This compelling photographic history examines the war in its entirety, from its causes and protagonists to the strategies, weapons and battles. Goldstein and Maihafer have collected more than 450 vivid photographs, many never before seen by the general public. Published on the fiftieth anniversary of the Korean conflict, The Korean War remembers the experience of the American fighting man in “the forgottenSale Price: Read More
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A Concise History of the United States of America (Cambridge Concise Histories)
Born out of violence and the aspirations of its early settlers, the United States of America has become one of the world’s most powerful nations, even as its past continues to inform its present and to mould its very identity as a nation. The search for nationhood and the ambiguities upon which the nation was founded are at the root of this intelligent and forthright book. Taking a broadly chronological approach, it begins in colonial America as the first Europeans [...]
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The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation
Collected here in one affordable volume are the most important documents of the United States of America: The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation. These three documents are the basis for our entire way of life. Every citizen should have aSale Price: Read More
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The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States
The preeminent historian of the American Revolution explains why it remains the most significant event in our history. More than almost any other nation in the world, the United States began as an idea. For this reason, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S. Wood believes that the American Revolution is the most important event in our history, bar none. Since American identity is so fluid and not based on any universally shared heritage, we have had to continually return to our [...]
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What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 (Oxford History of the United States)
The Oxford History of the United States is by far the most respected multi-volume history of our nation. In this Pulitzer prize-winning, critically acclaimed addition to the series, historian Daniel Walker Howe illuminates the period from the battle of New Orleans to the end of the Mexican-American War, an era when the United States expanded to the Pacific and won control over the richest part of the North American continent. Howe’s panoramic narrative portrays revolutionary improvements inSale Price: Read More
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US History. From Colonial America to the New Century. Presidents of the United States, Maps, Constitutional documents and more (Mobi Study Guides)
This illustrated guide is based on the College Entrance Examination Board test in Advanced Placement United States History. The guide covers what most U.S. history students study in high school and college. Audience:Intended for everyone interested in U.S. History, particularly high school and college students. Table of Contents Chapters:I. Colonial AmericaII. The Early RepublicIII. The Crisis of the RepublicIV. Wealth, Innovation, and World Power V. Into the American CenturyVI. America as aSale Price: Read More
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Civil War: America Divided
The American Civil War pitted brother against brother, and in the end, it created a nation. Discover the issues in the unprecedented election of 1860, an election that tore a young nation apart.Civil War: America Divided is a breathtaking 10-part journey into the bloodiest war in American history, and more than a retelling of history, it brings history to life. Through historical photos and masterfully crafted battlefield re-enactments, experience the war through the soldier’s point-of-view.Sale Price: Read More
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American Colonies: The Settling of North America (The Penguin History of the United States, Volume1) (Hist of the USA)
With this volume, Alan Taylor challenges the traditional story of colonial history by examining the many cultures that helped make America. Transcending the usual Anglocentric version of our colonial past, he recovers the importance of Native American tribes, African slaves, and the rival empires of France, Spain, the Netherlands, and even Russia in the colonization of North America. Moving beyond the Atlantic seaboard to examine the entire continent, American Colonies reveals a pivotal periodSale Price: Read More
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The United States of America: A State-by-State Guide
This portable state-by-state guide, superbly illustrated in watercolor, identifies each state’s official state bird, flower, and insect along with other fun facts and points of interest.This book exhibits all of the diversity of the American states even as it ties the country into one awesome entity. The authors’ inclusion of endangered species, biographical sketches on the famous Americans from each state, inventions, resources, records, and so much more make this a unique andSale Price: Read More
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Behind Hitler’s Lines: The True Story of the Only Soldier to Fight for both America and the Soviet Union in World War II
As the twentieth century closed, the veterans of its defining war passed away at a rate of a thousand per day. Fortunately, D-Day paratrooper Joseph Beyrle met author Thomas H. Taylor in time to record Behind Hitler’s Lines, the true story of the first American paratrooper to land in Normandy and the only soldier to fight for both the United States and the Soviet Union against Nazi Germany. It is a story of battle, followed by a succession of captures, [...]
