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History
History (from Greek ἱστορία - historia, meaning "inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation") is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians. It is a field of research which uses a narrative to examine and analyse the sequence of events, and it sometimes attempts to investigate objectively the patterns of cause and effect that determine events. Historians debate the nature of history and its usefulness. This includes discu
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The Ghosts of Eden Park: The Bootleg King, the Women Who Pursued Him, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz- Age America
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date: Aug 06, 2019
“Prose so rich and evocative, you feel you’re living the story—and full of lots of ‘I didn’t know' that moments. Gatsby-era noir at its best.” –Erik L
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Availability: 100 copies available, 2150 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Apr 27 - May 18, 2019
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First Ladies: The Ever Changing Role, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump
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Betty Boyd Caroli's engrossing and informative First Ladies is both a captivating read and an essential resource for anyone interested in the role of
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Giveaway dates: May 05 - May 19, 2019
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The Washington War: FDR's Inner Circle and the Politics of Power That Won World War II
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Enter to win THE WASHINGTON WAR by the New York Times bestselling author of THE FIRST CLASH, James Lacey!
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Availability: 25 copies available, 1212 people requesting
Giveaway dates: May 12 - May 19, 2019
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