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The British Empire had a rich, varied and controversial history, commonly perceived to have spanned 500 years from the era of Columbus and his voyages of discovery to the break up of the Empire after
America's many presidents, both famous and obscure, have been as vibrant and varied as the history of the country they have ruled. Over two centuries the presidential seat has been occupied by soldier
Not all history is recorded in school textbooks. Quite often the most intriguing (and most bizarre) bits are forgotten and fall away into obscurity. This fascinating book shines light on the almost fo
