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The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by John Guy (Author)The monarchs of the Tudor period are among some of the most well-known figures in British history. John Guy presents a compelling and fascinating exploration of the Tudors in the new edition of this Very Short Introduction. Looking at all aspects of the period, from beginning to end, he considers Tudor politics, religion, and economics, as well as issues relating to gender and minority rule, and the art, architecture, and social and material culture of the time. Introducin...

Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs - Hardcover

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by Camilla Townsend (Author)In November 1519, Hernando Cortés walked along a causeway leading to the capital of the Aztec kingdom and came face to face with Moctezuma. That story--and the story of what happened afterwards--has been told many times, but always following the narrative offered by the Spaniards. After all, we have been taught, it was the Europeans who held the pens. But the Native Americans were intrigued by the Roman alphabet and, unbeknownst to the newcomers, they used it to wr...

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by Stephen C. Stearns (Author), Ruslan Medzhitov (Author)Evolutionary thinking provides insights into many different areas in the research and practice of medicine and public health. It takes specialties such as medical microbiology, epidemiology, oncology, gynecology, and psychiatry that had become increasingly siloed and places them in a larger framework. This foundational structure enables students to view medical knowledge as an integrated whole, underpinned by general principles rather t...

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Report copyright infringementby Theodor Herzl (Author)The Jewish State is a classic Jewish history text by Theodor Herzl. It is astonishing how little insight into the science of economics many of the men who move in the midst of active life possess. Hence it is that even Jews faithfully repeat the cry of the Anti-Semites: "We depend for sustenance on the nations who are our hosts, and if we had no hosts to support us we should die of starvation." Number of Pages: 120 ...

Through Thick and Thin: The Coming of Age of Floyd and Christine Martin in Southern Mississippi 1922-1952

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Report copyright infringementby William Neil Martin (Author)In 1922, Floyd Martin and Christine Mosley are young children, growing up in the quiet surroundings of Southern Mississippi. In 1929, the Great Depression begins and life gets a bit tougher. In 1936, Floyd and Christine meet, and, a few months later, are married. He is 22 and she is 16, and the challenges of life for them begins immediately. Their love and commitment to one another is tested from the outset. He works as a mechanic fo...

Literary New Hampshire: A History & Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Gary Crooker (Author), Joe Adamowicz (Foreword by)New Hampshire's literary roots are long and rich, with names like Robert Frost, Celia Thaxter and Willa Cather beckoning book lovers. Travel to Cornish and discover the connections between one of the state's premier novelists, Winston Churchill, and the British statesman of the same name. Experience north country beauty in Littleton, birthplace of Eleanor Porter, who introduced a new word into the English langua...

My Conscience: An Exile's Memoir of Burma

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Report copyright infringementby U. Kyaw Win (Author), Sean Turnell (Foreword by)Since gaining its independence from British colonial rule in 1948, Burma's history has been cursed. The military raped the resource-rich country for fifty years and drove its people to penury. Activists who advocated for democracy were imprisoned, tortured, and exiled. Civil society institutions were ground into oblivion. My Conscience: An Exile's Memoir of Burma is U Kyaw Win's compelling account of the bleeding ...

The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents: Travels and Explorations of the Jesuit Missionaries in New France, 1610-1791 Volume 11

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Report copyright infringementby Jesuits Jesuits (Author), Reuben Gold Thwaites (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), a...

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Report copyright infringementby Herodotus (Author)A Selection From The Histories Of Herodotus (1830) is a book that features an abridged version of the famous historical work by Herodotus, a Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BCE. The book includes selected passages from The Histories, which chronicles the events leading up to and during the Greco-Persian Wars of the 5th century BCE. The passages cover a range of topics, including the rise of the Persian Empire, the Persian invasion...

Mehetabel Chandler Coit: Her Book, 1714 (1714)

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Report copyright infringementby Mehetabel Chandler Coit (Author)Mehetabel Chandler Coit: Her Book, 1714 is a historical book written by Mehetabel Chandler Coit herself in the year 1714. The book contains a collection of poems, prayers, and personal reflections of Mehetabel Chandler Coit, who was a young woman living in colonial America. The book is a fascinating insight into the life and thoughts of a young woman in the early 18th century. It provides a glimpse into the social and cultural no...

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Report copyright infringementby Leopold Hoffer (Editor)The Championship Match: Lasker V. Tarrasch (1908) is a book written by Leopold Hoffer that provides a detailed account of the chess championship match between Emanuel Lasker and Siegbert Tarrasch in the year 1908. The book covers the entire match, including all of the games played and the strategies used by both players. It also includes analysis and commentary on each game, as well as biographical information on both Lasker and Tarrasch....

Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama.

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Report copyright infringementby George Cary Eggleston (Author)Delve into the tumultuous history of the Creek War with George Cary Eggleston's "Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama." This historical account explores the conflict between Native Americans and the burgeoning United States in the early 19th century. Focusing on the figure of Red Eagle, a prominent leader during the Creek War, the book provides insights into the events that shaped Alabama and the wider landscape...

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Report copyright infringementby Baxter Perry Smith (Author)Explore the rich heritage of one of America's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in "The History of Dartmouth College" by Baxter Perry Smith. This meticulously researched volume delves into the formative years and enduring legacy of Dartmouth College, an Ivy League landmark nestled in the New Hampshire landscape. Trace the evolution of this iconic institution, from its founding to its place as a cornerstone o...

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Report copyright infringementby Merlin J. Guilfoyle (Author)""California: State of Grace"" is a comprehensive book by Merlin J. Guilfoyle that provides an in-depth look at the history, culture, and geography of the Golden State. The book covers the state's early Native American inhabitants, Spanish colonization, the Gold Rush, Hollywood's rise to fame, and the state's current political and economic landscape. Guilfoyle also delves into California's natural wonders, including its beaches, moun...

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Report copyright infringementby George Gustav Telberg (Author), Robert Wilton (Author)The Last Days of the Romanovs is a historical book written by George Gustav Telberg in 1920. The book recounts the final days of the Romanov family, the last imperial dynasty of Russia, before their tragic execution in 1918. Telberg, a Russian photographer and artist, was an eyewitness to the events that led to the downfall of the Romanovs and their eventual execution. In his book, he provides a detailed and...

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Report copyright infringementby Follett L. (Follett Lamberton) Greeno (Author)"Obed Hussey: Who, of All Inventors, Made Bread Cheap" explores the life and contributions of Obed Hussey, a pivotal figure in the development of harvesting machinery during the 19th century. This meticulously prepared historical account delves into Hussey's role in revolutionizing agriculture and making food more accessible. Learn about the ingenuity and perseverance of this important inventor as his work shaped Am...

The Glubb Reports: Glubb Pasha and Britain's Empire Project in the Middle East 1920-1956

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Report copyright infringementby Tancred Bradshaw (Author)The Glubb Reports studies papers written by General Sir John Glubb, the long-serving British commander of the Jordanian Arab Legion. It covers issues such as the role of tribes and desert control, the impact of Palestine, the Arab Legion's role in the first Arab-Israeli war, the expansion of the Arab Legion, and Glubb's dismissal in 1956.Author BiographyTancred Bradshaw received his PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies, a...

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Report copyright infringementby Nehemiah Matson (Author)""Memories of Shaubena: With Incidents Relating to the Early Settlement of the West"" is a historical book written by Nehemiah Matson. The book is a collection of memories and stories about Shaubena, a Native American chief of the Potawatomi tribe, and his interactions with early settlers in the American Midwest. The book provides a unique perspective on the early days of settlement in the region, as it is told from the viewpoint of a Na...

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander George Chesney (Editor)Historical Records Of The Maltese Corps Of The British Army (1897) is a comprehensive account of the military history of the Maltese Corps in the British Army. Written by Alexander George Chesney, a British army officer who served in Malta, the book covers the period from the establishment of the corps in 1800 to its disbandment in 1895.The book begins with a brief history of Malta, providing context for the establishment of the...

A Towering Flame: The Life & Times of the Elusive Latvian Anarchist Peter the Painter

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Report copyright infringementby Philip Ruff (Author)The Houndsditch murders of three City of London policemen in 1910 and the ensuing "Siege of Sidney Street", in which Latvian anarchists took on Winston Churchill and the British Army, have entered into East London folklore. But no-one ever accounted for the mysterious Peter the Painter, popularly supposed to be the leader of the gang and to have escaped the burning house during the battle. This book solves the mystery. Here for the first tim...

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Report copyright infringementby John Hawkins (Author), O. M. Brack (Editor)This is the first and only scholarly edition of Sir John Hawkins's Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., a work that has not been widely available in complete form for more than two hundred years. Published in 1787, some four years before James Boswell's biography of Johnson, Hawkins's Life complements, clarifies, and often corrects numerous aspects of Boswell's Life. Samuel Johnson (1709-84) is the most significant English w...

Chiefs, Pawns and Warriors: A Memoir of Firefighter Ron Parker's 9/11 Experience

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Report copyright infringementby Ronald Parker (Author)"It's more than just history and it's not even just his story...it's a challenge for each of us to face the man in the mirror" FDNY Lieutenant Mickey Kross (Ret.), 9/11 SurvivorCrawl through the 110 stories worth of mangled steel, clouds of smoke and fire with Ron Parker in attempt to rescue thousands of civilians and first responders trapped beneath the fallen twin towers.His only choices are to be a chief, a pawn or a warrior, because be...

