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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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A Place Called Yellowstone: The Epic History of the World's First National ParkINSIDE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK: Discover the epic history of the first US national park in this historical adventure for fans of American history, the Wild West, and the hit show Explore how Yellowstone's remote Western landscape became a symbol of our country--and an integral...
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Elves and Fairies: A Short History of the OtherworldAn enchanting history of the otherworld of elves and fairies, from the nature spirits of Iceland and Ireland to Avalon and Middle Earth Originating in Norse and Celtic mythologies, elves and fairies are a firmly established part of Western popular culture. Since the days...
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Selling Israel: Zionism, Propaganda, and the Uses of HasbaraAn urgent and necessary deep dive into how Israel's masterful use of propaganda has shaped global perceptions, justified Israel's policies, and masked its violations of human rights and international law. Selling Israel: Zionism, Propaganda, and the Uses of Hasbara is a revelatory examination of...
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Israel, a Personal History: A Personal HistoryCombining poignant memoir and historical research, a son of Holocaust survivors grapples with the dream of Zionism and its consequences. Israel: A Personal History takes off where Göran Rosenberg's internationally acclaimed and award-winning childhood memoir, A Brief Stop on the Road from Auschwitz, ends....
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The Wake of HMS Challenger: How a Legendary Victorian Voyage Tells the Story of Our Oceans' DeclineA scientific adventure story that dramatizes how profoundly our oceans have changed over the past 150 years In December 1872, HMS Challenger embarked on the first round-the-world oceanographic expedition. Its goal: to shine a light for the first time on the mysteries of the...
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Photographic Memory: William Henry Jackson and the American WestLegendary cartoonist Bill Griffith brings a personal touch to this illustrated history of his great-grandfather, William Henry Jackson--a pioneering photographer of the American West whose work led to Yellowstone becoming the first National Park and was a major influence on Ansel Adams In his...
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The Swimmer of Auschwitz: The Incredible True Story of the Olympic Hero Who Swam for His LifeThe extraordinary story of Olympian who was imprisoned in Auschwitz and survived to tell his story. "Sports writer Leblond revisits in his propulsive English-language debut the life of Alfred Nakache, an Olympic athlete who was forced to swim for his guards' entertainment at Auschwitz......
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The Giant Leap: Why Space Is the Next Frontier in the Evolution of LifeA leading astrobiologist "demonstrates how becoming a true space-faring species is more than just humanity's future" (Adam Frank, author of The Little Book of Aliens)--it is an evolutionary event at least as important as life's first journey from sea to land The story of...
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Empire Without End: A New History of Britain and the CaribbeanA powerful, groundbreaking new history of Britain and the Caribbean, challenging existing thinking about British colonization and recontextualizing the twin stories of contemporary inequality in both regions. In Empire Without End, historian Imaobong Umoren delivers an incisive and captivating exploration of the deep, complex...
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Bloody Crowns: A New History of the Hundred Years WarA "riveting" new telling of the Hundred Years war that "brilliantly revises centuries of history" (Bernard Cornwell, New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Kingdom), revealing how the lines drawn on medieval battlefields forged the modern world Henry V at Agincourt. Edward III at...
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To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a SuperpowerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author and Fox News Channel's Chief Political Anchor, a captivating biography of Teddy Roosevelt, whose bold leadership thrust America onto the world stage and changed the course of U.S. history.There has never been a president like Theodore Roosevelt....
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Hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights EraRediscover Black-Owned Hotels, Motels, and Resorts--and the History Behind ThemThroughout America's history of slavery and segregation, Black travelers faced not just unwelcoming environments but the challenge of finding safe places to rest and recharge. In response to this basic human need, courageous Black entrepreneurs...
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The Chemistry Between Art and ScienceAn inspiring look at how observation, patience, and creativity fuel our discoveries in art and science. Art and science are often treated as two completely different fields, but if we look closer we might discover that artists and scientists have a lot in common....
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Chasing the Dark: A 140-Year Investigation of Paranormal ActivityA gripping narrative that uses the case files of Tony Cornell and the Society for Physical Research to examine our interactions and obsessions with all things paranormal. Tony Cornell spent his life probing the very edges of reality. A member of the UK's Society...
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Wolfpack: Inside Hitler's U-Boat WarFrom a top scholar of World War II, the "fascinating" (John C. McManus) definitive history of Germany's U-boat campaign that challenged British naval supremacy and brought international trade to its knees Winston Churchill once remarked that the only threat to truly frighten him was...
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The Military Stories You've Been Told and the Ones You Need to HearYou've heard the stories. Now it's time to hear the truth. Behind the military's proud traditions and public heroism lies a quieter, more complex story-one of sacrifice, unpaid labor, and systemic failures. Military Stories You've Been Told, and the Ones You Need to Hear...
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Maps, Annotated: The World's 300 Greatest Maps ExplainedThis fascinating history of cartography includes more than 300 maps, from the ancient world to the present day. Combining stunning reproductions with clear annotations and pull-out details, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest examples ever created. Delve into Maps, Annotated and...
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Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope: A Tragic Vision of the Civil Rights MovementA landmark reinterpretation of the civil rights movement that challenges reductive heroic narratives of the 1950s and 1960s and invigorates new debates and possibilities for the future of the struggle for liberation. We are all familiar with the romantic vision of the civil rights...
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Look Out: The Delight and Danger of Taking the Long View"A charming, idiosyncratic meditation on the human urge to see further, and more, in this cultural history of the 'aerial view' . . . McPherson makes an elliptical and enchanting case for reinserting wherever possible the ground-level, human perspective . . . Redolent with...
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History Comics: The Great Depression: From Hard Times to the New DealTurn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation. In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their...
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