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Reading history books serves multiple purposes. The act educates us, takes us back to a simpler time, and makes us appreciate how far we’ve come. At Public BookShelf, you’ll find new viewpoints on old theories and compilations of histories for countries, historical eras, and significant events.

If you are a historian who has always wanted to publish a record of your town’s history or would like to record the current events of today for posterity, the History category is the place for your book. If you are a writer looking for the perfect setting for your next novel, look to history for inspiration.

History is alive and well in all corners of the world. Study ancient cultures. Learn about famous archaeological finds and those individuals that have made great discoveries everywhere. Have you ever wondered about the Seven Wonders of the World, or wanted to know more about Easter Island? Perhaps you love watching documentaries on television and want to learn more about a particular subject. From the Ming Dynasty to the Valley of the Kings, read fascinating books that send your imagination on a journey through time.

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LEGACY: The Life of Nikola Tesla
Norma Brody

Rating: 2.8/5
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LEGACY: The Life of Nikola Tesla
by Norma Brody

This is the little-known story of Nikola Tesla, the discoverer of alternating current, the father of radar, robotics and wireless transmission. He changed the course of events worldwide but he was never given the accolades he deserved.

Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Other Non-fiction

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Jazz - Then and Now
Frank Leanza

Rating: 2.2/5
(30 votes cast)

Jazz - Then and Now
by Frank Leanza

This is a well-researched, detailed history of the musicians and music of the jazz form. It covers the various trends, venues and geographical influences that contributed to the music form called jazz.

Categories: Entertainment, History, Other Non-fiction

Ms. Austen
Randi M. Hull

Rating: 3.0/5
(38 votes cast)

Ms. Austen
by Randi M. Hull

If you love historical romance novels, enjoy this fictional account of the last years of the life of Jane Austen. Had she not died in 1817 at the age of 41, she might have herself experienced the greatest love affair of all time.

Categories: History, Romance, Other Fiction

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Blues Then and Now - The History of the Blues
Frank Leanza

Rating: 3.1/5
(42 votes cast)

Blues Then and Now - The History of the Blues
by Frank Leanza

Trace the orgin of the blues from its African roots into new music forms such as rock and roll, jazz and R&B. Meet the fascinating men and women who lived, built, revived and helped evolve the blues style.

Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment, History

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Fascinating Colorado
Bonnie Marie DeWolfe

Rating: 2.6/5
(29 votes cast)

Fascinating Colorado
by Bonnie Marie DeWolfe

This collection of fascinating mini trips is filled with engaging travel facts about Colorado, engaging stories of Colorado's rich history and tall tales of people, lost treasure and ghosts.

Categories: History, Western, Other Non-fiction

Jones of Old Lincoln
Doak Maddox Mansfield

Rating: 2.4/5
(36 votes cast)

Jones of Old Lincoln
by Doak Maddox Mansfield

A history buff searches for answers to the mystery surrounding one of the more prominent yet unknown 19th century citizens of his hometown, George Washington Jones. It is at once a ghost story, biographical narrative, mystery tale, love story, spiritual manifesto, and political analysis, and even an autobiography of sorts.

Categories: History, Other Fiction

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