Nomical History December

Nomical History December

Joel Thomas

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Editorial:
Nomical Books
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9798999848192
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Pearl Harbor. The Wright Brothers’ first flight. The birth of Christmas traditions. What else happened in December?December isn’t just the end of the year -- it’s where history made some of its boldest moves.Nomical History: December delivers a riveting historical event for every day of the month. From wartime turning points to cultural revolutions, each entry is crafted with narrative prose that brings the past to life -- plus closing reflections that connect history to your world today.Inside this history book, you’ll discover:The attack on Pearl Harbor -- and the 24 hours that transformed America foreverHow the Wright Brothers defied gravity (and the experts) at Kitty HawkThe Boston Tea Party and the night that brewed a revolutionWhy December 31 has witnessed some of history’s strangest and most pivotal eventsThe ratification of the Bill of Rights -- and the fight that almost killed itRosa Parks’ December arrest that ignited the Civil Rights MovementRated 4.8-5.0 stars with 160+ reviews across the series -- fans call it 'the perfect bedside read' and 'a must-have for any history lover’s shelf.'Perfect for: history enthusiasts, holiday gift-givers, students, daily readers, and fans of historical essays and 'this day in history' content.Part of the 12-book Nomical History series. Give the gift of history this holiday season -- or treat yourself to a year of daily discoveries.

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