Cultural Literature
Mary Surratt: The Life of the Alleged Lincoln Conspirator Who Became the First Woman Executed by the U.S. Government
*Includes pictures *Explains the conspiracy and includes accounts of Surratt's involvement and trial *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Only in the case of Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd is there as much...
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Mata Hari: The Controversial Life and Legacy of World War I's Most Famous Spy
*Includes pictures *Includes Mata Hari's quotes about her own life *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading “I am a woman who enjoys herself very much; sometimes I lose, sometimes I win.” – Mata Hari Margeretha Geertruida Zelle,...
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Mayapan: The History of the Mayan Capital
*Includes pictures.*Includes footnotes for further reading.*Includes a table of contents.Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century, like the Greeks and the Romans, but of all the world’s civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the...
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McCarthyism: The Controversial History of Senator Joseph McCarthy, the House Un-American Activities Committee, and the Red Scare Du
*Includes pictures*Profiles the Alger Hiss case*Includes testimony from HUAC hearings and McCarthy's hearings*Includes quotes from McCarthy about his career*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsIn 1947, at the start of the Cold War, President...
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Mecca and Medina: The History of Islam's Holiest Cities
*Includes pictures *Includes a history of the region and religion before Islam *Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "There is no doubt in the sanctity of Mecca, but a donkey won't become a...
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Mecca: The History of Islam's Holiest City
*Includes pictures*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents"There is no doubt in the sanctity of Mecca, but a donkey won't become a Hajj pilgrim by just going through the motions.” - Rahman BabaThe reason for...
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Medieval Ireland: The History and Legacy of the Irish during the Middle Ages
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“What have you done for Ireland? How have you answered the Call? Are you pleased with the part you’re playing in the job that demands us all? Have you changed the...
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Medieval Russia: The History and Legacy of the Groups that Developed the Russian State in the Middle Ages
The formation of the state is a natural stage in the development of society. This is a very lengthy process, so any event that marks the transition to the state forms of life is very conditional. Primitive society could exist,...
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Medieval Ukraine: The History of the Region and the Civilizations that Fought to Control It Before the Advent of the Russian Empire
region. A huge area, Ukraine is wedged between the continents of Asia and Europe, and its position as a crossroads ensured there was fierce competition for influence there. Historians have called the formation of Ukraine the “establishment of a unity...
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Medina: La historia de la segunda ciudad más sagrada del Islam
"Cada vez que el Profeta ... regresaba de un viaje y observaba los muros de Medina, hacía que su montura fuera rápido, y si estaba en el lomo de un animal (es decir, un caballo), lo hacía galopar debido a...
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Medina: The History of Islam's Second Holiest City
*Includes pictures*Traces the history of the area from before Medina to the current day*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents"Whenever the Prophet…returned from a journey and observed the walls of Madinah, he would make his...
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Meeting at Little Bighorn: The Lives and Legacies of George Custer, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse
*Includes pictures of Custer, Sitting Bull, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Explains the Lakota oral legends and the origins of the names Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse*Analyzes the three men and their legacies.*Includes a Bibliography for further...
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Meeting at Waterloo: The Lives and Legacies of Napoleon Bonaparte and Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington
*Includes pictures of Napoleon, Wellington and important people, places and events in their lives.*Includes maps of famous battles, including Austerlitz and Waterloo.*Answers common myths about Napoleon, including whether he was short, whether his men shot off the Sphinx's nose, whether...
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Megiddo: The History of the Famous Archaeological Site and Prophesized Battle of Armageddon
*Includes pictures*Includes descriptions of the ruins and their importance*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsThere are not many corners in the world that have seen as many people, civilizations, and armies as Tel Megiddo....
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Memphis: The History and Legacy of the Capital of Ancient Egypt
"Egypt is not a country we live in but a country that lives within us." - Pope Shenouda III Africa may have given rise to the first humans, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue...
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Menachem Begin: The Life and Legacy of the Irgun Leader Who Became Israel's Prime Minister
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading“Mr President, I wish to tell you something personal - not about me, but about my generation. What you have just heard about the Jewish people's inherent rights to the Land of Israel may...
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Mesa Verde: The History of the Ancient Pueblo Settlement
*Includes pictures.*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading.*Includes a table of contents.When the Spanish came into contact with different tribes in the Southwest, they were so intrigued by the structure of the communities that they gave the natives the...
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Mesoamerica's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Maya and Aztec
*Includes over 25 pictures of both civilizations' art, ruins, architecture, and more. *Describes everyday life for the Maya and Aztecs, from language to religion.*Comprehensively covers the civilizations' most famous characteristics, including Mayan astronomy and the Aztecs' infamous human sacrifice rituals.*Includes...
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Meteora: The History of the Famous Greek Landmark that Houses Eastern Orthodox Monasteries
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThe Tower of Babel is arguably among the most well-known allegories of the Old Testament. As told by the Book of Genesis, the story revolves around a post-flood batch...
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Mexico and the World Wars: The History of Germany's Efforts to Involve Mexico in World War I and World War II
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further readingOtto von Bismarck, the leading German statesman of the 19th century, once joked, “There is a Providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children, and the US of America.” He said this not because the Americans...
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