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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The Classic Cars BookNew additions to the automotive market are judged primarily by efficiency or fuel consumption. Things are quite different for historical cars. Major car shows, from Pebble Beach to Villa d'Este, feature classic cars, which although they may not achieve top marks in the wind...
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The Capture of Attu: A World War II Battle as Told by the Men Who Fought ThereIn May 1943 US forces clashed with Japanese invaders in an epic battle on the Alaskan island of Attu. Fighting through the fog and icy rain, avoiding pot-shots from snipers in mountain crevices, lugging heavy machine guns up slippery inclines, and ultimately scaling a...
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The Campaign for Nuclear DisarmamentThe launch of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in 1958 signalled the first modern protest movement in Britain. Martin Shaw details CND's rise, the activists involved, the tensions with the Committee of 100 around direct action, and the culture, radicalism and social groups that...
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The Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer's Companion: Comprising the art of Drawing, as Applicable to Cabinet Work; Veneering, Inlaying, and Buhl Work ... WiThis instructional manual provides guidance on the art of cabinet-making and upholstery in the early 19th century. It covers a range of topics, including drawing, design, inlaying, veneering, carving, and polishing. The book is a valuable artifact of the golden age of cabinet-making, and...
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The Bosnian Serb Army at War 1992-95The book describes the Bosnian Serb Army in the Bosnian War 1992-1995. It provides a detailed account on organization, personnel, equipment and combat activities during the years of war. It covers the transfer parts of the Yugoslav People's Army into Vojske Republike Srpske 1992,...
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The Birth of Seattle RapFrom the Seattle streets to studio beats.In the early 1980s, a subterranean shift in Seattle's music scene began. Disco's reign over parties and dance clubs faded, and hip-hop became the new attraction. A generation of young musicians emerged, and local rappers catapulted the genre...
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The Battle of Manila: Poisoned Victory in the Pacific WarA thrilling and in-depth look at the battle for Manila, the third-bloodiest battle of World War II and the culmination point of the war in the Pacific theater. In 1945 the United States and Japan fought the largest and most devastating land battle of...
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The Baseball Ultimate Trivia Book: Test Your Superfan Status and Relive the Most Iconic Baseball MomentsPut your baseball expertise to the test with over 600 trivia questions, accompanied by entertaining illustrations capturing your favorite baseball moments throughout history. Quiz yourself or compete with your friends! With challenging questions from baseball history, The Baseball Ultimate Trivia Book is the perfect...
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The Art of War (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Victory isn't just won on the battlefield-it's crafted in the mind, where strategy, patience, and cunning reign supreme. This classic guide to warfare unlocks ancient secrets of leadership, teaching readers how to outthink, outmaneuver, and ultimately overcome any...
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The Art of the Roman CatacombsEvery story in catacomb art is a tale of deliverance, a tale of the powerlessness of death and the certainty of the resurrection. Looking back through fifteen hundred years of Christian art, it appears the crucifixion of Jesus holds the highest place. We haven't...
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The art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy. To Which are Added, one Hundred and Fifty new Receipts, a Copious Index, and a Modern Bill of Fare, ... By H.The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...
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The Art Of Confectionery: With Various Methods Of Preserving Fruits And Fruit JuicesFirst published in 1761, this classic cookbook offers a wide range of recipes for sweet treats and fruit preserves. With practical advice on sourcing ingredients, preparing mixtures, and cooking over an open fire, The Art of Confectionery is a valuable resource for anyone interested...
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The Art of Abandonment: Railroad Abandonments in the Pacific NorthwestThe Art of Abandonment: Railroad Abandonments in the Pacific Northwest illustrates how economic challenges have worked to dramatically alter the Northwest's railroad network. Hundreds of miles of track across the region have been abandoned in recent years. Indeed, across a landscape that includes Washington,...
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The American Standard Of Perfection: A Complete Description Of All Recognized Varieties Of Fowls (1906)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...
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The American Revolution for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the United States War of IndependenceDid you know the American Revolution changed how Britain treated the rest of its colonies? The American Revolution was fought between the Thirteen Colonies and the British Empire. Although most thought the British would win, the colonists overthrew British rule and established their own...
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The American RevolutionExplores the American Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.Author: Clara MaccaraldPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 08/01/2017Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.20dISBN: 9781635173079Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level:...
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The American Intellectual Tradition: Volume I: 1630 to 1865Revised and updated, the seventh edition of this now standard two-volume anthology brings together some of the most historically significant writings in American intellectual history. Uniquely comprehensive, The American Intellectual Tradition includes classic works in philosophy, religion, social theory, political thought, economics, psychology, and...
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The American Adventure!: A Conservative Christian Kids' Guide to Us History and the 50 StatesHey, kids. . . it's a great country. Here's why you can and should love it! The American Adventure! A Conservative Christian Kids' Guide to US History and the 50 States covers the whole range of the American experience. Inside, you'll find fascinating details...
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Teen Culture Across the GenerationsAuthor: Naomi RocklerPublisher: Referencepoint PressPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 64Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9781678210106Audience: Young Adult
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Tarmacs and Trenches: The Life and Disappearance of Lt Gen Millard F. Harmon, Jr."Millard Harmon is the most important airman people don't know. A flyer through and through, it fell to him alone among senior pilots in World War II to command a large Army organization on the fighting front. He remains the shining light for air...
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