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From  Peace after the Sun Goes DownFrom: Disarming Conflict |
Ernie Regehr | 13 | 2015 | $1.30 Add | |
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From  Peace and Scorched EarthFrom: Canada in the World |
The Cold War – Israel, Suez and Canadian Mythology – The Dominion and the Rising Sun – The Scorched Earth of Korea – The Heroes of Dien Bien Phu – Saving Somoza: … | Tyler A. Shipley | 49 | 2020 | $4.90 Add |
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From  NEW! Pearl Harbour, a Surprise Attack?From: Myths of Modern History |
This chapter examines the myth surrounding that “day of infamy” when America presumably crashed into the war as a result of the Japanese “surprise attack” at Pearl … | Jacques R. Pauwels | 14 | 2022 | $1.40 Add |
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From  Persuasion and the Art of LeadershipFrom: History's People |
In this chapter, MacMillan traces Franklin D. Roosevelt’s shift from neutrality to active support of Allied nations between 1936 and 1941, and compares him to William Lyon Mackenzie King. | Margaret MacMillan | 77 | 2015 | $7.70 Add |
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From  NEW! Post-ProhibitionLoosening the Noose From: Bottoms Up |
Chapter 7 explores the relaxing of alcohol related legislation in Newfoundland and the evolution of drinking culture throughout the rest of the 20th century. | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 14 | 2020 | $1.40 Add |
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From  NEW! Post-Roman extractionFrom: Imperialism |
In this chapter, Saul traces imperial extraction from the Arab expansion in the seventh century through the medieval period. | Samir Saul | 8 | 2025 | $0.80 Add |
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From  Postscript‘History will give you your due’ From: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough offers final thoughts on the relationship between Winston Churchill and Jack Fisher he then examines the relationship between Churchill and Sir David Beatty during the … | Barry Gough | 19 | 2017 | $1.90 Add |
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From  PrefaceFrom: To Serve Canada |
Preface | Richard Preston | 5 | 1991 | $0.65 Add |
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From NEW! PrefaceFrom: Bottoms Up |
In the preface, the author discusses her reasons for writing the book and how studying the history of alcohol is an effective way to understand many facets of human societies. | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 3 | 2020 | $0.30 Add |
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From Preface, A Note on the Board of Admiralty, and IntroductionThe Daemonic Duo From: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough provides an introduction to the board of admiralty and an overview of the history between Churchill and Fisher before the outset of World War One. | Barry Gough | 29 | 2017 | $2.90 Add |
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From Preparing for WarFrom: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough examines the preperations for war made by Winston Churchill and Jack Fisher (1911-1914) including the naval officers involved, the role of oil, the Mediterranean naval … | Barry Gough | 41 | 2017 | $4.10 Add |
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From  NEW! Prisoners of WarFrom: War Among the Clouds |
This chapter shares the experiences several New Brunswick airmen who were prisoners of war, many of whom were shot down, captured, and later repatriated. | Brent J. Wilson | 24 | 2024 | $2.40 Add |
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From NEW! ProhibitionExtreme Measures From: Bottoms Up |
Chapter 6 explores the period of prohibition in Newfoundland and Labrador that lasted from 1917-1924 including the factors that led to prohibition and it’s eventual elimination. | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 19 | 2020 | $1.90 Add |
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From  PrologueWelcome Guests |
Describes how the citizens of Dunnville, Canada welcomed the crew of Her Majesty’s Britomart in 1866 when it was stationed there. | Cheryl MacDonald | 7 | 2017 | $0.70 Add |
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From  Return of the ThunderFrom: Family Ties |
This chapter discusses the experiences of a Jewish Ukrainian family hiding during Nazi occupation. | Peter McFarlane | 7 | 2024 | $0.70 Add |
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From NEW! Roman modelFrom: Imperialism |
In this chapter, Saul traces the Roman Empire from its 753 BC founding in Latium through its Mediterranean dominance by 130 BC, its collapse in 476, and the Byzantine successor’s fall in 1453. | Samir Saul | 6 | 2025 | $0.60 Add |
