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War of 1812: Writings from America’s Second War of Independence (LOA #232) [EPUB ebook] 

Louisa Catherine Adams was daughter-in-law and wife of presidents, assisted diplomat J. Q. Adams at three European capitals, and served as a D.C. hostess for three decades. Yet she is barely remember …

As the western world’s most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden has fought to keep his personal life a mystery – loyalty and fear keeping those who know him from speaking out – until now. For the first …

Constantin von Tischendorf was a pioneer. He existed in an age when biblical studies as we know it was being formed, when the quest for forgotten manuscripts and lost treasures was being undertaken w …

Tiberius has always been one of the most enigmatic of the Roman emperors. At the same time, his career is uniquely important for the understanding of the Empire”s development on the foundations laid …

This book is the first substantial study in any language of one of revolutionary Russia”s most distinguished and controversial engineers – Iurii Vladimirovich Lomonosov (1876-1952). Not only does it …

”Emer O”Sullivan has made an indispensable contribution to Wildean literature … Compelling, informative and fascinating” – Stephen Fry The Fall of the House of Wilde identifies Oscar Wilde as a me …

The master is also the greatest disciple. The followed is the biggest follower. And in his humility lie the greatest lessons of life. The first thing that strikes the author about Dada Vawasni is his …

As Indians got their first taste of satellite television during the first Gulf War, Raghav Bahl saw his future in the signals flickering across the small screen. Armed with burning ambition, keen bus …

Robert Rosenstone was among the first ”postmodern” historians, and remains one of the most renowned. In this honest, revealing and often funny memoir, he shows us how he got there and why. Adventur …

With his blonde dreadlocks and his speed on the running track, Jamie Baulch earned the nickname ”The Flying Pineapple”. This is Jamie’s story about his life as one of the most decorated British ath …