History Books


The Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina--the Inside Story from One Louisiana ScientistThe Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina--the Inside Story from One Louisiana Scientist
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I picked this book up in the Tulane bookstore where my daughter and I stopped the day we...
Jerusalem 1913: The Origins of the Arab-Israeli ConflictJerusalem 1913: The Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
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So many histories of the Arab-Israeli Conflict open with a whirlwind look at post World War 2...
The Cherokee Nation and the Trail of Tears (Penguin Library of American Indian History)The Cherokee Nation and the Trail of Tears (Penguin Library of American Indian History)
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After purchasing Robert V. Remini's Andrew Jackson and His Indian Wars on this website, I...
Fellow Citizens: The Penguin Book of U.S. Presidential Inaugural Addresses (Penguin Classics)Fellow Citizens: The Penguin Book of U.S. Presidential Inaugural Addresses (Penguin Classics)
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As a collection of speeches, this is a great little book. But the factual errors in the...
The Day the World Ended at Little Bighorn: A Lakota HistoryThe Day the World Ended at Little Bighorn: A Lakota History
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I have not read the book. I am thinking of buying it and I was reading the reviews to see what...


The Vikings: A HistoryThe Vikings: A History
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I have never gone on Amazon and wrote a review about a book, but felt I had to after reading...
A Brave Vessel: The True Tale of the Castaways Who Rescued JamestownA Brave Vessel: The True Tale of the Castaways Who Rescued Jamestown
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"At once a penetrating work of literary analysis and a riveting historical narrative."...
1939: Countdown to War1939: Countdown to War
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"Overy's book is easily the best account of Europe's descent into...death and...
The Battle of New Market: Self-Guided TourThe Battle of New Market: Self-Guided Tour
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From Huffman Prairie to the Moon : The History of Wright-Patterson Air Force BaseFrom Huffman Prairie to the Moon : The History of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
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I purchased this book for my dad last Christmas. I couldn't find it anywhere except Amazon...


The War in the Pacific: The Approach to the Philippines (United States Army in World War II)The War in the Pacific: The Approach to the Philippines (United States Army in World War II)
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Details the operations in the Southwest Pacific from April through October 1944 told at the...
Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 9: SouthwestHandbook of North American Indians, Volume 9: Southwest
Best Price: $93.75
William C. Sturtevant, general editor; Alfonso Ortiz, volume editor.  Covers the...
Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 10: SouthwestHandbook of North American Indians, Volume 10: Southwest
Best Price: $61.49
William C. Sturtevant, general editor; Alfonso Ortiz, volume editor.  Includes 1 p. errata...
Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 7: Northwest CoastHandbook of North American Indians, Volume 7: Northwest Coast
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Foreign Relations of the United States, 1958-1960: Eastern Europe, Finland, Greece, TurkeyForeign Relations of the United States, 1958-1960: Eastern Europe, Finland, Greece, Turkey
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Gulf War Air Power Survey, Volume IV: Weapons, Tactics, and Training and Space OperationsGulf War Air Power Survey, Volume IV: Weapons, Tactics, and Training and Space Operations
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Eliot Cohen directed the 5 volume survey. Richard J. Blanchfield, et al. authored this V. 4....
Assault from the sea: The amphibious landing at Inchon (The U.S. Navy in the modern world series)Assault from the sea: The amphibious landing at Inchon (The U.S. Navy in the modern world series)Shield and Sword: The United States Navy and the Persian Gulf WarShield and Sword: The United States Navy and the Persian Gulf War
This is an overall thorough, but very dry account of the US Navy's involvement in the...
The Korean War: Volume 2: Uncertain Victory: An Oral HistoryThe Korean War: Volume 2: Uncertain Victory: An Oral History
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Begun in The Korean War: Pusan to Chosin, Donald Knox's engrossing and stunning oral history...
AIA Guide to ChicagoAIA Guide to Chicago
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Limited to the Chicago city limits and Oak Park, the selection of buildings is good, but...

