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Benjamin Franklin in London

The British Life of America's Founding Father

by George Goodwin ...

Series series The Lewis Walpole Series in Eighteenth-Century Culture and History
An "enthralling" chronicle of the nearly two decades the statesman, scientist, inventor, and Founding Father spent in the British imperial capital (BBC Radio 4, Book of the Week).For more than a fifth of his life, Benjamin Franklin lived in London. He dined with prime ministers, members of parliament, even kings, as well as with Britain's most esteemed intellectuals—including David Hume, Joseph ... Read more

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An "enthralling" chronicle of the nearly two decades the statesman, scientist, inventor, and Founding Father spent in the British imperial capital (BBC Radio 4, Book of the Week).For more than a fifth of his life, Benjamin Franklin lived in London. He dined with prime ministers, members of parliament, even kings, as well as with Britain's most esteemed intellectuals—including David Hume, Joseph
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Fatal Colours: Towton 1461-England's Most Brutal Battle

by George Goodwin ...

The tumultuous reign of Henry VI and its climax in the carnage of Towton—the bloodiest battle fought on English soil.The battle of Towton in 1461 was unique in its ferocity and brutality, as the armies of two kings of England engaged with murderous weaponry and in appalling conditions to conclude the first War of the Roses.Variously described as the largest, longest, and bloodiest battle on ... Read more

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The tumultuous reign of Henry VI and its climax in the carnage of Towton—the bloodiest battle fought on English soil.The battle of Towton in 1461 was unique in its ferocity and brutality, as the armies of two kings of England engaged with murderous weaponry and in appalling conditions to conclude the first War of the Roses.Variously described as the largest, longest, and bloodiest battle on
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Fatal Rivalry: Flodden, 1513: Henry VIII and James IV and the Decisive Battle for Renaissance Britain

by George Goodwin ...

Flodden 1513: the biggest and bloodiest Anglo-Scottish battle. Its causes spanned many centuries; its consequences were as extraordinary as the battle itself.On September 9, 1513, the vicious rivalry between the young Henry VIII of England and his charismatic brother-in-law, James IV of Scotland, ended in violence at Flodden Field in the north of England. It was the inevitable climax to years of ... Read more

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Flodden 1513: the biggest and bloodiest Anglo-Scottish battle. Its causes spanned many centuries; its consequences were as extraordinary as the battle itself.On September 9, 1513, the vicious rivalry between the young Henry VIII of England and his charismatic brother-in-law, James IV of Scotland, ended in violence at Flodden Field in the north of England. It was the inevitable climax to years of
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Propaganda Wars of the American Revolution

From the Boston Patriots to George Washington

by George Goodwin ...

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A revelatory account of how words and actions combined to destroy Britain's colonial rule and secure Washington's American victoryThe American Revolution was not only fought on bloody battlefields, it was waged with the ink of pen and print. George Goodwin shows how the leaders of the American Revolution brilliantly weaponized information and propaganda through correspondence and newspapers, ... Read more

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A revelatory account of how words and actions combined to destroy Britain's colonial rule and secure Washington's American victoryThe American Revolution was not only fought on bloody battlefields, it was waged with the ink of pen and print. George Goodwin shows how the leaders of the American Revolution brilliantly weaponized information and propaganda through correspondence and newspapers,
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Master Presidential History in 1 Minute a Day

by Dan Roberts ...

This crash course in presidential history offers essential facts and fascinating trivia about every US chief executive from Washington to Trump.How many US presidents were Founding Brothers? Who decided on America's gold standard? What was Lincoln's nickname?Acclaimed historian Dan Roberts—host of radio's A Moment in Time—takes readers on a fun and informative romp through more than two hundred ... Read more

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This crash course in presidential history offers essential facts and fascinating trivia about every US chief executive from Washington to Trump.How many US presidents were Founding Brothers? Who decided on America's gold standard? What was Lincoln's nickname?Acclaimed historian Dan Roberts—host of radio's A Moment in Time—takes readers on a fun and informative romp through more than two hundred
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The Boston Massacre

A Family History

by Serena Zabin ...

“Historical accuracy and human understanding require coming down from the high ground and seeing people in all their complexity. Serena Zabin’s rich and highly enjoyable book does just that.”—Kathleen DuVal, Wall Street JournalA dramatic, untold “people’s history” of the storied event that helped trigger the American Revolution.The story of the Boston Massacre—when on a late winter evening in 1770 ... Read more

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“Historical accuracy and human understanding require coming down from the high ground and seeing people in all their complexity. Serena Zabin’s rich and highly enjoyable book does just that.”—Kathleen DuVal, Wall Street JournalA dramatic, untold “people’s history” of the storied event that helped trigger the American Revolution.The story of the Boston Massacre—when on a late winter evening in 1770
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The Ingenious Language

Nine Epic Reasons to Love Greek

by Andrea Marcolongo ...