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Report copyright infringementby Brad R. Cook (Author)The History of St. Louis Writers Guild: Celebrating a Centuryfounded in 1920Meet the founders and charter members who ignited the spark that became St. Louis Writers Guild. Writers like Sam Hellman, the first president, and famed screenwriter for the silver screen; or Temple Bailey, the highest-paid female author of the 1920s. Discover amazing events, from the first meeting to the writer's conferences held throughout the decades. Learn whic...

Whom Shall I Fear?: Pushing the Politics of Change

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Report copyright infringementby Ewart Frederick Brown (Author)Outspoken, accomplished, and frequently controversial, Bermudian physician and political leader Ewart Brown, MD, has been a longtime champion of racial equality, human rights, and economic and social justice. In this event-filled memoir, he shares the experiences that most shaped him and that defined his often tumultuous time in office.Brown's journey began with a childhood in a politically engaged family in a Bermuda then still le...

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Report copyright infringementby Howard Blum (Author)The New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Dark Invasion, channels Erik Larson and Ben Macintyre in this riveting biography of Betty Pack, the dazzling American debutante who became an Allied spy during WWII and was hailed by OSS chief General "Wild Bill" Donovan as "the greatest unsung heroine of the war."Betty Pack was charming, beautiful, and intelligent--and she knew it. As an agent for Britain's MI-6 and then America's OSS d...

The Whore of Akron: One Man's Search for the Soul of Lebron James

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Raab (Author)After 52 long years, the city of Cleveland finally has a new championship team, thanks to LeBron James and his Cavaliers. Scott Raab--Cleveland super-fan--has suffered for every one of those five decades of drought. In the tradition of Frederick Exley's cult-classic sports book A Fan's Notes, The Whore of Akron is Raab's hilarious and unhinged plea for deliverance from all those years of pain. Traveling from Cleveland to Miami and back again,...

Star-Spangled Men: America's Ten Worst Presidents

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Report copyright infringementby Nathan Miller (Author)Picking America's best presidents is easy. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt usually lead the list, But choosing the nation's worst presidents requires more thought. In Star-Spangled Men, respected presidential biographer Nathan Miller puts on display those leaders who were abject failures as chief executive. With pointed humor and a deft hand, he presents a rogues' gallery of the men who dropped the presidenti...

Louis XIV and Twenty Million Frenchmen: A New Approach, Exploring the Interrelationship Between the People of a Country and the Power of Its King

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Report copyright infringementby Pierre Goubert (Author)Louis XIV is one of history's most notorious rulers. Ruling for three quarters of a century, the King of France had the longest reign in European history, and the effects of his rule would create the conditions that would lead to the French Revolution. Written by an authority on 17th century Europe, Pierre Goubert not only outlines the life the famous "Sun King." but the millions of subjects under his rule, and the effects his choices had...

Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Don Mann (Author)Includes excerpt from: Hunt the wolf: a SEAL Team Six novel by Don Mann and Ralph Pezzullo.Author BiographyDon Mann (CWO3, USN) is the author of the national bestseller Inside SEAL Team Six and a former Navy SEAL. He lives in Virginia. Ralph Pezzullo is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning playwright, screenwriter and journalist. His books include Jawbreaker (with CIA operative Gary Berntsen) and Zero Footprint (with military c...

Forgotten London: Exploring the Hidden Life of the City

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Ackroyd (Author)No city shaped the modern world quite like London - a powerhouse of trade, finance and empire, the centre of global influence in the nineteenth century. But beyond the familiar stories of power and politics, its true life played out in the streets, where market traders, music hall crowds and factory workers gave it its vitality, its light and its shadows. Forgotten London uncovers its stories, bringing to life the highs and lows of those w...

Frommer's Rome, Florence, and Venice 2026

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Report copyright infringementby Donald Strachan (Author), Elizabeth Heath (Author), Stephen Keeling (Author)There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy's most knowledgeable experts--Elizabeth Heath, Donald Strachan and Stephen Keeling--to pen this guide. Their helpful advice, and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors ...

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Report copyright infringementby Dwight L. Moody (Author), T. DeWitt Talmage (Author), Joseph Parker (Author)BIBLE CHARACTERS is a book written by three of the leading religious teachers of their time. Dwight L. Moody, T. DeWitt Talmage and Joseph Parker have merged their beliefs gained from many years of Bible study to present a more intimate view of many of the characters to whom we have been introduced by the Bible.The study of Bible characters forces us to look at these men and women throu...