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Those interested in American history, politics, and its historical development will find much to enjoy in this well-written, argued work.
A solid analysis of World War II’s first major operation, this work should appeal to any readers interested in Polish history or the war’s beginnings.
Carefully argued, Bell’s study should appeal to history lovers at all levels of expertise.
A seminal work of impeccable scholarship. Recommended to all working in the intersections of law, criminal justice, and social activism, along with readers of African American history and Southern history. Also see the documentary feature film A Crime on the Bayou (2020), in development with Augusta Films and HBO, which follows Duncan’s story. [See Prepub Alert, 11/4/19.]
Readers interested in military history and the lives of some of history’s noteworthy generals will enjoy the range and scope of this book.
A valuable addition to reflections on Truman and the factors that motivate voters.
Recommended for readers of Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and 19th-century French history and literature.
Lively storytelling and accessible writing makes Hiltzik’s work suitable for all types of readers interested in railroad history.
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The Lost Pianos of Siberia
Tigers, pianos, prisoners, and historical perspective throughout Siberia’s past and present are the heart of this personal account that starts and ends with the search for a piano. While the pianos and their providence are captivating, the history and people stand out.
This lively, discerning study requires familiarity with French history and politics. However, it is worth the effort for scholars of those areas
Readers interested in rich foxhole perspectives in the Pacific theater of World War II will find this book worthwhile.
This history of the Pilgrim’s story will be accessible to general readers and scholars alike. Using underutilized primary sources, Turner weaves a fresh history of the Plymouth Colony with an expanded cast of characters.
Readers with an interest in reflective philosophical history will appreciate this book. Those looking for a more straightforward narrative of the period and how the two world wars relate might find Ian Kershaw’s To Hell and Back a better choice.
A welcome counter to textbooks and encyclopedias that favor the achievements of men, this is an essential addition to reference or history collections in all public and academic libraries.
This concise, well-written work is both an effective introduction to the subject but also a gateway for readers looking to take a deeper dive into an array of different types of occupations.
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The World of Ancient Greece
Users from advanced secondary students to general readers will find here a strong, accessible foundation of basic information revolving around the classical and Hellenistic periods.
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Great State: China and the World
This enjoyable read is essential for all students of Chinese history, and accessible to anyone with a general interest in the topic. A solid companion to Odd Arne Westad’s Restless Empire: China and the World Since 1750.
Recommended for general readers who enjoy aviation, technology, and business histories.
Highly recommended because of the insights on the time period, and a valuable contribution to understanding the common Civil War soldier.
Consummate popular history: fast-paced, intelligent, and entertaining.
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The Habsburgs: To Rule the World
This admirably compact, exceptionally well-written survey will probably be the standard one-volume history of the Habsburg dynasty for years to come.
Written in an accessible, engaging style, this book will appeal most to casual readers of popular history.
Frank succeeds in his goal to alter our view of World War II as mostly a European clash in this informative book meant for all serious world history readers, even those who presume to know all there is to know about World War II.
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Arguing until Doomsday: Stephen Douglas, Jefferson Davis, and the Struggle for American Democracy
This work speaks to the internal tensions within party organizations, the blinding force of ambition, and the ways distrust of democratic processes and institutions can destroy democracy itself. In that, it is a book for our time.
Highly recommended for history buffs and readers concerned about the failure of democracy in the Middle East.
A story of survival that is rare in its coverage of life before and after the Holocaust, addressing the difficult question of what comes after such tragedy.
This heartfelt account of a remarkable life will interest anyone who has suffered trauma or who is overcoming difficulties, as well as those interested in Holocaust survivor biographies.
In searing yet engaging prose, Schwarz makes her case for the need for memory work in this highly recommended read for fans of memoirs and World War II history.
Although some of the military details can be a little dry, Lerner effectively balances two very different accounts surrounding a traumatic time in history. For fans of both military history and biography.
All told, Brown delivers a tantalizing, stranger-than-fiction collection guaranteed to entertain. For fans of the History Channel and similar historical adventures.
Moore’s story of the Women’s Hospital Corps will inspire women with medical careers and anyone who appreciates stories of hardworking heroes.
A welcome addition to World War II memoirs.
An enjoyable read that provides a useful introduction to the cultures, histories, and current events of three major countries in East Asia. Highly recommended for general readers with an interest in the region.
The extensive use of primary sources makes this book of interest to all Civil War enthusiasts.
