American History
- Blackwater The Rise of the Worlds Most Powerful Mercenary Army (Paperback) Book
- On September 16, 2007, machine gun fire erupted in Baghdad's Nisour Square leaving seventeen Iraqi civilians dead, among them women and children. The shooting spree, labeled "Baghdad's Bloody Sunday," was neither the work of Iraqi insurgents nor U.S. soldiers. The shooters were private… [ read more ]
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off- The Spanish-American War: First Intervention DVD
- Discover the ''Splendid Little War'' that served as America's coming-of-age in this insightful, comprehensive documentary. The sank in Havana Harbor, Cuba on February 12, 1898. Theodore Roosevelt was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and a central figure in this War. Renowned a [ read more ]
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off- Heavy Metal: The F-15 DVD
- Get the view from the cockpit as Air Force pilots fly the workhorse fighter that has been in service for over two decades. [ read more ]
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off- America's Book of Secrets: West Point DVD
- AMERICA’S BOOK OF SECRETS: WEST POINT goes inside the 200-year-old university to uncover the complex selection process, secret rituals and traditions and special training that each cadet experiences at the renowned institution of military might. How hard is it to get into West Point?… [ read more ]
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off- The Crossing DVD
- It was a dark time for the American Colonies, and the Revolutionary War appeared headed for failure, when General George Washington launched a surprise attack on the Hessian mercenaries at the Battle of Trenton. The daring plan turned the tide of the war and established Washington as the… [ read more ]
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off- Ellis Island DVD
- Walk in the footsteps of the millions of people who entered America through this legendary gateway in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty. Mandy Patinkin (Ragtime, Chicago Hope) hosts this comprehensive look at America's famous gateway. Features recollections from scores of people who… [ read more ]
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- Running with the Tiger A Memoir of an Extraordinary Young Womans Life...
- Ansie Lee Sperry's beautiful and witty memoir combines passages from her personal diary, historical research, photos and sketches to portray the fascinating life of a woman who lived in challenging times. Ansie grew up in a prominent Hong Kong family, one of fourteen children in a household… [ read more ]
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- Battleground Vietnam - War in the Jungle 5 DVD Set
- Summary of Discs; 1.) Into the Quagmire/Next Stop Vietnam (1954 - 1966)- the history of Vietnam from World War II until our involvement. (VERY INFORMATIVE Historically) 2.) Americas War/ Fading Light (1964-1968). 3.) POW/Dust Off -(the best of these discs, covering the POW's ordeal /… [ read more ]
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- See how "smart" bombs find their target and trace their lineage from the bloody battles of World War I to the dramatic victory in the Gulf War. [ read more ]
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off- JFK: A Presidency Revealed DVD
- "JFK: A Presidency Revealed" paints a comprehensive portrait of the extraordinary life, love and career of President John F. Kennedy in this exhaustively researched 2-disc set. Award-winning producer David Taylor reveals never-before seen video and audio material illuminating the charismatic… [ read more ]
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off- How the States Got Their Shapes Gift Set
- How the States Got Their Shapes DVD Every line on the U.S. map tells a great story: California's border was bent to claw onto lucrative gold deposits... Oklahoma's panhandle reflects a shifting national baromoter for legal slavery... Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia's shared border traces… [ read more ]
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- Rulers of the Ancient World: Tyrants, Conquerors, & Heroes DVD
- They are some of the most famous, and infamous, leaders the world has ever known. Cutting-edge technology, dramatic reenactments and expert commentary deliver their stories in vivid detail. This special collection begins with an examination of eight of the most brutal and feared rulers of… [ read more ]
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off- Great Railroad Visionaries DVD
- From Robber Barons to engineers, these are the stories of the men who shaped one of the greatest accomplishments of the industrial age. [ read more ]
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off- Decoding the Past: Presidential Prophecies DVD
- Nancy Reagan was not the only White House occupant interested in occult advice. A unique look at America’s highest office. Learn of the vision which Washington claimed to have had of the nation to come. Contemporary accounts shed light on some president’s unconventional beliefs. [ read more ]
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off- The War of 1812: The Chesapeake and the Shannon DVD
- 2 ships, 11 minutes, 103 dead. What made this naval duel so fatally vicious? New findings shed light on this historic turning-point in modern warfare. Settles longstanding controversies and definitively solves historical puzzles. Utilizes cutting-edge technology from diverse fields of… [ read more ]
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- From Ancient Egypt to the lodges that dot America today, this is a probing look at the world's most famous secret organization. [ read more ]
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off- The Three Wars Of The Battleship Missouri DVD
- Join us for a review of the incredible 51-year career of BB-63, the battleship Missouri, which fought in WWII, the Korean War, and Desert Storm. The crew that served on her last voyage could have been grandchildren of the men who fought on her first. Though this behemoth should have been a… [ read more ]
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off- Capitalism A Love Story DVD
- On the 20-year anniversary of his groundbreaking masterpiece, Roger & Me , Michael Moore delivers “The most important and urgent political film of our time” (Dan Siegel, Huffington Post ), Capitalism: A Love Story , coming home to the issue he’s been examining throughout his career: the… [ read more ]
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off- Lee & Grant DVD
- Produced with the cooperation of leading Civil War historian Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump, LEE & GRANT is a personal look at two iconic leaders of the Civil War. Surprising details reveal the bold choices and almost godlike power Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee summoned on… [ read more ]
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off- Bill Clinton Bobblehead
