Cultural Literature
The Olmec and Toltec: The History of Early Mesoamerica's Most Influential Cultures
The Olmec people are widely recognized as the first major civilization of Mexico and are thus generally regarded as the mother civilization of Mesoamerica, making them the people from which all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures derived. In fact, the term Olmec...
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The Opium Wars and Sino-Japanese Wars: The History of the Conflicts that Ended China's Standing as a World Power
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accountsThe 19th century saw the rise of one of the largest, most powerful empires of the modern era. The sun never set on the British Empire, whose holdings spanned the globe, in one form or another. Its...
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The Opium Wars: The History and Legacy of the 19th Century Conflicts between Britain and China
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThe 19th century saw the rise of one of the largest, most powerful empires of the modern era. The sun never set on the British Empire, whose holdings spanned...
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The Oracle of Delphi: The Ancient World's Most Famous Seer
*Includes pictures*Includes ancient descriptions of the oracle*Includes a bibliography for further reading “Not often nor regularly, but occasionally and fortuitously, the room in which they seat the god's consultants is filled with a fragrance and breeze, as if the adyton...
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The Order of Santiago: The History of the Catholic Military Order Sworn to Defend the Iberian Peninsula
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading“But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me.” – Luke 19:27For centuries, Christians and Muslims were embroiled in...
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The Order of the Holy Sepulchre: The History of the Catholic Order Established during the Crusades for the Promised Land
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts of the order*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me.” – Luke...
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The Oregon Trail: America's Most Famous Path to the Western Frontier
The westward movement of Americans in the 19th century was one of the largest and most consequential migrations in history, and among the paths that blazed west, the most well-known is the Oregon Trail, which was not a single trail...
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The Origins of Ancient Greek Mythology: The History of the Titans and the Greeks' Creation Story
"The sole art that suits me is that which, rising from unrest, tends toward serenity." This quote by André Gide perfectly encapsulates the story of the Titans. Most commonly known as the antagonists of the pantheon of gods led by...
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The Origins of the British Army: The History of England's Establishment of a Professional Modern Army
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsWorld domination is a vision most kings, queens, and emperors can only dream of, and is a path less visited for good reason. It is one that...
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The Origins of the Vikings: The History and Legacy of the Early Norsemen Who Became Medieval Europe's Most Notorious Explorers
Over the centuries, the West has become fascinated by the Vikings, one of the most mysterious and interesting European civilizations. In addition to being perceived as a remarkably unique culture among its European counterparts, what’s known and not known about...
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The Orphan Train Movement: The History of the Program that Relocated Homeless Children Across America
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the Orphan Trains written by kids in the program *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "The Orphan Trains were needed at the time they happened. They were not the best answer, but...
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The Osiris Myth: The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt's Most Important Mythological Legend
Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria...
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The OSS and CIA: The History of America's Intelligence Community during World War II and the Establishment of the Central Intelligence
"The work of a nation. The center of intelligence." When people think about the Second World War, they seldom think in terms of silence and small acts. This was a war in which the industry of entire nations was rearranged...
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The Ostrogoths: The History and Legacy of the Group that Established a Kingdom in Italy after the Collapse of Ancient Rome
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“These later divided Gotland into three parts, so that Graip the eldest got the northern 3rd, Guti the middle 3rd, and Gunfjaun the youngest had the south. Then, over a long...
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The Ottoman Empire: The History and Legacy of the Transcontinental Empire that Dominated Eastern Europe and the Middle East for Nearly 500
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsIn terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as...
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The Ottoman Empire's Greatest Victories: The History and Legacy of the Most Important Battles Won by the Ottomans
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsIn terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an...
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The Ottoman Empire's Most Important Battles: The History and Legacy of the Ottomans' Biggest Victories and Defeats
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further readingIn terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as...
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The Overland Campaign: The Battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, and Cold Harbor
“Grant and Lee were about as evenly matched in military talent as any two opposing generals have ever been. Grant's strength was unwavering adherence to his strategic objective. He made mistakes, but the overall pattern of his campaign reveals an...
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The Pacific Fur Company: The History and Legacy of John Jacob Astor's Influential Trade Company
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts of the company*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsFrom the early 19th century, the image of an American empire extending to both coasts became a rallying cry. The Pacific Ocean...
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The Pacific Theater in 1942: The History of the Decisive Campaigns and Battles that Helped America Turn the Tide of World War II
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the battles by participants on both sides*Includes a bibliography for further readingThose who had decoded and seen the Japanese communications in early December 1941 would not be surprised when they heard about an attack on December...
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