History's Great Untold Stories
Title | History's Great Untold Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Cummins |
Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
Pages | 390 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781740458085 |
Fascinating stories from history that you have never heard before.
History's Great Untold Stories
Title | History's Great Untold Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Cummins |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 376 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781426200311 |
Looks at thirty key events that had a profound influence on the course of human history, from the assassination of William the Silent whose death may have triggered the 1588 launch of the Spanish Armada, to twelve anti-slavery activists who bucked the establishment to outlaw slavery in Britain.
America's Christian History
Title | America's Christian History PDF eBook |
Author | Gary DeMar |
Publisher | American Vision |
Pages | 278 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Christianity |
ISBN | 0915815710 |
"From the founding of the colonies to the declaration of the Supreme Court, America's heritage is built upon the principles of the Christian religion. And yet the secularists are dismantling this foundation brick by brick, attempting to deny the very core of our national life. Gary DeMar presents well-documented facts which will change your perspective about what it means to be a Christian in America; the truth about America's Christian past as it relates to supreme court justices, and presidents; the Christian character of colonial charters, state constitutions, and the US Constitution; the Christian foundation of colleges, the Christian character of Washington, D.C.; the origin of Thanksgiving and so much more."--Publisher's description
History's Greatest Wars
Title | History's Greatest Wars PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Cummins |
Publisher | Quarto Publishing Group USA |
Pages | 305 |
Release | 2011-05-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1610580559 |
A centuries-spanning study of twenty-five pivotal wars that shaped world history, from the Greco-Persian War to the Soviet-Afghan War. Driving and dispersing peoples across the globe, giving birth to and destroying great empires, transforming cultures, and determining systems of government, warfare, as much as anything else, has fashioned our world. History’s Greatest Wars: The Epic Conflicts that Shaped Our Modern World highlights pivotal victories that changed nations, even entire continents, forever, and charts the astonishingly rapid evolution of warfare. It delineates defining moments in the development of political philosophies, as well as the scientific innovations that yielded the machine gun, the tank, and the atom bomb. From the Greco-Persian Wars that began in 500 BCE, to the Vietnam War and beyond, it vividly renders the key victories that turned the tide of war, and recounts the heroism of armies and individuals. Yet it does not shy away from showing the acts of savagery that characterize much warfare: the slaughters and massacres. History’s Greatest Wars covers twenty-five of the most important and “thunderous” wars, wars that shook the world and took part in forming the nations that, today, we call home. The best and worst of humanity is on display here, in a collection that will act as a perfect primer for novices while offering seasoned history readers new perspectives on many famous and some not-so-well-known conflicts. Sweeping in its scope, yet intimate in its insights into the motivations of politicians, strategists, commanders, and soldiers, this is a collection that will enhance your understanding of the modern world and your own place in it.
The United States of Absurdity
Title | The United States of Absurdity PDF eBook |
Author | Dave Anthony |
Publisher | Ten Speed Press |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2017-05-09 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0399578765 |
The creators of the podcast The Dollop present illustrated profiles of the weird, outrageous, NSFW, and downright absurd tales from American history that you weren't taught in school. The United States of Absurdity presents short, informative, and hilarious stories of the most outlandish (but true) people, events, and more from United States history. Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds cover the weird stories you didn't learn in history class, such as 10-Cent Beer Night, the Jackson Cheese, and the Kentucky Meat Shower, accompanied by full-page illustrations that bring each historical "milestone" to life in full-color.
History's Greatest Hits
Title | History's Greatest Hits PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Cummins |
Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
Pages | 243 |
Release | 2007-11-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1742664873 |
The Crusades, Custer's Last Stand, the Charge of the Light Brigade, D-Day — we've all heard of these momentous events, but how much do we really know about them? The ultimate popular history book, History's Greatest Hits brings together, in one elegantly designed volume, the forty most famous events from our past. Author Joseph Cummins recounts each episode with a storyteller's flair. In doing so, he offers fascinating insights into the minds of the protagonists, including many of the greatest names in history, from Hannibal to Churchill and Columbus to Kennedy, as well as new perspectives on conventional history. He reveals just what made these incidents so significant and why they have gained a permanent place in our collective consciousness. Short, easily digestible chapters make this an ideal way to catch up on the history we've heard of and ought to know more about. Illustrations and period photography enhance each story. History's Greatest Hits is the perfect gift for amateur history buffs, students and anyone else seeking to understand the world we live in today.
The Untold History of the United States
Title | The Untold History of the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Oliver Stone |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 784 |
Release | 2013-10-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1451613520 |
Companion to the documentary series of the same name.