- The Bill Clinton Bobblehead celebrates the nation's 42nd President. He is known for failing to push a health care initiative through to law. Many know about the scandal between him and intern, Monica Lewinsky, but many people are not aware of the fact that he was impeached by the House of… [ read more ]
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off- Founding Fathers DVD
- They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Because despite what some history books… [ read more ]
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off- Revenge Tech DVD
- A cannibalistic killer is just one of the unforgettable characters featured in this look at settling the score on the frontier. Probe the legends of the American frontier with an engineer’s eye. Hosted by David Carradine. Explore bizarre tales of retribution on the frontier. [ read more ]
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off- Slavery by Another Name DVD
- Slavery by Another Name, narrated by Laurence Fishburne, is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans' most cherished assumptions: that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the South… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Manhattan Project DVD
- The scientists and engineers who helped build the world's first nuclear weapon reflect on their accomplishments and legacy. [ read more ]
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- Go inside the cockpit of the plane that defied the odds and expectations to become the primary fighter for the Navy and Marines. [ read more ]
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off- Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor DVD
- He was perhaps the finest commander in the Continental Army. But he will always be remembered as a traitor who turned his back on America in its hour of need. This original film from A&E Network Studios tells the true story of BENEDICT ARNOLD. After winning important victories for the… [ read more ]
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off- How the States Got Their Shape: Church and States DVD
- Ever since the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower, what we believe and how we believe has shaped the American map. Could Utah have been bigger than Texas? How did religion shatter New England into such odd little shapes? And did the Civil War actually begin... in Kansas? [ read more ]
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SALE- Spycraft The Secret History of the CIAs Spytechs, from Communism to Al-qaeda...
- In this the first book ever written about the CIA's Office of Technical Service, former director Robert Wallace (a real-life Q, straight out of the James Bond films) and internationally renowned intelligence historian H. Keith Melton offer an unprecedented look at the CIA's most secretive… [ read more ]
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off- Women in the White House DVD
- Learn the remarkable true stories of the women behind the most important men in history in this warm and insightful pair of programs from A&E and HISTORY™ ALL THE PRESIDENTS’ WIVES takes an in-depth look at America's First Ladies, the women who have held one of the most enigmatic, yet… [ read more ]
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- Head into the wilderness on the trail of some of the most celebrated fable and figures of Americana from Kit Carson to Jedidiah Smith. [ read more ]
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off- Mystery of the Anasazi DVD
- In the American Southwest, there is no more puzzling mystery than the magnificent stone cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. Why did the Anasazi Indians suddenly move their villages to these perilous cliffs in the 13th century? [ read more ]
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off- Jimmy Doolittle King of the Sky DVD
- From the historic raid to laying the groundwork for commercial aviation, examine the accomplishments of the ''King of the Sky.'' He stood about 5'4" and weighed 145 pounds, soaking wet, maybe. But he was a giant in his field who disproved his own name time and again. [ read more ]
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- Dig it, man, this documentary will blow your mind as it reveals the roots, the reality and the repercussions of the 60s counterculture movement. Rare, trippy archival materials complement expert commentary and remembrance. As many as 100,000 hippies migrated to San Francisco for the… [ read more ]
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off- Slave Catchers, Slave Resisters DVD
- This feature-length special features stories about slave catchers and slave resistance, from the colonial era through the Civil War and its aftermath. Slavery was built on a brutal system of slave policing--enforced by armed community patrols, paid slave catchers, and federal law. And most… [ read more ]
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off- The Secret Mounds Of Pre-Historic America DVD
- Explore some of the most intriguing archaeological sites on earth-the puzzling pre-historic mounds built by the ancient residents of North America. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy. [ read more ]
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off- In Search Of History: Lincoln - The Untold Stories DVD
- When Lincoln died, his former law partner William Herndon talked to over 250 friends for a now forgotten biography. Using his original papers, Douglas Wilson and Rodney Davis published ''Herndon's Informants'' 130 years later. Drawing on this rich new source, we paint an intimate portrait of… [ read more ]
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off- Instant Expert: American History: The Mayflower DVD
- History introduces Instant Expert, an exciting new line of titles offering on-the-spot knowledge to students and lifelong learners on a wide variety of topics. The epic saga of the pilgrims and their journey to and colonization of the New World is one of the fundamental narratives of our… [ read more ]
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off- Textiles: Birth of An American Industry DVD
- Trace the 200 year history of America's first industry, which gave the infant nation economic independence. [ read more ]
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off- The Best of the Real West DVD
- Host Kenny Rogers leads a tour of the myths, legends and realities of the Old West in this award-winning collector's set, now on DVD. 2 discs. Get the real story behind the names and places that have become part of America's heritage. A blend of original footage, first-person accounts… [ read more ]
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off- Ship Ablaze: The General Slocum Disaster DVD
- On a spring morning in 1904, a fire onboard a ferry led to the worst disaster in New York City history prior to September 11th. Contemporary accounts and recent investigations shed light on the Slocum's fate. A comprehensive exploration of an overlooked event in American history. Includes the [ read more ]
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