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History Encyclopedias and Reference Guides
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704 pages of captivating facts and stories.
Covers diverse topics: history, art, technology, and more.
Uncover strange collaborations and bizarre events.
Learn about unique customs from around the world.
Delve into urban legends and their origins.
Perfect for curious minds and trivia lovers.
A fantastic gift for readers of all ages.
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Price Range: $10.99
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Pulitzer Prize-winning military history masterpiece.
Explores World War I's crucial first month.
Written by renowned historian Barbara W. Tuchman.
Dramatic portrayal of key historical figures.
Selected as one of 100 best nonfiction books.
Essential reading for history enthusiasts and scholars.
Captivating narrative that shaped modern understanding.
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Price Range: $7.61
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Comprehensive guide to Earth’s wildlife and natural history.
Features over 5,000 species in full-color galleries.
Includes 500+ rocks, minerals, and fossils.
Updated with recent discoveries and scientific understanding.
Easy-to-read information with stunning visuals.
Ideal for nature lovers, gardeners, and hikers.
Perfect coffee table book for all ages.
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Price Range: $28.57
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Explore 3,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history.
Engaging insights from respected Egyptologists.
Themed spreads on religion, art, and medicine.
Biographies of influential pharaohs and queens.
Detailed maps show civilization's growth and trade.
Comprehensive directory of pharaohs and gods included.
Over 850 stunning photos and illustrations featured.
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Price Range: $34.56
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Comprehensive overview of human history.
Vivid illustrations and archival imagery enhance learning.
Covers civilizations from prehistory to modern times.
Includes informative maps and timelines.
Features fascinating sidebars and telling quotations.
Perfect for students and history enthusiasts alike.
An instant classic for family reference.
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Price Range: $28.75
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Explore Earth's wonders and human impact.
Over 3,000 stunning photographs and artworks.
Comprehensive timeline of Earth's history included.
In-depth sections on geology and climate change.
Visual profiles of natural world wonders.
Detailed reference guides on rocks and minerals.
Updated with latest Earth science developments.
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Price Range: $28.79
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Comprehensive visual reference of world history.
Oversize foldout charts for easy viewing.
Highlights key events in global civilizations.
Includes maps and diagrams for clarity.
Perfect for classrooms and history enthusiasts.
Showcases timelines of major world regions.
Engaging design captures shared human history.
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Price Range: $21.58
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Pulitzer Prize-winning military history masterpiece.
Explores World War I's critical first month.
Authored by renowned historian Barbara W. Tuchman.
Selected as one of Modern Library's 100 best.
Dramatic portrayal of key historical figures.
Comprehensive account of pre-war plans and strategies.
A classic work influencing modern historical perspectives.
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Price Range: $13.76
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A comprehensive overview of global history.
Covers over 350 pivotal historical events.
Accessible guide for history enthusiasts.
Narrated by award-winning voice artist Joan Walker.
Includes significant events through modern times.
Engaging storytelling brings history to life.
Perfect for learning and exploring human civilization.
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Price Range: $17.72
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Explore history with stunning maps and illustrations.
140 detailed maps covering significant historical events.
Easy-to-read text panels for deeper understanding.
Storytelling maps that bring history to life.
Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
Perfect gift for history enthusiasts and map lovers.
Covers history from prehistory to the modern world.
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Price Range: $36.35
Color: 48 positive
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Rich history of LGBTQ+ people worldwide.
Explores key events and cultural contributions.
Featuring biographies of influential LGBTQ+ figures.
Thought-provoking graphics simplify complex concepts.
Global scope with local directory entries.
Celebrates victories and acknowledges hardships.
Highlights major cultural milestones and spaces.
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Price Range: $17.99
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Debunks myths in American history.
Collaborates with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Uncovers surprising truths behind legends.
Explores weird but true historical stories.
Clarifies common misconceptions and errors.
Engaging and informative for history enthusiasts.
Perfect for readers seeking historical accuracy.
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Price Range: $9.99
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Comprehensive overview of world history.
Illustrated with photographs and engaging graphics.
Covers history from the Big Bang to 21st century.
Includes website links for further research.
Access to free downloadable maps and pictures.
Child-friendly language for easy comprehension.
Interactive approach to learning history.
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Price Range: $27.30
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Comprehensive history of sharp-edged weapons.
Features 1500 stunning color photographs.
Covers knives, swords, daggers, and more.
Includes 750 detailed weapon examples.
Expert descriptions of origins and specifications.
Essential for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Explores ancient to modern weaponry evolution.
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Price Range: $27.28
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Compelling narrative of American history.
Engaging for high school and college students.
