o Did America win its independence because British generals were too busy canoodling with their mistresses? o Should America have annexed Mexico--all of it--and Cuba too? o Did 1776 justify Southern secession in the nineteenth century? o Should Patton have been promoted over Eisenhower? o Did the U.S ... more »

This report describes the effects of the atomic bombs which were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.  It summarizes all the authentic information that is available on damage to structures, injuries to personnel, morale effect, etc., which ... more »

The Messages and Papers of Franklin Pierce. Includes his speeches, memorandums, press conferences, executive orders, and more during his years in office. Indexed for easy navigation This ebooks is included in the Ultimate Handheld US History Library CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT OVER 55,000 WORKS!   ... more »

Throughout the centuries, royal mistresses have been worshiped, feared, envied, and reviled. They set the fashions, encouraged the arts, and, in some cases, ruled nations. Eleanor Herman's Sex with Kings takes us into the throne rooms and bedrooms of Europe's most powerful monarchs. Alive with flamboyant ... more »

Old soldiers never die. They just come back for more. Three terrorist missiles have struck three jetliners filled with innocent people. America knows this shock all too well. But unlike 9/11, the nation is already on a war footing. The White House and Pentagon are primed. All they need now is a target ... more »

Pierre Ier et son impératrice paysanne, Catherine II et son vigoureux compagnon le prince Potemkine, Alexandre Ier et son égérie occulte, mais aussi les grands artistes et hommes de lettres russes et occidentaux (Pouchkine, Dostoïevski, les poètes du siècle d'Argent, le Chevalier d'Éon, le marquis de ... more »

The Celtic religion was by no means a simple affair, and cannot be summed up as what we call Druidism. Beside the official religion there was a body of popular superstitions and observances which came from a deeper and older source than Druidism, and was destined long to outlive it-indeed, it is far ... more »

The fifteenth century may be regarded as a period of transition from the ideals of the Middle Ages to those of modern times. The world was fast becoming more secular in its tendencies, and, as a necessary result, theories and principles that had met till then with almost universal acceptance in literature ... more »

The Messages and Papers of James Polk. Includes his speeches, memorandums, press conferences, executive orders, and more during his years in office. Indexed for easy navigation This ebooks is included in the Ultimate Handheld US History Library CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT OVER 55,000 WORKS!  Simply ... more »

Si l'on connaît la destinée exceptionnelle de Louis II de Bavière et celle de sa cousine Élisabeth, l'impératrice d'Autriche, on ignore souvent les liens qui unissaient ces souverains hors du commun. Visionnaires, idéalistes, géniaux, les deux cousins souffraient tous deux de leur lucidité, de leur avance ... more »

Orgétorix était chez les Helvètes l'homme de beaucoup le plus noble et le plus riche. Sous le consulat de Marcus Messala et de Marcus Pison, séduit par le désir d'être roi, il forma une conspiration de la noblesse et persuada ses concitoyens de sortir de leur pays avec toutes leurs ressources : ... more »

An absolute must for your handheld device. Over 15,000 of the most famous quotes and sayings of all time. Thousands of Authors and Topics. Never before has such a library been available for your handheld. Does your mind ever go blank and you don't know what to say? Do you ever get discouraged thinking ... more »