Cultural Literature
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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The Palace of the Soviets: The History of the Proposed Administrative Center for the Soviet Union
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThe Palace of the Soviets (Russian: Dvorets Sovetov) was an unrealized project for the construction of a high-rise administrative building in Moscow, to be used for sessions of the Supreme Soviet...
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The Palmer Raids: The History of the Arrests and Deportations of Anarchists and Communists in America during the First Red Scare
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents"The war power is of necessity an inherent power in every sovereign nation. It is the power of self-reservation and that power has no limits other...
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The Panama Canal: The Construction and History of the Waterway Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the construction written by workers and their family members*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or...
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The Panzers: The History and Legacy of Nazi Germany's Most Famous Tanks during World War II
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading World War II was the culmination of a quarter century of tank development, and it would also be the first major test of tanks in mobile warfare, during which...
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The Parthenon: The History of Ancient Athens' Most Famous Temple
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts describing the Parthenon *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “What I would prefer is that you should fix your eyes every day on the greatness of Athens...
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