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Chronologically profiles one-hundred wars from 547 BC through the present day, highlighting key battles, contributing factors, great commanders, and key theorists

An illustrated collection of amusing, authentic Victorian manners. Pick up the correct fork and dig into this delicious collection of Victorian society's weird, crazy and strange rules concerning dinner parties, teas, luncheons, social calls, overnight visits and more! Copiously illustrated with authentic line drawings by noted artists from the Victorian period.

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Essential for understanding Victorian way of life, this is a very interesting book on the code of manners of Victorian behavior. This book is about life in the Victorian World when the British Empire never slept or the sun never set on it. America in the Victorian World was still a colony and indeed wanting to become it's own in identity. The book plays an important role in explaining that the rules and manner system of America was very simila...

Chronologically presented are engaging one-page depictions of 100 historically meaningful relationships--from husbands and wives to enemies and rivals--with each entry accompanied by an illustration and text teeming with facts and nuggets of information. Includes an Index and trivia quiz. 100 photos & illustrations.

Story of the brave, yet often naive European settlers who established the colonies. Making of America Series contains a Where to Go section that brings the past into the present, offering a wide variety of museums and historic sites. Readers can experience and see firsthand where many of the events in the book actually took place.

An entertaining and informative look into the significant contributions of 100 men and women who, over time, transcended their own mortality and have become folk heroes.

American Politics in the 20th Century is a wonderful addition to Bluewood Books' 20th Century Series. Abraham Lincoln described democracy as "government of the people, by the people, and for the people". Government in America has evolved from the system of pure democracy of the early Greeks to what is now commonly called a democratic republic, or government through freely elected representatives.American Politics in the 20th Century is jam-pac...

A collection of stories of 100 brave souls who braved the unknown.

This particular book from Bluewood Publishing 100 series is an excellent resource for authors and well as an excellent guide for placing authors in historical contexts. This book is for both the history buff and a simply quizzical individual.

From the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the majestic Victoria Falls, from the mysterious Cango Caves to the grand Mount Everest-100 Natural Wonders of the World is the perfect guide to discovering and exploring some of nature's greatest wonders. Discover some of the most extraordinary natural phenomena. Travel back in time to uncover the beginnings of some of the best-known sites in the world-what geological processes shaped them, which tribes ...

Great cities throughout history from around the world. Ancient citadels to modern marvels from all over the world. A must for any history buff or world traveler.

In this book readers will discover a wide range of men and women who have had dramatic effects upon the history of the world including: military (Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan), monarchs (Elizabeth I and Louis XVI), dictators (Joseph Stalin and Nikita Khrushchev), religious (Pope John XXIII and Siddhartha Gautama), U.S. Presidents (George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt), and much more!

Each of the 100 men and women profiled in this book have discovered for themselves and inspired others to find ways to reach God and find inner peace. Readers will be fascinated about the many different religions and beliefs from around the world and throughout history. Chronologically presented, this book begins with Abraham (c. 19th century BC) and ends with Tenzin Gyatso, the Dalai Lama (b. 1935). Both men, although centuries apart, discove...

Each of the 100 books selected for inclusion have made significant impacts upon different aspects of our lives, including world religions, politics, sciences, arts and theater, and social awareness. Books from ancient times, such as Egyptian Book of the Dead, The Koran and The Republic by Plato are included. So are Common Sense by Thomas Paine, Cartaguena Manifesto by Simon Bolivar, and Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Some of the m...

100 Battles That Shaped World History is another wonderful addition to Bluewood Books' popular 100 Series. This title is jam-packed with interesting facts and information about 100 different decisive battles that have been fought throughout history and around the world. From the very early battles, such as the Battle of Megiddo (1469 B.C.), history is teeming with amazing stories of great and significant encounters between two or more opposing...

Bluewood Books is proud to add to its popular 100 Series line of books with the publication of 100 Artists Who Shaped World History. The title provides an entertaining and informative look at the lives of the visual artists who challenged traditional means of expression to broaden human perception. Through the mediums of painting, sculpting, and photography, these artists were storytellers of the society they perceived or one they wished to cr...

Law & Order in the 20th Century is the perfect book for anyone interested in the history of law, law enforcement, and justice. You'll read about landmark and sensational trials, organized and white collar crime, and the struggles for civil rights, women's rights, labor rights, environmental justice, and workplace rights. Along the way you'll meet the lawmakers, judges, and lawyers, the police and special agents, and the accused, innocent, and ...

100 Ships & Planes That Shaped World History takes readers on a worldwide tour of the amazing and famous sea and air vessels of history. Ships and planes are integral parts of world history and have played decisive roles in wars, commerce and exploration. Ships such as the Maine and Lusitania have brought countries into wars. The voyages of the Titanic and Mayflower are still of great interest today.Includes: -- The flight of the Wright brothe...

The book is for anyone interested in military history. It covers a lot of the great leaders of our country and it shows why the United States is independent today. Our country pays great gratitude to these men and this book shows why each and every one of them deserved the honor they received. Captivating for everyone, from the history buff to the simply quizzical individual.