History
The Gallipoli Campaign of World War I: The History and Legacy of the Ottoman Empire's Lone Victory during the Great War
Early in the war, the Ottomans knew the Dardanelles strait would most certainly be attacked and had prepared significant defenses. The plan drafted by the then First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill, was meant to destroy Ottoman defenses along...
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The Galveston Hurricane of 1900: The Deadliest Natural Disaster in American History
*Includes pictures*Includes survivors' accounts of the hurricane*Includes a bibliography for further reading “First news from Galveston just received by train which could get no closer to the bay shore than six miles where the prairie was strewn with debris and...
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The German Air Force during the World Wars: The History of the Imperial German Air Service and the Luftwaffe
“My Luftwaffe is invincible…And so now we turn to England. How long will this one last — two, three weeks?” – Hermann Goering, June 1940 The first aircraft to appear in the skies over the battlefields of World War I...
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The Gettysburg Campaign: The History and Legacy of the Civil War's Most Famous Campaign
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the fighting by soldiers and generals on both sides*Discusses the controversies surrounding the campaign, such as Stuart's ride before the battle and who's to blame for the Confederate loss*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further...
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The Ghosts of England: A Collection of Ghost Stories across the English Nation
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingEngland is an ancient land steeped in history and tradition, filled with prehistoric ruins, majestic castles, and a countryside sculpted from millennia of human habitation.. Its rolling countryside is dotted with...
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The Ghosts of Ireland: A Collection of Ghost Stories across the Emerald Isle
Ireland is an ancient land, filled with prehistoric ruins, age-old traditions, and a rich and abiding folklore. Many of the old Irish traditions and tales dwell upon the world beyond our own, the shadow world of spirits. Every village and...
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The Ghosts of London: A Collection of Ghost Stories from the British Capital
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents England is an ancient land steeped in history and tradition, filled with prehistoric ruins, majestic castles, and a countryside sculpted from millennia of human...
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The Ghosts of the British Isles: A Collection of Ghost Stories and Other Supernatural Tales from Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom is an ancient land steeped in history and tradition, filled with prehistoric ruins, majestic castles, and a countryside sculpted from millennia of human habitation. Its rolling countryside is dotted with prehistoric burial mounds and stone circles. Brooding...
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The Ghosts of Wales: A Collection of Ghost Stories across the Welsh Nation
“To be born in Wales, not with a silver spoon in your mouth, but, with music in your blood and with poetry in your soul, is a privilege indeed.” (Brian Harris) Wales is a fascinating and ancient land filled with...
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The Girl Scouts: The History and Legacy of the Popular Youth Organization Across the World
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“Girls must be partners and comrades, rather than dolls.” – attributed to Agnes Baden-PowellGiven the prominence of Scouting culture in the United States, many assume that the movement is rooted in...
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The Glorious Revolution: The History of the Overthrow of King James II of England by William of Orange
Seventeenth century Europe, particularly its latter years, is often hailed as the beginning of the Enlightenment as nations across the continent experienced a surge in innovation and scientific progress, a period also commonly referred to as the Age of Reason....
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The Gobi Desert: The History and Legacy of the Asia's Largest Desert
"The Gobi Desert seems like earth reduced to its most basic elements: rock, sky,glaring sunlight, and little else. The apparent emptiness is both compelling and intimidating. But the Gobi is not empty, it is filled with space, sky, history, and...
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The Golden Gate Bridge: The History of San Francisco's Most Famous Bridge
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the bridge's construction written by workers and the chief engineer *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "To this Gate I give the name of 'Chrysopylae,' or Golden Gate, for the...
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The Golden State: The History of California's Growth Into the Largest State in the Union
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsThe history of California is one that witnessed the rise and fall of several nations and peoples. From the first natives to settle the fertile...
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The Goths and Vandals: The History and Legacy of the Barbarians Who Sacked Rome in the 5th Century CE
The birth of Europe as people know it today was hardly an easy and effortless process. The Old World was reshaped by centuries of continuous wars, raids, and the falls and rises of empires. The most turbulent of these events...
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The Grand Canyon: The History of the America's Most Famous Natural Wonder
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the Grand Canyon written by 19th century explorers*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“The wonders of the Grand Canyon cannot be adequately represented in symbols of speech, nor by speech...
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The Grand Old Party: The History of the Republican Party
2016 has been one of the most unusual election years, and nothing represents the unprecedented nature more than the race for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, which featured more than 15 candidates. As with most years, several candidates with various...
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The Grande Armée and Wellington's Scum: The History and Legacy of the French and British Armies during the Napoleonic Wars
*Includes picturesNearly 50 years after Napoleon met his Waterloo, generals across the West continued to study his tactics and engage their armies the same way armies fought during the Napoleonic Era. Despite advances in military technology and the advent of...
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The Gray Ghost of the Confederacy: The Life and Legacy of John Mosby
*Includes pictures.*Includes accounts of fighting written by Mosby and other generals.*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading.*Includes a table of contents.“Our poor country has fallen a prey to the conqueror. The noblest cause ever defended by the sword is...
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