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Whether it's called Beantown, The Olde Towne, Titletown, The Cradle of Liberty, The Athens of America, The Puritan City, The City on a Hill, or any of its other obscure or oft-repeated nicknames, Boston has a long and varied history. Its universities and hospitals lead the nation, and its sports teams, politicians, and colloquialisms continue to captivate. Exploring this citys fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy Boston Answer Book takes an in-depth look at one of America's oldest major cities.Learn about the citys founding by Puritan settlers, the Boston Massacre, the Great Fire, the opening of the T, the busing desegregation strife, the Big Dig, the local sports fanatics, ethnic enclaves, and the surrounding suburbs, notable sons and daughters, and more are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the city of Boston. Through facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky, it answers 1,200 fascinating questions, including What cities and towns comprise the Greater Boston region? What do Samuel Adams, James Taylor, Benjamin Franklin, and Taylor Schilling have in common? Are Tonics and Whoopie Pies available at most Spas? What do the colored lights on top of the old Hancock signal?

How did colonies, territories, and land purchases shape the United States of America? What differencesand similaritiesare there between the states? What does each state bring to the union? From sea to shining sea, The Handy State-by-State Answer Book: Faces, Places, and Famous Dates for All Fifty States explores the history, growth, politics, people, and more of each of the 50 states. It is a resource for learning about the events and personalities that influenced and affected each state, its history, government, cities, and culture. It is a convenient place to look for state facts and trivia.In addition to the state motto, nickname, and when it entered the union, The Handy State-by-State Answer Book answers intriguing questions about the people, places, and events that lend a unique character to each state's boundaries, government, and places of interest, such as: How important were the Beach Boys to the making of Californias culture? Are the Hawaiians still in charge of their state and its economy? Why was it so easy for the Pilgrims and the Puritans to take over eastern Massachusetts? Who were the first inhabitants of what is now South Dakota? Does it ever stop raining on the Washington coast?

Brutality and fear. Heroism and sacrifice. Military history is a fascinating, complex, and often contradictory subject. War and fighting between tribes, clans, groups and countries has been with us forever. Great leaders, great villains, pivotal moments and events become transformative, causing political, social, and technological upheavals, which were often built on the foundation of war. The Handy Military History Answer Book is a captivating, concise, and convenient look at how the world, the United States, and the lives we lead today have been changed by war and the military. The weapons, leaders, soldiers, battles, tactics, strategies, blunders, technologies, and outcomes are all examined in this powerful primer on the military, its historyand world history.From early Greeks and Romans to Genghis Kahn and other great conquering militaries of the past, continuing on through the civil wars and world wars that shaped the boundaries of todays nations, and to the modern weapons, technologies, guerrilla warfare, and terrorism currently reported in the nightly news, this book investigates everything from the smallest miscalculations and maneuvers to the biggest invasions and battles, as well as the cutting-edge technologies and firepower that led to victories and helped change the world.The Handy Military History Answer Book looks at the who, the what, the why, and the how of conflicts throughout history. It answers over 1,100 questions, from the mostly widely asked to the more obscure, such as:Who cast the first stone (of human history)?Who were the "e;Sea Peoples?"e;Is there anything to the story of Ancient Troy?Could Alexander the Great have conquered the early Roman Republic?How wealthy would each of Alexander's men been had the treasure at Persepolis been divided?How many Romans lost their lives at the Battle of Cannae?Why did people underestimate Julius Caesar when he was in his thirties?How many men, and auxiliary fighters, were there in a Roman legion?Was the Battle of Actium truly decisive? And what way?Which precious metal did the Vikings prefer above all others?Do we even have his name--Genghis Khan--right?Who employed the composite bow with greater effectiveness: the Arabs or the Turks?Why did Pope Urban II go to central France in 1095?Where did Richard the Lion-Heart get his nickname?Why on earth did Hitler code-name his invasion of Russia for a German emperor who drowned?Who was the greater wit: Voltaire or King Frederick the Great?About whom did King George II remark: "e;Mad, is he? Well I hope he bites some of my other generals?"e;What great poet spent years gathering food and wine for the Spanish Armada?What was the price for King Francis' freedom, in 1526?How long did it take to learn how to use the longbow?What was the largest of the cannon brought by the Ottoman Turks to the siege of ConstantinopleWho took over when Genghis Khan died (after a fall from his horse)?What did the Franciscan monks say when they returned from Karakorum?Was Napoleon really not French?Who won the Battle of the Nile, and how?Where was the world's first submarine deployed?When did George Washington have to alter all his plans: and how did he go about making the change?How many people died at the Siege of Fort Sumter?What was the worst day of the Civil War, in the Far West?When were balloons first deployed in warfare?Where did the name "e;Uncle Sam"e; come from?What signals did Paul Revere watch for on the evening of April 18, 1775?What did Rasputin have to say about the approach of the First World War?How close did Hitler come to victory at Moscow in 1941?What ten days decided the outcome of World War II?What was so special about the B-24?When did the Cold War commence?What was the last action of the Yom Kippur War?What role did Colin Powell play in the run-up to war in Iraq?

