This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as … [Read more...]
Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy
"A fluent, intelligent history...give[s] the reader a feel for the human quirks and harsh demands of life at sea."—New York Times Book ReviewBefore the ink was dry on the U.S. Constitution, the establishment of a permanent military became the most divisive issue facing the new government. The founders—particularly Jefferson, Madison, and Adams—debated fiercely. Would a standing army be the thin end of dictatorship? Would a navy protect from pirates or drain the treasury and provoke … [Read more...]
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A History of Science Fiction: A Brief Introduction to the Genre, the Books, and the Culture that Defines It
Submarine voyages. Nuclear explosions. Men on the moon. Today they belong to history, but science fiction first brought them to our attention often decades before any actual invention. But this often misunderstood genre does more than predict the future. Foremost, it entertains, but it also changes our perspective, giving us a glimpse of the present we would otherwise miss.This book is a brief introduction to the genre. It provides the history of science fictions five major time periods, and … [Read more...]
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A Popular History of Ireland : from the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics – Volume 2
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS … [Read more...]
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Timeline of World History
A fascinating chronological guide to all the key events and people who have helped shape the world today.From the Big Bang through the rise and fall of the greatest empires to the great technological achievements of modern times, this book will help readers view our collective past in panorama, making sense of the confusing world in which we live today.Contents1) The Ancient World 2) The Medieval and Renaissance World3) The Enlightened World4) The Nineteenth Century5) The Modern WorldA … [Read more...]
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The History of England, Volume I
The History of England, Volume I is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by David Hume is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of David Hume then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. List Price: $ 9.99 Price: $ 9.99 … [Read more...]
