History Is Fascinating

Author : Homer Adams
Publisher : Vantage Press, Inc
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0533158818

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History Is Fascinating by Homer Adams Pdf

Prolific author Homer J. Adams, whose previously published books included suggestions for college students and wisdom for senior citizens, now takes on a much larger and more difficult subject-history! "People don't automatically like history," writes the author, "but they love a good story. History is a story, or rather a collection of stories, about people and how they lived and loved. These accounts are shot through with humor and human interest ... which, for too long, has been minimized in the study of history." In his new offering, History Is Fascinating-And I Can Prove It!, Mr. Adams's selections are rich in colorful anecdotes and vivid imagery. He is also a talented storyteller with a love for creating distinct character portrayals that readers can easily embrace. Therein lies the readability of these historical references ... readers will easily absorb the storyline while becoming enchanted with the story itself and its characters. For instance, in the World History section, there are engaging vignettes on "Queen Elizabeth's Toothache," "Columbus and the Moon's Eclipse," and "Galileo." Elsewhere, the section on the Nineteenth Century includes "Dirty Politics-1824" and "Yankee Inventiveness," while the Current Century section includes an homage to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. "I hope that these brief historical accounts," writes Mr. Adams, "will add to the reader's knowledge of past events and the way people lived." Book jacket.

Author : Giles Milton
Publisher : John Murray
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1473624991

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Fascinating Footnotes from History by Giles Milton Pdf

'Giles Milton is a man who can take an event from history and make it come alive . . . an inspiration for those of us who believe that history can be exciting and entertaining' Matthew Redhead, The Times Did you know that Hitler took cocaine? That Stalin robbed a bank? That Charlie Chaplin's corpse was filched and held to ransom? Giles Milton is a master of historical narrative: in his characteristically engaging prose, Fascinating Footnotes From History details one hundred of the quirkiest historical nuggets; eye-stretching stories that read like fiction but are one hundred per cent fact. There is Hiroo Onoda, the lone Japanese soldier still fighting the Second World War in 1974; Agatha Christie, who mysteriously disappeared for eleven days in 1926; and Werner Franz, a cabin boy on the Hindenburg who lived to tell the tale when it was engulfed in flames in 1937. Fascinating Footnotes From History also answers who ate the last dodo, who really killed Rasputin and why Sergeant Stubby had four legs. Peopled with a gallery of spies, rogues, cannibals, adventurers and slaves, and spanning twenty centuries and six continents, Giles Milton's impeccably researched footnotes shed light on some of the most infamous stories and most flamboyant and colourful characters (and animals) from history.

Author : Jackie French
Publisher : HarperCollins Australia
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780730450542

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The Fascinating History of Your Lunch by Jackie French Pdf

the Fascinating History of Your Lunch is an historical look at food and the food from right around the world. Who invented cheese? Or bread or margarine? Where did lettuce and tomato plants originally come from? the plants we eat nowadays come from all over the world and the way we cook and eat them also come from many different cultures. Apples travelled with the Romans, oranges with the Muslim armies and chocolate started off as ancient Aztec coins. the history of food is the history of the world - the Spanish conquistadors conquered the South American Aztec empire and brought home the bitter beans that would eventually become chocolate. they also brought potatoes and chillies with them. Wars, famines and revolutions bring people from one country to another and they bring their favourite food, too. the most important things to learn from history are how people once lived and thought and how that has led to the world we know today. And one of the most interesting ways of understanding history is to look at what we eat. Ages 10+

Author : Bill Lawrence
Publisher : Walch Publishing
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 0825127076

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Fascinating Facts from American History by Bill Lawrence Pdf

Provides telling insights into American history through scores of personality profiles, anecdotes, advertisements, and more Includes sources and references for use in independent study

Author : Tim McNeese
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766029387

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The Fascinating History of American Indians by Tim McNeese Pdf

"Examines the history of American Indians before the arrival of Christopher Columbus and other European explorers to North America"--Provided by publisher.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781465457752

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The History Book by DK Pdf

Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The History Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of History, with: - Easy to navigate step-by-step summaries that explain each historical theme - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The History Book is a captivating introduction to the key events that have shaped society, from the dawn of civilization to the modern culture of today. Here you’ll discover the stories of important historical events and turning points, and the leaders, thinkers, and heroes involved, through exciting text and bold graphics. Your History Questions, Simply Explained This book will outline big ideas, themes and events of world history, from the founding of Baghdad and the colonization of the Americas, to the inception of Buddhism. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the milestones that have shaped civilization, The History Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Here you’ll learn about early humans, the empires of ancient history, the voyages of discovery to the tumultuous birth of nationalism, and the violence of two world wars. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The History Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Author : Alton Pryor
Publisher : Stagecoach Pub
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0966005392

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Fascinating Women in California History by Alton Pryor Pdf

Women from all walks of life helped make California what it is today. There were the Sisters of Mercy who waded into the smallpox infested hospitals to care for the needy of all races and financial means.Donaldina Cameron rescued more than 3,000 Asian slave girls who had been sold into prostitution, often by their parents.We've included Lucille Ball, Clara Bow and Isadora Duncan in our list of entertainment celebrities.

