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Charles Marion Russell: The Life and Legacy of the Wild West's Most Prolific Artist
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further readingThe exploration of the early American West, beginning with Lewis and Clark’s transcontinental trek at the behest of President Thomas Jefferson, was not accomplished by standing armies, the era’s new...
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Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton: The Lives and Legacies of the Famous Silent Film Stars
*Includes pictures*Includes the actors' quotes about their lives and careers*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsOnly a select few actors become international stars in their time, but none had as unique a career as Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin...
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The Chicago Outfit: The History and Legacy of the Organized Crime Syndicate Led by Al Capone
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“This American system of ours ... call it Americanism, call it capitalism, call it what you like, gives to each and every one of us a great opportunity if we only...
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Churchill & Roosevelt: The Alliance that Saved the Free World
*Includes pictures of Churchill, Roosevelt, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes full length biographies of both leaders woven together into one chronological narrative.*Explores the personal and professional relationship between Churchill & Roosevelt.*Includes a list of Churchill's greatest...
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Civil War Enemies, Post-War Friends: William Tecumseh Sherman and Joseph E. Johnston
*Weaves the lives and careers of Sherman and Johnston together into one entertaining and educational narrative.*Includes pictures of the generals and important people and places in their lives.*Includes maps of important battles they fought in.*Discusses their relationship during and after...
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The Civil War Presidents: The Lives and Legacies of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
*Includes pictures of each general and important people, places, and events in their lives*Includes an introduction for each president*Includes a Table of Contents*Includes bibliographies for each presidentDespite the fact that the Civil War began over 150 years ago, it remains...
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Clara Barton: The Life and Legacy of the Civil War Nurse Who Founded the American Red Cross
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of Barton's writing*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse...
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Clark Gable & Carole Lombard: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Star-Crossed Couple
*Includes pictures.*Includes Lombard and Gable's quotes about their lives and careers.*Comprehensively analyzes their film careers. *Includes a bibliography for further reading.“The only reason they come to see me is that I know that life is great — and they know...
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Claudius: The Life and Legacy of the Emperor Who Stabilized the Ancient Roman Empire after Caligula
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Claudius: The Life and Legacy of the Emperor Who Stabilized the Ancient Roman Empire after Caligula
*Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThroughout the history of the Roman Empire, many rulers held the reins of ultimate power. Some of them, like Octavian, Trajan, Hadrian, Constantine, and Marcus Aurelius, are still celebrated...
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Clausewitz and Jomini: The Lives and Legacies of the Modern Era's Most Influential Military Theorists
Carl Philipp Gottfried von Clausewitz died almost 200 years ago, yet he remains one of the most important and influential of all military thinkers. His teachings combined strategy with military knowledge to produce a dialectic approach to the philosophy of...
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Clint Eastwood & John Wayne: Hollywood's Western Icons
*Includes pictures of important people and places..*Analyzes the stars' legacies on the screen and off it.*Includes some of Wayne and Eastwood's most colorful and controversial quotes.*Includes bibliographies for further reading.Hollywood has produced no shortage of famous movie stars, but none...
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The Clintons: The Lives and Legacies of Bill and Hillary Clinton
"Sometime in my 16th year, I decided I wanted to be in public life as an elected official. I loved music and thought I could be very good, but I knew I would never be John Coltrane or Stan Getz....
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Cola di Rienzo: The Controversial Life and Legacy of the Medieval Roman Who Attempted to Unify Italy
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Cola di Rienzo: The Controversial Life and Legacy of the Medieval Roman Who Attempted to Unify Italy
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“Hail then our Camillus, our Brutus, our Romulus! Or if you prefer to be addressed by some other name hail author of Roman liberty, of Roman peace, of Roman tranquility....
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The Commanders of Gettysburg: The Lives and Careers of Robert E. Lee and George G. Meade
*Includes pictures of Meade, Lee, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes Bibliographies of both Meade and Lee for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents."The fact of the matter is that George G. Meade, unexpectedly and against all...
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Commanders of the Army of Northern Virginia: The Lives and Careers of Robert E. Lee and Joseph E. Johnston
*Includes pictures of the generals and important people, places, and events.*Includes maps of the generals' famous battles like Gettysburg, Antietam, and First Bull Run.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia had just...
