A gripping and sensational tale of violence, alcohol, and taxes, "The Whiskey Rebellion "uncovers the radical eighteenth-century people s movement, long ignored by historians, that contributed decisively to the establishment of federal authority.
In 1791, on the frontier of western Pennsylvania,[...]

From Capitol Hill to Georgetown and everywhere in-between, "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington D.C." is the ultimate guide to visiting the United States' capital. Go in-depth at the National Gallery and Smithsonian museums and get a street-by-street look at Washington, D.C.'s neighborhoods with [...]

A family-focused guidebook to Washington, D.C., for traveling with children ages 4 to 12. "DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide Washington, DC" gives parents with children ages four to twelve the specific, family-friendly information they need to plan a vacation to a city with an abundance of history,[...]

In this important and worthy book, Ellis Washington succinctly and convincingly proposes that the Framers of the United Nations and its international legal arm, the Nuremberg Tribunal, utilized a defective legal philosophy and jurisprudence sixty years ago at the advent of the Nuremberg Trials calle[...]

Before you plan your family s next excursion in the nation s capital, get some help from a travel professional and your kids The Kid s Guide to Washington, DC lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore the city. Inside you ll f"[...]

With history around every corner, Washington, D.C. is a city that magically blends yesterday and today. This updated guide - often among our top domestic best-sellers - lets travelers discover the myriad, charms of the nation's capital, from its stately monuments to the trendiest restaurants. World-[...]

The Civil War is over. North and South, battle-weary soldiers are returning home. But wounded veteran Toby Holt, son of legendary wagon-master Whip Holt, is riding west to claim a homestead on the Washington timberland - and reunite with a wife he barely knows. Here, amid the towering trees and unta[...]

This biography of one of the most famous and recognizable American presidents mark DK's commitment to bringing US history-based biographies to the DK Readers series. In George Washington, the young reader will learn about our first president's childhood, his life as a farmer, statesman, general, and[...]