Author : Kyle Ward
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781458729927

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History in the Making by Kyle Ward Pdf

In this thought-provoking study (Library Journal ), historian Kyle Ward-the widely acclaimed co-author of History Lessons-gives us another fascinating look at the biases inherent in the way we learn about our history. Juxtaposing passages from...

Author : Thomas Carlyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : France
ISBN : OCLC:8835847

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The French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle Pdf

Author : Giles Milton
Publisher : Picador
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250078780

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When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton Pdf

Obscure and addictive true tales from history told by one of our most entertaining historians, Giles Milton The first installment in Giles Milton's outrageously entertaining series, History's Unknown Chapters: colorful and accessible, intelligent and illuminating, Milton shows his customary historical flair as he delves into the little-known stories from the past. There's the cook aboard the Titanic, who pickled himself with whiskey and survived in the icy seas where most everyone else died. There's the man who survived the atomic bomb in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And there's many, many more. Covering everything from adventure, war, murder and slavery to espionage, including the stories of the female Robinson Crusoe, Hitler's final hours, Japan's deadly balloon bomb and the emperor of the United States, these tales deserve to be told.

Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher : V&S Publishers
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789352150410

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CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA - SCIENTISTS, INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES by EDITORIAL BOARD Pdf

The present book, Scientists Inventions and Discoveries is one among the five books of the series, Children's Encyclopedia - The World of Knowledge. The book has been broadly divided into two parts- Part-I: The brief life histories and salient contributions of some well-known Scientists like Archimedes, Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Galileo, Newton, Louis Pasteur, Michael Faraday, Marie Curie, Thomas Alva Edison and many more. The second part or Part II emphasises on some major Inventions and Breakthroughs in the scientific world, such as: Bacteria, Vitamins, Vaccines, Aeroplane, Electricity, Cinema, Steam Engine and so on which have revolutionised and transformed the human life completely. Therefore dear readers, grab the book as soon as you can, for it's a treasure trove of knowledge and information, and if you happen to be a school student, you can even use it as a reference book or guide. Happy Reading and Learning too!

Author : Anthony R. Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Forecasting
ISBN : 1633885941

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Snow by Anthony R. Wood Pdf

Snow, beautiful and magical, is sometimes considered one of nature's blessings. It is also a nuisance needing to be managed and moved, and worse, a sometimes-crippling catastrophe to be battled. Wood looks at snow in all its delightful and fearsome manifestations as he delves into science, history, economics, and popular culture to examine snow's enduring hold on the imagination. He summarizes the current scientific understanding of major winter weather events and what is known about the complex interplay between the jet stream and the Gulf Stream, and considers the impact of global warming on snowfall. -- adapted from jacket

Author : Colleen Adair Fliedner
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781493063246

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Fascinating True Tales from Old California by Colleen Adair Fliedner Pdf

For over four centuries, California has been an ever-changing landscape of innovation and revolution, triumph and tragedy. In Fascinating True Tales from Old California, author Colleen Adair Fliedner mines the history of the Golden State to collect more than fifty tales of famous Californians and their escapades from 1542 through 1940. For many, like James Lick, Leland Stanford, and John Downey, California was a place to strike it rich. Others sought freedom and a new beginning, including Chinese immigrants and African Americans, like philanthropist and freed slave, Biddy Mason. And still some characters just wanted to live their lives outside of society’s rules, like swindler James Reavis or the cross-dressing stagecoach driver, Charley Parkhurst. Readers will be entertained and enlightened as they take a trip through California’s colorful past.

Author : Joseph W. Lewis Jr. M.D.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781665503396

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Amazing Alabama: a Potpourri of Fascinating Facts, Tall Tales and Storied Stories by Joseph W. Lewis Jr. M.D. Pdf

Amazing Alabama: A Potpourri of Fascinating Facts, Tall Tales and Storied Stories chronicles a brief history of the state, famous personages associated with Alabama, a discussion of state firsts, unique occurrences, antiquated laws and other fascinating topics.

Author : Michael Baker,Hilary Bates Neary
Publisher : James Lorimer & Company
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-11-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1550288822

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100 Fascinating Londoners by Michael Baker,Hilary Bates Neary Pdf

These brief biographies reflect a century and a half of London's history and reflect key events and fascinating adventures drawn from the lives of people from all walks of life who made a lasting impression on their hometown.