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The Brandenburg Gate: The History and Legacy of Berlin's Famous Landmark
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“To think what is true, to sense what is beautiful, and to what is good, hereby the spirit finds purpose of a life in reason.” – Johann Gottfried Herder, 18th century...
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The Brief but Comprehensive History of the Titanic
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the Titanic's construction, maiden voyage, and sinking *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to founder. I cannot...
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Braxton Bragg vs. William Rosecrans: The Battles of Stones River (Murfreesboro) and Chickamauga
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Braxton Bragg vs. William Rosecrans: The Battles of Stones River (Murfreesboro) and Chickamauga
*Includes pictures of the battles' important generals.*Includes several maps of the battles.*Includes accounts of the battles written by important generals. .*Includes a Bibliography for each battle.“I know Mr. Davis thinks he can do a great many things other men would...
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The British Army during the Second World War: The History and Legacy of the Army across All Theaters of World War II
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsEurope’s attempts to appease Hitler, most notably at Munich in 1938, failed, as Nazi Germany swallowed up Austria and Czechoslovakia by 1939. Italy was on the march...
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Britain's Greatest Prime Ministers: The Lives and Legacies of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher
*Includes pictures of Churchill, Thatcher, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes their famous quotes.*Includes a Bibliography on Churchill for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents“Winston Churchill led the life that many men would love to live. He...
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The British Army in the World Wars: The History of Britain's Ground Forces during World War I and World War II
World War I, also known in its time as the “Great War” or the “War to End all Wars”, was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. Fought by men who hailed from all corners of the globe,...
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The British Army in the 19th Century: The History of the Soldiers Who Defeated Napoleon and Oversaw the World's Greatest Empire
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography*Includes a table of contents“Believe me, nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won.” – The Duke of Wellington at WaterlooToday, the British Army is one...
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The British Army: The History and Legacy of the Army that Helped Establish the World's Largest Empire
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingWorld domination is a vision most kings, queens, and emperors can only dream of, and is a path less visited for good reason. It is one that requires above all, patience,...
$24.99
The British Army in World War I: The History and Legacy of the Army across All Theaters of the Great War
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingWorld War I, also known in its time as the “Great War” or the “War to End all Wars”, was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. Fought by...
$9.99
The British Colonization of New Zealand: The History of New Zealand from Settlement to Dominion
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The British Colonization of New Zealand: The History of New Zealand from Settlement to Dominion
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading “When one house dies, a second lives.” - Maori proverb By the mid-17th century, the existence of a land in the south referred to as Terra...
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The British Empire: The History and Legacy of the Rise and Fall of the Modern World's Most Famous Empire
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading “The Industrial Revolution was another of those extraordinary jumps forward in the story of civilization.” - Stephen Gardiner World domination is a vision most kings, queens,...
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British Covert Operations in World War I: The History of Britain's Espionage and Dark Arts during the Great War
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsWorld War I, also known in its time as the “Great War” or the “War to End all Wars,” was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. Fought...
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British India: The History and Legacy of the British Raj and the Partition of India and Pakistan into Separate Nations
The British East India Company served as one of the key players in the formation of the British Empire. From its origins as a trading company struggling to keep up with its superior Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish competitors ,to its...
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British Folk Magic: The History of Magical Practices across Great Britain
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary descriptions of various practices of magic *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "The Anglo-Saxon charms… are of outstanding importance because they provide more than vague references of exceptional...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Aldous Huxley
*Includes pictures.*Includes a list of Huxley's best quotes.*Discusses the inspirations for Huxley's most famous works and quotes about Huxley and his works by critics. .*Includes a Bibliography of Huxley's works and works about him.*Includes a Table of Contents."Too much consistency...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Admiral Horatio Nelson
Includes detailed descriptions of Nelson's greatest victories, including the Battle of Trafalgar. Includes Nelson's most famous quotes. "England expects that every man will do his duty." (Nelson before the Battle of Trafalgar) Over the course of its history, England has...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Audrey Hepburn
*Includes pictures of Audrey and important people, places, and scenes.*Includes Audrey's own words about her upbringing and relationships.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents."One might guess this is Miss Hepburn's picture, since she has the title role...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
*Includes pictures of Wellington and important people, places, and events in his life.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents“Believe me, nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won.” – Duke of...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Charlie Chaplin
*Includes pictures of Chaplin and important people, places, and events in his life.*Includes Chaplin's own quotes about his work, politics, and more.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.“I remain just one thing, and one thing only —...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Charles Dickens
*Includes pictures of Dickens and important people, places, and events in his life.*Explains the real-life inspiration for many of his most famous charactersA lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history’s most influential figures, but how much...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Freddie Mercury
Like many pop cultural icons (and rock icons in particular), Freddie Mercury is one of the most recognizable figures of the 20th century and yet one of the more enigmatic personalities as well. To be sure, anyone who was alive...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Laurence Olivier
*Includes pictures.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.*Includes a table of contents.“If I wasn't an actor, I think I'd have gone mad. You have to have extra voltage, some extra temperament to reach certain heights. Art is a little bit larger...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of King George III
Explains George III's role and policies during the American Revolution and Napoleonic Era. Discusses George III's mixed legacy and whether criticisms of it are fair. “I wish nothing but good; therefore, everyone who does not agree with me is a...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Queen Victoria
*Includes pictures of Victoria and important people, places, and events in her life.*Discusses the legacy of Victoria and the Victorian era, as well as their depiction in pop culture.*Includes a Table of Contents.“Since it has pleased Providence to place me...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth I
"Video et taceo." ("I see, and say nothing") (Queen Elizabeth I) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Sir Francis Drake
Includes a contemporary account of Drake's voyage around the world. Discusses the legends and controversies surrounding Drake's piracy and adventures. "There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end, until it be thoroughly finished,...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Sean Connery
A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' British Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Sir Isaac Newton
*Includes pictures of Newton and important people in his life.*Discusses Newton's discoveries and theories, including the legend about the falling apple inspiring his discovery of gravity.*Includes excerpts of Newton's most influential quotes and writings.*Includes linked footnotes and a Table of...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Winston Churchill
"Winston Churchill led the life that many men would love to live. He survived 50 gunfights and drank 20,000 bottles of champagne...and, of course, by resisting Hitler he saved Europe and perhaps the world." (Mark Riebling in Churchill's Finest Hour) Was...
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Vivien Leigh
What made 1939 the watershed year was the release of several critically acclaimed movies, including The Wizard of Oz and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. But the most famous of the bunch, and perhaps the most famous movie of all, is Gone With the...
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