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The roots of Henkel, founded in 1876 by Fritz Henkel, lie in the early German Empire. The population’s rising standard of living increased the demand for consumer goods in everyday life, which the c……続きを見る

From the acclaimed Pacific War historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist, the harrowing story of America’s bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the dramatic struggle to end World War II. At 9:15 a.m. o……続きを見る

The Arkansas Regulators is a rousing tale of frontier adventure, first published in German in 1846, but virtually lost to English readers for well over a century. Written in the tradition of James F……続きを見る

Most Americans are more aware of the workings of the federal government than of their own state governments. But these “laboratories of democracy” constitute perhaps the most creative components of ……続きを見る

“This volume... is a survey of the political, economic, and cultural contacts between Mexico and the United States viewed in the context of the relations between a small power and a great power. Kar……続きを見る

While many institutions of higher education made great sacrifices during the Civil War, few can boast of the dedication and effort made by the University of Notre Dame. For four years, Notre Dame ga……続きを見る

Assessing a university’s legacy in the age of segregation This anthology reckons with the University of Virginia’s post-emancipation history of racial exploitation. Its fifteen essays highlight the ……続きを見る

"Return to Ancestral Lands: My Journey from US Airforce Veteran to Entrepreneur" chronicles such a dream realized. Ricardo Jarvis, a distinguished former US Airforce veteran, successful entrepreneur……続きを見る

The story of Minnesota’s longest-serving governor and his role in propelling the state to the global stage, woven together from interviews with many of its most influential civic leaders. Rudy Perpi……続きを見る

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Crisis of Character comes an explosive exposé of the Secret Service. The United States Secret Service is tasked with protecting our Presidents……続きを見る

The murky history behind municipal laws criminalizing disability In the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, municipal laws targeting "unsightly beggars" sprang up in cities across America……続きを見る

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Senator Tim Scott explains that in every state, in every decade, America has been built on faith. From our Founding Fathers to today’s heroes of faith, Christianity has b……続きを見る

As Metro stretches to Tysons Corner and beyond, this paperback edition features a new preface from the author. Drivers in the nation's capital face a host of hazards: high-speed traffic circles, pre……続きを見る

Winner--Best Biography/Memoir of 2002, Midwest Book Awards (St. Paul, MN) Lumberjack is a firsthand account of the lumbering era during the white pine boom years of the late 1800s - early 1900s in t……続きを見る

This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Black Hawk War was a conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Bl……続きを見る

Tracing developments in toy making and marketing across the evolving landscape of the 20th century, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference guide to America's most popular playthings and the ……続きを見る

A "brilliant" examination of the growth of presidential power from George Washington to George W. Bush, by a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian ( Newsweek). Over the course of two centuries, the power……続きを見る

A Pulitzer Prize–winning historian discusses "the Cold War, political parties, the presidency, and many broader philosophical issues [with] incisive wit" ( Library Journal). A celebrated historian, ……続きを見る

One of the oldest cities in Texas, Galveston has witnessed more than its share of tragedies. Devastating hurricanes, yellow fever epidemics, fires, a major Civil War battle and more cast a dark shro……続きを見る

Corruption, scandal, and injustice take center stage in Wicked Boise Known today for its beauty, safety and livability, Idaho's capital city does harbor a few skeletons in its closet. Vigilantes lyn……続きを見る

Join William C. Connery as he recounts the notable events and battles that occurred in Northern Virginia in 1861 after the firing on Fort Sumter. Beginning in May 1861, both the Confederate and Unio……続きを見る

Have you ever heard about the Gardner Hill gold mine or the healing powers of Apinol? Do you remember the Brightwood Inn or the antics of Slammin' Sammy Snead? Culling the best from News & Record re……続きを見る

A turning point for Libertyville came in the 1950s. The town was growing up, transitioning from a quaint farming community into a vibrant upper'middle class suburban village. Carl Cizek documented t……続きを見る

The Starr Piano Company, based in Richmond, Indiana, quickly became one of the largest piano manufacturers in the United States during the 19th century. In 1915, the Starr Piano Company opened a rec……続きを見る

The only book to delve deeply into Maryland’s rich musical performance history and the people who created it. In Musical Maryland, the first comprehensive survey of the music emanating from the Old ……続きを見る

Kaum eine deutsche Herrschergestalt ist so von Legenden umrankt wie der bayerische König Ludwig II.; so fällt es historisch interessierten Leserinnen und Lesern nicht leicht, ein zuverlässiges Bild ……続きを見る

Die Quandts zählen zu den mächtigsten Unternehmerdynastien Deutschlands. Doch ihr Aufstieg ist umstritten. Wie eng war die Familie in die nationalsozialistischen Verbrechen verstrickt? Beruht ihr he……続きを見る

Examining twenty-five years of theatre history, this book covers the major plays that feature representations of the Industrial Workers of the World. American class movement and class divisions have……続きを見る

The Arkansas Regulators is a rousing tale of frontier adventure, first published in German in 1846, but virtually lost to English readers for well over a century. Written in the tradition of James F……続きを見る

John M. Schofield was a well known Union general in the Civil War, and this is his memoir about serving in the Army for 5 decades. From the preface: “Most of the Chapters constituting the contents o……続きを見る