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Commodore Matthew Perry: The Life and Legacy of the U.S. Navy Officer Who Opened Japan to the West
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Commodore Matthew Perry: The Life and Legacy of the U.S. Navy Officer Who Opened Japan to the West
"The Japanese are remarkable for their inordinate curiosity.” (Commodore Matthew Perry) During the 19th century, Japan severely limited contact with the rest of the world, although it was not the total isolation sometimes presumed. The government was quite aware of...
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Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry: The Life and Legacy of Early 19th Century America's Most Famous Naval Officer
"We have met the enemy and they are ours.” (Oliver Hazard Perry) Sandwiched between the Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 is one of America’s forgotten conflicts, and the stalemated nature of the war (which resolved virtually...
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A Confederate Cannoneer at Gettysburg: The Life and Career of Edward Porter Alexander
Includes pictures of Porter Alexander and other Civil War generals, as well as maps of important battles. Includes Alexander's descriptions of important battles, including Gettysburg, and his analysis of them from his memoirs. Includes a Bibliography for further reading. Includes...
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Confucius: The Life and Legacy of China's Greatest Philosopher
*Includes pictures.*Includes Confucius's quotes and analyzes the most important texts of Confucianism.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.*Includes a table of contents.“At fifteen my heart was set on learning; at thirty I stood firm; at forty I had no more doubts;...
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Conquering Asia: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan
*Includes paintings and busts depicting important people, places, and events.*Discusses both common legends and little known facts about the lives of Alexander and Genghis Khan.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.“There is nothing impossible to him that...
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Conquering the Middle East: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great, Saladin and Genghis Khan
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Conquering the Middle East: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great, Saladin and Genghis Khan
*Includes paintings and busts depicting important people, places, and events.*Discusses both common legends and little known facts about the lives of each conqueror.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed...
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The Conquerors of Europe: The Lives and Legacies of Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte
*Includes pictures of the two men and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Discusses and answers common myths and misconceptions about Caesar and Napoleon.*Includes a bibliography on Napoleon's life for further study.*Includes a Table of Contents.Over the last 2,500...
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Conquerors of the Ancient World: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar
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Conquerors of the Ancient World: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar
*Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events in the lives of Alexander and Caesar*Discusses little known facts about both men and whether some of the legends and myths about them were true.*Includes a Table of Contents covering each man.*Includes...
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Conquerors: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Napoleon Bonaparte
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Conquerors: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Napoleon Bonaparte
*Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events in each man's life.*Discusses interesting, lesser known facts about each man and answers common myths and misconceptions about them. Was Alexander referenced in the Qur'an? What were Caesar's last words? Was Napoleon...
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The Conquest of the Aztecs: The Lives and Legacies of Cortés, Montezuma, and the Aztec Empire
*Includes pictures of Aztec art, ruins, and more. *Describes daily life for the Aztecs, including their infamous human sacrifice rituals. *Discusses the legends and controversies surrounding the lives of Cortes and Montezuma, as well as the Conquest. *Includes Cortés's Second...
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Conquistadors: The Lives and Legacies of Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro
*Includes Cortes's letter to King Charles V describing Tenochtitlan and the Aztec Empire.*Includes descriptions of both the Aztec and Inca Empires.*Includes pictures of the Conquistadors and important people and places in their lives.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table...
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Conservative Icons: The Lives and Legacies of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher
*Includes pictures of Reagan, Thatcher, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes an in depth analysis of both leaders' political philosophies and records.*Includes a Bibliography on Reagan for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents"The nine most terrifying words...
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Country Music Icons: The Lives and Careers of Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton
*Includes pictures *Includes the music stars' quotes about their lives and work *Includes a bibliography for further reading In the early 20th century, Westerns were one of the most popular genres in Hollywood, and one of the young stars at...
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Creating Camelot: John F. Kennedy & Jackie Kennedy
*Includes pictures of the Kennedys and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes an introduction for each of the 4.*Includes a Table of Contents"Don't let it be forgotthat once there was a spotfor one brief shining momentthat was known...
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Creating the Democratic-Republican Party: The Lives and Legacies of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
*Comprehensively covers the lives and careers of Jefferson and Madison from before the Revolution to their presidencies.*Comprehensively covers colonial history leading up to the Revolution.*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events.*Looks at the influences on the political philosophies of...
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