Translated by Will Schutt ...

An Italian journalist pleads her case for learning ancient Greek in modern times.For word nerds, language loons, and grammar geeks, an impassioned and informative literary leap into the wonders of the Greek language. Here are nine ways Greek can transform your relationship to time and to those around you, nine reflections on the language of Sappho, Plato, and Thucydides, and its relevance to our ... Read more

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An Italian journalist pleads her case for learning ancient Greek in modern times.For word nerds, language loons, and grammar geeks, an impassioned and informative literary leap into the wonders of the Greek language. Here are nine ways Greek can transform your relationship to time and to those around you, nine reflections on the language of Sappho, Plato, and Thucydides, and its relevance to our
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The Knowledge Machine

How Irrationality Created Modern Science

by Michael Strevens ...

A paradigm-shifting, widely acclaimed work for our generation, The Knowledge Machine revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.Michael Strevens’s “provocative and fascinating” (Jennifer Szalai, New York Times) investigation of science asks two fundamental questions: Why is science so powerful? And why did it take so long for the human race to start using science to ... Read more

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A paradigm-shifting, widely acclaimed work for our generation, The Knowledge Machine revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.Michael Strevens’s “provocative and fascinating” (Jennifer Szalai, New York Times) investigation of science asks two fundamental questions: Why is science so powerful? And why did it take so long for the human race to start using science to
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The Cause

The American Revolution and its Discontents, 1773-1783

by Joseph J. Ellis, Ph.D. ...

New York Times Book Review — Editors’ Choice • Chicago Tribune — "60 Best Reads for Right Now" • St. Louis Post-Dispatch — "50 Fall Books You Should Consider Reading"Challenging conventional wisdom, The Cause offers a “necessary” (John S. Gardner, Guardian) account of the origins and clashing ideologies of America’s revolutionary era.For Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Joseph J. Ellis, The C... ... Read more

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New York Times Book Review — Editors’ Choice • Chicago Tribune — "60 Best Reads for Right Now" • St. Louis Post-Dispatch — "50 Fall Books You Should Consider Reading"Challenging conventional wisdom, The Cause offers a “necessary” (John S. Gardner, Guardian) account of the origins and clashing ideologies of America’s revolutionary era.For Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Joseph J. Ellis, The C...
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American Rebels

How the Hancock, Adams, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution

by Nina Sankovitch ...

A "hugely enjoyable" chronicle of the Adams, Quincy and Hancock families and how they helped spark the American Revolution ( Christian Science Monitor).Awarded the 2021 New England Society in the City of New York Book Award for Best Historical Nonfiction, American Rebels explores for the first time the intimate connections between three families in the lead up to the American Revolution. Author ... Read more

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A "hugely enjoyable" chronicle of the Adams, Quincy and Hancock families and how they helped spark the American Revolution ( Christian Science Monitor).Awarded the 2021 New England Society in the City of New York Book Award for Best Historical Nonfiction, American Rebels explores for the first time the intimate connections between three families in the lead up to the American Revolution. Author
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The Ultimate Art of War

A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Sun Tzu's Teachings

by Antony Cummins ...

Series series The Ultimate Series
The most accessible edition of Sun Tzu’s military strategy treatise, The Art of War—perfect for martial arts enthusiasts and anyone looking to enhance their leadership and strategic thinking skills.This step-by-step guide breaks down the original Art of War into 200 digestible lessons that will help you get a competitive edge in all your endeavors.Composed in the 5th century BC, Sun Tzu's Art of ... Read more

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The most accessible edition of Sun Tzu’s military strategy treatise, The Art of War—perfect for martial arts enthusiasts and anyone looking to enhance their leadership and strategic thinking skills.This step-by-step guide breaks down the original Art of War into 200 digestible lessons that will help you get a competitive edge in all your endeavors.Composed in the 5th century BC, Sun Tzu's Art of
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How to Love the Universe

A Scientist's Odes to the Hidden Beauty Behind the Visible World

by Stefan Klein ...

The bestselling author of The Science of Happiness delivers a book "suffused with genuine wonder and affection for the beauty of particle physics" ( Foreword Reviews).A single rose suggests the sublime interdependence of all life. A sudden storm points to the world's unpredictability. A marble conjures the birth of the cosmos.How to Love the Universe shows us how everyday objects and events can ... Read more

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The bestselling author of The Science of Happiness delivers a book "suffused with genuine wonder and affection for the beauty of particle physics" ( Foreword Reviews).A single rose suggests the sublime interdependence of all life. A sudden storm points to the world's unpredictability. A marble conjures the birth of the cosmos.How to Love the Universe shows us how everyday objects and events can
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