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.
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A captain and his team of eight officers from the Women’s Royal Naval Service devised a game that arguably changed the course of World War II.
A captain and his team of eight officers from the Women’s Royal Naval Service devised a game that arguably changed the course of World War II.
“What happened to us?” This question haunts the Middle East and the Arab world. It’s also the question posed by Kim Ghattas in her illuminating new book.
“What happened to us?” This question haunts the Middle East and the Arab world. It’s also the question posed by Kim Ghattas in her illuminating new book.
Like most civil rights, vehicular freedom was a cultural battle that took several extra decades to be actualized for African Americans.
Like most civil rights, vehicular freedom was a cultural battle that took several extra decades to be actualized for African Americans.
How do black athletes represent a country that hates them, during the 1936 Berlin Olympics? Olympic Pride, American Prejudice tackles this complicated question.
How do black athletes represent a country that hates them, during the 1936 Berlin Olympics? Olympic Pride, American Prejudice tackles this complicated question.
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.
Overground Railroad is an eye-opening, deeply moving social history of American segregation and black migration during the middle years of the 20th century.
Overground Railroad is an eye-opening, deeply moving social history of American segregation and black migration during the middle years of the 20th century.
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.
Film-history buffs and lovers of all things Disney will adore Nathalia Holt’s invaluable account of the studio’s overlooked female artists and writers.
Film-history buffs and lovers of all things Disney will adore Nathalia Holt’s invaluable account of the studio’s overlooked female artists and writers.
In his book Mobituaries, Mo Rocca presents his research about celebrities, historical figures and forgotten figures who deserve re-remembering.
In his book Mobituaries, Mo Rocca presents his research about celebrities, historical figures and forgotten figures who deserve re-remembering.
British historian Gareth Russell chronicles six passengers’ histories and fates, putting a human face on the sinking of the Titanic.
British historian Gareth Russell chronicles six passengers’ histories and fates, putting a human face on the sinking of the Titanic.
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