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Michigan

Great Minds of History

The great historians of our day take you on an exhilarating tourthrough the crucial moments in American history . . .

"Easy reading and very informative."- Civil War News

"All the interviews are fascinating."- Tampa Tribune-Times

"Fascinating . . . Highly recommended."-Library Journal AmericanHeritage Great Minds of History

In a series of interviews that are as valuable as they areengrossing, today's best and brightest historians weigh in on thecrucial moments in American history. Whether it's the FirstContinental Congress or the Cold War, American Heritage Great Mindsof History takes you there, imbuing the past with an immediacy thatgoes well beyond the scope of formal histories.

Conducted by Roger Mudd, the highly respected news commentator andanchor for the History Channel, this collection shares thefascinating insights and rare anecdotes of: Gordon Wood on theColonial era and the American Revolution; James McPherson on theCivil War and Reconstruction; Richard White on westward expansion;David McCullough on the early twentieth century; and StephenAmbrose on World War II and the postwar era.

American Heritage magazine, the country's leading magazine ofhistory, has published dozens of highly acclaimed books, includingAmerican Heritage History of the United States, American HeritageNew History of the Civil War, American Heritage New History ofWorld War II, American Heritage Dictionary of American Quotations,and American Heritage Encyclopedia of American History.

⭐ American Heritage

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Kansas

Personal Reflections of an Historian

Completed shortly before Ambrose's untimely death, To America is a very personal look at our nation's history through the eyes of one of the twentieth century's most influential historians. Ambrose roams the country's history, praising the men and women who made it exceptional. He considers Jefferson and Washington, who were progressive thinkers (while living a contradiction as slaveholders), and celebrates Lincoln and Roosevelt. He recounts Andrew Jackson's stunning defeat of a superior British force in the battle of New Orleans with a ragtag army in the War of 1812. He brings to life Lewis and Clark's grueling journey across the wilderness and the building of the railroad that joined the nation coast to coast. Taking swings at political correctness, as well as his own early biases, Ambrose grapples with the country's historic sins of racism; its ill treatment of Native Americans; and its tragic errors such as the war in Vietnam, which he ardently opposed. He contrasts the modern presidencies of Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, and Johnson. He considers women's and civil rights, immigration, philanthropy, and nation building. Most powerfully, in this final volume, Ambrose offers an accolade to the historian's mighty calling.

To America

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Movies meet history. Or movies vs. history. For movies regarding historical people or events, it’s interesting to learn what has been changed (and why). Sixty historical writers examine the relationship between popular films and the historical record. First edition, first printing, complete number line. Very nice copy with clean pages and filled with B&W photos and illustrations. Gift inscription on FFEP. I tried to show the sparse light foxing on top page edges in the photos. Two bumped corners. Crisp DJ with minimal edge wear. #nonfiction #hardcover #history #films #movies #historians #entertainment #firstedition (Shelf 9B)

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New Jersey

History According to the Movies

Essays that consider how classic movies have reflected history include the writings of such noted historians as Paul Fussell, Antonia Fraser, and Gore Vidal. 50,000 first printing. BOMC & QPB. History Main.

Past Imperfect  **

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James M. McPherson

Alan Brinkley

Excellent condition, excellent format, very enjoyable read - American historians examine 31 uncelebrated days that changed the course of history. Photos and illustrations on each page. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, COMPLETE NUMBER LINE. Solid hardcover with clean pages, no writing, no owner name, no folded pages, sharp corners and spine. DJ crisp with only a trace of edge wear (no tears). Beautiful addition to someone’s library. Retail price $34.95. (SW4) (9B)

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Crossroads in American History: America's Greatest Historians Examine Thirty-One Uncelebrated Days that Changes the Course of History

Contains thirty-one essays in which the authors, all historians, discuss specific, under-recognized events they believe helped shape America and the world.

Days of Destiny  **

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In great condition.

Illinois

Eminent Historians Imagine What Might Have Been

A second collection of essays on the vital turning points in world history, written by our most respected historians and presented by the editor of What If? TM

What If?

