William Weir

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Texas

The Startling Truth Behind World Events Our History Books Got Wrong

Acclaimed history writer William Weir takes on the most common myths that our school textbooks have proliferated through the years. He not only uncovers some startling untruths, but also he exposes the reasoning behind each lie and examines why the myths keep going. The true stories behind historical events give readers a fascinating new look at our past. The revelations shock and amaze by exposing veiled motivations and convenient inaccuracies in well-documented actions by established leaders that often have a continuing effect on the world. Each of the fifteen chapters points out a myth that is held as a common truth in history and summarizes what we think we know. Then the author shreds the tale to academic ribbons using the latest findings on each subject. Each true story sets the record straight, reveals timeless ulterior motives, introduces important personalities who successfully (and suspiciously) avoided responsibility in common history texts, and notes underlining issues that have continued relevance in the modern age. For instance, did Nero really fiddle as Rome burned? Did Paul Revere actually alert the militia that the British were coming? Did the Catholic Church imprison Galileo because his teachings conflicted with the Bible? Weir travels through the globe and time to bring you the stories behind the people, the places, and conflicts you thought you knew. The results is a captivating read for history enthusiasts or those just hungry for the truth.

History's Greatest Lies

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Idaho

From the Crusades to Bunker Hill to the Vietnam War: History's Most Tragic Military Triumphs and the High Cost of Victory

"A bull's eye performance."- Publishers Weekly "Unique and thought-provoking."- The Historian A noted historian and master storyteller explores the costly, often calamitous effects of victories gained by brilliant military commanders in fourteen historical battles-from Hannibal at Cannae to Bunker Hill, Sarajevo, Pearl Harbor, and the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. William Weir served as an army MP and a combat correspondent during the Korean War. He has written nine books, including Fifty Battles that Changed the World , Soldiers in the Shadows , The Encyclopedia of African American Military History , and Turning Points in Military History . He lives in Guilford, Connecticut.

Fatal Victories

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New York

Legendary American Gunfights and Gunfighters

Examines eighteen episodes in American history involving firearms, heroes, and the popular portrayal and mythic nature of guns and gunfighters.

Written with Lead

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Virginia

The Startling Truths Behind World Events Our History Books Got Wrong

The true stories behind historical events give readers a fascinating new look at our past. The revelations shock and amaze by exposing veiled motivations and convenient inaccuracies in well-documented actions by established leaders that often have a continuing effect on the world.

 

Each of the fifteen chapters points out a myth that is held as a common truth in history and summarizes what we think we know. Then the author shreds the tale to academic ribbons using the latest findings on each subject. Each true story sets the record straight, reveals timeless ulterior motives, introduces important personalities who successfully (and suspiciously) avoided responsibility in common history texts, and notes underlining issues that have continued relevance in the modern age. For instance, did Nero really fiddle as Rome burned? Did Paul Revere actually alert the militia that the British were coming? Did the Catholic Church imprison Galileo because his teachings conflicted with the Bible? Weir takes on all these myths and tells the reader what really happened.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Ohio

50 Battles That Changed The Wrold

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Light wear and tear on dust cover but book is new and excellent condition 

TURNING POINT IN MILITARY HISTORY 

David R. Goldfield

Carl Abbott

Virginia De John Anderson

Jo Ann E. Argersinger

William L. Barney

Robert M. Weir

Susan H. Armitage

Peter H. Argersinger

Huge Paperback (6 to 8 lbs)

History

Teaching and Learning Classroom Edition

The American Journey

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Volume II (chapters16-31)
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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Michigan

A History of the United States

Written in a clear, engaging style with a straightforward chronological organization,The American Journey introduces readers to the key features of American political, social, and economic history. This new edition focuses more closely on the theme of the American journey, showing that our attempt to live up to and with our ideals is an ongoing process that has become ever more inclusive of different groups and ideas. Covering the period of Reconstruction after the Civil War to the present, and including the events of 9/11/2001, prominent coverage is given to politics, religion and the Great Wars. Hundreds of maps, graphs, and illustrations help readers absorb history and bring it to life. For those interested in a comprehensive study of post-Civil War U.S. history that is presented in a flowing, lively narrative.

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William Weir

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William Weir

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William Weir

History's Greatest Lies

William Weir

50 Battles That Changed The Wrold

William R. Weir

TURNING POINT IN MILITARY HISTORY

David R. Goldfield; Carl Abbott; Virginia De John Anderson; Jo Ann E. Argersinger; William L. Barney; Robert M. Weir; Susan H. Armitage; Peter H. Argersinger

The American Journey

Goldfield; Carl Abbott; Virginia DeJohn Anderson; Jo Ann E. Argersinger; Peter H. Argersinger; William L. Barney; Robert M. Weir

⭐The American Journey - volume II

William J. Vincent and Joseph P. Weir

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William Weir

History's Greatest Lies

William Weir

Fatal Victories

William Weir

Written with Lead

William Weir

History's Greatest Lies

William Weir

50 Battles That Changed The Wrold

William R. Weir

TURNING POINT IN MILITARY HISTORY

David R. Goldfield; Carl Abbott; Virginia De John Anderson; Jo Ann E. Argersinger; William L. Barney; Robert M. Weir; Susan H. Armitage; Peter H. Argersinger

The American Journey

Goldfield; Carl Abbott; Virginia DeJohn Anderson; Jo Ann E. Argersinger; Peter H. Argersinger; William L. Barney; Robert M. Weir

⭐The American Journey - volume II

William J. Vincent and Joseph P. Weir

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