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Great Events in the History of North and South America

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Charles Goodrich



Step back and time and learn about people, places, and things that helped to mold North and South America. - Summary by CBTeddy

The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789

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Alexis de Tocqueville and Alexis De Tocqueville



A thorough analysis of the social, religious, and political dynamics of French society which led to the French Revolution.

Scotland's Story: A History Of Scotland For Boys And Girls

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Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall



Scotland's Story: A History Of Scotland For Boys And Girls is both a history of Scotland as well as delving into some of its legends. Writte…

So The Story Goes - Johnnie Neblett


dont1961



"SO THE STORY GOES" Human -interest stories based on authentic fact; little known quirks of fate that have changed the destiny of …

Flying




IDEAS: 01 TUESDAY JUNE 22, 2004 Part One of Flying tonight on Ideas. It began life as a kite, then metamorphosed into an engine-powered, pil…

History of Japan In Words of One Syllable

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Helen Ainslie Smith



A simplified history of the country of Japan, from ancient Prehistoric times to the late 19th century, written chiefly in words of one sylla…

Border Raids and Reivers

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Robert Borland



A history of southern Scots families (reivers). "There are few more remarkable phenomena in the political or social life of Scotland th…

We Came This Way - Single Episodes


Old Time Radio Researchers Group



WE CAME THIS WAY NBC University of The Air presented several educational programs between 1942 and 1948. The subject matter and themes range…

In Our Time


Ranjith Daluwatta for BBC -Radio 4



BBC radio discussion series exploring the history of ideas, presented by Melvyn Bragg, since 15 October 1998. It is one of BBC radio's most …

The History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 1, September 1909

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Various



"The History Teacher’s Magazine is devoted to the interests of teachers of History, Civics, and related subjects in the fields of Geogr…

The History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 5, January 1910

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Various



"The History Teacher’s Magazine is devoted to the interests of teachers of History, Civics, and related subjects in the fields of Geogr…

Five Stages of Greek Religion

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Gilbert Murray



A historical account written in the early 20th century The work explores the evolution and various phases of Greek religion focusing on the …

Epochs of American History: The Colonists 1492-1750

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Reuben Gold Thwaites



This first of four volumes is a description and detailed analysis of the formation and development of the thirteen colonies of America. A ti…

Charles Sumner, The Scholar in Politics

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Archibald Grimké



In the two volumes assigned to him in the American Reformer Series, viz., the "Life of William Lloyd Garrison, the Abolitionist," …

Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 10

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Giorgio Vasari



Volume 10 of the lives of some eminent painters, sculptors and architects in history. - Summary by Michele Eaton

With Porter in the Essex

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James Otis



The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his f…

Out Of The Shadows


Derek Brown



Out of The Shadows Richard Hawley presents a celebration of The Shadows, arguably one of the most influential British groups of all. As Geor…

Women as Army Surgeons

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Flora Murray



The history of the Women's Hospital Corps in Paris, Wimereux and Endell Street - September 1914-October 1919. - Summary by Author

You Are There 48 07 04 The Signing Of The Declaration Of Independance




Anchor John Daly reports live from Philadelphia on the controversial events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

OTRR Stroke Of Fate Singles




STROKE OF FATE Joe Webb From October to December 1953 NBC aired a curious historical series, Stroke of Fate . NBC’s inspiration was the succ…

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