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Texas

A Thrilling Novel of Conspiracy and Intrigue During World War II

"The Historians blends a fascinating historical intrigue with the quick pace and excitement of a thriller." -- Ellen Keith, author of The Dutch Wife The Secret History meets The Alice Network in this riveting tale of murder and conspiracy in Sweden during WWII by critically acclaimed author Cecilia Eckbäck. It is 1943 and Sweden's neutrality in the war is under pressure. Laura Dahlgren, the bright, young right-hand of the chief negotiator to Germany, is privy to these tensions, even as she tries to keep her head down in the mounting fray. However, when Laura's best friend from university, Britta, is discovered murdered in cold blood, Laura is determined to find the killer. Prior to her death, Britta sent a report on the racial profiling in Scandinavia to the secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jens Regnell. In the middle of negotiating a delicate alliance with Hitler and the Nazis, Jens doesn't understand why he's received the report. When the pursuit of Britta's murderer leads Laura to his door, the two join forces to get at the truth. But as Jens and Laura attempt to untangle the mysterious circumstance surrounding Britta's death, they only become more mired in a web of lies and deceit. This trail will lead to a conspiracy that could topple their nation's identity--a conspiracy some in Sweden will try to keep hidden at any cost.

The Historians

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Crisp, new copy of Mellor's famous book on Roman Historians. I found out I had two copies! 

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Missouri

An Anthology of Major Writing 

The Historians of Ancient Rome

Giorgio Vasari

George Bull

Some underlining in preface text. A few pages are creased in the corner. Overall im good condition. Minor wear to front and back covers. (477 pages)

In his Lives of the Artists of the Italian Renaissance, Vasari demonstrated a literary talent that outshone even his outstanding abilities as a painter and architect. Through character sketches and anecdotes he depicts Piero di Cosimo shut away in his derelict house, living only to paint; Giulio Romano's startling painting of Jove striking down the giants; and his friend Francesco Salviati, whose biography also tells us much about Vasari's own early career. Vasari's original and soaring vision plus his acute aesthetic judgements have made him one of the most influential art historians of all time.

New York

Volume 1

In his Lives of the Artists of the Italian Renaissance, Vasari demonstrated a literary talent that outshone even his outstanding abilities as a painter and architect. Through character sketches and anecdotes he depicts Piero di Cosimo shut away in his derelict house, living only to paint; Giulio Romano's startling painting of Jove striking down the giants; and his friend Francesco Salviati, whose biography also tells us much about Vasari's own early career. Vasari's original and soaring vision plus his acute aesthetic judgements have made him one of the most influential art historians of all time.

Lives of the Artists

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First 10 book set collection of Jodi Taylor’s USA Today bestselling British madcap time-travelling series, served with a dash of wit that seems to be everyone’s cup of tea. 

Set begins with book 1: ‘Just One Damned Thing After Another’ and ends with book 10: ‘Hope for the Best.’ All 10 books are sealed in their original plastic. 

“History is just one damned thing after another.” Arnold Toynbee

Behind the seemingly innocuous facade of St. Mary’s Institute of Historical Research, a different kind of academic work is taking place. Just don’t call it time travel”these historians investigate major historical events in contemporary time.” And they aren’t your harmless eccentrics either; a more accurate description, as they ricochet around history, might be unintentional disaster-magnets.

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Editor: American Heritage, intro: Richard Snow

⭐ American Heritage

Stephen E. Ambrose

To America

Mark C. Carnes (Editor)

Past Imperfect **

James M. McPherson; Alan Brinkley

Days of Destiny **

Robert Cowley (Editor)

What If?

Cecilia Ekbäck

The Historians

Ronald Mellor

The Historians of Ancient Rome

Giorgio Vasari; George Bull

Lives of the Artists

Jodi Taylor

The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series 10 Books Collection Set

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Editor: American Heritage, intro: Richard Snow

⭐ American Heritage

Stephen E. Ambrose

To America

Mark C. Carnes (Editor)

Past Imperfect **

James M. McPherson; Alan Brinkley

Days of Destiny **

Robert Cowley (Editor)

What If?

Cecilia Ekbäck

The Historians

Ronald Mellor

The Historians of Ancient Rome

Giorgio Vasari; George Bull

Lives of the Artists

Jodi Taylor

The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series 10 Books Collection Set