvette Benavidez GarciaPublisher: Yvette Benavidez GarciaPublished: 09/08/2017Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight:...
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IndianaFrom watching races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to exploring Mounds State Park, Indiana is full of adventures. This title introduces the state's people, culture, and places to visit. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this...
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Dream March: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the March on WashingtonIntroduce children to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights movement, and the historic march on Washington with this inspiring biography! Young readers can now learn about one of the greatest civil rights leaders of all time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in...
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