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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Flying Warrior: My Life as a Naval Aviator During the Vietnam WarBeginning as a young boy, Jules takes you through the unique process of becoming a Naval Aviator, engages you into his experiences as a brand new pilot in a combat squadron and, finally becoming a flying warrior. Having survived two combat cruises aboard the...
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Historic Photos of AlbuquerqueFrom a city that was founded all the way back in 1706, to its distinct neighborhoods of Old Town and New Town, Historic Photos of Albuquerque is a photographic history collected from the area's top archives.With around 200 photographs, many of which have never...
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Historic Photos of the Main LineThe history of the Main Line began in 1832 with the building of the Philadelphia and Columbia Railway, which opened the area to Philadelphia and points west for the movement of people and freight. Along that line would rise the communities of Overbrook, Merion,...
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Historic Photos of TallahasseeFrom the old capitol to the new capitol, the Battle of Natural Bridge to the battles at Doak Campbell Stadium, Historic Photos of Tallahassee is a photographic history collected from the area's top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been...
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Historic Photos of Washington, D.C.From Mount Vernon to Georgetown, The White House to the monuments, Historic Photos of Washington, D.C. is a photographic history collected from the area's top archives. With about 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the...
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Historic Photos of ToledoFrom a city that boasts itself as the "Crossroads of America," has the nation's third largest rail hub, 15th busiest air cargo hub, and one of the busiest ports in the Great Lakes, Historic Photos of Toledo is a photographic history collected from the...
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Remembering VermontRolling green hills, cozy villages, covered bridges, maple trees--these are the images that have made Vermont. Residents and visitors alike appreciate Vermont for its old-time values that have steered clear of the modern world. But Vermont's traditional values have been challenged and adapted--and even...
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Remembering RaleighBy the late nineteenth century, the city of Raleigh was a vibrant cultural center of the Southeast. Through changing fortunes, the city has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens.With a selection of fine...
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The Roosevelts and the Royals: Franklin and Eleanor, the King and Queen of England, and the Friendship That Changed HistoryAdvance PraiseFascinating and well researched.... Dr. Swift is the first to concentrate on this unusual subject with such a wealth of sympathetic detail.-Sarah Bradford, author of America's Queen: The Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth: A Biography of Britain's Queen, and The Reluctant King:...
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The Curies: A Biography of the Most Controversial Family in ScienceThe first book to chronicle both generations of the famous French scientific family For two generations, the Curie family conducted key early research on radiation, discovering radium and laying the groundwork for the development of the A-bomb. Their work earned them a slew of...
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The American Revolution: American History For Kids - Children Explore History Book EditionCan you recall life during the American Revolution? It wasn't at all exciting but there are lessons that can be learned from past events. The purpose of this education book is to shed some light on what happened then and how those will affect...
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Ancient Civilizations For Kids: A History Series - Children Explore History Book EditionA blast to the past could be what your child needs in order to fully comprehend the present and know what to expect in the future. This educational book effectively lays out history. It includes pictures and texts to attract and keep a child's...
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Storied Bars of New York: Where Literary Luminaries Go to DrinkWant to know what it's like to pull up a stool with the likes of Hemingway, Updike, or Capote? Curious how Jay McInerney takes his martini, or where to find Colson Whitehead's favorite neighborhood bar? For well-read drinkers and boozy bookworms everywhere comes Storied...
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First Grade Us History: The First AmericansFirst graders use their imaginations a lot so it's best to introduce visual learning. This book is a complement to your child's traditional school textbook. Since it is composed of bold images laid out in an easy-to-understand format, it will definitely attract and keep...
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Neglected Skies: The Demise of British Naval Power in the Far East, 1922-42Neglected Skies uses a reconsideration of the clash between the British Eastern Fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy's First Air Fleet in the Indian Ocean in April 1942 to draw a larger conclusion about declining British military power in the era. In this book,...
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The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930sThe salacious story behind one of Hollywood's first scandals.Author: Joseph EganPublisher: Diversion BooksPublished: 11/22/2016Pages: 300Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.90dISBN: 9781682302996Review Citation(s): Booklist 11/01/2016 pg. 21Shelf Awareness 12/16/2016About the AuthorJoseph Egan is something of a renaissance figure. Soon after earning a...
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Grade 3 History Workbook: American Founding Fathers (History Books)Cultivate an appreciation of the past by teaching children about the great founding fathers that were instrumental to making America as it is today. This workbook is loaded with interesting facts that have been written in concise sentences to facilitate ease of remembering. The...
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Grade 1 History: Learning And Discovery For Kids (History For Kids)This is American and World History 101 made easier to remember. Each major historical event is presented in clear language that makes is easier to read and comprehend. Even big words like ratify are succinctly explained. If you're looking for a material that would...
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1830 Citizens of Texas: A Genealogy of Anglo American and Mexican American Citizens of Texas Taken from Census and Other RecordsIn 1830 census takers trudged door to door in San Antonio de Bexar and Nacogdoches gathering census data on the residents. Either they got no father, or else their other returns have been lost. Whichever, Gifford White finished the work they started. Included is...
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The Alamo CatA stray cat showed up at the Alamo in 1981 and had to be coaxed out of a tree by one of the Alamo Rangers who was on night guard duty. The cat became a fixture at the historic site and was given the...
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