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With a vast knowledge of Shakespeare, Jess Winfield presents a novel weaving 1980s California with Shakespeare's Renaissance England.

Henderson played for the Yankees from 1985-1989. He was a fine player, but the Yankees have had many outfielders who had better Yankee careers.

The 22 released U.S. officers taken as British War of 1812 prisoners include Gen. William Hull, who had surrendered Detroit, and his three regimental commanders.

In the summer of 1832, Black Hawk struck out at settlers and military posts along the border of Illinois while the United States worked to counter his presence.

His peace overtures rejected, Black Hawk now waged war against the Amercans through the summer of 1832.

Baseball is a short career. Most players, even great ones, are washed up by their mid-thirties. But not these hitters; they all had great seasons after age 40.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen will bring pressure to opposing NFL quarterbacks in 2008. Allen's presence should help improve the secondary.

Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?

Getting to three grand on hit list is no easy feat. Here are the players that have already made it and the ones who will make it.

Ackerman's book provides not only a detailed rendition of Garfield's murder, but also a close look at Gilded Age politics.

The most "civilized" of the Five Friendly Nations was forcibly removed from Georgia after gold was discovered on their lands and court challenges brought no relief.

While both North and South prepared for conflict after the 1860 election, Abraham Lincoln sought only to reassure that the South could remain safely in the Union.

Walter Borneman has written an outstanding biography on the eleventh President of the United States, "Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America."

The Yankees had to beat Toronto five consecutive times to win the Division title. They didn't.

The charge of the First Minnesota Regiment was one of the most crucial, fateful and tragic events of the Battle of Gettysburg.

The last of the log-cabin presidents, James Garfield attacked political corruption and returned a measure of prestige to the White House

The relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and General George McClellan was stormy throughout the Civil War.

When eighth president Martin Van Buren was elected in 1836, he had been a widower for almost 20 years. His wife, Hannah, was the most obscure of all the First Ladies.

Trying to find an interesting and meaningful name to give your child? Look to the unique and beautiful names chosen by the literary greats.

The national election of 1852 demonstrated the inability of the chief political parties in confronting the growing crisis dividing the country and leading to secession.

The two dollar bill has everything-interesting facts, urban legends, celebrity fans, and myth. Some think it's unlucky, others think its value exceeds two dollars.

A keen but erratically educated intellect, an overprotective mother, life-long poverty, prejudices and an abiding love for Providence shaped a most unusual life.

Alberta Lions Clubs often build and run a local campground. Clean and well-maintained, these Lions RV parks are a great place to stay while visiting smaller communities.

As a congressman, Abraham Lincoln was very unpopular. The main reason for this is that he strongly opposed the Mexican War, a popular conflict.

In times of war anything goes - mounted moose, incendiary monkeys, mortar-carrying bears and even front-line cattle.

Fears of pushing Virginia toward secession led Lincoln and some Cabinet members to avoid reinforcing Gosport Naval Yard, a decision resulting in dire consequences.

Wallis Simpson, a twice-married American won the heart of the British monarch King Edward VII. His desire to marry 'the woman I love' caused a constitutional crisis.

October is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History Month. The passing of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act through the House marks another milestone for gay rights.

Writing a successful History paper demands that students develop specific focus areas and questions leading to the formulation of a highly specific thesis statement.

Even though the United States was fortunate to earn a draw against Great Britain in the War of 1812, it showed what it could do ... and what it could have done.

The US occupation of Iraq may be viewed by future historians as a failure, but history contains examples of military occupations that achieved their long term goals.

Hobbie Noble of the Crew was an English Border Reiver who, in fear of his life after many raids against his own countrymen, was befriended by the Armstrongs of Liddesdale

Franklin Pierce became President at a time of apparent calm. Thanks to the Compromise of 1850, the United States seemed to have weathered a possible crisis.

Years before the outbreak of the Civil War, Northerners and Southerners were sharply divided over whether the territories taken from Mexico should be opened to slavery.

Abraham Lincoln began his political career as a Whig. In 1854, a new party was formed, and Lincoln became its first successful candidate in 1860.

The Federalist "Roman Doctrine" featuring increased defense spending improving the army & navy were eliminated by Jefferson, leading to poor military preparation in 1812.

From 1968 to 1988, the Canadian Boler ultralight fiberglass trailer sold thousands of units on both sides of the US border. Many of these "eggs" are still on the road.

While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.

Does Derek Jeter have the ability, the staying power, and the desire to join Ty Cobb and Pete Rose in the 4,000 Hit Club? Right now, the answer is a definite maybe.

Though a well-qualified individual, McClellan would lack the risk-taking needed to wage war, resulting in many political problems, and an increasingly hostile public.

Following Fort Sumter, four more Southern states left the Union. Afterward, both sides raised armies, and met for the first time at Manassas Junction.

After Bull Run, the focus of operations turned to securing the west, particularly Missouri, while McClellan trained the soon-to-be famous Army of the Potomac.

The appointment of political generals by Abraham Lincoln was part of an effort to help unify the North and guarantee support from ethnic and political constituencies.

There were several strategy options available to Confederate leaders at the beginning of the Civil War to oppose the Union plan.

An attempt to coax the South into firing the first shots of the Civil War failed to secure the tenuous border states.

Although the two major parties agreed on almost every national issue excepting the tariff, the election of 1880 introduced important issues advocated by third parties.

Rickey Henderson's long and storied career should earn him a ticket to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Koufax's best years came at the END of his career. Mattingly's came at the beginning. What if that had been reversed?

From supporting the 1850 Compromise to sending Matthew Perry to Japan, Millard Fillmore used his three years as President well as a steward for the people.

As the American Civil War began in 1861, the North benefited from significant advantages that would ultimately enable the defeat of the South in 1865.