Nineteen-year-old Oliver Huggins is in for the tutorial of his life. For twelve afternoons, Claire St. John, a beguiling British graduate student, will reveal to him the untold story of American Constitutional history. Her message: that the Constitution was illegally written, and that its authors' inability to agree on a name for the republic muddied the document's meaning for decades to come.<P>Through these "tutorials", de Grazia also ...

Pack of 10 mini combined volumes of these legal documents in leather binding. Pocket sized. ...

From C-SPAN comes a browsable gift book and bedside companion for history lovers. The third in the series of the bestselling "Booknotes" books, this one recounts great events in American history as told by the writers and historians who have appeared on the "Booknotes" program. of color photos. ...

Since their inception in the mid-19th century, World Fairs have introduced Americans to exotic pleasures, like belly dancing and the ferris wheel, and groundbreaking technologies such as telephones and x-rays. Profiling more than 30 fairs from 1853 to 1984, the authors demonstrate how the fairs reflected and influenced the ideals and complexities of their times. Includes archival photo of exhibits and souvenirs. ...

Black History traces the timeline of this proud culture from its origins and the American Civil War, to the Civil Rights movement that still exists today. The series also discusses important events and accomplishments, and reveals some startling information about the struggle for human and civil rights. Short biographies on civil rights leaders, authors, artists, and other powerful African-Americans are also included. ...

Although the shocking terror that befell the United States on September 11, 2001, has no direct relationship to Bible prophecy, the author highlights this event from the perspective of the coming world unity such as is declared in the Book of Revelation. ...

Russell wrote this book partially to refute The Personal Narrative of James O. Pattie, which he claimed contained many inaccuracies. ...

The American Revolution series tells the story of a struggle for independence. Readers will learn about the powerful leaders, daring soldiers, bloody battles, and weapons of the American Revolution. The series details the events of the American Revolution through detailed maps, startling photographs, and vivid text. ...

J.P. Dunn wrote Massacres of the Mountains in an attempt to separate historical fact from sensational fiction and to verify the problems that plagued the Indian tribes in this country of years. He doesn't assign blame, but lets it fall where it belongs by meticulous research and the accurate, unbiased depiction of the true causes and subsequent results of some of the most famous Indian conflicts. ...

Lamb collects top stories from American history that shaped the country, penned by leading historians. ...