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Travelers in Worthington, Ohio, might think they were in a New England town. Old brick buildings line the very edges of the sidewalk, and a picturesque village green is flanked by two church steeple……続きを見る

Fernando Wood was one of the most controversial figures of nineteenth-century America. His fellow New Yorkers either respected or despised him, depending whether they considered his policies benefic……続きを見る

This volume collects essays and documents from a wide selection of sourcesーmany now out of print and difficult to locateーto provide a highly readable story of the settlement and development of the……続きを見る

Published from 1835 to 1856, the Crockett almanacs were the primary force in the creation of a tall tale Davy Crockett as our country's first comic superman. In these rare almanacs, the historical C……続きを見る

Each year, more than two million visitors line up near Philadelphia's Independence Hall and wait to gaze upon a flawed mass of metal forged more than two and a half centuries ago. Since its original……続きを見る

Surprisingly, no previous book has ever explored how family life shaped the political careers of America's great Founding Fathersーmen like George Mason, Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jef……続きを見る

Originally published in 1959, this volume covers the history of the Service which has been through the centuries the first, and often the last line of British defence, and the spearhead of Britian’s……続きを見る

How did young American women construct and express their emotions between 1780 and 1830? Before Oprah and therapy, how did they reconcile society’s demanding and often contradictory expectations? In……続きを見る

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence. A world No One Imagined describes how America was shaped into a new society and a new country over the course of two hundred years leading ……続きを見る

A look at how changing attitudes about work, freedom, property, and family shaped the creation of the penitentiary system in the United States, reissued with a new preface that connects these early ……続きを見る

A chronicle of the lost history of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, reissued on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, with a new preface updating the constantly evolving ……続きを見る

Discover the Untold Stories of the Revolutionary War's Battle of Sullivan's Island: Unveiling the Significant Contributions of Unsung Heroes in Shaping America's History. Step into a time of revolut……続きを見る

A one-volume history of the Ohio & Erie Canal “There have been a number of books written about Ohio’s nineteenth-century canal system, especially about the Ohio & Erie Canal, but Ohio’s Grand Canal ……続きを見る

A scholarly examination of “new journalism” Due to a burgeoning print marketplace during the late nineteenth century, urban newspapers felt pressure to create entertaining prose that appealed to rea……続きを見る

Brings to life one of the most enigmatic, romantic, and ultimately tragic characters in American history The life of nineteenth-century journalist, diplomat, adventurer, and enthusiast for lost caus……続きを見る

Declaration uncovers the lesser-known stories, surprising twists, and forgotten voices behind the most iconic document in U.S. history. Robert P. Watson delves into the complex and often misundersto……続きを見る

Celebrate your country and your faith with readings that reflect on the ways God’s hand has guided our nation. The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independ……続きを見る

Making a Difference As you read the stories of these twelve women, think about what makes a difference: an idea, an object or a deed? Does it have to be something big or can it be something small? D……続きを見る

This book describes the key role played by Louisiana Governor Bernardo de Galvez during the American Revolution in Louisiana, Florida and Georgia providing money and supplies to the Continental Army……続きを見る

South Carolina Loyalists in the American Revolution is the first comprehensive study of South Carolina’s loyalists in the Revolution. Drawing on an early study by Although Barnwell and on newly avai……続きを見る

A clarion call for taking back the American Revolution from the far right, published for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Who gets to claim the legacy of the American Revolut……続きを見る

This book explores the varied experience of loyalists, a mainly forgotten chapter in the history of the Revolutionary War. The city of Philadelphia was occupied for nine months by the British during……続きを見る

This richly illustrated volume evokes the early history of the US postal system with 130 new full-color images of artifacts and historical documents from the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum Tra……続きを見る

The story of the exploration and birth of America is told afresh through the unique prism of hand-colored maps and engravings of the period. Before photography and television, it was printed and han……続きを見る

Redrawing the map and resetting the clock of the Age of Revolutions In 2015, Bryan Banks and Cindy Ermus launched Age of Revolutions, a website offering critical reconsideration of the foundational ……続きを見る

The second volume in the Collected Writings of Charles Brockden Brown assembles for the first time his major periodical writings from the period when he was also producing his famous novels. All the……続きを見る

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, #1 New York Times bestselling author and FOX & Friends cohost Brian Kilmeade profiles six early Americans whose courage helped define freedom for our fle……続きを見る

Jacob’s War is the compelling tale of one soldier’s exceptional influence on the American Revolution. A carpenter by trade, Jacob was an unlikely war luminary. But, a series of astonishing and myste……続きを見る

Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters "Someone did something in history and had fun. Great. Wonderful." This is how National Treasure (2004) fan-favorite character Ril……続きを見る

This volume comprises forty-five philosophical texts about slavery that were composed in Europe and America between 1765 and 1800. The texts, selected and in some cases newly translated by Julia Jor……続きを見る