American
Camp Douglas: The History of the Notorious Union Prison Camp That Became Known as the North's Andersonville
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading “Sir, the amount of standing water, unpoliced grounds, of foul sinks, of unventilated and crowded barracks, of general disorder, of soil reeking miasmatic accretions, of rotten...
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Casimir Pulaski: The Life and Legacy of the Polish Commander Who Became the Father of the American Cavalry during the Revolutionary War
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it." - Pulaski Many Americans labor under the misconception...
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Central Park: The History of New York City's Most Unique Landmark
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the park's construction and history written by newspapers and people who worked on it. *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “I just want to go through Central Park and watch...
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Charging into Immortality: The Life and Legacy of George Pickett
*Includes accounts of Pickett's Charge by some of the soldiers who made it. *Includes excerpts of letters Pickett wrote about Gettysburg to his wife Sallie. *Discusses controversies surrounding Pickett's Charge and his relationship with Robert E. Lee *Includes pictures of...
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Charles Ponzi and the Ponzi Scheme: The History and Legacy of 20th Century America's Most Famous Con Artist
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading“I went looking for trouble, and I found it.” – Charles PonziThough few people are familiar with the story of his life, Charles Ponzi’s name is almost instantly recognizable thanks to the famous financial...
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Chicago in the 20th Century: The History and Legacy of the Windy City's Modernization
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThough it started as a 300 person settlement in 1832, Chicago’s location near the Great Lakes and its access to the Mississippi River turned it into a major trading city overnight....
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Chickamauga and Chattanooga: The Death Knell of the Confederacy
*Includes pictures of the battles' important generals. *Includes several maps of the battles. *Includes accounts of the fighting written by important generals like Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Bragg, Rosecrans, Longstreet, George H. Thomas, D.H. Hill, and more. *Includes a Bibliography for...
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Cinco de Mayo: La historia de la batalla de Puebla y la famosa fiesta
“Tenemos sobre los mexicanos tal superioridad de raza, de organización, de disciplina, moralidad y elevación de sentimientos, que pido a Su Excelencia informe al emperador que puede ya considerarme dueño de México.” - El general Lorencez, antes de la batalla...
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Cinco de Mayo: The History of the Battle of Puebla and the Famous Holiday
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “We are so superior to the Mexicans in race, in organization, in discipline, in morality and in elevation of feeling, that I beg your Excellency to be...
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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...
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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...
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Colonial New York City: La historia de la ciudad bajo control británico antes de la Revolución Americana
"Uno pertenece a Nueva York instantáneamente; uno pertenece tanto en cinco minutos como en cinco años." - Tom Wolfe.Nueva York. La Gran Manzana. La ciudad de los sueños. La ciudad es tan bonita que la llamaron dos veces. Estos son...
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Colonial New York City: The History of the City under British Control before the American Revolution
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts describing colonial New York *Includes a bibliography for further reading “One belongs to New York instantly; one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years.” – Tom Wolfe New York City....
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Colonial Williamsburg: The History of the Settlement that Became America's Most Famous Living-History Museum
Williamsburg got its start as a fortified site, which was vitally necessary for English settlers to heavily outnumbered by nearby Native Americans, many of which were at times hostile. Known originally as Middle Plantation, the site served as the capital...
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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
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further reading"The Japanese are remarkable for their inordinate curiosity.” – Commodore Matthew PerryDuring the 19th century, Japan severely limited contact with the rest of the world, although it was not the...
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Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry: The Life and Legacy of Early 19th Century America's Most Famous Naval Officer
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further reading"We have met the enemy and they are ours.” – Oliver Hazard PerrySandwiched between the Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 is one of America’s forgotten conflicts,...
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Coney Island: The History of New York City's Most Famous Amusement Park Resort
*Includes pictures of the various amusement parks and rides *Traces the history of Coney Island and includes accounts of the old amusement parks and rides *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "If...
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Cosa Nostra: The Notorious History and Legacy of the Sicilian Mafia
"[T]he term mafia found a class of violent criminals ready and waiting for a name to define them, and, given their special character and importance in Sicilian society, they had the right to a different name from that defining vulgar...
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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 forgot that once there was a spot for one...
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