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The Plot to Seize the White House
by Jules ArcherMost people will be shocked to learn that in 1933 a cabal of wealthy industrialists--in league with groups like the K.K.K. and the American Liberty League--planned to overthrow the U.S. government in a fascist coup. Their plan was to turn discontented veterans into American "brown shirts," depose F.... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 2007 -
Special Interests: How Lobbyists Influence Legislation (Single Titles Ser.)
by Jules ArcherIn order to advance their various causes and concerns, these groups hire individuals or firms called lobbyists to work on their behalf to influence the decisions of state and federal lawmakers. Lobbies have been a part of American history ever since Benjamin Franklin appealed to Britain’s Parliament... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1997 -
The Feminist Revolution: A Story of the Three Most Inspiring and Empowering Women in American History: Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Betty Friedan (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Jules ArcherToday, feminism is as important as ever. Betty Friedan’s musings, "to take the actions needed to bring women into the mainstream of American society, now; full equality for women, in fully equal partnership with men,” still hold fervently true in current society. Young readers still fighting for e... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1991 -
A House Divided: The Lives of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Jules ArcherA House Divided is an exciting introduction to two of the most fascinating players in the American Civil War. Ulysses S. Grant was gruff and sloppy, the son of a hardworking but uneducated man opposed to slavery. Robert E. Lee, a slave owner himself, was a polite, aristocratic Virginia gentleman... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1995 -
They Had a Dream: The Struggles of Four of the Most Influential Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, from Frederick Douglass to Marcus Garvey to Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Jules ArcherThe majority of the civil rights movement in the United States occurred in three stages. The first stage began with the slaves in America fighting for their freedom. Frederick Douglass was a key player from the very beginning. Born a slave, Douglass escaped and went on to become one of the most r... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1993 -
The Incredible '60s: The Stormy Years That Changed America (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Jules ArcherWe often remember the 1960s as a time of peace and love, but it was also a time of assassinations, riots, and an unpopular war. Furthermore, more than three million people took to the streets in violent antiwar and civil rights demonstrations during this decade. In The Incredible '60s, renowned hi... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1986 -
The Plot to Seize the White House: The Shocking TRUE Story of the Conspiracy to Overthrow F.D.R.
by Jules ArcherMany people might not know that in 1933, a group of wealthy industrialists--working closely with groups like the K. K. K. and the American Liberty League--planned to overthrow the U. S. government and run FDR out of office in a fascist coup. Readers will learn of their plan to turn unhappy war ve... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 2015 -
Breaking Barriers: The Feminist Revolution from Susan B. Anthony to Margaret Sanger to Betty Friedan
by Jules ArcherAn exploration of the women's movement, with biographies of Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Betty Friedan.... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1991 -
They Had a Dream
by Jules ArcherTraces the progression of the civil rights movement and its effect on history through biographical sketches of four prominent and influential African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr. , and Malcolm X. .... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1993 -
Winners and Losers: How Elections Work in America (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
Winners and Losers is a timeless exploration of a subject relevant to today's youth that will inspire young readers to get involved. Jules Archer shares the accessible and entertaining history of elections and political parties in America. He explores topics such as:Are political parties in America ... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1984 -
Resistance (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
Is resistance un-American? How far should resistance go? Courage and desperation have sparked instances of resistance since the dawn of civilization. Jesus, Thoreau, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King resisted the nonviolent way. Here for the record is a remarkably full discussion of instances of twenti... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1973 -
Extremists: Gadflies of American Society (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
“Extremism tends to flourish in times of crisis,” writes Jules Archer. It comes in all shapes and sizes and attaches itself to various causes. You can find extremism at the beginning with the founding fathers, extremists in the eyes of the British government and you can most definitely find it today... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1969 -
They Made a Revolution: The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
The founding fathers and mothers of the United States were not, as history often makes them out to be, stuffy cardboard figures of virtue and nobility. They Made a Revolution introduces them as the real people they were-complete with their inevitable flaws and weaknesses. Through their letters, diar... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 2016 -
