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By Thomas F Madden. 2008
By Iris Chang. 2005
Chang explores 150 years in the history of Chinese Americans. She traces three waves of immigration - the first during…
the 1849-era California gold rush - and explains each group’s differing motivations, reception in America, and accomplishments. Also includes experiences of individuals and their personal struggles for success. 2005.By Flavius Josephus. 1992
By Julius Caesar. 1989
By Will Cuppy, Fred Feldkamp. 1984
A personal analysis by two veteran sportswriters and hockey fans on the current crisis in hockey. They discuss the downturn…
of the game's traditions as it turned more violent and NHL games became almost boring. The authors also offer solutions on how they think hockey's future can be saved.By Christopher Hibbert. 1980
Overview of the violent upheaval in France from the convening of the Estates General in 1789 to Napoleon's rise to…
power in 1799. Emphasis is not on ideas, but on events and the personalities of Robespierre, Louis XVI, Mirabeau, Danton, and others. 1980.By Donald Spoto. 1995
This book describes a number of intriguing incidents in the personal lives of the British Royal Family, dating back to…
the time of Queen Victoria. The family conflicts and the personal failings of a number of the royals have been magnified through the lens of the press, ever eager for fresh details with which to build the impression of scandal. 1995.By Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh. 1991
By Michael R Beschloss. 2002
Historian relates the political dilemmas facing the Allies during World War II, including the future of conquered Germany. American Secretary…
of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr. urged harsh punitive measures in retaliation for Nazi crimes against European Jews, while others sought rehabilitation and the establishment of democracy to prevent further German aggression. Bestseller. Some strong language and some descriptions of violence. 2007, c2002.By Pierre Goubert. 1988
By Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 2007
When the pharaohs of Egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. But…
as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharaohs' gold stolen. Then Howard Carter found the greatest Egyptian treasure trove of all - the tomb of King Tut's mummy! But did the amazing treasure come with a deadly curse? Grades 2-4. 2007.By R. Keith Schoppa. 2000
A history of China from 1780 to 2000, outlining its transition from a traditional society to a world power. Includes…
the consequences of Western imperialism, early twentieth-century cultural upheavals, continuing social transformation, and economic disasters. 2000.By Jane Hampton Cook. 2016
Told from multiple points of view--including James and Dolley Madison and a British admiral--this is the true story of the…
burning of the White House in 1814. It's unimaginable today, even for a generation that saw the Twin Towers fall and the Pentagon attacked. It's unimaginable because in 1814, enemies didn't fly overhead; they marched through the streets, and for twenty-six hours in August, the British enemy marched through Washington, DC, and set fire to government buildings, including the US Capitol and the White House. Relying on firsthand accounts, historian Jane Hampton Cook weaves together several different narratives to create a vivid, multidimensional account of the burning of Washington, including the escalation that led to it and the immediate aftermath. From James and Dolley Madison to the British admiral who ordered the White House set aflame, historical figures are brought to life through their experience of this unprecedented attack. 2016.By Don H Doyle. 2014
The Civil War is most often understood as an internal conflict, one fought by American soldiers over issues uniquely American…
in origin and consequence. But in "The Cause of All Nations", historian Don H. Doyle reframes our understanding of the Civil War, describing it as a conflict that was shaped by international forces - and which had major international repercussions. 2014.By Andrei Cherny. 2008
Cherny tells the saga of a rag-tag band of Americans - with limited resources and little hope for success -…
keeping West Berliners alive in the face of Soviet tyranny, winning the hearts and minds of former enemies, and giving the world a shining example of fundamental goodness. 2008.By Jonathan D Spence. 1998
Based on a series of lectures presented at Yale, a survey of China's influence on the West from 1253 to…
the 1980s. Citing diplomatic reports, letters, plays, films, poetry, and novels, Spence argues that the Western view of China has been shaped by the observations of outsiders rather than the words of the Chinese people themselves. 1998.By Peter Jennings, Todd Brewster. 1998
Researched and compiled by the staff of ABC News, this chronicle of the twentieth century charts changes in popular attitudes…
in the United States and describes key events in other countries as they affected the American worldview. Personal interviews and a series of story-filled essays provide a "coherent picture of a remarkable time." Bestseller. 1998.By Jim Murphy. 1999
Although precise records do not exist, between ten and twenty percent of the soldiers who fought in the Civil War…
were boys sixteen and younger. Many kept diaries and journals and sent letters home. Some wrote memoirs and company histories. Through these primary sources the author presents a vivid portrait of their experiences. Junior and Senior High. 1999.