"A magnificent book. . . . Bruce Lancaster's text is terse, rapid, lucid, and dramatic . . . filled with the color and excitement of a grim and bloody war." The New York Times. The American Heritage History of the American Revolution is the complete chronicle of the Revolutionary War told in full detail. Lancaster starts his story with an examination of colonial society and the origins of the quarrel with England. He details the ensuing battles and military campaigns from Lexington and Con...

Bruce Lancaster starts his story with an examination of colonial society and the origins of the quarrel with England. He details the ensuing battles and military campaigns from Lexington and Concord to the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, as well as the tense political and social situation of the new nation. The American Heritage History of the American Revolution details the birth of America with insight and depth.

In "The Bayeux Tapestry Elucidated," J. Collingwood Bruce intricately explores the historical and artistic significance of one of medieval Europe's most iconic artifacts. This seminal work marries meticulous research with accessible prose, offering readers an illuminating interpretation of the tapestry's narrative, visual composition, and socio-political context. Bruce skillfully dissects the imagery, presenting a chronological retelling of the Norman Conquest of England while situating th...

Enjoy sixteen of the greatest programs from radio’s golden age and the Hollywood celebrities that starred in them.Nostalgia radio had incredible comedy, mystery, detective, western, sci-fi, and musical and drama shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear their favorite Hollywood stars in fully-dramatized broadcasts that entertained millions. In this collection of sixteen episodes, you’ll hear The Jack Benny Pro...