History
Discover the best books on history, the history novel including world, American, and ancient European history. Find top-selling history books and must-reads at our online bookstore.
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IrenaeusIrenaeus of Lyons, a significant theologian of the second century AD, played an influential role in shaping the Christian understanding of the gospel, Scriptures, and church structure. While not a founder, his articulation provided an unparalleled scope that laid the groundwork for future church...
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Invisible Blackness: A Louisiana Family in the Age of Racial PassingInvisible Blackness explores the complex lives of Creoles of mixed race born in Louisiana to enslaved women and the white men who enslaved them. Individuals such as Alice Thomasson Grice forged their own identities--and often reinvented themselves--within the increasingly strict racial order of antebellum...
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In the Spirit of Crazy Horse: The Story of Leonard Peltier and the Fbi's War on the American Indian MovementAn "indescribably touching, extraordinarily intelligent" (Los Angeles Times Book Review) chronicle of a fatal gun-battle between FBI agents and American Indian Movement activists by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (1927-2014), author of the National Book Award-winning The Snow Leopard and the novel In Paradise On...
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In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black LivesDid you know that many of America's Founding Fathers--who fought for liberty and justice for all--were slave owners? Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were "owned" by four of our greatest presidents, this middle-grade nonfiction book helps set the record straight...
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Interesting Stories For Curious People: A Collection of Fascinating Stories About History, Science, Pop Culture and Just About Anything Else You Can TWant to impress your buddies at the bar?Need to think of something interesting to do at the next family gathering?Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, true crime, and the paranormal?Pick up Interesting Stories for Curious People, the ultimate guide...
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Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons for TodayAn inside look at the most successful president of modern times. What makes a good White House memoir? The right mix of personal stories, insight on the president, discussion of policy and historical events, and crazy, colorful anecdotes that capture the reader's attention. Inside...
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Indian Givers: How Native Americans Transformed the WorldAn utterly compelling story of how the cultural, social, and political practices of Native Americans transformed the way life is lived throughout the world, with a new introduction by the author "As entertaining as it is thoughtful . . . Few contemporary writers have...
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If You're a Kid Like Gavin: The True Story of a Young Trans ActivistA celebratory and empowering story from young trans activist Gavin Grimm, two-time Stonewall Award-winning and Newbery Honor-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and illustrator J Yang follows the true story of how a young boy stood up for himself--and made history along the way. A Publishers...
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I Am Leonardo Da VinciThe famous Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci is the twentieth hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in...
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I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark StoryAn ALA Notable Book for Children Winner of the Woodson Award He challenged the Supreme Court on his right to be called citizen--and won When American-born Wong Kim Ark returns home to San Francisco after a visit to China, he's stopped and told he...
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Humankind: A Hopeful HistoryAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The "lively" (The New Yorker), "convincing" (Forbes), and "riveting pick-me-up we all need right now" (People) that proves humanity thrives in a crisis and that our innate kindness and cooperation have been the greatest factors in our long-term...
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How We Got the BibleHow We Got the Bible covers the 10 key facts everyone should know about the Bible. This bestselling booklet, How We Got the Bible, includes a History of the Bible Timeline that explains the key events and most important people involved over the centuries.Few...
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Hope and Joy: A Bridge Across the DivideDiscover the Unifying Strength of Hope: A Beacon for Equity and Reconciliation Amidst Societal Divides. Harness the Power of Positivity for a Brighter Future.In the swirling tempest of our modern world, where division is the prevailing theme, Hope and Joy emerges as a beacon...
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Honey, the Dog Who Saved Abe LincolnBased on a little-known tale from Abraham Lincoln's childhood, this charming picture book written by debut author Shari Swanson and illustrated by acclaimed artist Chuck Groenink tells a classic story of a boy, his dog, and a daring rescue.Deeply researched and charmingly told, this...
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His Truth Is Marching on: John Lewis and the Power of Hope#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An intimate and revealing portrait of civil rights icon and longtime U.S. congressman John Lewis, linking his life to the painful quest for justice in America from the 1950s to the present--from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The...
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History of the Virgin Islands of the United States: AThe Virgin Islands in the course of centuries have witnessed the coming and going of Ciboney, Arawak and Carib peoples, European discovery by Christopher Columbus, temporary occupation by pirates and adventurers, colonization, commercial and plantation development by Danes and other North European settlers, African...
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History of the Jews: A Captivating Guide to Jewish History, Starting from the Ancient Israelites through Roman Rule to World War 2If you want to discover the captivating history of the Jews, then keep reading...The Jewish people are one of the oldest living people groups on the planet. The Jews lived alongside the ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, and Sumerians-all of whom have since disappeared from...
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History Comics: The Wild Mustang: Horses of the American WestAn American Library Association 2021 Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenTurn back the clock with History Comics, First Second's new nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, learn how wild mustangs were first introduced to America and how they still roam free today. On the...
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Historic Tales of Michigan Up NorthCenturies ago, Europeans desperate for gold and a route to the East found a lush, green paradise populated by native tribes in the New World.Subsequent violence and disease all but wiped out the native population. The land nurtured Charlton Heston and Ernest Hemingway in...
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Histoire des Banques Centrales et de l'asservissement de l'humanitéPour que toute nation/état/société/communauté conserve la pleine souveraineté de son indépendance dans le traitement de ses affaires, le contrôle absolu des moyens qu'elle emploie pour échanger les biens et les services doit résider au sein des organes qui représentent le peuple, et ne doit...
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