Readers of medieval history and anyone interested in the achievements of non-Europeans will enjoy this work. However, readers wanting to get a better understanding of globalism may be disappointed.
For readers and scholars interested in civilian-military relations, military law, and military leadership. An excellent companion to Eliot Cohen’s Supreme Command; the two stand together in defiance of Samuel P. Huntington’s 1957 classic, The Soldier and the State.
Readers who enjoyed the first two books in this popular history trilogy will look forward to this excellent and fitting conclusion on one famous town of the “Wild West.”
For scholars of the Civil War, this book adds a fresh perspective, illustrating how ecology, nature, and weather had a striking and unpredictable effect upon military preparedness and the waging of war.
These resources pay homage to service members and their contributions throughout U.S. history, plus cover the history of foreign wars, the legacy of the Department of Veterans Affairs and of veterans' advocates and activism.
Blending a gripping narrative and a well-researched examination of personal and news archives, Larson’s distinctive history of Britain's "darkest hour" offers a new angle for those already familiar with this era, while attracting readers who wish to learn more about the notable leader.
A must-read for those interested in women’s and World War II history.
Smith rejects the notion that German history is the story of militant nationalism marching toward genocide, and instead focuses on cartographers intellectuals who, prior to 1918, often described the landscape and ethnography of Germany in pacifistic terms. This new perspective on German history should be welcomed by all libraries.
Everyone concerned about the rise of nationalism, the impact of extreme partisanship, and preserving democracy should read this insightful book.
Engaging, illuminating, and with highly relevant current subject matter, this book is recommended for all readers, especially fans of popular history and politics.
This fast-paced narrative, focusing less on Kennedy and more on local people, will find audiences among those who enjoyed J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy and Tony Horowitz’s Spying on the South.
This valuable addition to the scholarship of Native American dispossession and extermination should be read by scholars and general readers alike.
This engaging investigative work will intrigue readers of Civil War and naval histories and sleuths of scientific puzzles.
Van Engen has created an engrossing, highly recommended intellectual history that counters one of America’s founding myths.
In distilling African American history down to a series of essential snapshots, this title offers an excellent jumping-off resource for students exploring avenues for research in U.S. history, African American studies, and sociology.
Roberts conveys the personal and political impact of a pivotal event in American history in a narrative that will engage readers of the time period and resonate with today’s social justice activists.
With several chill-inducing moments combined with engaging writing, this book will hold readers’ interest until the last page. May be of particular interest to fans of Antiques Roadshow or American Pickers.
With this well-documented and engaging, narrative, readers will gain a better understanding of the nuanced histories of this island nation.
Readers interested in Wyatt Earp and “Wild West” history will enjoy this new chronicle of the lawman’s life and times.
Highly recommended for historians and aficionados of pre–World War II motorsport competition and its larger-than-life contestants.
A compelling look at a tumultuous moment in U.S. history through the lives of three extraordinary individuals. Fans of 20th-century American culture as well as Boston and World War I history will rejoice.
Marrs weaves a complex history to capture the essence of the literature and art surrounding the Civil War, resulting in a valuable work beneficial to a variety of collections.
This personal account nicely blends memoir and history to offer a balanced look at life in the West Bank. It is sure to pique the interest of readers seeking to explore just resolutions to the ongoing unrest in the region.
More a regional history scrutinizing the intersection of wealth and war through the biography of a famous resident than a traditional treatment of Chanel’s life. Those seeking the latter may prefer Caroline Young’s Living with Coco Chanel.
This important collection documents the experiences of formerly enslaved people and exposes readers to the difficult truths of American history. An eye-opening record and exploration of how the past informs our present.
Well researched, powerfully written, and balanced, this book will let the reader decide whether the bombing of Dresden was a war crime or a calculated step to bring a long and bloody war to an end. For all interested in military history and World War II.
Sankovitch has woven a compelling, potent chronicle of members of three principal American families that will be valued by readers of American history at all levels.
Zabin has done extensive research into the public records of several Revolutionary era archives and has compiled a compelling history of the Boston Massacre, weaving personal stories together to present a comprehensive view of this turning point incident.
This well-written and astutely researched book makes the wartime work of librarians engaging and engrossing. Those fascinated by intelligence missions or keen on the history of library science will appreciate this excellent read.
A substantial addition to popular history. Will likely be well-received by black women seeking better historical representation and by allies looking to educate themselves about black history.
