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American History Through American Sports: From Colonial

Filled with insightful analysis and compelling arguments,this book considers the influence of sports on popular culture and spotlights the fascinating ways in which sports culture and American culture intersect.

American Naval History,: Overcoming the Colonial

For its first eighty-five years,the United States was only a minor naval power. Its fledgling fleet had been virtually annihilated during the War of Independence and was mostly trapped in port by the end of the War of . How this meager presence became the major naval power it remains to this day is the subject of American Naval History,: Overcoming the Colonial Legacy. A wide-ranging yet concise survey of the U.S. Navy from the colonial era through the Civil War,the book draws on A

Short Nonfiction for American History: Colonial Times

45 short nonfiction texts for American History () with 10 new lessons for content literacy "We turn information into knowledge by thinking about it. These texts support students in using theToolkit's comprehension and thinking strategies as tools to acquire and actively use knowledge in history."

American Insurgents: A Brief History of American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Seymour, Richard, PUBLISHER: Haymarket Books, "Seymour's obsessively researched, impressive first book holds its place as the most authoritative historical analysis of its kind."--"Resurgence" All empires spin self-serving myths, and in the United States the most potent of these is that America is a force for democracy around the world. Yet there is a tradition of American anti-imperialism which gives the lie to this mythology. Richard Seymour examines this complex relationship from the Revolution to the present-day. Richard Seymouris a socialist writer and runs the blog Lenin's Tomb. He is the author of"The Liberal Defense of Murder." His articles have appeared in the"Guardian"and the"New Statesman."

History of American Foreign Policy from

History of American Foreign Policy from : This important text offers a clear, concise and affordable narrative and analytical history of American foreign policy since the Spanish-American War. The book narrates events and policies but goes further to emphasize the international setting and constraints within which American policy-makers had to operate, the domestic pressures on those policy-makers, and the ideologies, preferences, and personal idiosyncrasies of the leaders themselves.

Fire Hydrant from American Airbase Coldwar History

Fantastic New York Fire Hydrant. Totally original and not painted. Dated Removed from ex American Air Base. Extremly heavy so will not ship. Can deliver locally or you can collect. A great collectors item and fab bit of Cold War history! Read More

  AMERICAN Emblem BOOK Colonial

Bookplate of Noted American Businessman Erastus Corning

  COLONIAL American RELIGION Devotional

Includes Early Bookseller's Ads; Edwards- Boston,

  Laws COLONIAL American PENNSYLVANIA

Includes Declaration, Articles of Confed., Abolition!

American Old Colonial Dining Room Furniture

lovely American Old Colonial dining extending table and 6 chairs, 2 of which are carvers and matching display unit which comes in 2 parts. top part has lighting and bottom has 3 cupboards any reasonable offers considered. Ad ID:

AMERICAN COLONIAL SOLID OAK DINING SET

* Oblong oak dining table with 2 inset wicker panels overlaid with glass 64” long with 2 additional leaves of 18” wide in solid oak overall length when extended 100” width 42” * 6 solid oak chairs with rattan backs & gold high quality dralon piped seat s+ 2 carver chairs to match * 1xMatching side board consisting of 4 x oak framed glass doors the lower cabinet has 2 drawers and 4 cupboards * 1 Cadenza small sideboard with 2 drawers and 2 doors Call Alan Fletcher & Kathy Fletcher for more information. TM Ref: -01 Read More

Luxurious Traditional American Colonial Dining Table in

Luxurious Traditional American Colonial Style Expandable Dining Table plus eight Chairs. AS NEW Colour Cream Length: 2 meters 33 centimetres Closed: 1 meter 62 centimetres Width: 1 meter 7 centimetres

  American Railroads History Steam Train

• America's Railroads 7 VHS set. • New, never opened.   • The Steam Train Legacy. • History. • Titles are: 1. Last of the Giants 2. A Great Railroad at Work 3. This is My Railroad.   4. The Steam Locomotive 5. Wheels of Steel 6. The Railroad Story 7. The Golden Age of Steam Trains.   Made in the USA.  

