These full-sized history travel guides each come with two popout maps and the promise of a walk through the history of a particular city, region, or battlefield.  One popout map shows the area back when; the other shows the moder...

This compulsively readable guide looks deep into the heart of New York City, uncovering the stories behind startling headlines, quirky laws, and obscure police logs. From classic "strange but true" tales that made the national news to...