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 Hoover DamDescribes the history of the Hoover Dam, why and how it was built, and how it works. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further...
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The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments, Tr. out of the Original TonguesThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...
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The History of the 118th Ohio Volunteer Infantry XXIIIrd. Corps: Where the grim cannon frown and the bayonets gleamThis book is based on five-hundred letters, six diaries and the regimental surgeons day book. All new primary resources for the researcher. It is illustrated with 142 plates of photos of the men, maps, and sketches as well as some modern photography. This regiment...
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The History of Peter the Great: Makers of History SeriesStep into the pages of history and uncover the incredible true story of Peter the Great, Russia's legendary modernizing Czar.In his engaging book "Peter the Great", Jacob Abbott chronicles the ruler's fascinating rise to power as a young boy and his tireless mission to...
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The Great Depression: A Nation in Distress"The Great Depression brought devastation to America's economy and its people. Excerpts from interviews, magazine and news articles, letters, and historic photographs give a vivid picture of the suffering brought on by the economy's massive breakdown. Selections from Maya Angelou and John Steinbeck's works...
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The Grass Maiden, SacajaweaSacajawea has a message for YOU Many of us have heard about this young, Shoshone girl, but most do not know what she experienced, and what she learned on her journey of discovery in 1805. It is time for Sacajawea to share her wisdom...
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The Golden Thread: A Song for Pete SeegerWith dazzling, lyrical verse in the folk revival style and stunning cut-paper illustrations, Colin Meloy and Nikki McClure pay tribute to Pete Seeger, a visionary who changed the world with song. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in...
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The Geology of South AfricaThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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The Gallery at Cleveland House: Displaying Art and Society in Late Georgian LondonIn 1806, the Marquess and Marchioness of Stafford opened a gallery at Cleveland House, London, to display their internationally-renowned collection of Old Master paintings to the public. A ticket to the gallery's Wednesday afternoon openings was a sought-after prize, granting access to the collection...
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The Four Guns: The Stolen History of the Assassinated PresidentsWhat would our country be today if Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy had survived their assassinations? Would this country, and the world we live in today, be better or worse? What if Lincoln and McKinley had lived through their...
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The Fort Stanwix Captive, or New England Volunteer, Being the Extraordinary Life and Adventures of Isaac Hubbell Among the Indians of Canada and the WFollow the remarkable life of Isaac Hubbell during the Revolutionary War, as he navigates dangerous encounters with the Indians of Canada and the West and ultimately falls in love with an Indian princess. First published in 1827, this book provides a unique perspective on...
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The Forgotten Four: Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro FootballThe National Football League (NFL) changed forever in 1946. That year the Forgotten Four--Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, and Bill Willis--joined the league. Learn about the history of Black football players, the integration of the league, and the first Black coaches, referees, and...
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The Fake Prison Doctor of Auschwitz: Uncovering the Truth Behind Holocaust FraudstersAfter over half a century of secrecy, a Swiss bank safe was opened, it contained the long-lost research notes of Josef Mengele, as well as those of his chief assistant in Auschwitz. They had been deposited there by the assistant who himself had been...
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The Eurasian Century: Hot Wars, Cold Wars, and the Making of the Modern WorldWe often think of the modern era as the age of American power. In reality, we're living in a long, violent Eurasian century. That giant, resource-rich landmass possesses the bulk of the global population, industrial might, and potential military power; it touches all four...
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The Era Was Lost: The Rise and Fall of New York City's Rank-and-File RebelsAn exciting yet relatively unknown episode in American labor history took place in New York City between 1965 and 1975. Rank-and-file members of numerous unions caught a "strike fever" as they challenged the entrenched power of some of the country's most powerful politicians, employers,...
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The DuPont DynastyThe Dupont Dynasty is a non-fiction book written by John K. Winkler that provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Dupont family, one of the wealthiest and most influential families in the United States. The book traces the family's origins from their...
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The Discovery Of The Amazon: According To The Account Of Friar Gaspar De Carvajal And Other Documents""The Discovery Of The Amazon: According To The Account Of Friar Gaspar De Carvajal And Other Documents"" is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book recounts the expedition of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal, a Spanish explorer who traveled along the Amazon...
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The Crowd in the Early Middle AgesThe importance of collective behavior in early medieval Europe By the fifth and sixth centuries, the bread and circuses and triumphal processions of the Roman Empire had given way to a quieter world. And yet, as Shane Bobrycki argues, the influence and importance of...
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The Composition Commons: Writing a New Idea of the UniversityThe Composition Commons delivers a timely take on invigorating higher education, illustrating how college composition courses can be dynamic sites for producing a democratic, just, and generally educated public. Jessica Yood traces the century-long origins of a writing-centered idea of the American university and...
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The Coming Storm: The Impending Crisis on Water - And How to Avoid ItFollowing Russia's aggressive war in Ukraine, the world is suddenly gripped by concerns over energy security. And yet, there is an even greater threat ahead - one that is even more likely to shape the events of the twenty-first century than the competition for...
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