For readers interested in thinking critically about American history, this is a good start.
For readers interested in thinking critically about American history, this is a good start.
American History
A sobering, expansive study of discrimination and nativism, but also eminently readable thanks to Okrent’s accessible writing style.
A sobering, expansive study of discrimination and nativism, but also eminently readable thanks to Okrent’s accessible writing style.
This absorbing look at a pivotal point in civil rights activity before the 1950s and ’60s is well done and should be of interest to us all.
This absorbing look at a pivotal point in civil rights activity before the 1950s and ’60s is well done and should be of interest to us all.
In Fighting Words, Nancy F. Cott vividly portrays the important work and complicated lives of four prominent post-World War I foreign correspondents.
In Fighting Words, Nancy F. Cott vividly portrays the important work and complicated lives of four prominent post-World War I foreign correspondents.
In his compelling and vivid Congress at War, Fergus M. Bordewich delves deep into the difficult day-to-day politics of the 37th and 38th Congresses.
In his compelling and vivid Congress at War, Fergus M. Bordewich delves deep into the difficult day-to-day politics of the 37th and 38th Congresses.
This important book shows us that without the “long year” of 1774, there may not have been an American Revolution at all.
This important book shows us that without the “long year” of 1774, there may not have been an American Revolution at all.
Imperfect Union has all the things we like in an American tale: frontier adventure, fame and a conflict that’s cast as tragic and romantic.
Imperfect Union has all the things we like in an American tale: frontier adventure, fame and a conflict that’s cast as tragic and romantic.
Wilmington’s Lie explores in gripping detail the efforts of white supremacists to overturn black political and social power in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Wilmington’s Lie explores in gripping detail the efforts of white supremacists to overturn black political and social power in Wilmington, North Carolina.
In his meticulously researched and superbly crafted book, Jeff Forret chronicles the convoluted misadventures of infamous slave trader William H. Williams.
In his meticulously researched and superbly crafted book, Jeff Forret chronicles the convoluted misadventures of infamous slave trader William H. Williams.
This attractive giftbook includes a reverential summary of every Woodstock performance, along with striking photographs from each gig and more.
This attractive giftbook includes a reverential summary of every Woodstock performance, along with striking photographs from each gig and more.
Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns dive deep into the roots and rise of country music, complete with rare photographs, historical asides and interviews.
Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns dive deep into the roots and rise of country music, complete with rare photographs, historical asides and interviews.
This absorbing and disturbing book offers crucial insights into Thomas Jefferson’s thinking as he pursued his vision for a better future for his state.
This absorbing and disturbing book offers crucial insights into Thomas Jefferson’s thinking as he pursued his vision for a better future for his state.
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