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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Labyrinth of Ice: The Triumphant and Tragic Greely Polar ExpeditionNational Outdoor Book Awards Winner Winner of the BANFF Adventure Travel Award"A thrilling and harrowing story. If it's a cliche to say I couldn't put this book down, well, too bad: I couldn't put this book down." --Jess Walter, bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins...
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Knowledge Encyclopedia: Art & ArchitectureHow were world-famous structures like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben built? What do the enigmatic Renaissance motifs mean? When did Leonardo da Vinci paint his masterpieces? This encyclopedia on art and architecture will answer these and more hows and whats for you. Learning...
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Killing Jesus: A HistoryMillions of readers have thrilled to bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and historian Martin Dugard's Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln, page-turning works of nonfiction that have changed the way we read history.The basis for the 2015 television film available on streaming.Now the iconic anchor of...
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JFK: The Cia, Vietnam, and the Plot to Assassinate John F. KennedyWith an Introduction by Oliver Stone, the director of the hit movie JFK and a Foreword by Jesse Ventura, author of the New York Times Bestseller, They Killed our President, here is an insider's view of JFK, the CIA, Vietnam and the plot that...
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Japan StyleThe authoritative and wide-ranging visual essay on the aesthetics of Japan, a classic volume now back in print with a stunning new cover design'Japan style' is an aesthetic recognizable to everyone: a beautifully displayed flower, an elegant piece of calligraphy, or a simple rock...
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Ivey Badge 44Ivey, Badge 44 is a heartfelt tribute to a loving family man and police officer, who gave all to protect the city he loved. The aftermath would leave two families to process the effects of dealing with one of the most sinister criminals imaginable....
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It Happened in Italy: Untold Stories of How the People of Italy Defied the Horrors of the HolocaustIMAGINE ELIZABETH BETTINA'S SURPRISE when she discovered that her grandmother's village had a secret: over a half century ago, many of Campagna's residents defied the Nazis and risked their lives to shelter and save hundreds of Jews during the Holocaust. What followed her discovery...
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Italian Magic: Secret Lives of Women: Secret Lives of WomenLooking for the meaning behind your Italian grandma's rituals?Curious about their source and wondering if there's more to the story?Seeking magic beyond what the Romans wrote about in fragments?Wondering why no one can seem to find the mythical witch cults?This book will answer all...
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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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