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The History of Islam's Holiest Sites
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents The reason for the existence of most of the world's cities is obvious to the student of geography. New York and Shanghai control deep...
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A History of Some of London's Most Famous Landmarks
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents It almost goes without saying that Westminster Abbey is one of the foremost sites in Europe when it comes to being steeped in history....
$14.99
A History of Some of China's Most Famous Landmarks
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading China has always fascinated outsiders, much in the same way that distant light fascinates someone looking down a dark road. It is both familiar and mysterious, ancient and new,...
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The History of the American Revolution
*Covers every major event in the history of the American Revolution, from the Sugar Act of 1764 to the Treaty of Paris in 1783.*Profiles the military and political leaders of the American Revolution and the roles they played, including George...
$12.99
The History of the Democratic Party: A Political Primer
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the USS Maine's explosion and the war written by soldiers and sailors*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“A splendid little war.” - John Hay, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom,...
$6.99
The History of the Civil War: The Causes, Battles, and Generals of the War Between the States
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The History of the Civil War: The Causes, Battles, and Generals of the War Between the States
The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history, and had the two sides realized it would last four years and inflict over a million casualties, it might not have been fought. Since it was, however, historians and history...
$24.99
The History of the Sunni and Shia Split: Understanding the Divisions within Islam
*Includes pictures*Discusses the political and religious history of both main branches of Islam*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading "Our followers are of three kinds, one who follows us but depends on others, one who is like a glass...
$9.99
The History of the Spanish-American War
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the USS Maine's explosion and the war written by soldiers and sailors*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“A splendid little war.” - John Hay, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom,...
$9.99
History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Claude Monet
"Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love." - Claude Monet To get a sense of the kind of prestige that Claude Monet's reputation has within...
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History's Famous Women Pirates: Grace O'Malley, Anne Bonny and Mary Read
*Includes historic illustrations depicting the three women and important people and places in their lives.*Includes a profile of Anne Bonny and Mary Read from the famous English pirate history "A General History of the Pyrates".*Discusses common legends about the three...
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Pablo Picasso
"Everyone wants to understand painting. Why don't they try to understand the song of the birds? Why do they love a night, a flower, everything which surrounds man, without attempting to understand them? Whereas where painting is concerned, they want...
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Jackson Pollock
"When I am in my painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It is only after a sort of 'get acquainted' period that I see what I have been about." - Jackson Pollock In August of 1949, Life magazine...
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Renoir
*Includes pictures *Includes Renoir's quotes about his life and work *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “To my mind, a picture should be something pleasant, cheerful, and pretty, yes pretty! There are...
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Rembrandt
Of all the famous Dutch masters during the Late Renaissance and Early Baroque periods, none surpass Rembrandt van Rijn in either historical importance or artistic merit. His aesthetic has been much-imitated, a testament to the inspirational grip they exert on...
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Vincent van Gogh
Includes excerpts of van Gogh's letters to his brother, Theo. Explains the artistic influences and legacy of van Gogh's life and art. Discusses the mysteries and controversies surrounding van Gogh's mental illnesses and death. "A weaver who has to direct...
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Salvador Dali
"Each morning when I awake, I experience again a supreme pleasure - that of being Salvador Dali." - Salvador Dali In his review of Salvador Dali's first autobiography, George Orwell declared that "One ought to be able to hold in...
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History's Greatest Mysteries: Stonehenge
*Includes pictures of Stonehenge and important people and events in its history. *Discusses the theories about its age, construction, and purpose. *Covers the archaeological and cultural history of the site as a place for science, religion and folklore. *Includes a...
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History's Greatest Mysteries: Easter Island
*Comprehensively covers the entire history of Easter Island, including how the first settlers got there. *Explains the theories and mysteries behind the famous megalith statues found across Easter Island. *Includes pictures of Easter Island, its famous statues, and other important...
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History's Greatest Mysteries: The Shroud of Turin
For centuries professional historians have labored through the painstaking task of documenting history as accurately as possible, but even with modern technology, archaeology, and records, some questions have eluded attempts to answer them. From the origins of Atlantis to the...
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History's Greatest Mysteries: The Lost Colony of Roanoke
"The first Discovery and Settlement of this Country was by the Procurement of Sir Walter Raleigh, in Conjunction with some publick-spirited Gentlemen of that Age, under the Protection of Queen Elizabeth; for which Reason it was then named Virginia, being...
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The Hittites and Lydians: The History and Legacy of Ancient Anatolia's Most Influential Civilizations
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts and passages about the civilizations *Includes a bibliography for further reading “Whoever after me becomes king resettles Hattusas, let the Stormgod of the Sky strike him!” – A Hittite inscription found at the capital city...
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History's Greatest Mysteries: The Unsolved Case of D.B. Cooper
"Maybe a hydrologist can use the latest technology to trace the $5,800 in ransom money found in 1980 to where Cooper landed upstream. Or maybe someone just remembers that odd uncle." (FBI Special Agent Larry Carr) On November 24, 1971,...
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The HMS Wager: The History of the 18th Century's Most Famous Shipwreck and Mutiny
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the shipwreck and mutiny by various crewmembers *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Whereas upon a General Consultation, it has been agreed to go from this Place...
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The Hittites: The History and Legacy of the Bronze Age's Forgotten Empire
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts from Hittite annals about their culture and battles*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“Whoever after me becomes king resettles Hattusas, let the Stormgod of the Sky strike him!” – A Hittite inscription found at...
$9.99
Hollywood's 10 Greatest Actors: Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Marlon Brando, Fred Astaire, Henry Fonda, Clark Gable, James Cagney, Spenc
*Includes pictures. *Includes actors' quotes about their careers. *Includes bibliographies. In 1999, the American Film Institute released its list of the 50 greatest Hollywood stars of the 20th century, and selecting the 10 best actors out of the bunch was...
$19.99
Hollow Earth: A History of Strange Tales, Bizarre Beliefs, and Conspiracy Theories about the Earth's Core
*Includes pictures *Includes historical accounts of the theory *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading The world is filled with mysteries, and even in the modern age, much of the planet remains unexplored. The depths of the oceans...
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Hollywood's 5 Greatest Actors: The Lives of Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Marlon Brando, and Fred Astaire
*Includes pictures.*Includes actors' quotes about their careers.*Includes bibliographies.*Includes a table of contents.In 1999, the American Film Institute released its list of the 50 greatest Hollywood stars of the 20th century, and selecting the best actors out of the bunch was...
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Hollywood's 10 Greatest Actresses: Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy
*Includes pictures.*Includes a unique introduction of each actress.*Includes quotes by the actresses about their lives and careers.*Includes bibliographies of each actress for further reading.In 1999, the American Film Institute released its list of the 50 greatest Hollywood stars of the...
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Hollywood's Gangster Icons: The Lives and Careers of Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, and Edward G. Robinson
*Includes pictures*Includes the actors' quotes about their lives and careers*Includes bibliographies for further reading Americans have always loved movie stars, and there have been no shortage of Hollywood icons, but one man has long been considered the greatest male star....
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Hollywood's 5 Greatest Actresses: The Lives of Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, and Greta Garbo
*Includes pictures.*Includes an introduction for each actress.*Includes quotes by the actresses about their lives and careers.*Includes bibliographies of each actress for further reading.In 1999, the American Film Institute released its list of the 50 greatest Hollywood stars of the 20th...
$9.99