GCSE history, the American west, revision book

Great condition, new 9-1 course! GCSE history, the American west, revision book. Posted by Jade in Books, Comics & Magazines, Books in Dunstable. 13 June

American History Historical Outline Map Book c

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall proudly introduces Classics-- collection of our most beloved and timeless programs. The Prentice Hall Classics line brings back some of our bestselling programs with the added benefits of a new reduced price and an updated copyright. With Classics, you can count on: solid traditional instruction, a proven approach and sequence to the content, a return to your favorite program, and more value A History of the United States' well-told story and classroom-tested resources are designed to address your changing curriculum needs. Exceptionally written by distinguished author Dr. Daniel J. Boorstin, along with Brooks Mather Kelley, the program incorporates key themes that help students develop a sound understanding of American history. Masterfully Written A Classic Telling of American History A History of the United States' well-told story and expanded program are designed to address your changing curriculum and classroom needs while providing a conventional approach to the contents Distinguished Authorship A Renowed Story Teller and Respected Historian Dr. Boorstin--Librarian of Congress Emeritus, winner of the Bancrokt, Parkman, and Pulitzer prizes--tells the classic story of American history in a style that has engaged students for years and continues to captivate. Exclusive "Themes in History" A Proven Approach to Content Key themes that help students understand the sweep of American history are identified at the beginning of each unit, developed in the narrative, and reinforced in the Making Connections feature at the end of the unit.

The Cambridge History of American Literature: Volume 1,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bercovitch, Sacvan / Patell, Cyrus R. K., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Cambridge History of American Literature addresses the spectrum of new and established directions in American writing. An interdisciplinary distillation of American literary history, it weds the voice of traditional criticism with the diversity of interests that characterize contemporary literary studies. Volume 1 covers the colonial and early national periods, discussing authors ranging from Renaissance explorers to the poets and novelists of the new republic. It should prove an indispensable guide for scholars and students in the fields of English and American literatures and American history.

Encyclopedia Of African American Culture And History: The

A comprehensive reference work features three hundred entries focusing on the experience of African Americans throughout North and South America and includes biographical profiles of political and public figures as well as artists,writers,and musicians.

National Security and Core Values in American History

There is no book quite like National Security and Core Values in American History. Drawing upon themes from the whole of the nation's past,William O. Walker III presents a new interpretation of the history of American exceptionalism,that is,of the basic values and liberties that have given the United States its very identity. He argues that a political economy of expansion and the quest for security led American leaders after to equate prosperity and safety with global engagement. In so doing,they

Huck's Raft - A History of American Childhood

Copy of the text in good condition with only a few notes made in specific sections. Ideal for anyone studying for an undergrad module in American Literature or American History. Happy to send via mail if buyer can pay postage. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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Ship Killer: A History of the American Torpedo (Hardcover)

Many books have been published about submarine and aircraft attacks on ships. While the torpedo was the principal weapon of most of those submarine attacks and many of the aerial attacks,there exist only a few books on this formidable weapon. This book,by Thomas Wildenberg and Norman Polmar,is the definitive work on the development and use of the torpedo by the U.S. Navy. The book begins with an overview of the early undersea weapons developed by Bushnell and Fulton,moves to the spar torpedo of the Civi

The Lost Colony: A Symphonic Drama of American History

In ,The Lost Colony,Paul Green's dramatic retelling of the founding and mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke Island colony,opened to standing-room-only audiences and rave reviews. Since then,the beloved outdoor drama has played to more than 3 million people,and it is still going strong. Produced by the Roanoke Island Historical Association at the Waterside Theater near Manteo,North Carolina,The Lost Colony has run for more than sixty summers almost without interruption. (Productio

Give Me Liberty, An American History, 4th Edition, Eric Foner

Eric Foner's textbook on American history from pre-colonisation to the 21st century. Book bought as new and used sporadically for 1 year. Condition is very good. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

American Stories, Volume Two: A History of the United States

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brands, H. W. / Breen, T. H. / Williams, R. Hal, PUBLISHER: Longman Publishing Group, Based on the idea that you can't (and don't "want" to) cover everything in a survey course, H.W. Brands and a team of award-winning historians present the story of American history in a refreshing new way. " " "American Stories: A History of the United States "concentrates on the topics most commonly taught in an American history survey course, with a focus on the major themes and the connections between them. A unique pedagogical program developed and implemented by instructional designers provides a consistent structure for students as the story of American history unfolds.

American Passages: A History of the United States, Volume 1:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ayers, Edward L. / Gould, Lewis L. / Oshinsky, David M., PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, AMERICAN PASSAGES places a unique emphasis on time as the defining nature of history--how events lead to other events, actions, changes, and often-unexpected outcomes. The authors offer readers a sensible, step-by-step, compelling narrative with balanced coverage of political, economic, social, cultural, military, religious, and intellectual history.

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