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 Food and Feasts of the Apostle Paul: Inside the Early Church--With Menus and RecipesThe Food and Feasts of the Apostle Paul takes readers inside the world of the early Christian church through a new lens--what people ate (and didn't eat). The early church encompassed diverse communities and people, and understanding its food helps us understand both the...
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The End of College Football: On the Human Cost of an All-American GameIn this book, Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva offer an existential challenge to one of America's favorite pastimes: college football. Drawing on twenty-five in-depth interviews with former players from some of the country's most prominent college football teams, Kalman-Lamb and Silva explore how football...
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The Education of a Statesman: How Global Leaders Can Repair a Fractured WorldThis is a dangerous time--the international system is teetering, jolted by a raging pandemic, climate change, income inequality, cyber threats, terrorism, authoritarian regimes, nationalist demagogues, and frightened and impatient publics. But the career and hard-earned wisdom of famed diplomat, Jan Eliasson, offers warnings, guidance,...
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The Dybbuk: Its Origins and HistoryThe Dybbuk is the first comprehensive study of the historical and kabbalistic sources of the dybbuk phenomenon, from the first recorded case of dybbuk possession in Safed in 1571 onward. Dybbuk possession differs from possession by demons or Satan. Its origin is in the...
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The Dominion of Flowers: Botanical Art and Global Plant RelationsHow a wave of exotic botanical imports from across Britain's empire shaped its gardens and psyche Between 1760 and 1840, exotic plants were imported from across Britain's empire and were lavishly depicted in periodicals and scientific treatises as specimens collected alongside other objects of...
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The Dawson LegacyThe Dawson Legacy is based on the inspiring true story of John S. Dawson, an African-American educator whochanged the landscape of education of West Feliciana Parish in Louisiana, not just for Black students, but for all students. Through captivating visuals, this story captures the...
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The Dance of Life: Figure and Imagination in American Art, 1876-1917An exploration of the human figure and artistic imagination in public art of the American Renaissance, from the nation's centennial to World War I In an era of sweeping change following the devastation of the Civil War, an ambitious generation of American artists focused...
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The Correspondence of John Tyndall, Volume 13: The Correspondence, June 1872-September 1873The 476 letters in the thirteenth volume of The Correspondence of John Tyndall document the period from June 1, 1872, to September 28, 1873, much of which was consumed by Tyndall's lecture tour of the United States. We meet him in the midst of...
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The Cormacks of Coldingham ShoreA trio of homegrown storytellers chronicle the history and birth of Coldingham Shore, Berwickshire, Scotland, during the late 18th century to the early 20th century. The authors, all of which were born in the "Rock House" in Coldingham Shore, include Daniel Cormack (1829-1892), Thomas...
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The Clausewitz Myth: Or the Emperor's New ClothesCarl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) is, by far, the most celebrated military theorist, whose prestige has reached new heights. However, this book argues that his reputation has been largely inflated because of the notorious difficulties of understanding his major book, On War (1832). Many of...
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The Cold War Spy Pocket Manual: The Official Field-Manuals for Espionage, Spycraft and Counter-IntelligenceSome twenty-five years after its conclusion, yet with its echoes resonating once more in contemporary East-West relations, the rigors and detail of many aspects of the Cold War are becoming increasingly of interest. Furthermore, at the very same time many of the records of...
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The Christmas Tree Shops: Don't You Just Love a Bargain?The Christmas Tree Shops was an icon of New England, with stores that offered a diverse assortment of merchandise from seasonal decorations, home decor, housewares, food and giftware, and just about everything else. Founded in 1970 by Chuck and Doreen Bilezikian, they opened their...
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The Case of the Disappearing Gauguin: A Study of Authenticity and the Art MarketAuthentic or forged? Follow the journey of a painting that may (or may not) be the work of Paul Gauguin as it travels around the world over the course of a century. Explore the networks and relationships that help determine authenticity in the art...
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The Business of Pleasure: A History of Paid Sex in the Heart of EuropeFirst English-language book on the history of commercial sex in BelgiumIn 2022, the Belgian parliament made a landmark decision by approving the decriminalisation of sex work. This move positioned the small nation as the first country in Europe - and the second globally -...
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The Business of Bobbysoxers: Cultural Production in 1940s Frank Sinatra FandomThe Business of Bobbysoxers reconsiders the story of American popular music, celebrity following, and fan behavior during World War II through close examination of "bobbysoxers." Preserved in popular memory as primarily white, hysterical, teen girl devotees of Frank Sinatra clad in bobby socks and...
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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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