Charles K. Piehl
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The Zealot and the Emancipator: John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, and the Struggle for American Freedom
A fascinating and wonderfully readable portrayal of the tensions between fiery militancy and determined but measured devotion in working toward a goal. Excellent for general readers, especially those with an interest in the Civil War.
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The Road from Raqqa: A Story of Brotherhood, Borders, and Belonging
The parallel stories of the brothers’ lives is informative and deeply moving. The emotional narrative of their Syrian home will help readers to better understand why people choose to leave and why others stay.
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One Mighty and Irresistible Tide: The Epic Struggle over American Immigration, 1924–1965
A clear, well-crafted historical overview of U.S. immigration, and the people who shaped it. Yang defines the issues these debates raised but never settled in a way that informs without overwhelming readers.
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Between Everything and Nothing: The Journey of Seidu Mohammed and Razak Iyal and the Quest for Asylum
Based heavily on the refugees’ own accounts and supplemented by the author’s research, this work will be valued by general readers interested in the stories of recent refugees.
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Murder in the Garment District: The Grip of Organized Crime and the Decline of Labor in the United States
For anyone interested in labor history and organized crime, this will be a rewarding if challenging read.
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After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America
An excellent choice for readers seeking to understand the human effects of government immigration and refugee policy. Goudeau’s sometimes heartbreaking narratives personalize the refugee crisis in ways cold news accounts cannot.
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A Collective Bargain: Unions, Organizing, and the Fight for Democracy
This book will appeal to readers seeking inspiration to address problems facing both organized labor and individual workers.
Vicksburg: Grant’s Campaign That Broke the Confederacy
Skillful writing makes Miller’s latest work a highly recommended and readable addition to the voluminous library of Civil War histories.
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The Penguin Book of Migration Literature: Departures, Arrivals, Generations, Returns
With the exception of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Displaced, no similar recent collection of evocative reflections on the migration experience exists. This will appeal to students and general readers, if only as a starting point for further exploration