Non-Fiction
Chairman Mao: The Life and Legacy of Mao Zedong
It's a sure sign of fame when a man is known simply by his first name, and Mao Zedong, often referred to simply as Mao or Chairman Mao, was one of the most influential men of the 20th century. He...
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Charles Dickens & Jane Austen: The Lives and Legacies of Britain's Two Famous Novelists
*Includes pictures of Austen, Dickens and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Explains the real-life inspiration for many of Dickens's most famous characters*Includes quotes about Austen and her novels by some of her most famous contemporaries.*Includes a Bibliography of...
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Charles Marion Russell: The Life and Legacy of the Wild West's Most Prolific Artist
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further readingThe exploration of the early American West, beginning with Lewis and Clark’s transcontinental trek at the behest of President Thomas Jefferson, was not accomplished by standing armies, the era’s new...
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Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton: The Lives and Legacies of the Famous Silent Film Stars
*Includes pictures*Includes the actors' quotes about their lives and careers*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsOnly a select few actors become international stars in their time, but none had as unique a career as Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin...
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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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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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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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Clark Gable & Carole Lombard: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Star-Crossed Couple
*Includes pictures. *Includes Lombard and Gable's quotes about their lives and careers. *Comprehensively analyzes their film careers. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. “The only reason they come to see me is that I know that life is great —...
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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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Clausewitz and Jomini: The Lives and Legacies of the Modern Era's Most Influential Military Theorists
Carl Philipp Gottfried von Clausewitz died almost 200 years ago, yet he remains one of the most important and influential of all military thinkers. His teachings combined strategy with military knowledge to produce a dialectic approach to the philosophy of...
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Clint Eastwood & John Wayne: Hollywood's Western Icons
*Includes pictures of important people and places..*Analyzes the stars' legacies on the screen and off it.*Includes some of Wayne and Eastwood's most colorful and controversial quotes.*Includes bibliographies for further reading.Hollywood has produced no shortage of famous movie stars, but none...
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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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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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Confucius: The Life and Legacy of China's Greatest Philosopher
Includes pictures. *Includes Confucius's quotes and analyzes the most important texts of Confucianism. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. “At fifteen my heart was set on learning; at thirty I stood firm; at forty I...
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Conquering Asia: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan
*Includes paintings and busts depicting important people, places, and events. *Discusses both common legends and little known facts about the lives of Alexander and Genghis Khan. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. *Includes a Table of Contents. “There is nothing...
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Conquering the Middle East: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great, Saladin and Genghis Khan
*Includes paintings and busts depicting important people, places, and events. *Discusses both common legends and little known facts about the lives of each conqueror. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. *Includes a Table of Contents. Over the last 2,000 years,...
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Conquerors of the Ancient World: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar
*Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events in the lives of Alexander and Caesar *Discusses little known facts about both men and whether some of the legends and myths about them were true. *Includes a Table of Contents covering...
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Conquerors: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Napoleon Bonaparte
*Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events in each man's life. *Discusses interesting, lesser known facts about each man and answers common myths and misconceptions about them. Was Alexander referenced in the Qur'an? What were Caesar's last words? Was...
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