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A Photographic Journey Through Megalithic Britain and Ireland
Hardcover
Travel beyond Stonehenge, on a prehistoric pilgrimage to less familiar megalithic monuments of the British countryside.
A Biography
Hardcover
Hitler’s terrifying arc from failed artist and social dropout to “Führer,” the “role” that subsumed his entire being.
The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide
More Than 400 Civil War Sites, From Antietam to Zagonyi's Charge
Softcover
Ten multi-day itineraries—complete with directions and lodging suggestions—and details on some 450 key sites.
Habsburgs, Ottomans and the Battle for Europe
Hardcover
The Great Siege of Vienna is the centerpiece for this portrait of the rivalry between the Ottoman and Habsburg empires.
Crusade and Conquest in 1099
Hardcover
The three-year-long military pilgrimage of the First Crusade culminates in the Christian sack of Jerusalem in 1099.
The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual
Hardcover
Everything a budding legion soldier needs, from avoiding enemy spears to celebrating the glories of a Roman triumph.
A History
Hardcover
Spans 5,000 years, from the Three Dynasties (2000–220 BC) to Deng Xiaoping’s opening of China to the modern day.
The Historical Atlas of World Railroads
400 Maps and Photographs Chart the Networks That Span the World
Hardcover
Charts the rise, fall and revival of railroads over the past 200 years, from wooden rails to today’s high-speed lines.
The Battle For Japan, 1944-45
Hardcover
A searing look at the final year of the Pacific War—the clash that led to America's nuclear assault on Hiroshima.
The Epic Story of Robert Rogers and the Conquest of America's First Frontier
Hardcover
The story of Robert Rogers, who emerged as one of the most celebrated American heroes of the French and Indian War.
Egypt's First Pharaohs and the Cult of Osiris
Hardcover
This beautifully illustrated volume takes the most comprehensive look ever at one of Egypt’s major archaeological sites.
The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Saints
An Authoritative Visual Guide to the Lives and Works of Over 500 Saints
Hardcover
Features more than 500 color images, a guide to saints throughout history and a look at the condition of sainthood.
Third Edition
Softcover
New edition of the classic introduction to the Aztecs: their history, their culture and their legacy in modern Mexico.
The Official C.I.A. Manual of Trickery and Deception
Hardcover
A detailed primer on the devious and often ingenious spycraft methods used by the Central Intelligence Agency.
Stories of Geography
Hardcover
An illustrated history of the explorers’ maps that shaped our world, and a probing look at the questions they answer.
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