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Arcadia Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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Had General George Washington lived anywhere other than Mount Vernon, Virginia, Washington, D.C., might not exist. In this exciting collection of hidden tales from Northern Virginia, author Charles Mills highlights the important role that this region played in our nation s history from colonial to modern times. Read about the Rebel blockade of the Potomac River, the imprisonment of German POWs at super-secret Fort Hunt during World War II and the
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The History Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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"Arlington is the smallest, most densely populated county in the United States. Its destiny has been driven by its geographic proximity to Washington, D.C., and very important by the fact that most Potomac River crossings begin in the county. Initially part of a large land grant to Lord Fairfax before the Revolutionary War, what is now Arlington was ceded to help form the new federal government seat by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1790. It remained...
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Arcadia Publishing
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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A historic guide to Washington, D.C.’s neighborhoods, featuring photographs, maps, and beautiful drawings.
- Get off the National Mall and enjoy nine walking and driving tours of Washington, D.C.’s historic neighborhood
- Discover the hidden history of the nation’s capital with tales of political intrigue, scandal, romance and tragedy.
- Experience the overlooked architectural and cultural treasures...
- Get off the National Mall and enjoy nine walking and driving tours of Washington, D.C.’s historic neighborhood
- Discover the hidden history of the nation’s capital with tales of political intrigue, scandal, romance and tragedy.
- Experience the overlooked architectural and cultural treasures...
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Thom Hartmann, the most popular progressive radio host in America... looks at the real history of guns in America and what we can do to limit both their lethal impact and the power of the gun lobby... Hartmann examines how guns have played important roles throughout American history, from early European settlement to the Revolutionary War and Manifest Destiny, through the use of Slave Patrols in the Deep South (which became the "well-regulated militias"...
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"Thom Hartmann, the most popular progressive radio host in America and a New York Times bestselling author, explains how the Supreme Court has spilled beyond its Constitutional powers and how we the people should take that power back. Taking his typically in-depth, historically informed view, Thom Hartmann asks, What if the Supreme Court didn't have the power to strike down laws? According to the Constitution, it doesn't. From the founding of the...
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English
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"The monopolistic power of companies like Walmart, Amazon, Facebook, and Google distorts and corrupts the American economy-but Thom Hartmann, America's #1 progressive radio host, shows we've broken the control of behemoths like these before, and we can do it again"--
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BK, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"America's number one progressive radio host Thom Hartmann looks at our country's long and troubled voting history, analyzing the disenfranchisement of its citizens, particularly people of color, women, and the poor, and showing what we can do to ensure everyone has a voice in this democracy" --Provided by publisher.
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"There's no doubt that women have always been a part of journeys of discovery, from Viking women crossing the ocean to new lands to trade caravans bringing goods through Africa. But there is slim mention of them in most history books. This exciting book digs up the history of the bold women who dared to travel all over the world, including multilingual Isabelle Eberhardt, who "obeyed her destiny" and traveled through the Algerian desert dressed as...
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"Ruling queens and politicians are not unusual today, but the stories of their ancestors are often lost in time. This amazing book brings the remarkable lives of ruling women to light, examining the historic evidence that women have always been great and powerful leaders. Discover rulers throughout history, from the most powerful women in Europe, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife to one king and mother to two others, to Mandukhai Katan, Mongol ruler...
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know the first recorded chemist in history was a woman? Tapputi-Belatekallim lived about 1200 BCE and was the head perfumer for the King of Babylon-a big deal in ancient times when perfume was used in medicine and important ceremonies. This informative book offers an overview of the amazing, and often hidden or forgotten achievements of women in science, who developed vaccines and cancer treatments, and unlocked the secrets of nuclear power...
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"There were many real-life female fighters who wowed the ancient and modern worlds with their bravery and skills. This exciting book dives into the history of women who bravely fought--some to the death! Read about Cynane, the half-sister of Alexander the Great, who became the super-slayer of the ancient Greeks, and the rebel fighters Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, who repelled a stronger army and ruled Vietnam for three years."--
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"For thousands of years, women in many cultures were excluded from or limited in education. This meant that others told their stories for them. This fascinating book shines a light on women writers who broke that mold. These women wrote some of the most intriguing stories ever written, such as Murasaki Shikibu, who wrote the world's first novel, and Olympe de Gouges, whose political essays helped spark the French Revolution."--
14) The hidden history of American healthcare: why sickness bankrupts you and makes others insanely rich
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Hidden history volume 5
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"Popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann reveals how and why attempts to establish affordable universal healthcare in the United States have been thwarted and what we can do to finally make it a reality"--
15) The hidden history of neoliberalism: how Reaganism gutted America and how to restore its greatness
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Progressive radio host Thom Hartmann reveals how and why neoliberalism became so prevalent in the United States and why it's time for us to turn our backs to it. While America is at a crossroads regarding its economic future, many of us don't fully understand how we got here. In this powerful and accessible book, Thom Hartmann demystifies neoliberalism and explains how we can use this pivotal point in time to create a more positive future. This book...
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