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This book contains the history that is part of Hawaiʻi – Stolen Paradise: A Travelogue. This history was originally written as the prelude to a travelogue about a trip I took in October of 2012 to O……続きを見る

Politics in Kelayres turned deadly on November 5, 1934. When Republican boss "Big Joe" Bruno sensed his grip on Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region slipping away with the night's election, he and ……続きを見る

In 1872, the Mile High City embraced a new way to get around and eventually boasted one of the largest streetcar systems in the nation. Enjoy the varied stops the transit system made as it grew alon……続きを見る

In the wake of the Civil War, Spiritualism--and its promises of communication with the dead--reached its peak as grieving families hoped to reunite with men lost in battle. In the face of an uncerta……続きを見る

In "Salem Witchcraft, Volumes I and II," Charles Wentworth Upham meticulously chronicles the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692, offering a detailed examination of the socio-political and religious……続きを見る

Friedrich I. (1657 - 1713) galt lange als weltfremder Schöngeist, der sich aus Prunksucht 1701 selbst zum König in Preußen erhob. Peter Stephan beschreibt den «schiefen Fritz» demgegenüber als planm……続きを見る

A comprehensive guide to the history of Georgetown University's iconic buildings and campus spaces This book provides a close look at over fifty campus buildings and their history from Georgetown's ……続きを見る

The biographical essays in this volume provide new insights into the various ways that South Carolina women asserted themselves in their state and illuminate the tension between tradition and change……続きを見る

In Public Archaeology for the Twenty-First Century, James F. Brooks and Jeremy M. Moss have collected essays from twenty-seven scholars and community members to illuminate archaeological sites like ……続きを見る

Explore Florida like never beforeーvisit its most haunted locations that are open to the public. Whether you love to travel, are fascinated by the paranormal, or both, get ready to tour Florida in a……続きを見る

An expertly written, illustrated new analysis of the Desert Storm air campaign fought against Saddam Hussein's Iraq, which shattered the world's fourth-largest army and sixth-largest air force in ju……続きを見る

The Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, is the official report of the events leading up to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It was prepared by the……続きを見る

Before the Civil War, Coney Island boasted a beach, a dozen small hotels with ramshackle bathhouses, some chowder stands and a few saloons. After the war, it was taken over by powerful individuals w……続きを見る

Dossier 1 – Donald Trump est-il si fou ? → Entretien avec Yasha Mounk. « Si l’Amérique rompait avec les principes de la démocratie libérale, ce serait une tragédie planétaire » La démocratie libéral……続きを見る

"A wonderful book. I like it especially for its color and anecdotes. It is a classic, not only for its accuracy and breadth of insights into the people of the region, but because these people themse……続きを見る

It is perhaps obvious to state that terrorists cannot plan and carry out attacks in the United States if they are unable to enter the country. Yet prior to September 11, while there were efforts to ……続きを見る

Includes 20 Illustrations In 1942 the Allied powers faced the most serious challenge to their control of the seas encountered in the Second World War: the menace of the U-boat. Fast, well- armed, an……続きを見る

In "Salem Witchcraft, Volumes I and II," Charles Wentworth Upham presents a meticulous historical account of the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692, blending rigorous scholarship with evocative nar……続きを見る

Joseph Alexander Altsheler's 'The French and Indian War: Complete Series' delves into the tumultuous conflict that shaped North American history. Through a meticulous blend of historical accuracy an……続きを見る

In 'The Greatest Works of Joseph Alexander Altsheler', readers are taken on a journey through the world of historical fiction, adventure, and romance. Altsheler's literary style is characterized by ……続きを見る

In the American imagination, the South is a place both sexually open and closed, outwardly chaste and inwardly sultry. Sex and Sexuality in Modern Southern Culture demonstrates that there is no cent……続きを見る

Joseph Arthur Simon’s The Greatest of All Leathernecks is the first comprehensive biography of John Archer Lejeune (1867–1942), a Louisiana native and the most innovative and influential leader of t……続きを見る

The biographical essays in this volume provide new insights into the various ways that South Carolina women asserted themselves in their state and illuminate the tension between tradition and change……続きを見る

Remembering Enslavement explores plantation museums as sites for contesting and reforming public interpretations of slavery in the American South. Emerging out of a three-year National Science Found……続きを見る

Covering an era from the early twentieth century to the present, this volume features twenty-seven South Carolina women of varied backgrounds whose stories reflect the ever-widening array of activit……続きを見る

Winner, Victorian Society in America Book Award A colorful tale of a singular New York City neighborhood and the personalities who make it special To outsiders or East Siders, Riverside Park and Riv……続きを見る

Bronze, International Latino Book Awards, Most Inspirational Nonfiction Book Gold Medal, International Latino Book Awards, Mimi Lozano Best Family History Book Gold Medal, International Latino Book ……続きを見る

In this new edition, Samuel P. Hays expands the scope of his pioneering account of the ways in which Americans reacted to industrialism during its early years from 1885 to 1914. Hays now deepens his……続きを見る

Car ownership is central to the U.S. culture wars about global warming and urban sprawl. While the environmental issues surrounding car use are well known, the car is also the focus of debates about……続きを見る

The author of Wicked Charlotte roots out the spirited secrets of two small towns deep in the Appalachian Mountains. When the sun slips behind the trees and shadows lengthen near dusk, the mountains ……続きを見る