Compact and affordable hardback edition.
Inspires understanding of American citizenship.
Challenges fragmented historical perspectives.
Truthful yet uplifting account of America's past.
Promotes a coherent national narrative.
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Price Range: $34.91
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National Book Award winner for history in 1964.
Explores interconnectedness of global human cultures.
Challenges traditional views of separate civilizations.
Insightful narrative from Neolithic to modern times.
Retrospective essay discusses historiography's evolution.
Clarifies the rise of Western dominance.
Enhances understanding of complex historical processes.
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Price Range: $3.99
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Illustrated record of major historical events.
Innovative visual approach to chronology.
Covers 20,000 years of human history.
Profiles key historical figures and events.
Includes over 500 photographs and illustrations.
Features more than 25 detailed maps.
Designed for history enthusiasts and trivia buffs.
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Price Range: $22.27
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Hilarious tales of history you never knew.
366 profanity-filled stories of triumph and terror.
Irreverent approach to significant world events.
Insightful commentary with a sweary twist.
Features bizarre and shocking historical anecdotes.
Perfect for history lovers with a sense of humor.
Learn while laughing at humanity's greatest follies.
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Price Range: $14.25
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Explores 14th century's contrasting beauty and chaos.
Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara W. Tuchman.
Covers bubonic plague, Papal Schism, and Hundred Years’ War.
Delves into domestic life and social structures.
Recreates lives of knights, clerics, and commoners.
Acclaimed for beautiful writing and thorough scholarship.
Does not include color images in this edition.
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Explores knowledge transmission through history and technology.
Examines impact of internet on human thought.
Highlights importance of wisdom alongside information.
Includes fascinating details from diverse knowledge disciplines.
Probes the future of human cognition and memory.
Encourages reflection on value of knowing things.
Accompanying PDF enhances audiobook listening experience.
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Price Range: $22.04
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Explore 1975's vibrant pop culture.
High-definition vintage photos on every page.
Perfect gift for 1975-born or married individuals.
Light-hearted trivia alongside serious news articles.
Expertly written by history teacher Bernard Bradforsand-Tyler.
Includes rare vintage advertisements for added nostalgia.
Great coffee table book for all generations.
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Price Range: $13.85
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Comprehensive survey of architectural styles.
Over 500 years of design history.
Includes more than 3,000 drawings and engravings.
Features 400 color and 1,000 black-and-white photographs.
Chronological treatment of primary architectural styles.
Color-coded tabs for easy feature reference.
Updated directory of suppliers and architects included.
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Price Range: $17.71
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Comprehensive guide to butterflies and moths.
Features over 565 global species.
Detailed lifecycle information included.
Beautiful illustrations with 750 artworks and photographs.
Accessible text for all nature enthusiasts.
Quick-reference panels for easy identification.
Perfect for hobbyists and researchers alike.
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Price Range: $25.00
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Explores history's lies and truths.
Delves into philosophy and religion's impact.
Analyzes individual and mass psychology.
Questions beliefs throughout human history.
Highlights key historical events and their significance.
Investigates tools used to manipulate perception.
Encourages discovery of personal truth.
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Price Range: $18.10
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Focuses on the Twentieth Century events and people.
Updated with analysis of post-2001 developments.
Includes critical events like Gulf War and terrorism.
Offers a unique "bottom-to-top" historical perspective.
Features voices of minorities and marginalized groups.
Challenges traditional interpretations of U.S. history.
Essential reading for a complete historical understanding.
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Price Range: $12.47
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Engaging content for curious young minds.
Well-researched information on world history.
Child-friendly language and explanations.
Includes diagrams for better understanding.
Glossary of difficult terms for easy learning.
Fun facts section to spark interest.
Perfect for gifting and school libraries.
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Price Range: $22.65
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140 detailed historical maps included.
Easy-to-read text for better understanding.
Illustrative timelines and captivating images.
Covers significant global events and movements.
Perfect gift for history and map lovers.
Published in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution.
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Price Range: $50.00
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Engaging narrative history for young readers.
Focuses on America's journey from 1492 to 1877.
Ideal for middle school students, grades 6-8.
Explores the ideals of freedom and government.
Captivating storytelling to inspire young minds.
Volume one of a two-volume series.
Encourages discovery of American heritage and identity.
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Price Range: $17.89
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Lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia of world history.
Covers key events from ancient to modern times.
Profiles influential figures throughout historical timelines.
Highlights inventions and discoveries that changed societies.
Statistics and graphics provide impactful visual context.
Includes coverage of contemporary issues and events.
Explores history's impact on humanity's shared journey.
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Price Range: $42.92
