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 British Empire: An Enthralling Guide to the Rise and Fall of the World's Largest Superpower in HistoryDive into the epic saga of global dominance in The British Empire.In this riveting journey, you'll explore how a tiny island nation ascended to rule nearly a quarter of the globe. From the Age of Discovery to the poignant end of Queen Elizabeth II's...
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The Botanists' Library: The Most Important Botanical Books in HistoryDiscover a vast treasure trove of botanical knowledge in The Botanist's Library, a superbly illustrated collection of 300+ seminal books and illustrations from throughout history. From the earliest manuscripts penned by visionary naturalists, to the modern tomes that continue to shape our understanding of...
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The Book of Jewish Knowledge: Flexcover EditionThe Book of Jewish Knowledge--A Multifaceted Exploration of the Teachings, Observances, and History of JudaismThe Book of Jewish Knowledge presents the story of Judaism through a wide variety of texts, artworks, and infographics. It's an accessible and comprehensive exploration of four millennia of Jewish...
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The Book of JapanBook of Japan - If going to this inimitable Asian nation enthrals and excites you, this informative bookazine is the first-time visitor's key to understanding it. You'll get a whistle-stop tour of the country's fascinating history and culture, learn how to perform traditional rituals...
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The Boleyns: From the Tudors to the WindsorsNew paperback edition - Starting with Anne Boleyn, wife of Henry VIII, Amanda Harvey Purse looks at significant Boleyns through history, shining a spotlight on how their story has been entwined with that of the British monarchy for almost 500 years.Author: Amanda Harvey PursePublisher:...
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The Birth of British Airpower: Hugh Trenchard, World War I, and the Royal Air ForceThe Birth of British Airpower describes how Hugh Trenchard, a man with few leadership skills, became a much-loved and inspirational commander who laid the foundation for British airpower on the Western Front in World War I and created the preconditions for the establishment of...
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The Battle of the Alamo: Spot the MythsIn March 1836, a group of Texan rebels were inside the Alamo. They were fighting for independence from Mexico. When Mexican forces attacked, the Texans were greatly outnumbered. The men defended the Alamo in a brave fight. Soon myths were told about this famous...
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The Art of John Atkinson GrimshawSpotlight on the art of Leeds painter John Atkinson Grimshaw, famous for his moonlit landscapes. Essay written by Chris WadeAuthor: Chris WadePublisher: Lulu.comPublished: 03/03/2024Pages: 66Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.18dISBN: 9781446128039This title is not returnable
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The Apache Scouts: The History and Legacy of the Native Scouts Used During the Indian Wars*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of Apache scouts written by other soldiers *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Even if we should be able to dislodge them from the rough mountain ridges and impenetrable woods which cover...
- ¥2,963 JPY
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The American Woman's Cook BookFirst published in 1938, this classic cookbook has been a staple of American kitchens for generations. With over 4000 recipes and tips on everything from preparing a Thanksgiving turkey to preserving fruits and vegetables, this book is an indispensable resource for home cooks of...
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The Abraham Accords: The Gulf States, Israel, and the Limits of NormalizationIn August 2020, Donald Trump announced that his administration had brokered a groundbreaking treaty between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, the first normalization agreement between Israel and an Arab state in more than twenty years. Soon afterward, Bahrain joined the agreements, known as...
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The 2nd Ave Deli Cookbook: Recipes and Memories from Abe Lebewohl's Legendary New York KitchenThe Second Avenue Deli has been an internationally renowned Gotham landmark for nearly half a century. Over the years, its founder, Abe Lebewohl, provided the best Jewish fare in town, transforming his tiny ten-seat Village eatery into a New York institution. The Second Avenue...
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Tennessee State CapitolHistorian Jeff Sellers, director of education at the Tennessee State Museum and the state capitol, has compiled images from archives and private collections to showcase the history of the Tennessee State CapitolAuthor: Jeff Sellers, Tennessee State MuseumPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Published: 10/07/2024Pages: 128Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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Team of Giants: The Making of the Spanish-American WarIf not for an unlikely alliance among a bespectacled cowboy, a former Confederate general, and a millionaire newspaper publisher, the Spanish-American War might never have been. How these three outsize characters--Theodore Roosevelt, Joseph "Fighting Joe" Wheeler, and William Randolph Hearst--helped ignite the war that...
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Targeted: Beirut: The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Origin Story of the War on TerrorThe first in a new in-depth nonfiction series examining the devastating terrorist attacks that changed the course of history from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott, beginning with the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut....
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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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Tangled Fortunes: The Hidden History of Interracial Marriage in the Segregated SouthA history of Southern segregationists' long war against interracial relationships, and the century-long fight to restore the freedom to love, marry, and inherit Interracial marriage was already illegal in some American colonies as early as the 1690s. But long before the Supreme Court declared...
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Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped AmericaIn 1664, England decided to invade the Dutch-controlled city of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. Charles II and his brother, the Duke of York, had dreams of empire, and their archrivals, the Dutch, were in the way. But Richard Nicolls, who led the English...
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Tacoma's Tall Ship: The Extraordinary Journey of the OdysseyFrom trips to the Galapagos Islands to training Sea Scouts. In 1978 the OdysseyAuthor: Emily Elizabeth MolinaPublisher: History PressPublished: 10/21/2024Pages: 160Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781467157773
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Sweet Success: How Industry, Immigrants, and Working Women Shaped a TownAuthor: Barbara Pagni DentonPublisher: Advanced Publishing LLCPublished: 10/15/2024Pages: 334Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.48lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.06dISBN: 9781631322402This title is not returnable
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