What makes a president great? Two of America's most prominent institutions, The Wall Street Journal and the Federalist Society, with the help of a wide array of eminent scholars, journalists, and political leaders, tackle this question in Presidential Leadership, the definitive ranking of our nation ... more »

In February 1945, 350 American POWs captured earlier at the Battle of the Bulge or elsewhere in Europe were singled out by the Nazis because they were Jews or were thought to resemble Jews. They were transported in cattle cars to Berga, a concentration camp in eastern Germany, and put to work as slave ... more »

The Messages and Papers of William Howard Taft. 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 »

Early in 1871, when Major Powell was preparing for his second descent through the canyons of the Green and Colorado rivers, he was besieged by men eager to accompany him; some even offered to pay well for the privilege. It was for me, therefore, a piece of great good fortune when, after an interview ... more »

Am Anfang schuf Gott eine perfekte, makellose Welt, um sich dann sogleich zu verabschieden. Das Licht der Erkenntnis aber brachte der Teufel zu den Menschen. Endlich bricht er jetzt sein Schweigen und erzählt seine Version vom Gang der Dinge: Er schuf den Neid als revolutionäres Prinzip. Er erfand die ... more »

The Messages and Papers of Zachary Taylor. 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 »

The name Genghis Khan often conjures the image of a relentless, bloodthirsty barbarian on horseback leading a ruthless band of nomadic warriors in the looting of the civilized world. But the surprising truth is that Genghis Khan was a visionary leader whose conquests joined backward Europe with the flourishing ... more »

État des Gaules au commencement du cinquiéme siécle. Leurs habitans étoient devenus semblables en tout aux romains. au commencement du cinquiéme siecle, les Gaules qui faisoient encore une portion de l'empire romain, étoient divisées en dix-sept provinces dont chacune avoit sa métropole ou sa ville capitale ... more »

The Messages and Papers of President John Tyler. 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 »

L'Histoire s'accélère, elle va de plus en plus vite. Chacun, par les temps qui courent, tend à ratifier spontanément cette idée reçue, soit pour s'en angoisser, soit pour s'en réjouir. Pourtant, malgré la mondialisation et Internet, rien n'est moins sûr, rien n'est aussi simple. Les progrès précipit ... more »

Je n'entreprendrai point de prouver l'utilité de l'histoire : c'est une vérité trop généralement reconnue pour avoir besoin de preuves. Les sciences et les arts ont différens objets d'utilité, et font la gloire d'une nation : il n'appartient qu'à l'histoire de former les hommes d'état... more »

The Messages and Papers of President George Washington. 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 ... more »