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  • Annals of Pornographie: How Porn Became Bad

    by Brian M. Watson ...
    This is a revised and updated edition of the book, including more recent information, footnotes, a bibiliography, page numbers (print edition) and more beautiful fonts!In a groundbreaking reappraisal of European history, award-winning historian Brian M. Watson gives the secret history of smut through the literature, art, photography, and historical figures you didn't learn about in school. Watson ... Read more

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  • Lost to the West

    The Forgotten Byzantine Empire That Rescued Western Civilization

    by Lars Brownworth ...
    Filled with unforgettable stories of emperors, generals, and religious patriarchs, as well as fascinating glimpses into the life of the ordinary citizen, Lost to the West reveals how much we owe to the Byzantine Empire that was the equal of any in its achievements, appetites, and enduring legacy.For more than a millennium, Byzantium reigned as the glittering seat of Christian civilization. When ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • How the Irish Saved Civilization

    by Thomas Cahill ...
    Series series The Hinges of History
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift!Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Gifts of the Jews

    How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels

    by Thomas Cahill ...
    Series series The Hinges of History
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The author of the runaway bestseller How the Irish Saved Civilization takes us on another "captivating...persuasive as well as entertaining" journey into history (The New York Times), recreating a time when the actions of a small band of people had repercussions that are still felt today.The Gifts of the Jews reveals the critical change that made western civilization possible ... Read more

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  • Day the Universe Changed

    by James Burke ...
    The companion volume for the award-winning PBS and BBC series from "one of the most intriguing minds in the western world" ( The Washington Post).The Day the Universe Changed presents a sweeping view of the history of science, technology, and human civilization and examines the moments in history when a change in knowledge radically altered man's understanding of himself and the world around him ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • The Cave and the Light

    Plato Versus Aristotle, and the Struggle for the Soul of Western Civilization

    by Arthur Herman ...
    The definitive sequel to New York Times bestseller How the Scots Invented the Modern World is a magisterial account of how the two greatest thinkers of the ancient world, Plato and Aristotle, laid the foundations of Western culture—and how their rivalry shaped the essential features of our culture down to the present day.Plato came from a wealthy, connected Athenian family and lived a comfortable ... Read more

    Was $14.99 USD Now $10.99 USD

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  • A Little History of Science

    by William Bynum ...
    Series series Little Histories
    A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages“In Mr. Bynum’s telling, a little history goes a long way.”—Alan Hirshfeld, Wall Street JournalFor readers of all ages, this inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the center of ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

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  • The Decline and Fall of the British Empire, 1781-1997

    by Piers Brendon ...
    A WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD NOTABLE BOOKAfter the American Revolution, the British Empire appeared to be doomed. Yet it grew to become the greatest, most diverse empire the world had seen. Then, within a generation, the mighty structure collapsed, a rapid demise that left an array of dependencies and a contested legacy: at best a sporting spirit, a legal code and a near-universal language; at ... Read more

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  • Legends of the Middle Ages: The Life and Legacy of Genghis Khan

    by Charles River Editors ...
    *Includes maps of Genghis Khan's empire and pictures depicting Genghis and other important people and places in his life.*Discusses legends and controversies surrounding Genghis Khan's life, death and legacy.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. Conquering the world from horseback is easy. It is dismounting and governing that is hard. Genghis KhanIn a world ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Osman's Dream

    The History of the Ottoman Empire

    by Caroline Finkel ...
    The definitive history of the Ottoman Empire“Lucid, judicious and enjoyable.” (Times Literary Supplement)The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and most influential empires in world history. Its reach extended to three continents and it survived for more than six centuries, but its history is too often colored by the memory of its bloody final throes on the battlefields of World War I.In this ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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  • The Creative Spark

    How Imagination Made Humans Exceptional

    by Agustín Fuentes ...
    A bold new synthesis of paleontology, archaeology, genetics, and anthropology that overturns misconceptions about race, war and peace, and human nature itself, answering an age-old question: What made humans so exceptional among all the species on Earth?Creativity. It is the secret of what makes humans special, hiding in plain sight. Agustín Fuentes argues that your child's finger painting comes ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

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  • 6th Grade History: First Civilizations

    Ancient Civilizations for Kids Sixth Grade Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Ancient History Books
    Going back to the past is both scary and exciting, with it being mysterious and all. But this picture book provides just the right sneak peek into forgotten times. Here, you get to see for yourself how ancient civilizations lived and how their lives are so tightly knitted with ours. This is an exciting book to keep, so make sure you get a copy now! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD