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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The enthralling true story of the rise and reign of O-Six, the celebrated Yellowstone wolf, and the people who loved or feared her. Before men ruled the earth, there we……続きを見る

In 1976 Maj. James Capers Jr. welcomed new men and their families into a force reconnaissance company. 'Only the most capable Marines are selected for this duty due to rigid mental and physical dema……続きを見る

Story of Our Nation: Defining Moments In American History is a richly curated anthology that captures the essence of American historical and cultural evolution through a diverse array of literary st……続きを見る

"The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic" in 3 volumes is one of the best-known works by the American historian William Hickling Prescott. Isabella I (1451-1504) was Queen of……続きを見る

Ahead of the Curve profiles 11 Washington women who have been blazing the trails since women in the Evergreen State gained the right to vote. From the suffragists of 1910 to the "sheroes" of today, ……続きを見る

The Mississippi Delta consistently ranks as having some of the worst health outcomes in the United States. Even with this stark reality, researcher David K. Jones (1981–2021) found “ripples of hope.……続きを見る

This one-stop reference work is a governors’ hall of fameーa compendium of information about the 51 men who have held the chief executive post since the opening of the Kansas Territory in 1854. Usin……続きを見る

"One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River pla……続きを見る

A milestone in U.S. historiography, Haunted by Empire brings postcolonial critiques to bear on North American history and draws on that history to question the analytic conventions of postcolonial s……続きを見る

In "A Short History of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia," Edward James Nolan presents a meticulously researched chronicle that captures the institution's evolution from its founding i……続きを見る

From one of the most admired admirals of his generation -- and the only admiral to serve as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO -- comes a remarkable voyage through all of the world’s most important bo……続きを見る

This is the inside story of an Army Ranger, surrounded and outnumbered, fighting a desperate action on the ground during the Black Hawk Down raid in Somalia in 1993. ??In 1993 Lieutenant James Lechn……続きを見る

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY FOREIGN AFFAIRS From the acclaimed author of The Power Worshippers, “an indispensable citizen's guide to the anti-democratic MAGA R……続きを見る

A highly illustrated, authoritative exploration of Operation Apache Snow, including the infamous Battle of Hamburger Hill (Ap Bia Mountain), one of the most significant and well-known actions in the……続きを見る

In 'My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field,' Charles Carleton Coffin provides a vivid and personal account of his experiences as a war correspondent during the American Civil War. Written in an enga……続きを見る

In "The History of Minnesota and Tales of the Frontier," Charles E. Flandrau weaves a rich tapestry of historical narrative and engaging anecdotes that illuminate the formative years of Minnesota's ……続きを見る

In "History of the United States," Charles A. Beard presents a sweeping narrative that challenges traditional historiography by emphasizing the economic factors that shaped American history. With a ……続きを見る

In "Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer," G. Moxley Sorrel offers an intimate and personal account of his experiences during the American Civil War as a member of General James Longstreet's……続きを見る

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A clear-eyed account of learning how to lead in a chaotic world, by General Jim Mattisーthe former Secretary of Defense and one of the most formidable strategic thinke……続きを見る

A concise overview of USMC history from an award-winning author, including photos and a timeline: "Educational and enjoyable." ー Booklist Many think of the United States Marine Corps as a second la……続きを見る

The authors recount twelve millennia of history along the lower San Juan River, much of it the story of mostly unsuccessful human attempts to make a living from the river's arid and fickle environme……続きを見る

While fighting his way toward Atlanta, William T. Sherman encountered his biggest roadblock at Kennesaw Mountain, where Joseph E. Johnston’s Army of Tennessee held a heavily fortified position. The ……続きを見る

Rock music today is universal and its popular history is well known. Yet few know how and why it really came about. Taking a fresh look at events long overlooked or misunderstood, this book tells ho……続きを見る

A vivid, dramatic account of how half a dozen kinds of modern music--punk rock, art rock, disco, salsa, rap, minimalist classical--emerged in new forms and cross-pollinated all at once in the middle……続きを見る

While the Civil War is famous for epic battles involving massive armies engaged in conventional warfare, A Savage Conflict is the first work to treat guerrilla warfare as critical to understanding t……続きを見る

In "Norman's New Orleans and Environs," Benjamin Moore Norman provides an intricate portrait of one of America's most culturally rich cities. This work is both a vivid travelogue and a historical na……続きを見る

In "The Americans as They Are," Charles Sealsfield presents a vivid exploration of American society in the early 19th century, delving into its diverse cultures, landscapes, and prevailing ideologie……続きを見る

This meticulously edited collection offers you the true accounts about the Confederate States of America, including documents that were most influential for the creation of the states and the life s……続きを見る

Six years with the Texas Rangers is a memoir of James B. Gillett, a lawman of the Old West, mostly well known due to his service as a Texas Ranger, and as a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame.……続きを見る

Lavishly illustrated with 185 photographs, many previously unpublished and rare Utilises new material about every aspect of the formation Includes unique first-hand accounts from interviews with th……続きを見る