Early in 1898, the battleship USS Maine was sent to Havana. Then, on the night of February 15, the Maine blew up in Havana Harbor with the loss of 260 lives. This book examines the historical circumstances leading up the destruction of the Maine, the immediate aftermath, and the long-term consequences.

Tells the story of Alexander Graham Bell, the man who invented the telephone, the people who helped him, and the changes that came about because of one of the greatest inventions of all time.

The family values movement is a conservative movement that strongly supports traditional social values. This book offers students an objective look at this important movement, which has wielded great influence on the political landscape as well as attracted major controversy from its critics.

Quarterback Peyton Manning's career symbolizes family, faith, and competitiveness. This biography explores his life. It traces Manning's childhood, influences, and personal life, and features color photographs, informative sidebars, a bibliography, and more.

After two years of training with the British Mount Everest Expedition, Edmund Hillary, along with Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, completed the challenging climb to become the first men to reach the summit of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, on May 29, 1953. This title helps you learn about this daring explorer and his accomplishments.

La Salle is one of the best-known but least-understood explorers of human history. Celebrated for following the Mississippi to its mouth in Louisiana, he was berated for failing to relocate that same area when he came by sea. This title describes the man whose journeys encouraged explorers from other European nations to survey the southeastern US.

Battles, Blood, Honor, and HeroismThe nations highest-casualty, bloodiest war is still discussed, studied, and acted out. It continues to affect the political boundaries of today. From the economic, political, and social forces behind the conflict, through the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the military strategies, battles, and people, and from Lees surrender at Appomattox to the Southern reconstruction and modern aftermath, The Handy Civil War Answer Book is a captivating, concise, and convenient history of Americas defining conflict.The complex, turbulent, and difficult events leading to the war are explained. The genius and folly of Union and Confederate generals, major battles, and the experiences of lesser-known soldiers and civilians are examined. Blending historical review with a little surprising trivia into an engaging question-and-answer format, it is perfect for browsing and answers more than 900 questions, including *; How did the MexicanAmerican War influence 1850s America?*; What was Robert E. Lees connection to George Washington?*; What was so important about the Homestead Act?*; Would North and South have been reconciled if Lincoln had not been assassinated?*; What became of Generals Grant and Lee after the war?

This volume covers the history of the Cheyenne tribe, from its origins to its interactions with European settlers and the U.S. government, to its place today.

Known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield' for her efforts during the American Civil War, Clara Barton is remembered as a pioneering nurse and humanitarian. This title lets you read about this brave nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.

Although Barry Sanders earned all-state honors in high school football, many college recruiters overlooked him because of his height. Undeterred, Sanders used his size to his advantage for the rest of his career. Accepting a scholarship from Oklahoma State University, he set several college football records and earned the Heisman Trophy.

Writer and political activist, Paine published the 46 page pamphlet, Common Sense, which urged an immediate declaration of independence on the part of the American colonies. Ages 12-16 years.

After the Revolutionary War, Adams was elected America's first vice president and its second President. Ages 12-16 years.

Magellan set out in 1519 with five ships to find a passage through the Americas. Such a passage, if it existed, would allow Spanish ships to follow a westward route to the East Indies. After months of fruitless searching, Magellan eventually found a narrow, dangerous sea passage at the bottom of South America - now called the Strait of Magellan.

Ulysses S Grant is a puzzling figure in American history. The 18th president of the US had rampant corruption associated with his administration, but he was a decorated war hero famous for turning serious attacks by Confederate Army into victories for the Union and for implementing simultaneous attacks against the South that led to its surrender.