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1	Don't Know Much about History: Everything You Need to Know about American Histor more books like this by Kenneth C Davis Presented in a user-friendly format, this comprehensive history of America fills in the gaps that we all have, and breaks some new ground, too. Starting off each topic with a string of questions--there are no bad questions, of course, and many of them are interesting--Davis provides insightful reports on key events and personalities from Columbus ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy more books like this by Rick Beyer Inspired by the popular History Channel( Timelab 2000 series, this book features the most startling stories ever plucked from the pages of history. 200+ photos & illustrations. see all copies from $7.59! new only from $10.45! \| SVS
3	Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events more books like this by Bernard Grun The classic history reference, brough completely up to date, linking more than 30,000 events in an overview of 7,000 years of civilization. The Timetables of History is an indispensable resource that distills the essence of civilization, highlighting significant moments in history, politics, philosophy, religion, art, science and technology. 2 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.05! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Don't Know Much about the Bible: Everything You Need to Know about the Good Book But Never Learned more books like this by Kenneth C Davis With wit, wisdom, and an extraordinary talent for turning dry, difficult reading into colorful, and realistic accounts, the creator of the bestselling "Don't Know Much About . . ." series brings the world of Old and New Testaments to life for every reader. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Schott's Food & Drink Miscellany more books like this by Ben Schott Ben Schott's meticulously researched guide to the far reaches of food and drink lore includes information on the Japanese tea ceremony, Alcoholics Anonymous, English pub signs, slang words for drunkards, and mouse-eating in the Roman Empire. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	American Reader: Words That Moved a Nation more books like this by Professor Diane Ravitch (Editor) This collection of over 200 speeches, songs, and other writings intended to inspire and motivate the listener includes work from an assortment of Americans from all eras, from the Founding Fathers through Woody Guthrie and Jesse Jackson. It has been assembled under the editorship of Diane Ravitch, a historian of education who for years has been a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.03! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History more books like this by Michael H Hart (Preface by) Hart's controversial book The 100 was first published in 1978. Critics objected that he not only had the nerve to select what he thought were the most influential people in history, but he even ranked them according to their importance. Hart's arguments may challenge and perhaps convince readers, but his manner is certainly both informative and ... see all copies from $3.90! new only from $17.43! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Cartoon History of the Universe 1 more books like this by Larry Gonick In seven wild and witty chapters, cartoonist Larry Gonick takes us on an uproarious joyride through the ancient world. Gonick's brilliant insights, exuberant humor, and delightful drawings combine to make a truly unique work that is sure to be a valuable resource as well as a great escape for all ages. Black-and-white illustrations. see all copies from $4.74! new only from $12.66! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Wallchart of World History (Revised): From Earliest Times to the Present - A Facsimile Edition more books like this by Edward Hull Six millennia of world history at a glance, in more than 400 illustrations.Through thousands of dates, facts and quotes, all in chronological sequence, a 30-foot, visual panorama of history literally unfolds, revealing untold treasures inside. Great empires, dynasties, rulers from King Solomon to the present day, exciting inventions, and dramatic ... see all copies from $17.80! new only from $17.82!
10	Don't Know Much about History more books like this by Kenneth C Davis Presented in a user-friendly format, this comprehensive history of America fills in the gaps that we all have, and breaks some new ground, too. Starting off each topic with a string of questions--there are no bad questions, of course, and many of them are interesting--Davis provides insightful reports on key events and personalities from Columbus ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.76! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Human Story: Our History, from the Stone Age to Today more books like this by James C Davis Using anecdotes, pungent quotations, and bits of humor to illuminate big events, historian Davis presents an eminently readable, compact history of human society from the Stone Age to the present. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.94! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Cattoon History of the Universe 2 more books like this by Larry Gonick The first Cartoon History of the Universe won raves from book critics and general readers alike and became a smash bestseller. Now Larry Gonick's back, with six more hilarious volumes in one tremendous package. Hip, multicultural, and funny, it has something for absolutely everyone. see all copies from $6.00! new only from $11.80! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain more books like this by Kenneth O Morgan (Editor) From the arrival of the Roman legions to the present day, this superbly illustrated volume tells the enthralling story of Britain and her people over two thousand years. 200+ b&w illustrations. of color plates. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.73! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Usborne Book of World History more books like this by Anne Millard -- A brilliant overview of world history from prehistoric times to the early 20th century -- Prepared with the help of experts in each period Lots of illustrations provide an attractive and stimulating starting point to the subject see all copies from $10.99! new only from $14.63! \| first editions
15 view cover	A general history of the robberies & murders of the most notorious pirates more books like this by Charles Johnson Originally published in 1724, this famous account chronicles the lives and exploits of the most notorious pirates from Anne Bonny to Blackbeard. see all copies from $9.74! new only from $9.74! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes more books like this by Carl Waldman An alphabetical encyclopedia covering the history, culture, and present status of more than 150 Indian tribes of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.18! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Oxford Classical Dictionary more books like this by Professor Simon Hornblower (Editor), Antony Spawforth (Editor) For almost half a century, the Oxford Classical Dictionary has been the unrivaled one-volume resource on the Greco-Roman world. Covering literature, art, philosophy, law, mythology, science, and historical trends, the OCD provides clearly understood yet authoritative information. The Third Edition features 800 new entries--bringing the total to 6 ... see all copies from $39.90! new only from $77.81! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Don't Know Much about the Bible more books like this by Kenneth C Davis (Read by) With wit, wisdom, and an extraordinary talent for turning dry, difficult reading into colorful, and realistic accounts, the creator of the bestselling "Don't Know Much About . . ." series brings the world of Old and New Testaments to life for every reader. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Cartoon History of the Universe: From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance more books like this by Larry Gonick Gonick's celebrated series is a unique fusion of world history and the comics medium, a work of serious scholarship and a masterpiece of popular literature. This long-awaited new volume highlights key events and oft-neglected historical connections, while offering a historical survey that is at once multicultural, humanistic, skeptical, and laugh ... see all copies from $10.39! new only from $12.32! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Afghanistan: A Short History of Its People and Politics more books like this by Sir Martin Ewans Fascinating, comprehensive, and timely, "Afghanistan" examines the troubled history of a nation whose global relevance continues to hold the international spotlight. Reaching as far back as the seventh century A.D., when Arab armies imported the new religion of Islam into a predominantly Buddhist country, Martin Ewans shows how centuries of ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $8.26! \| first editions \| SVS
21	Timetables of History more books like this by Bernard Grun Unique, classic, global, indispensable, and entertaining . . . there is no en d to the attractions of this remarkable volume. It brings alive the vast, rich history of human civilization for a very diversified readership through the ages from 400 BC to 1978 AD. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Practicing History: Selected Essays more books like this by Barbara Wertheim Tuchman From thoughtful pieces on the historian's role to striking insights into America's past and present to trenchant observations on the international scene, Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. Here is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime spent "practicing history." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Legends & Lies of World History more books like this by Richard Shenkman From the New York Times bestselling author of Legends, Lies & Cherished Myths of American History comes an entertaining book exploring other countries. In Shenkman's zany history, nothing is as it seems and world luminaries are treated as actual human beings. Line drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.92! \| first editions \| SVS
24	Almanac of American History more books like this by Schlesinger Noted historian Arthur Schlesinger traces the history of America from the earliest settlers to the latest statements from the White House. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The People's Chronology: A Year-By-Year Record of Human Events from Prehistory to the Present more books like this by James Trager This historical reference has more than 35,000 entries that chronicle major events in virtually every field of human endeavor. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS

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