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One of America's most famous patriots, Benjamin Franklin was more than just a founding father of the country. He was a prolific writer, tradesman, scientist, and philosopher who had major influences in France, England, and America. Franklin made it clear through his works that he believed in both spirituality and science at the same time, and he wrote about how the two ideas can converge. He was quite famous during his life, but his fame lives on...
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Drawn from extensive personal archives and filled withstartling revelations, the definitive biography of Ariel Sharon illuminates hislife and work from the penetrating perspective of his youngest son, Gilad Sharon-one of his father's closest confidants.Readers of George W. Bush's Decision Points, Tony Blair's A Journey,Yitzhak Rabin's The Rabin Memoirs, and Moshe Dayan's Story of My Life,as well as Benjamin Netanyahu's A Durable Peace, will be fascinated...
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Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) overthrew the English monarchy and turned England into a short-lived Commonwealth. Drawing comparisons to the American Revolution and Civil War, the inimitable TR finds justification for Cromwell's revolt against the tyrannical rule of the Stuarts. He calls Cromwell an early warrior for freedom but finds fault with his inability to compromise.
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Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger were two of the most compelling, contradictory, and important leaders in America in the second half of the twentieth century. Both were largely self-made men, brimming with ambition and often ruthless in pursuit of their goals. Tapping into recently disclosed documents and tapes, historian Dallek uncovers fascinating details about Nixon and Kissinger's tumultuous personal relationship--their collaboration and rivalry--and...
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An illegitimate child, born in the Caribbean, who arrived in America as a near-penniless teenager, Alexander Hamilton did not seem to have much in common with the rest of the founding fathers. But the audacious young immigrant quickly proved himself in the cauldron of revolutionary fervor gripping the colonies in the 1770s. After making a name for himself in the Revolution as an artillery officer and aide to George Washington, Hamilton became one...
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"Alexander Hamilton was one of America's founders. He was the first secretary of the treasury and George Washington's right-hand man. But he also made some dangerous enemies during his short yet dramatic life"--Provided by publisher.
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"The one and only book that treats the nineteenth-century Cuban figure José Martí as a human instead of an idol, an apostle, or an unblemished personality." -Tom Miller, author of Revenge of the Saguaro
José Martí (1853–1895) was the founding hero of Cuban independence. In all of modern Latin American history, arguably only the "Great Liberator" Simón Bolívar rivals Martí in stature and legacy. Today he is revered by both the Castro...
10) Gandhi: a life
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The Internationally Acclaimed Biography of One of History's Monumental Figures Gandhi: A Life The first biography of this important figure in over twenty years, Gandhi: A Life rescues the man from the myth, revealing the transformation of an ordinary, timid young man into a leader whose stand against a mighty empire brought millions together.
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"As one of America's first celebrities, Benjamin Franklin was immensely popular in his time and remains so today. This Founding Father was a diplomat, inventor, traveler, civic leader, librarian, author, and the list goes on. This compelling biography opens the door to Benjamin Franklin's more unknown side, highlighting not only his professional accomplishments but also diving into stories from his multifaceted life. Quotes, colorful pictures, and...
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From the award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of Seward and Stanton, here is the critically acclaimed and definitive biography of John Jay: a major Founding Father, a true national hero, and a leading architect of America's future. John Jay was a central figure in the early history of the American Republic. A New York lawyer, born in 1745, Jay served his country with the greatest distinction, and was one of the most influential of...
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Pericles has had the rare distinction of giving his name to an entire period of history, embodying what has often been taken as the golden age of the ancient Greek world. This book reassess the life and legacy of one of the greatest generals, orators, and statesmen of the classical world.
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When Paul Revere warned colonists the British army was coming, he helped prepare a nation for battle. This exciting book will take readers through Revere's life as a silver- and goldsmith and on his midnight ride at the start of the American Revolution. Through achievable content and language, beginning readers will engage with important historical facts and ideas. A helpful timeline of events and colorful images enhance the story of one of American...
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"Many people have heard of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride. It is now seen as a pivotal point in American history. But this brave and talented patriot was also involved in many other aspects of colonial American life. The father of eleven children, Revere worked as a dentist and was a highly talented silversmith. After helping to start the Sons of Liberty, Revere and the group staged the Boston Tea Party. The navy even used copper from his copper...
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Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant inventor, scientist, writer, and founding father. Before his ideas made him a legend, Benjamin was a young boy who enjoyed learning, helping others, and problem-solving. He was always finding clever ways to make the world a better place, from inventing the lightning rod to helping write the U.S. Constitution. Explore how Benjamin Franklin went from being a thoughtful kid growing up in Boston to an American hero who...
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Gandhi was one of the most important leaders in history. He used peaceful protests and other nonviolent methods to stand up for equal rights for all people. Before he showed the world that peaceful actions can create powerful change, he was a shy young boy who kept to himself. He studied hard in school, became a lawyer, and used his skills to help others. Explore how Gandhi went from being a quiet kid growing up in India to one of the bravest and...
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John, Robert, and Ted Kennedy's individual stories can be seen as essentially one, each successive brother striving to fulfill the interrupted promise of the brother before. The closing of Ted Kennedy's chapter in America's political and cultural life means that, for the first time perhaps, the real measure of the Kennedy legacy can finally be taken. This is a story of a brotherhood in three acts: Act I is John F. Kennedy's presidency, as seen from...
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"Do you know the story of Paul Revere and his famous ride? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. In this deep-diving series, readers of How FACT Became FICTION are invited into the truth beyond the stories people tell about history. It includes investigations into what really happened and how the truth was hidden over time. Readers explore primary sources as they develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills and...
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