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1	Oh, Rats!: The Story of Rats and People more books like this by Albert Marrin, C B Mordan (Illustrator) see all copies from $4.76! new only from $5.90! \| SVS
2	Dr. Jenner and the Speckled Monster: The Discovery of the Smallpox Vacci: The Discovery of the Smallpox Vaccine more books like this by Albert Marrin In 1796, an unknown country doctor named Edward Jenner developed and administered the world's first vaccine-turning the tide in humanity's age-old war against disease. Award-winning author Albert Marrin explains the significance of "immortal" Jenner's gift to mankind as he narrates the epic story of smallpox, a disease so contagious and deadly ... see all copies from $2.25! new only from $11.51! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Empires Lost and Won: The Spanish Heritage in the Southwest more books like this by Albert Marrin A history of the settling and development of what is now the American Southwest, from the 16th century through the Mexican War. Readers will meet such legendary historical figures as Cabaza de Vaca, Coronado, Santa Anna, Sam Houston, Cochise, Geronimo, and the warriors who fought at the Alamo. Illustrated with b&w photographs, drawings, and maps. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| first editions
4	Struggle for a Continent: The French and Indian Wars, 1690-1760 more books like this by Albert Marrin An account of the savage conflict which rage on and off for seventy years as the French and the British struggled to control the continent of North America. see all copies from $5.03! first editions
5	George Washington & the Founding of a Nation more books like this by Albert Marrin Albert Marrin examines the "father of our country" from the points of view of character, military experience, and also his slaveholding to assess Washington's role in the nation's history. Illustrated with paintings, prints, and line drawings. see all copies from $2.24! new only from $3.17! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Virginia's General: Robert E. Lee and the Civil War more books like this by Albert Marrin A biography of the Civil War general illustrated with b&w photographs and reproductions. Readers will learn how this man who disliked slavery and was opposed to secession came to be one of the Confederacy's greatest leaders. see all copies from $7.67! first editions
7	Hitler more books like this by Albert Marrin A biography of the struggling Austrian artist who rose from obscurity to power as the leader of the Nazi party and, later, the German nation and whose ambitions led the world to war. see all copies from $6.71! new only from $47.85! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Cowboys, Indians, and Gunfighters: The Story of the Cattle Kingdom more books like this by Albert Marrin An action-packed story of the days when ranchers vied with the native peoples to rule the plains of North America. Reproductions of Western art will introduce readers to Marrin's vivid re-creation of history. His accurate, carefully researched text makes it a valuable reference tool as well. Illustrated with photos, prints, and paintings. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
9	Mao Tse-Tung and His China more books like this by Albert Marrin Traces the life of the revolutionary who led the struggle to make China a Communist nation in 1949 and unleashed the horror of the Cultural Revolution in the mid-1960's. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| first editions
10	The War for Independence: The Story of the American Revolution more books like this by Albert Marrin "A graphic presentation of the Revolution, dramatizing monumental events as well as the struggles of individuals . . . Readers will be captivated by Marrin's vivid narrative style, exemplifying historical writing at its best".--"Kirkus Reviews". "Booklist" Editors' Choice. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year Illustrated with b&w ... see all copies from $4.62! first editions
11	Victory in the Pacific more books like this by Albert Marrin see all copies from $5.79! first editions
12	Old Hickory: Andrew Jackson and the American People more books like this by Albert Marrin Vivid detail and unflinching analysis characterize Marrin's fascinating renderings of the adventurous life, painful complexity, and continuing controversy that define the seventh president of the United States. Photos, maps, prints, and drawings. see all copies from $4.90! new only from $5.86! \| first editions
13	Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars more books like this by Albert Marrin Follows Napoleon Bonaparte from his origins as a lowly soldier to his rise to military power and his conquest of Europe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
14	The Sea King: Sir Francis Drake and His Times more books like this by Albert Marrin The flamboyant, often dangerous life of Sir Francis Drake, one of the greatest mariners of all time. Gritty details of what navigating and commanding a ship was like in the 16th century are fully explored as are the political and social climates that surrounded the voyages of Drake and his crews. Important historical events such as the Spanish ... see all copies from $3.63! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
15	Saving the Buffalo more books like this by Albert Marrin Saving the Buffalo explores the astonishing fate of these huge animals. There is no simple answer to their near extinction. The interplay of natural forces and people, both Native Americans and settlers, played a critical role in the story of this American symbol. Many thousands of buffalo roamed the Great Plains for centuries. The first Native ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $8.36! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Stalin: 2russia's Man of Steel more books like this by Albert Marrin An account of the life of the man who shaped the Soviet Union, from pre-revolutionary Russia to its evolution as a superpower and the descent of the "Iron Curtain." see all copies from $2.38! new only from $45.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
17	Overlord: D-Day and the Invasion of Europe more books like this by Albert Marrin Describes the events which occurred prior to, during, and after the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	The Great Adventure: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Modern America more books like this by Albert Marrin "We knew toil and hardship and hunger and thirst . . . but we felt the hardy life in our veins, and ours was the glory of work and the joy of living." aTheodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt is one of Americaas liveliest and most influential figures. He was a scholar, cowboy, war hero, explorer, and a brilliant politician. As president, ... see all copies from $6.01! new only from $12.50! \| SVS
19 view cover	Sitting Bull and His World more books like this by Albert Marrin, Donna L Brooks (Editor) A biography of the Plains Indians' leader. The author explores the complete life of Sitting Bull--far beyond his defeat of Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Also discussed is the historical context of Sitting Bull's life, particularly the differences in white and Indian cultures. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $9.95! \| first editions
20 view cover	Aztecs and Spaniards: Cortes and the Conquest of Mexico more books like this by Albert Marrin Describes the history and culture of the Aztec Indians in the Valley of Mexico and discusses how the arrival of the conquistador Hernando Cortes brought about the fall of their mighty empire. see all copies from $2.80! new only from $99.00!
21 view cover	Commander in Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War more books like this by Albert Marrin This biography of Lincoln concentrates on his years as president during the Civil War. Readers will learn not about Lincoln the icon, but about Lincoln the person: a man who was full of intelligence and great sorrow, who was determined to end slavery but who, in his own way, was prejudiced. To provide a true feeling of life during the Civil War, ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $38.60! \| first editions
22	The Airman's War: World War II in the Sky more books like this by Albert Marrin Examines the role of the air force in World War II, including the nonstop bombing over Germany and the slow island by island battles in the Pacific. see all copies from $6.90! first editions
23 view cover	Unconditional Surrender: U.S. Grant and the Civil War more books like this by Albert Marrin Noted historian Albert Marrin tells how a reluctant soldier, U.S. Grant, became the leader who was able to bring a final victory to the Union after years of bloody, wrenching civil war. The book is filled with the color and feel of battle and tells of the lot of the common soldier, whose destiny was linked to this unlikely hero. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
24	The Secret Armies: Spies, Counterspies, and Saboteurs in World War II more books like this by Albert Marrin Describes the activities of famous spies, Resistance movements, and saboteurs and discusses how they helped turn the tide of the Second World War. see all copies from $4.50! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
25	1812, the War Nobody Won more books like this by Albert Marrin Describes the causes and leading events of the early nineteenth-century conflict between Great Britain and the United States. see all copies from $15.96! new only from $45.00! \| signed copies \| first editions

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