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|  | Life in Biblical Israel by Lawrence E. Stager, Philip J. King
Description not available.A special edition of the Library of Ancient Israel is based on the latest research to provide an in-depth presentation of the land in ancient times from its domestic life and cultural traditions to its religious practices, in a volume complemented by more than 175 illustrations and photographs. AUTHOR: Lawrence E. Stager, Philip J. King
PUBLISHER: Westminster John Knox Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History 
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 | Damn the Torpedoes!
For a complete description of this product, please click the product image.The fascinating story of the epic battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac and other naval actions of the Civil War are told by a renowned military historian. A must-have for Civil War buffs, here is the definitive history of an often-ignored aspect of the war--the conflicts on the coasts and rivers of America. Illustrated with black-and-white archival photographs and reproductions of contemporary prints and paintings.
CATEGORY: History
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 | Yemen by Martin Yeoman, Tim Mackintosh-Smith
Having spent much living time in this enchanted country (since 1982), Mackintosh-Smith describes his corner of Arabia, weaving together its history and cultural nuances to create an eloquent travelogue. A New York Times Notable Book for 2000. AUTHOR: Martin Yeoman, Tim Mackintosh-Smith
PUBLISHER: Overlook Press, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Tales of the Tepee by Clyde Ellis, Edward E. Dale
Originally published in 1920, TALES OF THE TEPEE grew out of Edward Everett Dale`s close association with Indian tribes living in Oklahoma. These stories take the reader to the lodge bonfires where children stayed awake to hear about giant cannibals, magical transformations, journeys to the Spirit Land, and wonderful explanations for matters both cosmic and mundane. AUTHOR: Clyde Ellis, Edward E. Dale
PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Great Issues in American History, from Settlement to Revolution 1584-1776 by Clarence L. Ver Steeg, Richard Hofstadter
Spans the history of America from its discovery to the present, providing a generous sampling of documents. AUTHOR: Clarence L. Ver Steeg, Richard Hofstadter
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | The Story of Decipherment by Maurice Pope
In this concise, well-organized study ( Library Journal ), Pope presents a complete history of the science of decipherment. 125 illustrations. AUTHOR: Maurice Pope
PUBLISHER: Thames & Hudson
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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