History Books

Northwest of Chicago: From Farm Fields Boomtowns (DVD)

In the style of his hit programs Chicago s North Shore and South of Chicago: Suburbs Steel Mills Shoreline Geoffrey Baer takes you on a journey through the Northwest suburbs. The tour begins in the Park Ridge and follows I-90 and the historic... more

The Pity of It All : A Portrait of the German-Jewish Epoch 1743-1933 (Paperback)

In this important work of historical restoration Amos Elon shows how a persecuted clan of cattle dealers and wandering peddlers was transformed into a stunningly successful community of writers philosophers scientists tycoons and activists. In... more

Japanese Capitals in Historical Perspective: Place Power and Memory in Kyoto Edo and Tokyo (Hardcover)

Japan s ability to develop its own brand of modernity has often been attributed in part to the sophistication of its cities. Concentrating on Kyoto Edo and Tokyo the contributors to this volume weave together the links between past and future memory... more

Greek and Roman Historiography in Late Antiquity : Fourth to Sixth Century A.D. (Hardcover)

This book offers the first comprehensive study of Greek and Latin historiography from Constantine to the age of Justinian dealing particularly with the relations between pagan and Christian historians their polemics and also their agreements. Greek... more

Slavery and Freedom in the Rural North : African Americans in Monmouth County New Jersey 1665-1865 (Paperback)

This unique social history focusing on a single community in eastern New jersey addresses many long-held assumptions about slavery and emancipation outside the plantation South. more

Intended Consequences: Birth Control Abortion and the Federal Government in Modern America (Paperback)

After World War II U.S. policy experts--convinced that unchecked population growth threatened global disaster--successfully lobbied bipartisan policy-makers in Washington to initiate federally-funded family planning. In Intended Consequences Donald... more

Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory (Paperback)

Winner of the Bancroft Prize Winner of the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Winner of the Merle Curti award Winner of the Frederick Douglass Prize No historical event has left as deep an imprint on America s collective memory as the Civil War. In the... more

Middle Ages: Making and Unmaking of a Saint: Hagiography and Memory in the Cult of Gerald of Aurillac (Hardcover)

A crusader a hermit a bishop a plague victim and even a repentant murderer by turns: the stories attached to Saint Gerald of Aurillac offer a strange and fragmented legacy. His two earliest biographies written in the early tenth and early eleventh... more

A User s Guide to the Official Records of the American Civil War (Paperback)

Every Civil War scholar and serious student of that conflict will be well-advised to become familiar with this Alan and Barbara Aimone s very helpful and informative book about the Official Records and how best to go about using them. more

Helen & Kurt Wolff Book Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire (Paperback)

This centerpiece of the trilogy captures the British at the height of their vigor and self-satisfaction imposing their traditions and tastes their idealists and rascals on diverse peoples of the world. Index. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book more

Combat Aircraft: B-29 Superfortress Units of the Korean War (Series #42) (Paperback)

This book is the story of a majestic bomber of the propeller era flying perilous combat missions against a sleek nimble warplane of the jet age the Soviet MiG-15. A very heavy bomber and a sky giant during World War II at that time the B-29 was the... more

Race and the Obama Phenomenon: The Vision of a More Perfect Multiracial Union (Hardcover)

The concept of a more perfect union remains a constant theme in the political rhetoric of Barack Obama. From his now historic race speech to his second victory speech delivered on November 7 2012 that striving is evident. Tonight more than two... more

Shire Library: Stagecoach Travel (Series #789) (Paperback)

This book explores the history of travelling by stagecoach from the sixteenth century through to the end of the nineteenth century focusing on the heyday of around 1750-1850. It looks at the improvements in road maintenance and the turnpike system... more

Breaking the Line : The Season in Black College Football That Transformed the Sport and Changed the Course of Civil Rights (Paperback)

1967. Two rival football teams. Two legendary coaches. Two talented quarterbacks. Together they broke the color line revolutionized college sports and transformed the NFL. Freedman s dramatic account highly praised as a contributing part of the... more

Legendary Locals of Foxborough Massachusetts (Paperback) by Jeffrey Peterson

9781467101158. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 128. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 128 p. Contains: Unspecified Halftones black & white Frontispiece. Legendary Locals. The story of a community is best told through the... more

Egypt Greece and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean (Paperback)

Egypt Greece and Rome is regarded as one of the best general histories of the ancient world. It is written for the general reader and the student coming to the subject for the first time and provides a reliable and highly accessible point of entry... more

At Home and Under Fire: Air Raids and Culture in Britain from the Great War to the Blitz (Paperback)

Although the Blitz has come to symbolize the experience of civilians under attack Germany first launched air raids on Britain at the end of 1914 and continued them during the First World War. With the advent of air warfare civilians far removed from... more

