Mysteries of history

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Title:

Mysteries of history

Author:

Stewart, Robert, 1941- author.

ISBN:

9780792262329

Edition:

A Marshall ed.

Publication Information:

Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, c2003.

Physical Description:

191 pages : ill., maps ; 29 cm.

Contents:

Why did the pharaohs build the pyramids? -- What was the purpose of Stonehenge? -- Was there a Trojan Horse? -- Why did Rome fall? -- Was there a real King Arthur? -- What happened to the Knights Templars and their gold? -- Did Marco Polo reach China? -- Why was the great Zimbabwe built? -- Did Columbus discover America? -- Was there a real El Dorado? -- What happened to America's "lost colony"? -- How did Japan remain in total isolation from the outside world for more than 250 years? -- Was King George III really mad? -- Was Napoleon poisoned? -- What is the truth behind the myth of the Underground Railroad? -- Why did Custer choose to fight the Battle of the Little Bighorn? -- Why did the Hindenburg crash? -- Did FDR know about Pearl Harbor in advance? -- Who killed John F. Kennedy?

Subject Term:

History -- Miscellanea.

History -- Errors, inventions, etc.

Added Author:

Twist, Clint,

Horton, Edward, 1942-

Summary:

Examines the evidence surrounding some of history's unsolved mysteries, from why the pyramids were built to whether or not there was a conspiracy to kill President John F. Kennedy.

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This intriguing book presents a collection of mysteries--from ancient times to the present--that have stumped historians and fostered ongoing debate. Colorful illustrations and engaging text encourage readers to become detectives. Full color.

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Horn Book Review

This book explores nineteen historical questions, ranging from Why Did the Pharaohs Build the Pyramids? to Did Lee Harvey Oswald Shoot President Kennedy? Each subject is explored in detail, although the degree of mysteriousness varies from chapter to chapter. The text is lavishly supported by maps, photos, art, and quotations; a handsome if somewhat uneven volume results. Reading list. Ind. From HORN BOOK Spring 2004, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Gr. 7-12. This large, well-illustrated volume presents 19 historical topics that have intrigued generations. In some cases, it's because there are no written records of what happened. In others, the available sources are incomplete, confusing, suspect, or contradictory, or they have inspired research, discussion, and interpretation by historians that is at variance with popular perception. Mysteries presented run the gamut from Stonehenge and Custer's Last Stand to the Lost Colony, the explosion of Hindenburg, and Napoleon's death. Well organized and well argued, the book doesn't simply offer the evidence for various points of view; it also draws reasonable conclusions on some of the issues. The beautifully reproduced color illustrations include photographs of sites as well as reproductions of period paintings, prints, and documents. Attractive enough for browsing, this volume is a good starting place for exploring any of the questions raised, and the extensive bibliography suggests books for further reading on each topic. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2004 Booklist

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