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 Egyptian Book of the Dead: Wisdom of the Ancient Papyrus of AniThis luxurious hardback edition presents the classic ancient text, The Egyptian Book of the Dead, featuring gold gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. Mysterious, powerful and moving, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to...
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The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English DictionaryA WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word. "Enthralling and exuberant, Sarah Ogilvie tells the surprising...
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The Declaration of Independence in Translation: What It Really MeansWhat are unalienable rights? Who are the 13 original colonies? What makes the Declaration of Independence so important? Find out in simple language what this historical document rally means to you and America.Author: Amie Jane LeavittPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 01/11/2016Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.70h...
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The Crooked Tree: Indian Legends And A Short History Of The Little Traverse Bay RegionExplore the rich history and mythology of the Native American tribes of the Little Traverse Bay region with this fascinating collection of legends and stories. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the culture and heritage of this fascinating region.This work has...
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The Confederate WarIf one is to believe contemporary historians, the South never had a chance. Many allege that the Confederacy lost the Civil War because of internal division or civilian disaffection; others point to flawed military strategy or ambivalence over slavery. But, argues distinguished historian Gary...
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The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition: 1937 to TodayThe ultimate illustrated reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, this revised and updated third edition collects all the motorcycles from this iconic brand through 2024. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which...
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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 Christ Conspiracy: The Greatest Story Ever SoldThis is an updated and revised edtion with new credible evidence, a multitude of highly respected academic source citations, new pictures, an updated bibliography, index and more, by archaeologist, historian, mythologist and linguist D. M. Murdock (writing earlier as Acharya S.). Murdock marshals an...
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The Call to Arms: The Clerk Who Dared the Great Adventure"The Call to Arms" is the life story of First World War hero William Palstra between 1914 and 1917. In 1914 he leaves his job as an office clerk in London, sails to Australia in a steam-ship, and takes a job as a clerk...
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The British Country House RevivalBritish country houses have experienced a renaissance since the early 1970s. A new accord is needed today, recognising the increasingly contested contribution of country houses to British cultural life. Fifty years ago, the future for country houses in Britain looked bleak. The Victoria &...
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The Book of Yokai, Expanded Second Edition: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese FolkloreSignificantly expanded and updated--a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture. Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yōkai, they appear in many forms, from tengu mountain goblins...
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The Book of Marvels: A Medieval Guide to the GlobeThis fascinating volume explores an important fifteenth-century illustrated manuscript tradition that provides a revealing glimpse of how western Europeans conceptualized the world.Author: Larisa Grollemond, Kelin Michael, Elizabeth MorrisonPublisher: J. Paul Getty MuseumPublished: 07/23/2024Pages: 152Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.25lbsSize: 10.30h x 10.30w x 0.80dISBN: 9781606069035About the...
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The Bird Cage Theater: The Curtain Rises on Tombstone, Arizona's National TreasureTombstone, Arizona, is forever associated with Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Doc Holliday, and the legendary OK Corral gunfight that made it a cultural symbol of the Old West. The town's most iconic and storied original building is the Bird Cage Theater--a stunning example of...
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The Beckwith Dynasty: A Ranching Empire in Colorado's Wet Mountain ValleyThe Beckwith Ranch in Colorado's Wet Mountain Valley was created through foresight, grit, determination, and even a bit of cunning. Beginning in 1869, and with no experience in ranching, George Beckwith and his sons Edwin and Elton built one of the largest and most...
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The Bataan Death March: A Soldier's Personal Story of Survival and Captivity Under the JapaneseShortly after the surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor in late 1941, over 70,000 American and Filipino servicemen were captured by the Japanese in the Philippines. What ensued for these young men is considered by many military historians to be one of the most barbaric...
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The Assassination of Jfk: Minute by MinuteNow in paperback, this timely book tells the story of JFK's assassination as told from the frontline: it is about the people - from the highest to the lowest - who were caught up in that four-day whirlwind in November 1963. "Reads like a...
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The Ashokan WayThe natural world has the power to awaken, restore, and transform us, and nowhere are these capacities more evident than in the thirty-six luminous essays that make up The Ashokan Way. Written in the form of journal entries that take place over the course...
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The Art of Medieval FalconryA beautifully illustrated tour of the visual culture of medieval falconry in Europe and beyond. Medieval falconry was not just about hunting; the practice also signified sovereignty, power, and diplomacy. In The Art of Medieval Falconry, Yannis Hadjinicolaou describes the visual culture that sprang...
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The Apothecary's Wife: The Hidden History of Medicine and How It Became a CommodityA groundbreaking genealogy of for-profit healthcare and an urgent reminder that centering women's history offers vital opportunities for shaping the future. The running joke in Europe for centuries was that anyone in a hurry to die should call the doctor. As far back as...
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The Anglo-Indians: A 500-Year HistoryS. Muthiah traces the origins and growth of four generations of Anglo-Indians, combining meticulous research and a descriptive-analytical approach enlivened by personal anecdote and imagery.Author: S. Muthiah, Harry Maclure, Richard O'ConnorPublisher: Niyogi BooksPublished: 02/07/2014Pages: 216Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.60dISBN: 9789381523766
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