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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Niniskamijinaqik / Ancestral Images: The Mi'kmaq in Art and PhotographyThe Mi'kmaq of Atlantic Canada were here for thousands of years before the arrival of European peoples. Niniskamijinaqik / Ancestral Images: The Mi'kmaq in Art and Photography presents their unique culture and way of life through the remarkable and sometime complex lives of individuals,...
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Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn't Know It Was Broken!: From Photo Shoots and Sensational Stories to the Wwe Network -- My Incredible Pro Wrestling Journey!The anticipated memoir from a sports entertainment fandom legend As a kid growing up in New York in the late '50s, Bill Apter fell in love with professional wrestling, and it wasn't long before he was rubbing shoulders with the greats as a young...
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Sack Exchange: The Definitive Oral History of the 1980s New York JetsComprised of all-new, exclusive interviews with Jets players, head coaches, and those closest to the organization, Sack Exchange is not only an eye-opening account of the Jets from this time, but also of the National Football League as a whole. The New York Sack...
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Antonia and Her DaughtersThe next volume of memoir from the author of the international bestseller "A Thousand Days in Venice "introduces" "the extraordinary Antonia, imperious matriach of four generations of strong-willed Tuscan womenThe renovations to 34 via del Duomo now complete, Marlena de Blasi, the bestselling international...
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Pageant of Kings: The Nine Sovereigns at Edward VII's FuneralAn exceptional event took place in London, England on May 20, 1910 as the funeral procession of King Edward VII wound its way through the streets of the British capital. Amidst bright sunshine, a magnificent panoply unfolded before mourners and spectators who had spilled...
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Malcontent: Lee Harvey Oswald's Confession by ConductTo understand the assassination, it is imperative to first understand Lee Harvey Oswald. The man who on November 22, 1963, brought a nation to its knees. In this book, the investigation of Oswald's actions and words about the murders of a President and a...
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Lives of Unforgetting: What We Lose in Translation When We Read the Bible, and A Way of Reading the Bible as a Call to Adventure"When you translate radical or subversive texts into the language of Empire, you eventually get Imperial texts. In this book, we will take a close look at what has been lost."The ancient Greek word for "truth" means unconcealing or unforgetting. Yet today many ideas...
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Stronger Than Steel: Forging a Rust Belt RenaissanceStronger than Steel is the story of a company town, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, that used alternative economic development strategies, including arts, tourism, and a casino to propel its way out of devastation of deindustrialization. Bethlehem's strategies have been rewarded with dramatic results.In 2016, among Pennsylvania...
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The Christmas Truce: The Real Story Of The 1914 Christmas TruceThe Real Story Of The 1914 Christmas Truce The Christmas Truce of 1914 was a remarkable episode during World War I; a single fleeting moment of man's humanity, amidst the horrors of war. This book takes a detailed look at the Christmas Truce, within...
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Encyclopedia of Native American Bow, Arrows, and Quivers, Volume 1: Northeast, Southeast, and MidwestBeautifully detailed full-page pen-and-ink drawings give dimensions, decorations, and construction details on more than a hundred historic bows, scores of arrows, and two dozen quivers.Author: Steve Allely, Jim HammPublisher: Independently PublishedPublished: 12/21/2018Pages: 134Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.29dISBN: 9781730975646This title is...
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Stories from The History of RomeStories from The History of Rome by Mrs. (Emily) Beesly. THE writer of this little book was not satisfied that her children should hear nothing but fairy tales and the stories of nursery life, now so popular. But she could find nothing else fit...
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Kites: How To Make and How To Fly ThemThis special re-print edition of George J. Varney's booklet "Kites: How To Make and How To Fly Them" is a guide to making and flying kites. Written in 1897, this classic text provides insight into the basics of kite design and construction, as well...
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Oak Island KnightsThis is the author's third book on the Oak Island, Nova Scotia mystery, and it may be a mystery no more. James A. McQuiston, a fellow with the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, has poured over reams of ancient books and papers to uncover...
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My Disillusionment in RussiaMy Disillusionment in Russia is a book by Emma Goldman, published in 1923 by Doubleday, Page & Co. The book was based on a much longer manuscript entitled "My Two Years in Russia" which was an eyewitness account of events in Russia from 1920...
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Memoria Corta: Breve Historia Contemporanea de Puerto Rico 1800 a 2016C mo se arruin Puerto Rico? Qui n fue responsable? Deuda ilegal. Pr stamos usados en obra improductiva en busca de votos con fines eleccionarios. Fastuosas obras de infraestructura que no guardan ninguna correspondencia con la roductividad del pa s. Corrupci n rampante. Desempleo...
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Alchemical SymbolsThis is the fourth edition of Alchemical Symbols. The purpose of this revision is to add more symbols, correct a small number of errors, and improve the overall layout of the text. We believe this to be the most comprehensive presentation of alchemical symbols...
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Antiguas Civilizaciones: Una Fascinante Guía sobre la Historia de los Mayas, Aztecas y el Imperio Inca (Libro en Español/Ancient CivilizationsExplore la cautivadora historia y mitolog a de tres civilizaciones antiguas Tres manuscritos en un libro Civilizaci n Maya: Una gu a fascinante de la historia y la mitolog a maya Azteca: Una Gu a Fascinante De La Historia Azteca y la Triple Alianza...
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Tulip Mania: The History and Legacy of the World's First Speculative Bubble during the Dutch Golden Age*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading If one were to glide over the Dutch countryside via helicopter in the springtime, the beauty below them would seem almost surreal. The rolling rectangular fields are composed of immaculately...
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I Carried a Bloody Bucket on My Shoulder: In The Battle of the Bulge - WWIIWWII Veteran, Thomas Floyd, Jr., describes surviving the Battle of the Bulge. His frozen boots struggled through chest high snow to remove the swastika from the flag at German Headquarters. Thomas Floyd joined the army in 1943. He trained with the 66th Infantry Division....
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Crochet Doilies and Edgings: Directions for Twenty Four Crochet Doilies in Very Beautiful PatternsThis special edition of 'Crochet Doilies and Edgings' was written by Cornelia Mee, and first published in 1846, making over 170 years old. The book is filled with instructions for 24 beautiful crochet projects for making doilies and decorative edges. Although there are no...
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