Unpopular Ones: Fifteen American Men and Women Who Stood Up for What They Believed In (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
Slavery is wrong. Women can be doctors. Women can wear pants. These are truths that most Americans today would agree are unambiguous. But there was a time in this country when each of those statements resulted in vicious criticism. When she wore pants, Amelia Bloomer was a "hussy," subjected to... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 2016 -
Rage in the Streets: A History of American Riots (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
Why do people riot?From the Boston Massacre in 1770 to the Los Angeles riots of 1992, mob violence in the United States is often sparked by unjust court decisions, unfair taxes, unpopular wars, the fear of unemployment, and racial and ethnic prejudice. But there are also seemingly senseless riots ov... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 2016 -
Jungle Fighters: A Firsthand Account of the Forgotten New Guinea Campaign (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Alex Kershaw • Jules ArcherIn the early stages of the Pacific War, General Douglas MacArthur was expected to prevent the Japanese from taking Australia. With limited forces, MacArthur had to be tactical, and the key to the continent's defense was the island of New Guinea, just above the northeast tip of Australia. In order ... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 2016 -
To Save the Earth: The American Environmental Movement (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Jules Archer • Erin PeabodyWith today's climate change, our environmental problems aren’t going away any time soon.To Save the Earth looks at the lives of four extraordinary Americans who fought to save our earth. John Muir, a pioneer of conservationism, was the founder of our national park system. Rachel Carson, biologist an... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 2016 -
Watergate: A Story of Richard Nixon and the Shocking 1972 Scandal (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Jules Archer • Roger StoneWith expert storytelling skills, historian Jules Archer recounts the complete story of Watergate, from that first fateful predawn Saturday morning--June 18, 1972--when night watchman Frank Willis discovered "burglars” inside the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee to President Richard ... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1975 -
Man of Steel: Russia's Ruthless Ruler (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
Early in life, Joseph Stalin became convinced of the inevitability of social revolution. And in it, he was determined to play a prominent role. He carefully masked his great personal ambition during his long climb to power and devoted all this energies to furthering the cause of Lenin and Bolshevism... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1965 -
Superspies: The Secret Side of Government
Anyone who has ever participated in a demonstration, gone to a rally, or even written a term paper on a subject remotely “un-American,” you may have been watched. Whether they’ve helped organize a union or engaged in anti-labor activities, there is a chance that your phone may be tapped or your mail... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1977 -
Treason in America: Disloyalty Versus Dissent (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
Treason can be defined as "the breach of the allegiance which a person owes to the state under whose protection he lives.” But what exactly does it mean to be guilty of a "breach of the allegiance” owed to your country? In a country that guarantees freedom of speech and dissent tp all citizens, the ... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 2016 -
The Dictators: Who They Are and How They Have Influenced Our World (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
History has shown that dictators often share similarities in the ways they come to power, hold power, and topple from power. The Dictators is a fascinating presentation of eighteen of this century’s most powerful dictators, representing fourteen countries. Their lives, political and social theories,... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1967 -
Laws that Changed America
Jules Archer begins with laws that opened up America—public lands and homesteading—and continues with banking, the Bill of Rights, subversion and sedition, foreign policy. Natural resources, labor, business, education and welfare, farming, Prohibition, the New Deal, the draft and G. I. Bills, slaver... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1967 -
Twentieth-Century Caesar: The Dramatic Story of the Rise and Fall of a Dictator (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
Benito Mussolini was a man of many contradictions but with one driving ambition: to rule Italy and restore it to the power and splendor of the ancient Roman Empire, with himself as the new Caesar. He became the founder of the Fascist movement and dictator of all of Italy.The son of a poor blacksmith... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1964 -
Frontline General: America's Most Controversial Hero (History for Young Readers)
At twenty-six Douglas MacArthur was military aide to President Theodore Roosevelt, and his courageous leadership of the Rainbow Division in World War I made him a general. At the same time, his reluctance to heed any authority but his own gained him a reputation of arrogance and insubordination that... थप
Language: ENGप्रतिलिपि अधिकार 1964