Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The death camps The death camps William W. Lace Describes the establishment of concentration camps throughout Nazi-occupied territory whose sole purpose was to exterminate Jews and other people considered undesirable by Hitler and his followers. OL16548987W
The Los Angeles Lakers basketball team The Los Angeles Lakers basketball team William W. Lace Chronicles the history of the professional basketball franchise that moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in 1960, discussing owners, coaches, players, and the team's ten NBA Championships. OL17744560W
Ireland Ireland William W. Lace Examines the land, people, and history of Ireland and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today. OL17815712W
The British Empire The British Empire William W. Lace Examines the events leading to expansion of the British Empire and the variety of reasons for its eventual decline in the twentieth century. OL18154117W
Hundred Years' War Hundred Years' War William W. Lace Describes the conflict between France and England known as the Hundred Years' War and explains how its results were felt everywhere in Europe. OL19370415W
Elizabeth I and her court Elizabeth I and her court William W. Lace A biography of England's Queen Elizabeth I, looking as well as the members of her court and how they served her. OL19424568W
The Houston Rockets basketball team The Houston Rockets basketball team William W. Lace Traces the history of the Houston Rockets basketball team emphasizing the back to back NBA championships won by the team in the 1990s. OL20479908W
The Wars of the Roses The Wars of the Roses William W. Lace Describes the conflict between the Houses of Lancaster and York in England between 1455 and 1485 known as the Wars of the Roses. OL20481337W
The Battle of Hastings The Battle of Hastings William W. Lace This book describes the battle fought in 1066 that changed the course of history for England and the world. OL20495828W
The little princes in the Tower The little princes in the Tower William W. Lace Discusses the deaths of twelve-year-old Crown Prince Edward V of England and his younger brother who mysteriously disappeared during the Hundred Years War. OL23612023W
Leaders and generals Leaders and generals William W. Lace Chronicles the lives and careers of eight military leaders who served during World War II, including Rommel, Zhukov, Yamamoto, Nimitz, Eisenhower, Von Manstein, Montgomery, and MacArthur. OL23706469W