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A welcome addition to World War II memoirs.
Moore’s story of the Women’s Hospital Corps will inspire women with medical careers and anyone who appreciates stories of hardworking heroes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A must-read for those interested in women’s and World War II history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students of politics, journalism, and culture, as well as political mavens, will benefit from the scope, expertise, and viewpoints here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A fascinating take on the importance of level-headed people and international agreements working together to manage tense geopolitical situations.
This fascinating study is a model of historical sleuthing. Vigorously researched, it should appeal widely to history buffs.
Overall, the work presents a commendable treatment of pecuniary matters during this country’s embryonic stages and is recommended for readers interested in fiscal matters and American economic habits.
A general purchase recommended for public libraries.
Complementary to Benis Frank’s thoroughly researched U.S. Marines in Lebanon, 1982–1984 and John Laffin’s The War of Desperation: Lebanon 1982–1984, this smoothly written assessment of a modern American military disaster will be a worthwhile addition to most history collections.
Against the backdrop of World War II, this respectful narrative presents a compassionate and meticulous remembrance of the young women profiled throughout. Recommended for all collections.
This exceedingly well-written chronicle will please all history lovers.
A moving, wonderfully written history of a fascinating family that will attract readers of history and those interested in Judaic studies. Highly recommended.
The actions of freed slaves and other African Americans are given considerable attention; however, since the work is mainly concerned with the Eastern theatre, the war’s lasting impact on Native populations is neglected. Still, history and Civil War enthusiasts will find much to engage with in Gwynne’s latest book.
Harrigan is a master storyteller and weaves a highly enjoyable tale of Texas that is sometimes tall but always big. A must-read for all Texans and those who are curious about more than the legend of the state.
For readers with an interest in the beginnings of the Soviet period and the collaboration between two nations often at odds with each other.
This accessible book will appeal to history buffs and biography fans in addition to those already familiar with Chang’s body of work.
Skillful writing makes Miller’s latest work a highly recommended and readable addition to the voluminous library of Civil War histories.
We do not know what members of Congress took away from the Dialogues, but readers of this book will learn much about biographical method, historical curiosity, and American exceptionalism. With close reading they will also realize that there is no one American story, Rubenstein’s claim notwithstanding.
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Thomas Jefferson’s Education
Recommended only for readers of Jeffersonian history and those curious about the history of the University of Virginia and College of William & Mary.
Highly recommended for readers of British history; the history of royalty, especially the Windsors; and above all, the events following The King’s Speech.
An excellent study for specialists of religious and political history of 16th- and 17th-century England, Scotland, and America. However, general readers might find this less rewarding, in part owing to the dense writing style that unfortunately lacks a smooth narrative flow.
While even Hartnell admits this book only brushes the surface of the topic, for an overview account it offers a well-rounded, thoughtful, and witty exploration that general readers should appreciate and even learn a thing or two from.
A solid analysis of the 1941–42 winter campaign, this work should appeal to readers interested in operations on the World War II’s eastern front.
An optional purchase, as this is well-trod ground.
This clearly written and engaging overview of human exploration since our beginnings will capture the imaginations of both YA and adult readers. Highly recommended.
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The Girl in the Photograph: The True Story of a Native American Child, Lost and Found in America
A passionate, heartfelt account that will heighten our awareness of an important issue.
A colorful, quirky, and ultimately moving look at a misunderstood faith and the iron-willed women who continue to sustain it.
Recommended for college students and academics with an interest in history, Latin American history, Aztec history, and Mexico’s colonial past.
Will appeal to readers interested in World War II and fans of military history; this riveting account of a little-known historical personality will appeal to World War II and general history fans alike; for fans of espionage tales, World War II history, biographies, as well as young adult audiences; a new perspective on a figure whose actions continue to have a profound impact
Roberts briefly distills conservative views on what it takes to be a leader, producing an extremely readable, if sometimes simplified, summation of this aspect of military history. For public libraries and larger academic collections.
Neely's account is a solid mix of adventure story and history lesson. Recommended for anyone interested in California history.
This is an ambitious book whose occasional excesses of verbiage can be forgiven because it has so much to tell. It is handsomely produced, with illustrations and maps, and will appeal principally to history buffs.
Readers with an interest in World War II, 20th-century political history, Jewish history, and the Holocaust should find this an incisive and insightful exploration of the leading figures of this period.
An entertaining and informative look at a potent historical phenomenon whose echoes are still being felt today. [See Prepub Alert, 4/15/19.]
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