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Follow along a Navy SEAL's firsthand account of American heroism during a secret military operation in Afghanistan in this true story of survival and difficult choices. On a clear night in late June……続きを見る

Early in my military career, I set out to become a White House Fellow. This book tells the story of my journey to achieve that goal. Along the way, I served as Administrative Assistant to General of……続きを見る

In "The Incredible Life of Wild Bill Hickok," Frank Jenners Wilstach presents a captivating exploration of the legendary frontiersman and gunfighter, James Butler Hickok, famously known as Wild Bill……続きを見る

Forged in Fire takes us inside the secretive world of the Australian commandos. 'Prepare to be riveted by this extraordinary account from one of Australia's elite warriors. His firsthand experiences……続きを見る

In "Galileo," Walter William Bryant presents a compelling narrative that intricately weaves the life and contributions of the famed astronomer Galileo Galilei with the socio-political landscape of t……続きを見る

Following the Guidon is a biography of General Custer, written by his wife Elizabeth Bacon. The book deals with the late period of his military career. Bacon pictures Custer's ability to recall to d……続きを見る

In "The Life of Sir Thomas More," William Roper offers a compelling biographical account that weaves together both the personal and professional life of one of early Renaissance England's most influ……続きを見る

In "An American Patrician, or The Story of Aaron Burr," Alfred Henry Lewis presents a vivid biographical account of one of America's most polarizing historical figures, Aaron Burr. The narrative int……続きを見る

In "Horace Walpole: A Memoir," Austin Dobson presents a meticulously researched account of one of the 18th century's most intriguing literary figures. Blending biographical narrative with critical a……続きを見る

Elizabeth "Libbie" Bacon and General Custer's honeymoon was interrupted in 1864 when he was called to duty with the Army of the Potomac. From that point on, Elizabeth followed her husband on all maj……続きを見る

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Former Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper reveals the shocking details of his tumultuous tenure while serving in the Trump administration. From June of 2019 until h……続きを見る

In "The Young Emperor, William II of Germany," Harold Frederic delves into the complexities of one of history's most controversial figures. Frederic employs a rich narrative style that blends meticu……続きを見る

This is the autobiographical account of Bill Hickman, Chief of the Destroying Angels, Head Danite, etc. After Mr. Beadle began to examine the history of the Mormon church; and while all the Mormon p……続きを見る

OVER 13M COPIES SOLD – THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON – NUMBER 8 ON SUNDAY TIMES BEST OF THE BESTSELLER LIST Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which h……続きを見る

A 1955 military memoir offering a first-hand account of life in the British 7th Armoured Division during World War II. Few accounts of the tank battles in the Western Desert during the Second World ……続きを見る

Although fluent in Russian, I have traveled to my homeland only once in my life, in the depressive years of the Soviet Union’s Communist existence. That trip, in 1977, was occasioned by my position ……続きを見る

In "William Shakespeare as He Lived: An Historical Tale," Henry Curling combines meticulous historical research with a narrative style that vividly recreates the Elizabethan era. This work artfully ……続きを見る

For four years, from 1905 to 1909, William Jones served as a young officer’s apprentice in the British Mercantile Marine on the full-rigged three-masted ship, British Isles, on her voyages around Ca……続きを見る

A captivating tale of one man's mission to groom his ideal mate. Thomas Day, an 18th-century British writer and radical, knew exactly the sort of woman he wanted to marry. Pure and virginal, yet tou……続きを見る

In "Friedrich v. Schiller's Biographie" entfaltet Heinrich Döring ein facettenreiches Porträt des bedeutenden deutschen Dichters und Denkers Friedrich Schiller. Döring kombiniert sorgfältige histori……続きを見る

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER / OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD THE AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT'S ORIGIN STORY ‘Essential reading for this moment in history’ New York Times 'You will not read a more important……続きを見る

"American Slavery As It Is" is a book composed of first-hand accounts of slavery and its horrors. The work focuses on the afflictions that slaves faced, covering their diet, clothing, housing, and w……続きを見る

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people……続きを見る

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING MAJOR MOTION PICTURE OPPENHEIMER • "A riveting account of one of history’s most essential and paradoxical figures.”ーChristopher Nolan #1 NEW YORK TIME……続きを見る

In "Life of Mozart," Ludwig Nohl meticulously chronicles the life and artistic journey of the iconic composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Nohl's narrative blends biographical detail with musical analys……続きを見る

Solomon Northup (1808–1857) was a free-born African American from Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1841, he was kidnapped and forced into slavery for twelve years. With the help of his family and his ……続きを見る

Louis Trezevant Wigfall was a violent, mercurial man. He participated in multiple duels, wounding one opponent and killing another. In an outburst on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Wigfall called upo……続きを見る

The writer of this book was a volunteer officer in the Union army throughout the war of the Great Rebellion, and his service was in the field. The book, having been written while the author was enga……続きを見る

Solomon Northup's 'Twelve Years a Slave' is a harrowing autobiographical account of his abduction into slavery and subsequent twelve-year struggle for freedom. Written in a straightforward and lucid……続きを見る

Barbara and her life partner, John, created the first (and perhaps the only commune for grown-ups where open sexuality was encouraged and fully embraced. We called it Sandstone Retreat. Nestled in t……続きを見る