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In the spring of 1862, George McClellan and his massive army were slowly making their way up the Virginia Peninsula. Their goal: Capture the Confederate capital and end the rebellion. "To Hell or Ri……続きを見る

Delve into the mesmerizing world of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, where elegance, grace, and timeless style converge in a captivating narrative of a life lived with authenticity and poise. This meticulo……続きを見る

The urban renewal policies stemming from the 1954 Housing Act and 1956 Highway Act destroyed the economic centers of many Black neighborhoods in the United States. Struggle for the City recovers the……続きを見る

One of the most important themes in US history is the series of struggles that transformed the Southwest from a Spanish to an American possession: the Texas Revolution of 1836 and the Mexican–Americ……続きを見る

Folks in these parts have been marrying their stories to this old covered bridge for at least seven generations. By the measures of kin, that would be your great-grandmother's great-grandmother's mo……続きを見る

With a new preface, a "profound, chilling, and heartbreaking, contribution to American history” that investigates the causes of the twentieth century's deadliest race riot and how its legacy has sca……続きを見る

Discover the secrets and untold tales of the Florida Keys with the Hidden History of the Florida Keys: Updated 2024 Edition. This in-depth and engaging book takes you on a fascinating journey throug……続きを見る

Boomer: In the Theater of Fearful Tragedies is a nonfiction account of the life of Colonel George B. Boomer, a little-known bridge builder and combat veteran who served in the Civil War of the Unite……続きを見る

Preface The office of the President of the United States is a role steeped in history, power, and responsibility, a position that has shaped not only the course of a nation but also the trajectory ……続きを見る

In "Grover Cleveland: A Biography," the book explores the life of Grover Cleveland, the only U.S. President to serve two non-consecutive terms. It details his early life in New Jersey, political ris……続きを見る

In "The Watergate Scandal: A Comprehensive Account," readers see into the events surrounding the Watergate break-in and its impact on American politics. This book provides an in-depth exploration of……続きを見る

The star quarterback takes the field for the national championship game, "John 3:16" scrawled on his eye black. The NBA's Most Valuable Player leads his team in Bible study. The newly crowned World ……続きを見る

CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF. Those words, scratched on parchment in 1789, open the U.S. Constitution's First Amendmen……続きを見る

A chronological history of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the site of the city of Detroit's landmark bankruptcy case. Bankruptcy law is a major part of the ……続きを見る

Election Insiders is an entertaining journey into the inner workings of voting, focusing on the people behind the scenesーthe mapmakers, poll workers, warehouse crew, signature sleuths and others wh……続きを見る

Orange Grove Goes to War is a vivid account of a little boy’s experiences growing up in Los Angeles on the eve of World War II. As the book opens, young Gary introduces the reader to the colorful ne……続きを見る

This book tells the hundred-year history of Three Rivers, California, from the 1850s to the 1950s. Three Rivers has always been a special place, one of rolling wooded hills, nestled close to the Hig……続きを見る

This book delivers a collection of the author’s articles from RiteNow, the magazine of the Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, along with a history of Freemasonry – both worldwide, and in the Pittsb……続きを見る

A long-lost, world-class amusement park … huge replicas of the world’s biggest wonders … a 1903 stage play with eight galloping horses. Columbus has had its share of odd attractions over the years. ……続きを見る

For most of its existence, the US Supreme Court has sustained slavery, racial discrimination, segregation, racial inequality, and white preference through constitutional interpretation and legal doc……続きを見る

I gränslandet mellan sanning och saga, där skogens hemligheter möter historiens vingslag, ligger Gullringsbo herrgård. Friherren Nils Lilliecreutz lät bygga den, och von Jacobson förvandlade den til……続きを見る

Legendary treasures. Mythical robberies. Lost riches. Buried plunder and fabulous wealth. Hidden dangers. Ancient curses and deathbed jinxes. Captivating tales of lost fortunes, hidden caches, the e……続きを見る

Built overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a history as unique as its location as the nation's only university located on its own island. The university's pictures……続きを見る

Kings In The West Beyond The Sea is an informal history of Clan MacDougall of Argyll, Scotland from the time of the great Norse-Gael warrior, Somerled, the king of a dual Hebrides and Argyll kingdom……続きを見る

The early settlements in Albuquerque were characterized by a confluence of Native American cultures and Spanish colonial influences, shaping the region's unique identity. The area was initially inha……続きを見る

The Spanish settlement in Albuquerque dates back to the early 18th century, when a group of Spanish settlers established a community along the Rio Grande. These families brought traditions, agricult……続きを見る

Albuquerque, New Mexico has a rich history influenced by Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cultures. Established in 1706, the city's strategic location along the Rio Grande made it a hub for tra……続きを見る

One hundred sixty years after Abraham Lincoln’s death it can be difficult to find sources that shed new light on his life, but that is exactly what Jonathan W. White and William J. Griffing have don……続きを見る

People around the globe know the story of New York Cityーor like to think they do. But even lifelong locals will be surprised to discover the little-known facts in Secret New York City: A Guide to t……続きを見る

It is no wonder the ancient city of St. Augustine is steeped in secrets. St. Johns, the oldest continuously occupied county in America celebrated its 450th birthday on September 4, 2015. More like a……続きを見る