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The completion of the Transcontinental Telegraph in 1861 completed telegraphy's mile-by-mile trek across the West. In addition to linking the coasts, the telegraph represented an extraordinary Ameri……続きを見る

Ellen Craft and William Craft were slaves from Macon, Georgia who escaped to the North in December 1848 by traveling openly by train and steamboat, arriving in Philadelphia on Christmas Day. She pos……続きを見る

In William Horatio Barnes' 'History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States,' readers are provided with a detailed account of the proceedings and key events of the legislative body during ……続きを見る

In 'How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves' by William Henry Giles Kingston, the reader is presented with a detailed account of the rise of British naval power and its significance in shaping world hi……続きを見る

In 'The Mormon Menace: The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite,' readers are presented with a captivating anthology that explores the intricate tapestry of religious zeal, moral ambiguity, and the……続きを見る

In 'The Beginners of a Nation' by Edward Eggleston, the author provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the early history of America, focusing on the struggles and triumphs of the early sett……続きを見る

A small library could be stocked with books written about Napoleon Bonaparte the general, whose battles and campaigns have been studied extensively. Warriors, however, are not generally known for th……続きを見る

Includes Civil War Map and Illustrations Pack - 224 battle plans, campaign maps and detailed analyses of actions spanning the entire period of hostilities. Originally published in 1922, this book is……続きを見る

FREIHEIT, GLEICHHEIT, GERECHTIGKEIT. EINE ETWAS ANDERE GESCHICHTE DER DEMOKRATIE Dass alle Menschen - wirklich alle! - gleich sein sollen, galt die längste Zeit als absurd. Die Historikerin Hedwig R……続きを見る

Der Briefwechsel zwischen Friedrich Engels und Karl Marx 1844 bis 1883 liefert einen unvergleichlichen Einblick in den intellektuellen Austausch und die persönliche Freundschaft zweier der einflussr……続きを見る

Kaum einer kennt Russland besser als Michael Thumann, der seit über 25 Jahren aus Osteuropa für die ZEIT berichtet. Er legt nun ein atemberaubend geschriebenes Buch vor, das Russlands Absturz in ein……続きを見る

Spanning the vital years of American history, 'The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster' brings together a seminal collection of works that highlight the persuasive power and the eloquent a……続きを見る

"...The present generation can at best have but a faint idea of the hardships, exposures and perils to which the pioneers of Texas were subjected. For ten years they contended with the Mexican natio……続きを見る

At the dawn of a new century, a newly elected U.S. president was forced to confront an escalating series of unprovoked attacks on Americans by Muslim terrorists sworn to carry out jihad against all ……続きを見る

The History of the First Locomotives in America by William H. Brown provides a rare, insightful look at life for those who witnessed the advent of the steam locomotive. Originally published in 1874,……続きを見る

In 1921, William Wood released Captains of the Civil War: A Chronicle of the Blue and the Gray as part of the Chronicle of America series. As Wood notes, his book corresponded with the 60th annivers……続きを見る

The OK corral was a run of the mill gun fight until Wyatt Earp sought fame and fortune in fledgling Hollywood. Until he exaggerated his life deeds to authors and scriptwriters, few knew about the de……続きを見る

Slavery existed long before the United States of America was founded, but so did opposition to slavery. Both flourished after the founding of the country, and the anti-slavery movement was known as ……続きを見る

Miguel Antonio Otero served as the first Hispanic governor of the U.S. Territory of New Mexico, from 1897 to 1906. He was appointed to the office by President William McKinley. Long after his retire……続きを見る

"This tale of counterfeiting is a treat for everyone...a delightful history lesson...Admirable and altogether charming." -The Washington Post As Ben Tarnoff reminds us in this entertaining narrative……続きを見る

As one of the older towns in Vernon County, Moundville pre-dates the Civil War. However, the border war in western Missouri so devastated the area that the town had to begin anew when the war had en……続きを見る

In the decade after the death of their revered chief Cochise in 1874, the Chiricahua Apaches struggled to survive as a people and their relations with the U.S. government further deteriorated. In Fr……続きを見る

Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) was the best known Union general of the Civil War and a former president of the United States. Life of Ulysses S. Grant: His Boyhood, Campaigns, and Services, Military a……続きを見る

This edition features a linked Table of Contents. CONTENTS Lessons of the War with Spain, 1898. McClure's Magazine, December, 1898-April, 1899. Introductory: Comprehension of Military and Naval Matt……続きを見る

Anyone seeking to understand the basic principles underlying architectural design will find this classic source book an invaluable addition to the bookshelf. Haneman's 1,800 captioned, clear line dr……続きを見る

*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events.*Includes an original introduction for each leader.*Includes a bibliography for each leader.*Includes a Table of ContentsDespite the fact t……続きを見る

A thrilling re-creation of a crucial campaign in the Mexican-American War and a pivotal moment in America's history. In June 1846, General Stephen Watts Kearny rode out of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, ……続きを見る

In this new edition of his classic book, award-winning author Jerry Apps shares a unique perspective on the great barns of rural Wisconsin. Digging deep as both an enthusiast and a farmer, Apps reap……続きを見る

In the bicentennial year of Lincoln's birth, here is the one indispensable book that provides all you need to know about our most revered president in a lively and memorable question-and-answer form……続きを見る

In The Baron in the Grand Canyon, Steven Rowan presents the first comprehensive look at the life of Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Egloffstein, mapmaker, artist, explorer, and inventor. Utilizing new G……続きを見る