Charleston: Past and Present: The Official Guide to One of Bloomsbury's Cultural TreasuresCharleston: Past and Present: The Official Guide to One of Bloomsbury's Cultural Treasures
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An illustrated guide to Charleston, the Sussex farmhouse where Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant...
Crises of the Republic: Lying in Politics; Civil Disobedience; On Violence; Thoughts on Politics and RevolutionCrises of the Republic: Lying in Politics; Civil Disobedience; On Violence; Thoughts on Politics and Revolution
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This reviewer considers Hannah Arendt as a "Renaissance Woman." She was learned...
New Class:Analysis Of Communist System: An Analysis Of The Communist System (Harvest/HBJ Book)New Class:Analysis Of Communist System: An Analysis Of The Communist System (Harvest/HBJ Book)
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This 1957 book of ten essays contains no index. I found some essays thought provoking, others...
Stones Of Florence (Illustrated Ed): Illustrated EditionStones Of Florence (Illustrated Ed): Illustrated Edition
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A large-format reissue of the original text accompanied by photographs of the artwork,...
Rise and FallRise and Fall
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In the aftermath of the partisan victory that gave the Communists control of Yugoslavia in 1944,...

Advice and Support: The Early Years, 1941-1960 (United States Army in Vietnam)Advice and Support: The Early Years, 1941-1960 (United States Army in Vietnam)
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United States Army in Vietnam.  Traces the origins of the Army's involvement in...
China: A Country Study (Area Handbook Series)China: A Country Study (Area Handbook Series)
4th edition. Edited by Robert L. Worden, et al. Prepared by Library of Congress, Federal...
Airborne Operations: A German AppraisalAirborne Operations: A German AppraisalA Secret Gift: How One Man's Kindness--and a Trove of Letters--Revealed the Hidden History of the Great DepressionA Secret Gift: How One Man's Kindness--and a Trove of Letters--Revealed the Hidden History of the Great Depression
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"A wonderful reminder that economic hardship can bring suffering but can also foster...
The Birth of Classical Europe: A History from Troy to AugustineThe Birth of Classical Europe: A History from Troy to Augustine
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A stunning work of research and imagination that sheds new light of the ancient world. The...

Swimming With SharksSwimming With Sharks
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Puffin History of India for Children 1Puffin History of India for Children 1
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Confessions of a Sinner (Classic, 60s)Confessions of a Sinner (Classic, 60s)
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Dynasties of the East: Imperial China, Islands of the Rising Sun (Imperial Visions Series: The Rise and Fall of Empires)Dynasties of the East: Imperial China, Islands of the Rising Sun (Imperial Visions Series: The Rise and Fall of Empires)
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Africans in America: America's Journey Through SlaveryAfricans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery
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I have started reading Charles Johnson, Patricia Smith, and the WGBH Series Research Team,...

Bay of Tigers: An Odyssey through War-torn AngolaBay of Tigers: An Odyssey through War-torn Angola
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When trying to picture yourself Angola after having read this book, you probably would come up...
The Ambassadors: From Ancient Greece to Renaissance Europe, the Men Who Introduced the World to ItselfThe Ambassadors: From Ancient Greece to Renaissance Europe, the Men Who Introduced the World to Itself
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There is much more to this book than the title suggests. While reviewing the triumphs and...
The Voyage of the Vizcaina: The Mystery of Christopher Columbus's Last ShipThe Voyage of the Vizcaina: The Mystery of Christopher Columbus's Last Ship
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In the mid-1990s, divers discovered the wreck of a large ship just off the coast of Panama,...
The Three Wars of Lt. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer: His Korean War DiaryThe Three Wars of Lt. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer: His Korean War Diary
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Contains the diary of Lt. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer, the Far East Air Forces commander during...
Army Historical Series: Eyes of Artillery: The Origins of Modern U.S. Army Aviation in World War IIArmy Historical Series: Eyes of Artillery: The Origins of Modern U.S. Army Aviation in World War II
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Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 13: Plains, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 13: Plains, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2
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After a long wait volume 13 of the Handbook of North American Indian series has been published....
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume I: Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume I: Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972
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State Department Publication 11017. Editors: Louis J. Smith and David H. Herschler. General...
Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report, V. 1-6, October 2003Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report, V. 1-6, October 2003
DVD. 2004. Investigates the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia, STS-107, and its seven-member...
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Ronald Reagan, 1983, Book 1: January 1 to July 1, 1983Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Ronald Reagan, 1983, Book 1: January 1 to July 1, 1983
Public Papers of the Presidents, Ronald Reagan, 1983, by the Office of the Federal Register,...
Korean War Phase 1: 27 June - 15 September 1950 (UN Defensive) (Center of Military History Publication)Korean War Phase 1: 27 June - 15 September 1950 (UN Defensive) (Center of Military History Publication)
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Describes the first phase of the Korean War using text, maps, illustrations, and a chronology of...

