History Books

Bat, Ball and Field is a wonderful foray into the history and culture of cricket. 'Hotten is not just good, he is one of the best' Cricketer

Immerse yourself in the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published! Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is deemed "acceptable" in published works have shifted over the centuries, and from culture to culture. Banned Books explores why some of the world's most important literary classics and seminal non-fiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public to read - whether for challengin

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER 'The best single-volume account of the Barbarossa campaign to date' Andrew Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny 'A page-turning descent into Hell and back . . . this fresh and compelling account of Hitler's failed invasion of the Soviet Union should be on everyone's reading list for 2021' Dr Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire _______________________________ The largest military operation in history. The turning point of the Second World

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Nicknamed Beauty, shortstop Dave Bancroft experienced a brilliant, bumpy and boisterous six decades in baseball linking the sport's primitive origins to its early 1970s charisma and culminating in his stunning induction to the Hall of Fame.

Two thousand years ago, these people and their Nordic cousins had complete full equality between the sexes, which was taken from these people within two generations of their conversion to Christianity.

With over 30 years of extensive, independent research on Arnold, the author challenges conventional wisdom. Bringing to the forefront primary sources and thought-provoking questions that may reveal a different story than what most Americans have been led to believe, he launches a new debate about Arnold's true motives and character.

Asian Americans Maya Lin, Kristi Yamaguchi, Yo-Yo Ma, Ellison Onizuka, Lisa Ling, Larry Itliong, Philip Vera Cruz, Duke Kahanamoku, Patsy Mink, Tammy Duckworth, Salman Khan, Andrew Youn, David Ho, Margaret Chung, Grace Lin, Haing Ngor.

The Battle of Cowpens is considered to be one of the most important victories of the American Revolution. This edition collects for the first time in a single volume the correspondence and memoirs of the soldiers who participated in the battle.

Astrology And Enneagram Are you struggling to acknowledge who you really are and what motivates you as a person? Are you unaware of the positive traits you can take advantage of in life that can make the difference you were missing? If so, you can use information in this book for practical advice and spiritual guidance that will allow you to absorb a different approach to your life and your relationships in a positive away If you've ever wondered why it is that you behave the way y

Arkansas: A Guide To The State of the American Guide Series written by the FWP reviews the history of Arkansas.

Arizona: A State Guide of the American Guide Series written by the FWP reviews the history of Arizona.