Nomical History December: When Calendars Close But History Refuses to Rest - Paperback

by Joel Thomas (Author)

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 forever
• How the Wright Brothers defied gravity (and the experts) at Kitty Hawk
• The Boston Tea Party and the night that brewed a revolution
• Why December 31 has witnessed some of history's strangest and most pivotal events
• The ratification of the Bill of Rights -- and the fight that almost killed it
• Rosa Parks' December arrest that ignited the Civil Rights Movement

Rated 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.