General Kenney Reports: A Personal History of the Pacific WarGeneral Kenney Reports: A Personal History of the Pacific War
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Contains General George Churchill Kenney's memoir of his career as commander of the Fifth...
Honor Bound: The History of American Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia, 1961-1973Honor Bound: The History of American Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia, 1961-1973
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Combines rigorous scholarly analysis with a moving narrative to record in detail the triumphs...
Today's Soldier 2002 (Poster)Today's Soldier 2002 (Poster)
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The Avenger Takes His Place: Andrew Johnson and the 45 Days That Changed the NationThe Avenger Takes His Place: Andrew Johnson and the 45 Days That Changed the Nation
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Andrew Johnson remains one of the largest enigmas in American history. Once praised as one of...
The Rogue Republic: How Would-Be Patriots Waged the Shortest Revolution in American HistoryThe Rogue Republic: How Would-Be Patriots Waged the Shortest Revolution in American History
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program ( What's this? ) The...

The Moon OperaThe Moon Opera
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Although an apparently well-established writer in China, Bi Feiyu has only now been introduced...
Beyond the Looking Glass: Reflections of Alice and Her FamilyBeyond the Looking Glass: Reflections of Alice and Her Family
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Chicago Race Riots: RevisedChicago Race Riots: Revised
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While Illinois did not segregate the races in public accommodations (as southern states did into...
Invisible Walls: A German Family Under the Nuremberg LawsInvisible Walls: A German Family Under the Nuremberg Laws
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Making Americans: An Essay on Individualism and MoneyMaking Americans: An Essay on Individualism and Money
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Drawing on the work of Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, John Dewey, and Henry James, an essay on...

Roosevelt : The Soldier of FreedomRoosevelt : The Soldier of Freedom
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This book is a replica of the original from the collections of The New York Public Library; it...
Washington Through a Purple Veil: Memoirs of a Southern WomanWashington Through a Purple Veil: Memoirs of a Southern Woman
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This memoir is a great account of the author's life up to 1994, and since then she has been...
The Western Canon: The Books and School of the AgesThe Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages
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There is nothing better than a good book discussion. Everyone who takes reading seriously has...
Mammoth Cave: Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky (National Park Service Handbook)Mammoth Cave: Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky (National Park Service Handbook)
Many national parks in the United States have an official handbook. These have about fifty...
The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned, February 2006The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned, February 2006
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Identifies and establishes a roadmap for doing better in the future. Lays the groundwork for...

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2007 (Paperback): The National Data BookStatistical Abstract of the United States 2007 (Paperback): The National Data Book
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The Statistical Abstract of the United States,  is the U.S. government?s Standard summary...
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume XVIII, China, 1973-1976Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume XVIII, China, 1973-1976
This volume documents fluctuations in Sino-American relations, ranging from the euphoria...
Mission in the East: The Building of an Army in a Democracy in the New German States (Newport Paper)Mission in the East: The Building of an Army in a Democracy in the New German States (Newport Paper)
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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, George W. Bush, 2003, Bk. 2Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, George W. Bush, 2003, Bk. 2
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Domain of the Caveman: A Historic Resource Study of Oregon Caves National MonumentDomain of the Caveman: A Historic Resource Study of Oregon Caves National Monument
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This excellent book reviews the history of the Oregon Caves, the Oregon Caves National Monument,...

America by Air: The Early Years of Air Transportation, 1914-1927America by Air: The Early Years of Air Transportation, 1914-1927
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Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007
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Excellent transaction. Great communication with seller. Quick Shipping. Excellent book -- new...
The Illustrated History of American Military CommissariesThe Illustrated History of American Military Commissaries
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TitubaTituba
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This is a fantastic book for ages 6 to 9, about Tituba, the slave from the West Indies whose...
An American Harvest, Vol I, 2/An American Harvest, Vol I, 2/

Awatimarka: The Ethnoarchaeology of an Andean Herding Community (Case Studies in Archaeology)Awatimarka: The Ethnoarchaeology of an Andean Herding Community (Case Studies in Archaeology)
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This study discusses the use of analogy in archaeology. It examines the practices of modern goat...
The American Past: A Survey of American History to 1877The American Past: A Survey of American History to 1877
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I am reading this textbook right now, just for the fun of it, and I am thoroughly enjoying it....
Liberty Equality Power V2 Us HLiberty Equality Power V2 Us HAs Long as the Grass Shall Grow and Rivers Flow: A History of Native AmericansAs Long as the Grass Shall Grow and Rivers Flow: A History of Native Americans
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This is the best American Indian textbook on the market today. Trafzer not only writes in a...
Brief History of the Western World Instructor's ManualBrief History of the Western World Instructor's Manual

