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This account of US history from the bottom up tells the real story of the people, rather than the flag-waving official story.

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From the bestselling author of "D-Day" comes the definitive book on the most momentous expedition in American history--and one of the greatest ... More

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In this groundbreaking study, Mann shows how a new generation of anthropologists and archaeologists, using new research techniques, have come to the ... More

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Based on 15 years of in-depth research, "1421" traces the voyages of an extraordinary fleet of Chinese ships, whose crews actually charted America 70 ... More

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"This is not history for history's sake, however - this is the history of our present and future, long beyond cold war, into war on terror, war on ... More

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This work provides an account of the author's five month journey around Cape Horn in 1834 as an ordinary seaman. It clearly and graphically recounts ... More

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Niall Ferguson's "Colossus: The Rise and Fall of the American Empire" charts America's rise as a world power, and issues a dire warning about its ... More

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The setting is Hong Kong, 1963. The action spans scarcely more than a week, but these are the days of high adventure: from kidnapping and murder to ... More

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Comprehensive coverage of Western Civilization organized into 30 chapters. Covers ancient times through the present. Single-author text written by an ... More

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On January 8th 2011 in Tuscon, Arizona a gunman appeared in the small crowd gathered for an open meeting with US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and ... More

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The classic bestselling war memoir by the most decorated American soldier in World War II is now back in print in a trade paperback edition.

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Title: Life in the far West.Author: Ruxton, George Frederick AugustusPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed ... More

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A Magnificent book which reinterprets every aspect of American history. Readable and provocative and written with Paul Johnson's customary vigorous, ... More

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It is the seventies, at the height of flower power. Star has just joined Drop City, a hippie commune in sunny California living the simple, natural ... More

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Tying America's past to the economic policies of today and beyond, "History Of The American Economy, 12E", International Edition presents events ... More

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Presents a chronological narrative, focusing on the great public debates that have dominated American history.

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, ... More

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"How did that happen?" students wonder about their past. "America's History" provides a clear explanation. Instructors rely on "America's History" to ... More

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From a premier historian--twice awarded the Pulitzer Prize--comes a set of illuminating sketches of the characteristics, accomplishments, and ... More

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A compelling story of agency, survival, struggle and triumph over adversity. This text illuminates the central place of African Americans in U.S. ... More

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A dramatic and entertaining account of some of the great works of literature and philosophy throughout history--including an exploration of Homer, ... More

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Incorporates new scholarship throughout, includes a variety of new photos, and brings the discussion fully up to date with coverage of the 2012 ... More

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A history of the relationship between Spain and Hispanic America from the beginning of civilisation to the present.

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Long before the Pilgrims, other Europeans pioneered North America, seeking land, converts and cities of gold. By exploring Americas lost, or often ... More

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A memoir of land, family and perseverance from one of the most influential writers in America. Didion's ancestors were pioneers, pushing westward to ... More

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