Best History Books

History and Evolution

by Matthew H. Nitecki, Doris V. Nitecki

1992

Explores the differences and similarities of historical and evolutionary approaches to investigating and interpreting the past. The 11 papers were presented at the Spring Systematics Symposium in Chicago, May 1989. They discuss philosophy a…

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Jews, God, and History

by Max I. Dimont

1994

The acclaimed book that spans centuries and circles the globe to tell the astounding 4,000-year story of the Jewish people and their triumphant contributions to the history of Asia, Europe, and America. First published 30 years ago, this mi…

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The Cambridge History of Turkey

by Kate Fleet, Suraiya N. Faroqhi, Reşat Kasaba

2006

Volume 3 of The Cambridge History of Turkey covers the period from 1603 to 1839.…

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Problems and Perspectives in Irish History Since 1800

by David George Boyce

2004

This volume of essays in honor of Patrick Buckland reflects the making of modern Irish historical writings. It addresses several key issues and topics: Irish emigration and its consequences for the migrants, the host country and the land th…

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A History of the Soviet Union from the Beginning to the End

by Peter Kenez

2006

An examination of political, social and cultural developments in the Soviet Union. The book identifies the social tensions and political inconsistencies that spurred radical change in the government of Russia, from the turn of the century t…

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London, a Social History

by Roy Porter

1998

An extraordinary city, London grew from a backwater in the Classical Age into an important medieval city and significant Renaissance urban center to a modern colossus--full of a free people ever evolving. Roy Porter touches the pulse of his…

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The Work of Jacques Le Goff and the Challenges of Medieval History

by Miri Rubin

1997

Essays on medieval history inspired by, and engaging with, the work of Jacques Le Goff. The essays in this volume arise from the proceedings of a conference held in 1994 to celebrate the life and work of the eminent French medievalist Jacqu…

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History of the Armenians

by Moses (of Khoren)

1978

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