Underage and Under Fire: Accounts of the Youngest Americans in Military Service (Paperback)

This work tells the personal stories of boys and girls who left home and enlisted in the U.S. military at ages 11 to 16. Many had difficult home lives some wanted adventure or a better future but all wanted to serve their country. They missed high... more

Citizenship Between Empire and Nation: Remaking France and French Africa 1945-1960 (Hardcover)

A groundbreaking history of the last days of the French empire in Africa As the French public debates its present diversity and its colonial past few remember that between 1946 and 1960 the inhabitants of French colonies possessed the rights of... more

General Washington s Commando: Benjamin Tallmadge in the Revolutionary War (Paperback)

The multi-faceted Revolutionary War career of Benjamin Tallmadge included operations as a dragoon commander intelligence and counter-intelligence officer and master of combined land-sea operations. Tallmadge fought in the battles of Long Island... more

German Dive Bomber Ju-87 B2 Stuka

1/144 Ju87B2 Stuka Bomber (Snap) more

Kings of War Northern Alliance Army - OOP

An alliance of outcasts hailing from the frozen north and united by a common purpose Northern Alliance Warbands include a wide variety of soldiers from half-elves and ice Naiads to the lumbering snow trolls The forces of Talannar s alliance are... more

Warlord Games Numidian Light Cavalry Hail Caesar Wargaming Miniatures

Amongst the finest horsemen of the age these superb riders fought with and against the Imperial Roman Empire. more

GMT Gallipoli 1915: Churchill s Greatest Gamble Board Game

The Gallipoli campaign has long been viewed as an Allied disaster and that view is correct once both sides settled into trench warfare. However the first three days witnessed fluid battles of movement and the Allies came very close to winning. A... more

Reaper Ivy Crown Archers (9) Crusaders Adept #06103 Warlord Army Unpainted

Ivy Crown Archers (9 Pieces) Crusaders Adept Sculpted by artist: Bobby Jackson Main Category: Warlord Army Pack 25mm Heroic Scale Fantasy Miniatures Tabbed figures on plastic slotted bases Unpainted metal model For use with Reaper s Warlord... more

Men at Arms of Malvernis (4) (OOP)

Men At Arms Malvernis (4 Pieces)Sculpted by artist: Jim JohnsonDark Heaven Legends Army Packs25mm Heroic Scale Fantasy MiniaturesIntegral (built-in) basesUnpainted metal modelHuge selection of characters and monsters for fantasy roleplayers... more

Kings of War Trident Realm Giga Regiment

The deadly pincer-like claws of these huge crustaceans can crush and slice through even the thickest plate armour while their own natural protection makes them a fearsome foe. CONTENTS - 3 multi-part resin Gigas - 40mm bases Models supplied... more

Warlord Games Early War French MMG Team New

The classic Hotchkiss medium machine gun had served France well in the Great war and went on again as did the Vickers in the British army to give solid reliable firepower to companies in defense and supporting fire on the advance. Rugged slow firing... more

172 Gold Rush Miners

Includes 28 Figures 4 Mules And 10 Pieces Of Equipment Great For Scale Dioramas SKU:TOYSGB001QZOTIC more

Kromlech Polish Army 1939 WZ.29 Armored Car New

This set contains one resin and metal vehicle - wz. 29 Armored Car armed with Puteaux SA 18 gun and two wz. 25 Hotchkiss HMGs. All our miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted. Paints and glue not included. more

Warlord Games Early War - British Vickers MMG Team New

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and may require assembly. more

1/72 Zulu War British Command (40)

1/72 Zulu War British Command (40) more

Shield Maidens - Adepts New

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required. more

The American Revolution: Decision in North America 1775-82 Decision Games 1405

The American Revolution: Decision in North America designed by Joseph Miranda is a strategic two-player wargame of intermediate complexity. Published in SandT #270 this edition has been updated with additional player aids and includes an After... more

1/32 English Civil War: Parliament Musketeers (16)

1/32 English Civil War: Parliament Musketeers (16) more

Vanguard: British Battleships 1914-18 (2) The Super Dreadnoughts

Vanguard: British Battleships 1914-18 (2) The Super Dreadnoughts more

Empires of the North: Japanese Islands

During their voyages to the distant Islands ships from the Northern Empires discovered new lands in the far East! Spread throughout many Islands the Japanese Empire soon earned a reputation for its goodwill and expansive trade networks. Now the... more

Warlord Games Bolt Action British Valentine II Infantry Tank WGB-BI-156

Contains: 1 Resin and Metal Metal Models come unpainted. Some assembly may be required. Glue paints and supplies sold separately. more