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Preface to the Fourth EditionThis is the fourth edition of this book. The previous editions were in2001, 2009 and 2011. The book has been in high demand in Sudan(s)and East Africa but its exposure to readers beyond this geographicalarea was limited due...

Years after the death of his father—who in the 1970s sacrificed everything in pursuit of his ideals, and joined the underground guerilla army in Mexico—the narrator and his younger brother try to piece together the fragments of their family...

Frank J. Wetta and Martin A. Novelli's Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film investigates how depictions of women in Hollywood motion pictures helped forge the myth of Lincoln. Exploring female characters' backstories, the political and cultural climate in...

After forty years of congressional service, five terms in the House and five in the Senate, George William Norris (1861-1944) was going home to Nebraska. Norris had lost the 1942 Senate race and felt the defeat keenly. But as his train rolled westward,...

During and after the Civil War, four presidents faced the challenge of reuniting the nation and of providing justice for black Americans--and of achieving a balance between those goals. This first book to collectively examine the Reconstruction policies...

"If!" And if I look long enough into the black glass, there's another living room reflected there, as much alive as this one. A black doorway that leads to a black hole, a black screen like the black Dead Sea, where nothing grows. And all seems dead...

Howard J. Wiarda is one of the leading global scholars of international relations, comparative politics, and foreign policy, and the author/editor of more than sixty books. Now in this highly personal and swashbuckling account, Professor Wiarda tells the...

The Literary History Of The American Revolution Part 2: 1763-1783 (1897) is a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the literary works that emerged during the American Revolution. Written by Moses Coit Tyler, the book is a continuation of the first part...

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Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters V2: The Earliest Period to the Year 1616 (1856) is a comprehensive historical book written by John O'Donovan. The book covers the earliest period of Irish history up to the year 1616. It is part of a...

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Imperial England is a historical book written by Montagu Burrows, first published in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of England's imperial expansion during the 19th century, focusing on the political, economic, and social factors that...

The Life of Sir Robert Peel is a biographical work written by Francis C. Montague in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Sir Robert Peel, a prominent British politician who served as Prime Minister twice in the...

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""Duty And Service: Letters From The Front (1917)"" is a collection of letters written by Lionel William Crouch during his time serving in the British Army during World War I. The letters provide a firsthand account of the experiences and emotions of a...

The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War, 1914-1919, 1/8th Battalion (1920) is a historical account of the experiences of the Sherwood Foresters, a British Army regiment, during the First World War. Written by W. C. C. Weetman, the book provides a...

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A History of English Literature, written by Walter S. Hinchman and originally published in 1918, is a comprehensive and detailed examination of the development of English literature from its earliest origins to the early 20th century. The book is divided...

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""The Presidents of the United States: 1789-1894"" is a comprehensive book written by James Grant Wilson, which provides a detailed account of the first 23 presidents of the United States. The book starts with George Washington, the first president of...

""Lincoln, His Life And Time V1"" is a comprehensive biography of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States, written by Henry J. Raymond. The book covers Lincoln's life from his humble beginnings in Kentucky to his rise to the...

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The Battlefield of Bunker Hill is a historical book that provides a detailed account of the famous battle that took place on June 17, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. The book is written by Richard Frothingham, an American historian who was...

Sketches From The Civil War In North America, 1861-63 is a book written by V. Blada that provides a visual narrative of the American Civil War. The book is a collection of sketches and illustrations that depict the events and battles of the war, as well...

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""Letters Of A Family During The War For The Union, 1861-1865 V1"" is a collection of letters written by members of the Woolsey family during the American Civil War. The letters were written by Georgeanna Woolsey Bacon, her brothers, and other family...

A Defense of the Hessians is a book written by Joseph G. Rosengarten that provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of Hessian soldiers during the American Revolution. The author argues that these soldiers, who were hired by the British to fight...

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The Useful Man: A Sermon Delivered At The Funeral Of Hon. Charles Paine At Northfield, Vermont is a religious text written by Ezra S. Gannett. The book is a sermon that was delivered at the funeral of Hon. Charles Paine in Northfield, Vermont. The book...

""The Life of Major General Zachary Taylor, Twelfth President of the United States"" is a biography written by Henry Montgomery. The book details the life of Zachary Taylor, who served as a major general in the United States Army before becoming the...

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The book ""Theodore Roosevelt As An Undergraduate"" written by Donald Wilhelm is a detailed account of the early life of one of America's most iconic presidents, Theodore Roosevelt. The book focuses specifically on Roosevelt's time as an undergraduate...

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This book is a collection of speeches given by members of the United States Congress in honor of Andrew Johnson, a former Senator from Tennessee who served as the 17th President of the United States. The speeches were delivered in both the Senate and...

""A Letter On Lincoln"" is a book written by Edwin L. Godkin, which provides a detailed analysis and critique of the political career and presidency of Abraham Lincoln. The book is written in the form of a letter addressed to a friend, and it covers a...

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