American History
American History
America's War Heroes of World War II: Dwight Eisenhower, George Patton and Douglas MacArthur
*Weaves the lives and careers of the generals into one entertaining and educational narrative.*Includes some of the generals' most colorful and inspiring quotes, including Patton's Speech to the Third Army and MacArthur's Farewell Address to Congress.*Includes pictures of the generals...
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America's Westward Expansion Trails: The History and Legacy of the 19th Century's Most Famous Routes to the West
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further readingThe Lewis and Clark Expedition, notwithstanding its merits as a feat of exploration, was also the first tentative claim on the vast interior and the western seaboard of North America...
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The Amish: The History and Legacy of One of America's Oldest and Most Unique Communities
*Includes pictures *Includes Amish proverbs and descriptions of Amish life *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading “We live simply so others may simply live.” – Amish Proverb Back in the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation took Europe...
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The Amistad: The Slave Revolt and Legal Case that Changed the World
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts written about the revolt on the ship*Includes excerpts from the legal cases and arguments*Includes a bibliography for further reading “25,000 slaves were brought into Cuba every year – with the wrongful compliance of, and personal profit...
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Amphibious Warfare in World War II: The History and Legacy of the War's Most Important Landing Operations
A swift, sudden attack from the ocean, putting soldiers ashore on a hostile coast at some point weakly defended by the enemy, has been a powerful tactical and strategic tool since the late Bronze Age. Utilized by the Sea Peoples...
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The Ancient Agora of Classical Athens: The History and Legacy of the Athenian City Center and Assembly Gathering Space
The center of political and commercial interaction in the Ancient Greek polis was the agora. The word essentially means a gathering place or an open space, and in all Greek city states, the agora was central to all aspects of...
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Akhenaten and Amarna: The History of Ancient Egypt's Most Mysterious Pharaoh and His Capital City
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Akhenaten and Amarna: The History of Ancient Egypt's Most Mysterious Pharaoh and His Capital City
Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for...
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The 10 Biggest Civil War Battles: Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Spotsylvania Court House, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, Stones River, Shiloh, Antietam, S
*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..*Includes a Table of Contents.Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at...
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10 Downing Street: The History and Legacy of the British Prime Minister's Official Residence
"I am speaking to you from the Cabinet Room at 10 Downing Street. This morning the British Ambassador in Berlin handed the German Government an official note stating that unless we heard from them by eleven o'clock, that they were...
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The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake: The History and Legacy of the Earthquake That Destroyed Tokyo
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The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake: The History and Legacy of the Earthquake That Destroyed Tokyo
Of the numerous disasters, both natural and man-made, to strike Japan during the 20th century, the Great Kantō Earthquake was among the worst, and the most significant. The massive earthquake struck the Japanese capital region, including the cities of Tokyo...
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The 1928 Lake Okeechobee Hurricane: The Story of the Second Deadliest Hurricane in American History
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The 1928 Lake Okeechobee Hurricane: The Story of the Second Deadliest Hurricane in American History
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the hurricane by survivors*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents"Pointe a Pitre was a perfect picture of a city that had been dynamited during the preceding night." - William H. Hunt, American Consul...
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The 1936 North American Heat Wave: The History of America's Deadly Heat Wave during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression
*Includes pictures*Includes newspaper accounts and individual accounts of the heat wave*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“People caught in their own yards grope for the doorstep. Cars come to a standstill, for no light...
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The 1968 Democratic National Convention: The History of America's Most Controversial Political Convention
*Includes pictures*Profiles the race for the nomination in 1968*Includes accounts of the riots and some of the turmoil inside the convention hall*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“This is fantastic and it's only Sunday...
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The 1989 Bay Area Earthquake: The Story of San Francisco's Second Deadliest Earthquake
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the earthquake and aftermath by people across the Bay Area, including policemen, firefighters, and people at the World Series*Includes a bibliography for further reading "I'll tell you what—we're having an earth—“ - Al Michaels broadcasting the...
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The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami: The Story of the Deadliest Natural Disaster of the 21st Century
"Whenever an earthquake or tsunami takes thousands of innocent lives, a shocked world talks of little else." (Anne M. Mulcahy) In the Christian world, December 25 is a time of great rejoicing and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It...
