History
The British Army: The History and Legacy of the Army that Helped Establish the World's Largest Empire
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingWorld 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 requires above all, patience,...
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The British Colonization of New Zealand: The History of New Zealand from Settlement to Dominion
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “When one house dies, a second lives.” - Māori proverb By the mid-17th century, the existence of a land in the...
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The British Empire: The History and Legacy of the Rise and Fall of the Modern World's Most Famous Empire
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“The Industrial Revolution was another of those extraordinary jumps forward in the story of civilization.” - Stephen GardinerWorld domination is a vision most kings, queens, and emperors can only...
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The British Museum: The History and Legacy of Britain's Most Famous Public Museum
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThe British Museum has for centuries been a source of pride for the UK, and for good reason. Writing at the height of the Victorian Era, historian Edward Edwards...
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The British Raj: The History and Legacy of Great Britain's Imperialism in India and the Indian Subcontinent
The British East India Company served as one of the key players in the formation of the British Empire. From its origins as a trading company struggling to keep up with its superior Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish competitors to its...
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The British Royal Family: The Life of Charles, Prince of Wales
*Includes pictures of Charles and important people, places, and events in his life. *Includes a comprehensive look at his marriage to Diana and his role in her funeral. *Includes a Table of Contents “I think it's something that dawns on...
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The British Royal Family: The Life of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
On July 29, 1981, millions across the world tuned in to watch one of the most televised events of the 20th century - the fairy-tale wedding of Charles, prince of Wales, and Lady Diana, which featured the inimitable splendor the...
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The British Royal Family: The Lives of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales
*Includes pictures of Charles, Diana and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Discusses the controversies surrounding the royal marriage and conspiracy theories about Diana and her death.*Includes a Table of Contents“Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want...
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The British Subjugation of Australia: The History of British Colonization and the Conquest of the Aboriginal Australians
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“It is quite time that our children were taught a little more about their country, for shame’s sake.” – Henry Lawson, Australian poetA land of almost 3 million square miles has...
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The Bronze Age in Europe: The History and Legacy of Civilizations Across Europe from 3200-600 Bce
While the Bronze Age is recognized as one of history’s most important phases, it’s been hard for historians to precisely date. The idea of the Bronze Age comes from a three-age system developed in the 19th century through which archaeologists...
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The Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge: The History of America's Most Famous Bridges
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the bridges' construction written by those who worked on the projects *Includes bibliographies for further reading *Includes a table of contents "[A] perpetual monument that will make this city's name ring around the world and...
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The Brooklyn Bridge: The History of New York City's Most Famous Bridge
Includes descriptions of the bridge's construction by workers and officials; a bibliography for further reading; a table of contents. "Spring and fall in New York are the best seasons here to get out and about. I like the little park...
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The Burning of Atlanta in 1864: The History of One of the Civil War's Most Controversial Events
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the fighting and burning by Sherman and Union soldiers*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“We rode out of Atlanta by the Decatur road, filled by the marching troops and wagons...
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American Legends: The Life of Stanley Kubrick
*Includes pictures.*Includes Kubrick's quotes about his life and career.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.*Includes a table of contents."When I made my first film, I think the thing was probably helped me the most was that it was such an unusual...
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American Legends: The Life of Sitting Bull
Includes pictures of Sitting Bull and important people and places in his life. Explains the Battle of the Little Bighorn and several Lakota oral legends. Includes a Table of Contents "When I was a boy the Sioux owned the world....
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American Legends: The Life of Shirley MacLaine
*Includes pictures*Includes MacLaine's quotes about her own life and career.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.*Includes a table of contents.“I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I've written for myself, and so my purpose is to have...
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American Legends: The Life of Samuel Adams
EDITING ISSUES WERE FIXED ON 8/22/12*Includes some of Adams's most famous quotes.*Includes pictures of Adams and important people, places, and events in his life.*Analyzes and explains Adams's controversial reputation and legacy.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents."The...
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American Legends: The Life of Sacagawea
*Includes pictures of art depicting Sacagawea and important people, places, and events in her life.*Includes passages about Sacagawea from the journals of Lewis and Clark.*Explains Sacagawea's role in the legendary Lewis and Clark Expedition*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.“Your woman...
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American Legends: The Life of Rosa Parks
*Includes pictures of Rosa and important people, places, and events in her life. *Includes some of her most inspirational quotes. *Discusses Rosa's participation in some of the Civil Rights Movement's most famous events. “People always say that I didn't give...
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American Legends: The Life of Rita Hayworth
*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events.*Includes Hayworth's quotes about her own life and career.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.“I've had a lot of unhappiness in my life — and a lot of happiness. Who doesn't?“ – Rita HayworthA...
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