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|  | Samurai Warfare by Stephen Turnbull Important sourcebook investigates the developments in samurai army organization, weapon technology and communication. Travel through the history of warfare and see how it evolved through the centuries. Take an in-depth look at battles, siege craft and naval warfare. Remarkable color artwork, photographs, and illustrations fill the pages along with reconstructions of battle scenes, archive materials, maps and plans, tactics to actual case studies. AUTHOR: Stephen Turnbull PUBLISHER: Arms & Armour Press FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: History 
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 | TERRIBLE HOURS by Kevin Conway, Peter Maas Originally published in 1966, this book tells the amazing true story of a naval crew trapped aboard a submarine just before the start of World War II. The tale stars Lieutenant Commander Swede Momsen, a man who has dedicated much of his career to devising escape and rescue tactics for underwater disasters, and who must finally apply his knowledge to a real-life situation. AUTHOR: Kevin Conway, Peter Maas PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: History 
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 | Vietnam by Henry Kissinger Description not available.In an in-depth, insider's view of the Vietnam War, the former Secretary of State describes America's involvement in Southeast Asia, the events of the war, the long and difficult peace negotiations, the domestic unrest over the war, and the diplomats, politicians, military leaders, and others who became part of history. Original. AUTHOR: Henry Kissinger PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: History 
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 | Unfinished Bombing This scholarly study of the lingering effects of the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing puts into perspective the psychic harm done to the many affected. It looks at the way grief played out in private and public spheres, and considers the Oklahoma City National Memorial as a significant contribution that can tell us a lot about suffering and consolation. CATEGORY: History 
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 | Magical Urbanism by Mike Davis A well-known scholar in urban studies projects the changes in cities and in the economy as whole as Latinos become the largest minority in the United States. Mike Davis is the author of the acclaimed CITY OF QUARTZ. AUTHOR: Mike Davis PUBLISHER: Verso FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: History 
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 | Mexico from A to Z by Bobbie Kalman, Jane Lewis From the ancient Mayan civilization to modern Mexico city, young readers discover the people, festivals, and food that make Mexico so attractive. Full color. AUTHOR: Bobbie Kalman, Jane Lewis PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: History 
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