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Describes how Henry Knox saved the city of Boston from the British during the American Revolution. Includes a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

This text explains to readers the buildup to, the major events of, and the legacy of "the war to end all wars" through a thrilling narrative.

"Discusses the creation and execution of the Declaration of Independence in the early days of the United States"-- Provided by publisher.

Few civilizations have been as large and successful as the Romans, but Rome wasn’t always the capital of an expanding empire. Explore the history of Rome from the city’s founding through its peak.

As the Roman Empire expanded, it became the target of barbarian attacks. After its collapse, the empire split, and a new empire, Constantinople (modern-day Turkey), rose in the east. Explore the history of Constantinople after the fall of Rome.

This captivating book goes where other history books fear to tread: history's military blunders.

The Battle of Gettysburg is a landmark event in United States history. Widely recognized as the Civil War's turning point, it accounted for the most casualties of any battle during the war and spelled the beginning of the end for the Confederacy. In this powerful graphic history, Wayne Vansant describes the history leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, as well all of the major military events on July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, including the famous fight for Little Round Top on the second day and the death march known as Pickett's Charge on the third and final day.

In The Battle of the Bulge, Wayne Vansant brings readers into the foxholes, forests, and villages of the Ardennes Forest in the winter of 1944-1945.

Examines the events that led up to the War of 1812. It discusses the political and military strategies that American and British leaders employed, and provides information about key people, battles, and events.