American History
American History
The Fourth Crusade: The History of the Crusade that Resulted in the Sack of Constantinople
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the standoff by federal agents and members of the Branch Davidians *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “The Latin soldiery subjected the greatest city in Europe to...
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France in World War II: The History of Nazi Germany's Conquest of France and Its Liberation By the Allies
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the war*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingOne of the most famous people in the world came to tour the city of Paris for the first time on June 28, 1940. Over the next...
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France's Most Famous Palaces: The History and Legacy of Versailles, the Louvre, and the Tuileries
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France's Most Famous Palaces: The History and Legacy of Versailles, the Louvre, and the Tuileries
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the construction and history of the palaces*Includes a bibliography for further readingIn every nation, in every era of history, there are inevitably one or two places that become the symbol of the times. Mention Valley Forge...
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Francis Gary Powers and the 1960 U-2 Incident: The History and Legacy of the Fateful Spy Plane Mission That Changed the Cold War
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the mission and the trial written by Powers and others *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “I must tell you a secret. When I made my first...
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Francis Marion: The Life and Legacy of the Revolutionary War's Legendary Swamp Fox
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of Marion's life and career*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“As for this damned old fox, the Devil himself could not catch him.” - Colonel Banastre Tarleton“Well, now, this is exactly my case. I am...
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Francis Scott Key: The Life and Legacy of the Man Who Wrote America's National Anthem
"O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming? And...
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Francisco Franco: A Vida e o Legado do Polêmico Ditador Espanhol
“Nós não acreditamos no governo regido por votos. A vontade nacional espanhola nunca foi livremente expressa pelas urnas. A Espanha não possui sonhos medíocres. ” – Francisco FrancoA Guerra Civil Espanhola exercera um impacto profundo sobre a imaginação histórica. O...
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Francisco Franco: The Life and Legacy of the Controversial Spanish Dictator
The Spanish Civil War has exerted a powerful impact on the historical imagination. Without question, the conflict was a key moment in the 20th century, a precursor to World War II, and an encapsulation of the rise of extremist movements...
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Francisco Pizarro & The Inca: The Culture and Conquest of the Inca Empire
*Includes pictures of Pizarro and important people, places, and events in his life.Includes pictures of Inca artifacts and ruins, including Macchu Picchu, Inca art, Inca clothing, and more.*Describes the Inca Empire and Pizarro's conquest of it.*Includes a Table of Contents.“Friends...
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The Franco-Prussian War: The History of the War that Established the German Empire
After Prussia was victorious in the Austro-Prussian War, Bismarck played a waiting game where the unification of Germany was concerned, as the joining of the southern states - initially resistant to Prussian rule, friendly with Austria, and bent on independence...
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Frank and Jesse James in the Civil War: The History of the Bushwhackers Who Became Outlaws of the Wild West
The Civil War is best remembered for the big battles and the legendary generals who fought on both sides, like Robert E. Lee facing off against Ulysses S. Grant in 1864. In kind, the Eastern theater has always drawn more...
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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 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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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 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 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 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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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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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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