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This one-of-a-kind guide brings you face-to-face with the people and events that shaped the Battle of Fredericksburg.

The book covers the various historical waves of immigration to New York City, from early history to the present, and ties the history to various sites in the city, using the words of those who experienced the events to give the reader a sense that they are living this history through the walking tours. It's the only historical guidebook on the topic that gives the reader a sense of the living history of generations of immigrants that came to live in or just passed through New York City.

Known for its more than 300,000 graves and for iconic monuments including the John F. Kennedy gravesite and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery is one of America's most important historical landmarks. This book brings you face-to-face as never before with the people and events that have shaped its history.

The Battle of Antietam, waged on September 17, 1862, marked the bloodiest single day's fighting in American history. Five days later, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This book brings you face-to-face as never before with the people and events that shaped this epic event.

Waged over three days in July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg proved to be the turning point of the Civil War in the East. This book brings you face-to-face as never before with the people and events that shaped this epic battle.

Washington attracts millions of visitors with its ability to match the dram of history and its blend of culture, art, historic preservation, and rich international diversity. This guide takes the readers on historical tours based on periods of history.