History
China and the West in the 19th Century: The History of the Qing Dynasty's Contacts and Conflicts with the Europeans and Americans
During the 15th century, China had become economically and technologically advanced compared to civilizations in Europe at the time, and its fleet, which had reached a total of 3,500 ships, was unmatched by any other world power. Nevertheless, after conducting...
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Christ the Redeemer: The History and Legacy of the Western Hemisphere's Most Famous Christian Monument
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” – Ephesians 1:7 Particularly to those who harbor an...
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Churchill & Roosevelt: The Alliance that Saved the Free World
*Includes pictures of Churchill, Roosevelt, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes full length biographies of both leaders woven together into one chronological narrative.*Explores the personal and professional relationship between Churchill & Roosevelt.*Includes a list of Churchill's greatest...
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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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Civilizations of Africa: The History and Culture of the Mbuti (Pygmy)
Explains the origins, history, religion, and social structure of the Mbuti Includes ancient descriptions of pygmies and theories about their evolution. "[T]heir eyes had an untameable wildness about them that struck me as very remarkable." (French-American explorer Paul du Chaillu,...
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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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Claudius: The Life and Legacy of the Emperor Who Stabilized the Ancient Roman Empire after Caligula
*Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThroughout the history of the Roman Empire, many rulers held the reins of ultimate power. Some of them, like Octavian, Trajan, Hadrian, Constantine, and Marcus Aurelius, are still celebrated...
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Cnut the Great: The Life and Legacy of Scandinavia's Most Famous King
*Includes pictures *Includes letters written by Cnut *Includes a bibliography for further reading "King of all England and Denmark and the Norwegians and of some of the Swedes" – Cnut’s self-proclaimed title “Knut was exceptionally tall and strong, and the...
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Cola di Rienzo: The Controversial Life and Legacy of the Medieval Roman Who Attempted to Unify Italy
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “Hail then our Camillus, our Brutus, our Romulus! Or if you prefer to be addressed by some other name hail author of Roman liberty, of Roman peace,...
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Colonial Argentina: The History of Argentina's Colonization and Struggle for Independence
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Naturally, the arrival in 1492 of Christopher Columbus on the leeward islands of the Bahamas triggered the first of the great permutations that would reshape South America and Mesoamerica...
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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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Colonizing and Decolonizing Africa: The History and Legacy of European Imperialism across the African Continent
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThe modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic...
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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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Competidores de Jesucristo: La historia de los otros Mesías de Israel durante el reinado del Imperio Romano
En el siglo I de nuestra era vivió un hombre llamado Jesús en Judea, en ese tiempo una provincia de Roma. El hombre de origen rural era considerado por unos como un profeta, por otros como un loco y por...
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