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Lord of All the Dead
This unusual offering is an effort to heal as much as it is a way to trace an uncertain history, and will appeal to readers seeking more background on Spain and others who admire good writing.
Eloquent and finely researched, this book will appeal to amateur historians or anyone interested in the USAAF and World War II maneuvers in the South Pacific.
Although Achorn doesn’t offer new interpretations of Lincoln or his speech, he does, however, provide the fullest accounting of the inauguration experience. A solid history that will allow readers to feel as if they are in the moment.
Highly recommended for all readers of European history and global current events.
Students of politics, journalism, and culture, as well as political mavens, will benefit from the scope, expertise, and viewpoints here.
A feast for the eyes, this informational volume will appeal not only to those interested in architecture, but also politics, economics, history, archaeology, and theology, as well as armchair travelers.
An enriching look at African American history through the lens of the black motorist, and as one of the few books on the subject, this is essential for most collections.
The book’s quasibiographical approach provides an unusual but engaging way of addressing its central topic, though readers wanting a more clear-cut exploration of the subject will almost certainly find it too tangential.
A solid choice for readers of 20th-century British literary history or the lives of the British during World War II.
This authoritative contribution to the history of aviation will be welcomed by academics and general readers of flight, military theory, and aeronautical engineering.
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Great Society: A New History
While far from a polemical text, Shlaes’s work raises a point of view that represents a specific spectrum of economic ideology; for readers who share the author’s beliefs.
These 29 titles in fiction, nonfiction, and memoir immerse readers in the events that changed two nations.
Vibrant and readable, recommended for anyone interested in the history of World War II, women in the military, naval history, and military history.
Essential reading for serious students of modern African history.
Recommended for readers seeking a more nuanced understanding of the complexities inherent to this region.
Norton’s cogent discussion of the details of the “long year” will appeal to colonial and revolutionary period scholars and enthusiasts. Her inclusion of suppressed female and loyalist voices should be applauded.
Even astute readers of history and civil rights will be alarmed by this story, which is why it should be read. For fans of American history, politics, and civil rights.
Well-written, entertaining, and strongly recommended for readers interested in American history.
This narrative presents an engaging and enlightening perspective on the history of the presidency; also suggest Seth Cotlar and Richard J. Ellis’s Historian in Chief.
Recommended for readers interested in the history of Florida and those who enjoy stories of the rich and glamorous in the 1920s.
This book will be a strong addition to a variety of nonfiction collections, and is appropriate for hobbyists with an interest in women’s activism and for those who are newer to American history.
This gripping book is a testament to the bravery and sheer doggedness of men determined to survive despite harsh conditions. Readers of polar histories, U.S. Navy history, and other armchair adventurers will enjoy this work.
A must-read for scholars, historians, academics, and students of politics.
This straightforward account will appeal principally to Revolutionary War buffs.
A unique perspective on the role of Jews in European intellectual life, this will be of interest to music and art history readers, as well as those interested in Jewish history.
Highly recommended as a valuable and accurate presentation of a century of struggle between Jews and Palestinians seeking to build a nation on the same territory, vastly unequal in resources and efficacy. Khalidi weaves his personal and family perspective into his academic study.
This work will appeal to World War II buffs and fans of nonfiction adventure or sports.
Casual and serious readers alike will find the engaging cartography of this superb, data-rich volume conveys the exceptional range, duration, costs, and intensity of a war that dramatically altered history.
A new perspective on the Civil War. All will appreciate the gripping accounts of partisanship, political ambition, civil disobedience, and the creative ways that radicals used print and speech to persuade Americans to understand and accept the necessity of emancipation and the importance of equal rights.
This examination into the Yalta conference is a solid choice for readers of popular history who want to understand the lessons and legacy of Yalta: as important now as ever.
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Educated for Freedom: The Incredible Story of Two Fugitive Schoolboys Who Grew Up To Change a Nation
A must-read for those interested in antebellum African American life and education.
These 28 titles cover walls and fortifications ancient and modern, from Hadrian's Wall to barriers along the United States-Mexico border.
For historians, political scientists, and students of women’s history, as well as general readers interested in contemporary global concerns and human rights.
A harsh and thorough skewering of the worst parts of English nationalism, though the narrative’s narrow focus undercuts its potential to be more than a caustic takedown of the country's self-image.
Despite its misleading title, this work remains a thoughtful take on an intriguing period of American history.
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