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Generation Occupy: Reawakening American Democracy
Levitin's use of "occupy" as the first word of each chapter implies a stronger relationship than he demonstrates. The result is primarily a celebration of protests instead of a useful discussion of their origins and effects.
Of Fear and Strangers: A History of Xenophobia
While parts of the book may appeal to general readers desiring to find the roots of today’s widespread xenophobia, taken as a whole it is likely to disappoint those who need an introduction to this noteworthy topic.
Unsung Hero of Gettysburg: The Story of Union General David McMurtrie Gregg
Longacre’s skill at military history makes for fascinating reading for those desiring to broaden their knowledge of the Union army’s officer corps.
Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America
Superb journalism makes this an uncomfortable but essential read for understanding Amazon and the United States today.
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A Fire in the Wilderness: The First Battle between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee
Reeves shows that battles can reveal heroism not through victories but at a basic level of survival. He has produced an evocative account of the human costs of the Civil War.
Lincoln in Private: What His Most Personal Reflections Tell Us about Our Greatest President
Not for a general audience, but this book will delight devoted readers who are searching for ways to more deeply understand the mind and heart of one of the greatest presidents.
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Radical Sacrifice: The Rise and Ruin of Fitz John Porter
Marvel fills his work with meticulous, well-documented details on the span of Porter’s life, from his early years in a military family, through his previous military career in Mexico and Utah, to his ongoing devotion to clearing his name. Such precision occasionally bogs down the generally lively narrative, but both Civil War buffs and military historians will find this book essential to understanding the complex soldier.
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West of Slavery: The Southern Dream of a Transcontinental Empire
Readers interested in the South and Confederacy will benefit from this fine work that broadens our understanding of this important era of American history.
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Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas
Lovato’s revealing story enables us to look within minds and hearts that have been molded by immigrants’ experiences in their home country and their adopted one. A worthwhile account that brings a personal face to a complex, nuanced issue.
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