The Caning of Senator Sumner (American Stories)The Caning of Senator Sumner (American Stories)
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In May of 1856, when Southern Congressman Preston S. Brooks caned Massachusetts Senator Charles...
Equality Deferred: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration in America, Since 1945 (Wadsworth Books on America Since 1945)Equality Deferred: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration in America, Since 1945 (Wadsworth Books on America Since 1945)
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Issues of diversity have been and remain a key aspect of contemporary America. James Olson draws...
The Ancien Regime and the French RevolutionThe Ancien Regime and the French Revolution
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It is very hard to find a good book on the French Revolution that takes the revolution as a...
A Brief History of the Western WorldA Brief History of the Western World
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A very good reference book for anyone interested in history. It does not go into great detail...
A Bagful of Locusts and the Baboon Woman: Constructions of Gender, Change, and Continuity in Botswana (Case Studies in Cultural Anthropology)A Bagful of Locusts and the Baboon Woman: Constructions of Gender, Change, and Continuity in Botswana (Case Studies in Cultural Anthropology)
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Not since the publication of Lee's case study on the Dobe Ju/'Hoansi and Turnbull's...

The West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization, Alternate Volume, Since 1300The West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization, Alternate Volume, Since 1300
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The West Transformed is a comprehensive, mainstream introductory Western Civilization or...
The Mainstream of Civilization Since 1660The Mainstream of Civilization Since 1660The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers MovementThe Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers Movement
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At a time when the Mexican-US border is rife with contention, one needs some inspiration for...
The Gay MetropolisThe Gay Metropolis
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As a gay Puerto Rican who grew up in Manhattan, I find it disturbing that Kaiser manages to...
Harvests of Joy: How the Good Life Became Great BusinessHarvests of Joy: How the Good Life Became Great Business
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With the passing of Robert Mondavi I felt compelled to learn more about the man who has done...

Storm Over The Land: A Profile of the Civil WarStorm Over The Land: A Profile of the Civil War
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Taken mainly from Abraham Lincoln: The War Years. 60 halftones from photographs; 98 drawings,...
The Wolf PitThe Wolf Pit
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This is what I would call a 'Dark, dark story of two lives that actually never meet. I...
Treachery at Sharpnose Point: Unraveling the Mystery of the Caledonia's Final VoyageTreachery at Sharpnose Point: Unraveling the Mystery of the Caledonia's Final Voyage
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Seal's chance sighting of the Caledonia's figurehead in a coastline churchyard starts...
Mammoth Cave: Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky (National Park Service Handbook)Mammoth Cave: Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky (National Park Service Handbook)
Many national parks in the United States have an official handbook. These have about fifty...
The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned, February 2006The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned, February 2006
Best Price: $21.66
Identifies and establishes a roadmap for doing better in the future. Lays the groundwork for...

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2007 (Paperback): The National Data BookStatistical Abstract of the United States 2007 (Paperback): The National Data Book
Best Price: $45.55
The Statistical Abstract of the United States,  is the U.S. government?s Standard summary...
Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume XVIII, China, 1973-1976Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume XVIII, China, 1973-1976
This volume documents fluctuations in Sino-American relations, ranging from the euphoria...
Mission in the East: The Building of an Army in a Democracy in the New German States (Newport Paper)Mission in the East: The Building of an Army in a Democracy in the New German States (Newport Paper)
Best Price: $6.25
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, George W. Bush, 2003, Bk. 2Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, George W. Bush, 2003, Bk. 2
Best Price: $70.50
Domain of the Caveman: A Historic Resource Study of Oregon Caves National MonumentDomain of the Caveman: A Historic Resource Study of Oregon Caves National Monument
Best Price: $70.72
This excellent book reviews the history of the Oregon Caves, the Oregon Caves National Monument,...

America by Air: The Early Years of Air Transportation, 1914-1927America by Air: The Early Years of Air Transportation, 1914-1927
Best Price: $10.23
Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007
Best Price: $4.94
Excellent transaction. Great communication with seller. Quick Shipping. Excellent book -- new...
The Illustrated History of American Military CommissariesThe Illustrated History of American Military Commissaries
Best Price: $176.95
  
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