ISBN: 1463704852 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): James Johonnot Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 158
This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks For those who have known and loved these works in the past this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format From Shakespeares finesse to Oscar Wildes wit this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrims Progress and Othello As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants it is must-have addition to any library
ISBN: 1466343826 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): H. G. Wells Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 298
This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks For those who have known and loved these works in the past this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants it is must-have addition to any library
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Charles A. (Charles Austin) Beard, Mary Ritter Beard Publisher: Number of Pages: 587
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers You may find it for free on the web Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery
The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy
ISBN: 0060014016 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Rick Beyer Publisher: Harper Number of Pages: 224
History isn't always made by great armies colliding or by great civilizations rising or falling Sometimes it's made when a chauffeur takes a wrong turn a scientist forgets to clean up his lab or a drunken soldier gets a bit rowdy That's the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest Stories Never Told This is history candy -- the good stuff Here are 100 tales to astonish bewilder and stupefy: more than two thousand years of history filled with courage cowardice hope triumph sex intrigue folly humor and ambition It's a historical delight and a visual feast with hundreds of photographs drawings and maps that bring each story to life A new discovery waits on every page: stories that changed the course of history and stories that affected what you had for breakfast this morning Consider:
The Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock because they ran out of beer
Some Roman officials were so corrupt that they actually stole time itself
Three cigars changed the course of the Civil War
The Scottish kilt was invented by an Englishman Based on the popular Timelab 2000 history minutes hosted by Sam Waterston on The History Channel this collection of fascinating historical tidbits will have you shaking your head in wonder and disbelief But they're all true And you'll soon find yourself telling them to your friends
Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
ISBN: 0743296281 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): James W. Loewen Publisher: Touchstone Number of Pages: 464
Americans have lost touch with their history and in Lies My Teacher Told Me Professor James Loewen shows why After surveying eighteen leading high school American history texts he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history interesting or memorable Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind patriotism mindless optimism sheer misinformation and outright lies these books omit almost all the ambiguity passion conflict and drama from our pastIn this revised edition packed with updated material Loewen explores how historical myths continue to be perpetuated in today's climate and adds an eye-opening chapter on the lies surrounding 911 and the Iraq War From the truth about Columbus's historic voyages to an honest evaluation of our national leaders Loewen revives our history restoring the vitality and relevance it truly possesses Thought provoking nonpartisan and often shocking Loewen unveils the real America in this iconoclastic classic beloved by high school teachers history buffs and enlightened citizens across the country
ISBN: 1407642111 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Thucydides Publisher: HardPress Publishing Number of Pages: 384
Thucydides (c 460 BC - c 395 BC) was a Greek historian and author of the History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides is considered the father of "scientific history" because of his strict standards of evidence-gathering and analysis in terms of cause and effect without reference to the intervention of the gods The History of the Peloponnesian War is the history of the 5th century BC struggle between Athens a democratic state and sea power and the states of the Peloponnese headed by Sparta a conservative power with an efficient military force
ISBN: 1463722087 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): G. K. Chesterton Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 120
This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks For those who have known and loved these works in the past this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants it is must-have addition to any library
The Greatest War Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from Military History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy (History Channel)
ISBN: 0060760176 Binding: Hardcover Edition: First Edition Author(s): Rick Beyer Publisher: Harper Number of Pages: 224
Search the annals of military history and you will discover no end of quirky characters and surprising true stories: The topless dancer who saved the Byzantine Empire The World War I battle that was halted so a soccer game could be played The scientist who invented a pigeon-guided missile in 1943 And don't forget the elderly pig whose death triggered an international crisis between the United States and Great Britain This is the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest War Stories Never Told One hundred fascinating stories drawn from two thousand years of military history accompanied by a wealth of photographs maps drawings and documents that help bring each story to life Little-known tales told with a one-two punch of history and humor that will make you shake your head in disbelief -- but they're all true Did You Know That:
One military unit served on both sides during the Civil War
The War of Jenkins's Ear was actually fought over a sea captain's ear
Daniel Boone was once tried for treason
A siege on Poland in 1519 gave birth to the marriage of bread and butter
Discover how war can be a catalyst for change; an engine for innovation; and an arena for valor deceit intrigue ambition revenge audacity folly and even silliness Want to know how the mafia helped the United States win World War II when the word bazooka was coined or how Silly Putty was invented Read on
History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra
ISBN: 1463698690 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): C. F. McGlashan Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 184
This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks For those who have known and loved these works in the past this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants it is must-have addition to any library
History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science
ISBN: 1146767625 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): John William Draper Publisher: Nabu Press Number of Pages: 412
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923 This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters introduced typographical errors and jumbled words This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc that were either part of the original artifact or were introduced by the scanning process We believe this work is culturally important and despite the imperfections have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process and hope you enjoy this valuable book
