History book

That's Not in My American History Book: A Compilation of Little Known Events and Forgotten Heroes

1 recommendation

"A quick, easy, and very interesting read. You can skip around as each chapter is another story. It covers some things you may already have heard, such as the Paul Revere ride (not exactly true) and Betsy Ross (she probably didn't sew the flag, sorry.) But there's some really cool stories here that you've never heard. Did you hear the one about the Polish immigrant who probably built, and fle..."

See the World

2 recommendations

"See the World is from the Icon series of paperbacks. It has no words or introduction; just images of advertising used in the 40's and 50's by airlines urging people to try out the latest form of transportation to see exotic locales. It also contains advertising images for bus, train and shipping companies. Gives a very good feel for the time, and the embrace of a global world by aspiring grap..."

A History of Cambodia

1 recommendation

"Though the Cambodian child that my roommates and I sponsored is only 6 years old, we still need to understand the history of his country to connect with him."

Powell's Books - The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan

1 recommendation

"Think you know the difference between natural and organic? Think corporate farming and organic produce the same results? After reading this book I felt like I had just completed a college course. It's now listed among the top 20 most important books I've ever read... and it's (believe it or not) entertaining."

SEX GAME BOOK: A CULTURAL HISTORY OF SEXUALITY

The Present History. Limited edition artists book.

1 recommendation

""The Present History is the work of over 25 artists from Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, London & New York collaged into new works by The Contextual Villains, then soundtracked like a movie. This 700 run limited edition takes the form of a 74pp hardcover full colour book with CD soundtrack..." Beautiful book, limited edition, reasonable price... what more can I say...."

Mysteries of the Middle Ages: And the Beginning of the Modern World (Hinges of History): Thomas Cahill: Books

1 recommendation

"A compelling read about the era that spans the poorly-named Dark Ages to the rise of Christianity through the Renaissance, richly illustrated and engrossingly told."

TASCHEN Books: Fashion History

lapommestories :: Carnaval de Nice, An Imagined History. book

1 recommendation

"beautiful, interesting constructions."

A History of Photography - From 1839 to the present (TASCHEN Books)

1 recommendation

""This volume shows in chronological order the most impressive images and the most important developments in the art of light that is photography. It provides in its huge collection and themes a unique survey of the medium from its origins until now.""

Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books: Aaron Lansky

1 recommendation

"The fascinating and inspiring story of how one man single-handedly revived the interest in a dying culture. Aaron Lansky tells how he came to champion the cause of Yiddish literature through the collection of a massive library, filled with books from every age and corner of the world, with rare, nearly lost originals and translations of books that almost been permanently destroyed. A really wonder..."

A Brief History of the Olympic Games (Brief Histories of the Ancient World) by David C. Young

1 recommendation

"Take a break from watching the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and read about their history."

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas DVD

Human Weapon - The History Channel Series

1 recommendation

"This show is very addictive. Every week two martial artists/street fighters, go and study an ancient art of fighting and at the end of their very brief study period attempt to fight a master in that art. Very interesting and addictive."

WORLD HISTORY CHART

1 recommendation

"This is an ASTONISHING depiction of historic and human events over time."

H.G. Wells: The Outline of History

1 recommendation

"H.G. Wells is best known for his science fiction (e.g The Time Machine, War of the Worlds), but he also wrote a comprehensive history of the world around the time of WWI. I read this a few years ago and was really impressed with how he explains history in terms of themes (e.g nomads/settled peoples, priests/secular kings). Even if you don't want to take the time to read the whole thing, this i..."

A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn

1 recommendation

"I hated history in school, but it is never so interesting as when Howard Zinn tells it. This is unlike anything you will have learned in school. Fascinating and moving... And Audible.com is a really really wonderful site for audiobooks. I've been a loyal member for years."

Better for All the World: The Secret History of Forced Sterilization and America's Quest for Racial Purity: Harry Br

1 recommendation

"I felt like this book gave a generally good overview of the history of eugenics in America. I felt as though it did a good job of explaining the breath of the practice and belief, as well as placing it in context of its time."

The American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, the Epidemic that Shaped Our History: Molly Caldwell Crosby

1 recommendation

"I thought this book was a good primer on Dr. Walter Reed and the history of discovering and isolating the cause of yellow fever. Occasionally I thought the author tangented off, but over all a good introduction"

The Handbag: An Illustrated History

1 recommendation

"It's a HISTORY of HANDBAGS! For smart girls who love beautiful bags."

A Short History of Progress by Ronald Wright

1 recommendation

"What? you haven't read this yet? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? its super good. read it."

1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History: Jeffrey C. Stewart

Stacked Decks: The Art and History of Erotic Playing Cards

1 recommendation

"For the curious."

The Complete Costume History - Auguste Racinet

2 recommendations

"I have been coveting this since I first saw it at The Strand. It really is a terrific book."

The History of Love - Nicole Krauss

1 recommendation

"not the best book I've ever read - but it is okay :o)"

Costume and Fashion: A Concise History (World of Art): James Laver, Amy De LA Haye, Andrew Tucker

1 recommendation

"Another must have book for my Fashion book collection ..."

Quilts 1700 - 2010: Hidden Histories, Untold Stories

1 recommendation

"The catalogue of the Victoria & Albert Museum exhibition celebrating Quilts and their historical and cultural references. Using stunning new photography, this book explores the personal and social histories which reveal the maker's complex engagement with the wider world. Primary sources, such as inventories, diaries and letters add context to the personal narratives documented by the quilts..."

A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson

1 recommendation

"I don't think I've learned so much about so much from any single book while enjoying it so much. Even though this was recommended highly to me, I had a hard time starting it because of the term "history" in the title. After finishing it, I felt it would more appropriately go in the "science" category, but don't let either of these terms turn you off. Though you'll learn many facts (and theor..."