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The 27 Club: The Lives and Legacies of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison
*Includes pictures.*Includes the stars' own quotes about their lives and careers.*Includes suggested playlists and analyses of their music.*Includes bibliographies for further reading.*Includes a table of contents.It is rare in the world of music for a general consensus to form over...
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A Partição Da Índia Britânica: A História E O Legado Da Divisão Do Raj Britânico Entre Índia E Paquistão
A Companhia Britânica das Índias Orientais serviu como um dos principais atores na formação do Império Britânico. Desde sua origem, como uma companhia comercial esforçando-se para acompanhar seus superiores concorrentes holandeses, portugueses e espanhóis, até o seu mandato como autoridade...
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Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas: The Men Behind America's Most Famous Debates
*Includes pictures of Lincoln, Douglas, and important people, places, and events.*Comprehensively covers the scene of each debate and important quotes from both candidates.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.The most famous debates in American history were held...
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Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln-Douglas Debates: The Making of a President
*Profiles the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln with a special focus on his debates with Stephen Douglas in 1858.*Explains the central issues of the 1850s, including the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, popular sovereignty and the Dred Scott Decision,*Includes...
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address: The History and Legacy of America's Most Famous Inaugural Address
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the speech written by people in the crowd*Explains some of the influences that Lincoln drew on for the speech*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“With malice toward none, with charity...
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The Abrahamic Covenant: The Establishment, Development, and Consummation of the Promises Made by God to Abraham
*Includes pictures*Includes Biblical citations*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsThe beauty of a spider web cannot be appreciated if only one single strand thereof is seen; nor can only one piece of a jigsaw...
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The Achaemenid Persian Empire: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Greeks' Most Famous Enemy
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The Achaemenid Persian Empire: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Greeks' Most Famous Enemy
"By the favor of Ahuramazda these are the countries which I got into my possession along with this Persian people, which felt fear of me and bore me tribute : Elam, Media, Babylonia, Arabia, Assyria, Egypt, Armenia, Cappadocia, Lydia, the...
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The Acropolis of Athens: The History of Greece's Most Famous Landmark
"What I would prefer is that you should fix your eyes every day on the greatness of Athens as she really is, and should fall in love with her. When you realize her greatness, then reflect that what made her...
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Admiral Chester W. Nimitz: The Life and Legacy of the U.S. Pacific Fleet's Commander in Chief during World War II
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading“It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it is not fought on U.S. soil.” – Admiral NimitzAll Americans are familiar with the “day that will...
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Admiral George Dewey: The Life and Legacy of the Most Decorated Naval Officer in American History
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Admiral George Dewey: The Life and Legacy of the Most Decorated Naval Officer in American History
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“Didn't Admiral Dewey do wonderfully well? I got him the position out there in Asia last year, and I had to beg hard to do it; and the reason I...
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Admiral Horatio Nelson's Greatest Victories: The History and Legacy of the Battle of the Nile and the Battle of Trafalgar
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the battles*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsOver the course of its history, England has engaged in an uncountable number of battles, but none of her military heroes has had...
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The Advent of Early Modern Warfare: The History of the Transition from Medieval Military Tactics to the Age of Gunpowder
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of medieval battles*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsIn the time period between the fall of Rome and the spread of the Renaissance across the European continent, many of today’s European...
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Africa and Rome: The History and Legacy of the Roman Empire on the African Continent
*Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsAmong all the periods in ancient Egyptian history, the Ptolemaic Kingdom and its most famous ruler, Cleopatra, may be the most well-known today. By the...
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The Afrika Korps: The History of Nazi Germany's Expeditionary Force in North Africa during World War II
The fighting in North Africa during World War II is commonly overlooked, aside from the famous battle at El Alamein that pitted the British under General Bernard Montgomery against the legendary "Desert Fox", Erwin Rommel. But while the Second Battle...
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Agrippa Hull: The Life and Legacy of the Revolutionary War's Most Famous Black Soldier
By the time the Revolutionary War started, military confrontations between the world powers had become so common that combat was raised to the status of a fine art, consuming a large portion of time for adolescent males in training and...
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