American History
American History
The Mary Celeste and SS Baychimo: The Unsolved Mysteries of History's Most Famous Ghost Ships
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The Mary Celeste and SS Baychimo: The Unsolved Mysteries of History's Most Famous Ghost Ships
People love mysteries, which is a good thing since history is so replete with them. This is especially true among seafaring people, and of all the mysteries of the deep, few rise to the level of the Mary Celeste. In many...
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The Massachusetts Bay Colony: The History and Legacy of the Settlement of Colonial New England
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The Massachusetts Bay Colony: The History and Legacy of the Settlement of Colonial New England
*Includes pictures *Profiles important figures like John Winthrop, Roger Williams, and others *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents The first successful American colony in North America was settled in 1607 at Jamestown,...
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The Maurya Empire: The History and Legacy of Ancient India's Greatest Empire
During the last centuries of the first millennium BCE, most of the Mediterranean basin and the Near East were either directly or indirectly under the influence of Hellenism. The Greeks spread their ideas to Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Persia and attempted...
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The Medina Azahara: The History and Legacy of the Moors' Medieval Capital in Spain
*Includes pictures*Includes medieval accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“To Córdoba belong all the beauty and ornaments that delight the eye or dazzle the sight. Her long line of Sultans form her crown of...
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John Barrymore: The Life and Legacy of Early 20th Century America's Most Famous Actor
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.” – John BarrymoreMovie stars are revered for their ability to captivate audiences, and Hollywood began to flourish before...
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Jim Beckwourth: The Life and Legacy of the Former Slave Who Became One of America's Most Famous Mountain Men
Explorers, soldiers, and settlers of African-American heritage comprise an unfamiliar story to most students of American history. However, in the push westward, they were present in sufficient numbers to exert great influence on the nation's development. Among the earliest accounts...
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James Garfield: The Life and Legacy of the Second President to Be Assassinated
“I never meet a ragged boy in the street without feeling that i may owe him a salute, for I know not what possibilities may be buttoned up under his coat.” (James Garfield) He was the only sitting member of...
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Ivan the Terrible: Russia's Most Insane Tsar
*Includes pictures of Ivan the Terrible and important people and places in his life.*Includes historical accounts that describe Ivan the Terrible and his notorious rule and discusses the authenticity of these accounts.*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading.*Includes a...
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Ivan Pavlov: The Life and Legacy of the Famous Russian Psychologist
“Don't become a mere recorder of facts, but try to penetrate the mystery of their origin.” (Pavlov) Pavlov's dogs are to Psychology 101 what Rome is to antiquity classes. This particular series of experiments and the concept of classical conditioning...
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Henry Clay Frick: The Life and Legacy of the Railroad and Steel Magnate Who Became One of America's Most Famous Art Collectors
The term robber baron has largely fallen into disuse in the 21st century but there was a time when it was a popular epithet that described the kind of man who, it was believed, built his fortune by taking things...
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Heimdallr: The Origins and History of the Norse God Who Keeps Watch for Ragnarök
*Includes pictures*Includes medieval accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingMuch of what is known of the Norse myths comes from the 10th century onwards. Until this time and, indeed, for centuries afterwards, Norse culture (particularly that of Iceland,...
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Heinz Guderian: The Life and Legacy of Nazi Germany's Famous Panzer Commander
*Includes pictures *Includes Guderian's quotes about his life and the war *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “Actions speak louder than words. In the days to come the Goddess of Victory will...
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Heliopolis: The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt's Cult Center for the Sun God Atum
*Includes pictures *Includes excerpts of ancient accounts *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue...
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Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greece's Most Famous Heroes
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Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greece's Most Famous Heroes
There are few mythological characters that require less of an introduction than Hercules. His "labours" are known and have been reimagined by cultures far beyond their Greek beginnings, and he continues to influence modern culture in more ways than any...
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Hercules: The Origins and History of Ancient Mythology's Most Famous Hero
*Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts of Hercules*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“Hercules, who subdued and destroyed monsters, bandits, and criminals, was justly famous and renowned for his great courage. His great and glorious reputation was worldwide, and so...
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The Hermitage Museum: The History and Legacy of Russia's Famous Art and Culture Icon
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts of the buildings and the art collections*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin.” – Ivan...
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Heroes of the Alamo: The Lives and Legacies of Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie
*Discusses some of the legends and controversies surrounding Crockett and Bowie, including their deaths at the Alamo. *Includes passages from Crockett's autobiography about some of his frontier exploits and legendary adventures. *Includes the story about Crockett's famous Not Yours To...
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The High Tide of the Confederacy: The History of the Climactic Final Day of the Battle of Gettysburg
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The High Tide of the Confederacy: The History of the Climactic Final Day of the Battle of Gettysburg
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the fighting written by soldiers and generals on both sides *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents Without question, the most famous battle of the war took place...
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The History and Folklore of Vampires: The Stories and Legends Behind the Mythical Beings
People have always been afraid of the dead. Since the dawn of humanity, people have both cared for those who are deceased yet also tried to keep them away. There are a myriad of legends and beliefs about the dead...
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The History and Legacy of Ancient Greece's Most Influential City-States
*Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsDominated to this day by the sprawling white marble complex of the Acropolis, Athens is a city which is immensely and rightly proud of its...
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The History and Legacy of Asia Minor's Most Important Ancient Civilizations
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents The pages of world history textbooks contain a litany of “lost” empires and civilizations, but usually, upon further review, it is...
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The History and Legacy of Germany's Most Controversial Events Between World War I and World War II
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The History and Legacy of Germany's Most Controversial Events Between World War I and World War II
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading It is often claimed that Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany through democratic means, and while that is a stretch, it is true that he managed to become...
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The History and Legacy of the British Empire's Most Famous Trading Companies across the World
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The History and Legacy of the British Empire's Most Famous Trading Companies across the World
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsAfter the Englishman Henry Hudson, under the aegis of the Dutch East India Company, sailed by Manhattan in 1609, he returned home with good news and bad...
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Lives of Founding Fathers - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton
*Perfect for ages 7-9 *Includes an original introduction and biography for each Founding Father *Includes pictures and illustrations of the Founding Fathers and important people, places, and events in their lives. *Talks about the legends and myths regarding the Founding...
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Lives of Pocahontas and Sacagawea
*Perfect for ages 7-10*Includes pictures and illustrations.*Profiles the lives of the two most famous Native American women in American history.*Includes a Table of Contents.In Charles River Editors’ History for Kids series, your children can learn about history’s most important people...
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History for Kids: The Life of Emily Dickinson
*Includes pictures*Includes quotes“Saying nothing…sometimes says the most.” – Emily DickinsonEmily Dickinson was very shy and did not have many friends. Instead of visiting people or talking to them, she liked to write letters. She also liked to write poems. Her...
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History for Kids: The Life of Walt Whitman
*Suitable for kids of all ages *Includes pictures Walt Whitman was a great American poet, but many people did not get him when he was alive. His family was like most other families, but his friends were different from most...
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History for Kids: The Maya, the Inca, and the Aztec
In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks...
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