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The Franklin-Nashville Campaign: The History of the Civil War Campaign that Destroyed the Confederate Army of Tennessee
"Never had there been such an overwhelming victory during the Civil War - indeed, never in American military history." - Wiley Ford's comment on the Franklin-Nashville Campaign As Sherman began his infamous march to the sea, Lincoln instructed Grant to...
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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers: The Story of Hollywood's Most Famous Dancers
*Includes pictures of Astaire, Rogers, and other important people and scenes. *Includes their quotes about each other. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. Virtually all famous actors are regaled by the public, but even still,...
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Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Musical Legends
*Includes pictures. *Includes quotes about both men's lives and careers. *Includes bibliographies of both men. *Includes a table of contents. Virtually all famous actors are regaled by the public, but even still, Fred Astaire occupies a privileged position in American...
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Fred Rogers: The Life and Legacy of the Legend behind Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “This is what I give. I give an expression of care every day to each child, to help him realize that...
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Frederic Remington: The Life and Legacy of the Wild West's Most Famous Artist
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading The West was an endless source of fascination for those who were either personally or circumstantially ill-suited to travel there. As explorers opened trails and people expanded the frontier, unusual walks of...
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Frederic Remington and Charles Marion Russell: The Life and Legacy of the America's Most Iconic Western Artists
Many of the first artists in the West were assigned to exploration and geological parties, working as archivists and obedient to demands of cold accuracy. However, a few were driven by an imaginative mix of real events and fantastical visions...
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Free France: The History and Legacy of the Exiled Free French Government during World War II
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “Whatever happens, the flame of French Resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished.” - General Charles de Gaulle,...
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The Freedom Tower: The History of New York City's One World Trade Center
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts describing the origins and construction process *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “I consider part of lower Manhattan to be hallowed ground. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives...
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The Freedom Tower and the Sears Tower: The History of America's Tallest Buildings
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsWalking around Chicago today, it’s easy to forget about its past as a rural frontier, and that’s due in no small part to the way Chicago responded...
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The Freemasons: The History of Freemasonry and the World's Most Famous Secret Society
*Includes pictures*Profiles important people and conspiracy theories*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingFor decades, parodies featuring ominous, mysterious cults have been a favorite gag in pop culture. These fraternal brothers are often depicted in some type of underground...
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French Indochina: The History and Legacy of the French Empire's Colonialism in Southeast Asia
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “Without Empire France today would only be a liberated country. Thanks to her Empire she is today a victorious country.” – French Guianan lawyer...
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The French and Indian War: The History and Legacy of the Conflict Between French and British Colonies in North America
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“[W]e observed the Enemy marching down towards us in three Columns, at 10 they formed their Line of Battle, which was at least six deep, having their Flanks covered...
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The French Invasion of Italy in 1494: The History and Legacy of the Conflict that Started the Italian Wars
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingIn 1494, there were five sovereign regional powers in Italy: Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States and Naples. In 1536, only one remained: Venice. These decades of conflict precipitated...
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The French Invasion of Russia and the Battle of Leipzig: The History and Legacy of the Defeats that Forced Napoleon into Exile at Elba
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the fighting written by soldiers and generals*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsFrench emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was not a man made for peacetime. By 1812, he had succeeded in subduing most of his...
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French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Joan of Arc
*Includes pictures and art depicting Joan of Arc and important people, places, and events in her life. *Discusses her life, career, trial, and death. “King of England, if you do not do these things, I am the commander of the...
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French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Jean-Paul Marat
*Includes pictures of Marat and important people, places, and events in his life. *Includes a detailed analysis of Marat's notorious assassination and his legacy. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. *Includes a Table of Contents “People, give thanks to the...
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French Legends: The Life and Legacy of King Louis XIV
*Includes famous art depicting Louis XIV and important people, places, and events in his life.*Includes pictures of the Palace of Versailles*Discusses the reign and legacy of Europe's longest reigning king.*Includes a Table of Contents“Every time I create an appointment, I...
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French Legends: The Life and Legacy of King Louis XVI
"I die perfectly innocent of the so-called crimes of which I am accused. I pardon those who are the cause of my misfortunes." - Louis XVI A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential...
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French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Maximilien Robespierre
*Includes pictures of Robespierre and other important people, places, and events in his life. *Includes Robespierre's most famous and controversial quotes about the French Revolution, Louis XVI, and more. “Citizens, did you want a revolution without a revolution?” – Maximilien...
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French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Marie Antoinette
Throughout history, a countless number of historical figures have had their lives overshadowed by the myths and legends that surround them to the extent that their legacy comes to define them. In French history, this is truer of Marie Antoinette...
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The French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon: The History and Legacy of France's Administration of the Levant after World War I
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further readingThe United Nations is one of the most famous bodies in the world, and its predecessor, the League of Nations, might be equally notorious. In fact, President Woodrow Wilson’s pet project was controversial from...
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French Senegal: The History of the French Colony and Senegal's Transition to Independence
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading “The equilibrium you admire in me is an unstable one, difficult to maintain. My inner life was split early between the call of the Ancestors and the call of Europe, between the...
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The French Resistance: The History of the Opposition Against Nazi Germany's Occupation of France during World War II
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the Resistance's activities throughout the war *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “Whatever happens, the flame of French Resistance must not be extinguished and will not be...
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Freyr: The Origins and History of the Norse God of Love and Fertility
"Njördr in Nóatún begot afterward two children: the son was called Freyr, and the daughter Freyja; they were fair of face and mighty. Freyr is the most renowned of the Æsir; he rules over the rain and the shining of...
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From the Rapidan to Petersburg: The Overland Campaign and the First Battles for Petersburg
*Covers Grant's advance from the Rapidan to besieging Petersburg, including the entire Overland Campaign and the battles before the siege of Petersburg in May-June 1864. *Includes pictures of the battles' important generals. *Includes several maps of the battles.*Includes accounts of...
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Fritz Lang: The Life and Legacy of the Influential German-American Film Legend
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading “I was something that is always hated in Hollywood - a perfectionist; nobody likes a perfectionist, you know.” – Fritz Lang While it’s easily forgotten today, during the early 20th century, various...
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From the Sugar Act to the Shot Heard Round the World: America Before the Revolution, 1764-1775
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From the Sugar Act to the Shot Heard Round the World: America Before the Revolution, 1764-1775
*Chronicles the major events that brought about the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, and the Battles of Lexington & Concord.*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events.*Includes a Table of...
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The Gallic Wars: The Campaigns That Made Julius Caesar a Roman Legend
*Includes pictures.*Includes excerpts from Caesar's own commentaries about the Gallic Wars.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.*Includes a table of contents."As the action was carried on in sight of all, neither a brave nor cowardly act could be concealed; both the...
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The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850: The History of the Controversial Law that Sparked the Confederacy's Secession and the Civil War
*Includes pictures *Includes stories about the fugitive slave law and accounts about it *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Despite the attempt to settle America’s slavery issue with the Missouri Compromise in 1820, the young nation kept...
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The Gallipoli Campaign of World War I: The History and Legacy of the Ottoman Empire's Lone Victory during the Great War
Early in the war, the Ottomans knew the Dardanelles strait would most certainly be attacked and had prepared significant defenses. The plan drafted by the then First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill, was meant to destroy Ottoman defenses along...
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