101 Things You Didn't Know About Lincoln

101 Things You Didn't Know About Lincoln
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781593373993
ISBN-13 : 1593373996
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis 101 Things You Didn't Know About Lincoln by : Brian Thornton

From his loves and losses to the possibility his ghost still resides in the White House, Abraham Lincoln's complexity, his experiences, and his life in politics are explored in this unique biography. High school & older.

Honest Abe

Honest Abe
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 172
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ISBN-10 : 9781440512315
ISBN-13 : 1440512310
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Honest Abe by : Brian Thornton

One hundred fifty years after his death, Abraham Lincoln remains one of America's most fascinating, brilliant, and visionary leaders. He's idolized as a hero, a legend, and even a secular saint. In this engaging, intelligent book, you will learn about more than just his savvy political skills and Civil War power plays, including: How Lincoln escaped death more than once as a child Why the Lincolns kept goats at the White House How John Wilkes Booth's brother saved Lincoln's son Who tried to rob Lincoln's grave Honest Abe--because what you didn't know will surprise you!

101 Things You Didn't Know about the Civil War

101 Things You Didn't Know about the Civil War
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Publisher : Adams Media
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1507209266
ISBN-13 : 9781507209264
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis 101 Things You Didn't Know about the Civil War by : Thomas Turner

Get the lowdown on America’s Bloodiest War—the Civil War—with this essential guide to 101 interesting and unexpected facts about this defining event in US history. Do you know which state first seceded from the Union? What about the individual who could be considered the Mata Hari of the Civil War? Or how about which Bible passage Southerners used to justify slavery? You’ll find answers to these questions and many, many more in 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War. Packed with fascinating details about the people, places, and events that defined our nation’s most contentious conflict, this tell-all guide reveals the inside scoop on slavery and its impact on the war; great—and not-so-great—leaders and generals; battles fought and lost—and fought again; some of the most shocking horrors of the war; women, children, and African Americans in the war. Complete with a helpful timeline, 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War is your go-to guide for little-known facts about the war that dramatically altered the course of American history forever.

101 Things You Didn't Know about Einstein

101 Things You Didn't Know about Einstein
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781507206294
ISBN-13 : 1507206291
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis 101 Things You Didn't Know about Einstein by : Cynthia Phillips

Learn everything you need to know about Albert Einstein, the genius who created the Theory of Relativity and calculated mass-energy equivalence. 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Einstein provides in-depth, fascinating facts about the famous scientist and mathematician—including details about his personal life, scientific discoveries, interactions with his contemporaries, thoughts on war, religion, and politics, and his impact on the world since his death. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and entertaining trivia, this book contains everything you need to know about Albert Einstein!

Lincoln Herald

Lincoln Herald
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 436
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89096126644
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Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

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Who Was Abraham Lincoln?

Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 113
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ISBN-10 : 9781440688133
ISBN-13 : 1440688133
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by : Janet B. Pascal

Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included.

Lincoln and the Jews

Lincoln and the Jews
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9781250059536
ISBN-13 : 1250059534
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Lincoln and the Jews by : Jonathan D. Sarna

One hundred and fifty years after Abraham Lincoln's death, the full story of his extraordinary relationship with Jews is told here for the first time. Lincoln and the Jews: A History provides readers both with a captivating narrative of his interactions with Jews, and with the opportunity to immerse themselves in rare manuscripts and images, many from the Shapell Lincoln Collection, that show Lincoln in a way he has never been seen before. Lincoln's lifetime coincided with the emergence of Jews on the national scene in the United States. When he was born, in 1809, scarcely 3,000 Jews lived in the entire country. By the time of his assassination in 1865, large-scale immigration, principally from central Europe, had brought that number up to more than 150,000. Many Americans, including members of Lincoln's cabinet and many of his top generals during the Civil War, were alarmed by this development and treated Jews as second-class citizens and religious outsiders. Lincoln, this book shows, exhibited precisely the opposite tendency. He also expressed a uniquely deep knowledge of the Old Testament, employing its language and concepts in some of his most important writings. He befriended Jews from a young age, promoted Jewish equality, appointed numerous Jews to public office, had Jewish advisors and supporters starting already from the early 1850s, as well as later during his two presidential campaigns, and in response to Jewish sensitivities, even changed the way he thought and spoke about America. Through his actions and his rhetoric—replacing "Christian nation," for example, with "this nation under God"—he embraced Jews as insiders. In this groundbreaking work, the product of meticulous research, historian Jonathan D. Sarna and collector Benjamin Shapell reveal how Lincoln's remarkable relationship with American Jews impacted both his path to the presidency and his policy decisions as president. The volume uncovers a new and previously unknown feature of Abraham Lincoln's life, one that broadened him, and, as a result, broadened America.

The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects

The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 786
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ISBN-10 : 9780143128151
ISBN-13 : 0143128159
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects by : Richard Kurin

The Smithsonian Institution is America's largest, most important, and most beloved repository for the objects that define our common heritage. Now Under Secretary for Art, History, and Culture Richard Kurin, aided by a team of top Smithsonian curators and scholars, has assembled a literary exhibition of 101 objects from across the Smithsonian's museums that together offer a marvelous new perspective on the history of the United States. Ranging from the earliest years of the pre-Columbian continent to the digital age, and from the American Revolution to Vietnam, each entry pairs the fascinating history surrounding each object with the story of its creation or discovery and the place it has come to occupy in our national memory. Kurin sheds remarkable new light on objects we think we know well, from Lincoln's hat to Dorothy's ruby slippers and Julia Child's kitchen, including the often astonishing tales of how each made its way into the collections of the Smithsonian. Other objects will be eye-opening new discoveries for many, but no less evocative of the most poignant and important moments of the American experience. Some objects, such as Harriet Tubman's hymnal, Sitting Bull's ledger, Cesar Chavez's union jacket, and the Enola Gay bomber, tell difficult stories from the nation's history, and inspire controversies when exhibited at the Smithsonian. Others, from George Washington's sword to the space shuttle Discovery, celebrate the richness and vitality of the American spirit. In Kurin's hands, each object comes to vivid life, providing a tactile connection to American history. Beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs throughout, The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects is a rich and fascinating journey through America's collective memory, and a beautiful object in its own right.

The Last Lecture

The Last Lecture
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0340978503
ISBN-13 : 9780340978504
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The Last Lecture by : Randy Pausch

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9781440518768
ISBN-13 : 1440518769
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism by : Helen Keeler

The mysteries behind the world's most enigmatic faith—revealed! What is catechism? Why do Catholics turn to the saints for inspiration? What is purgatory? 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism crystallizes these and other key components of this influential, enduring faith. Whether you're curious about the symbolic meanings of Mass or intrigued by the deeper significance of the seven Sacraments, this book answers all your questions. Inside this compact yet comprehensive volume, you'll also learn about: Major events that have shaped Church history The Catholic understanding of Heaven and Hell The structure of Church hierarchy The Catholic interpretation of scripture The significance of major Catholic holidays Modern-day challenges and reform movements Encompassing everything from the birth of Jesus to Vatican II and beyond, this thoughtful, engaging guide provides a wealth of indispensable information.