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The Struggle for Taiwan: A History of America, China, and the Island Caught Between

The Struggle for Taiwan: A History of America, China, and the Island Caught Between

Sulmaan Wasif Khan | HISTORY,  Apr 01, 2024

Highly recommended for anyone interested in China-Taiwan-U.S. relations.
Up in Arms: How Military Aid Stabilizes—and Destabilizes—Foreign Autocrats
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Up in Arms: How Military Aid Stabilizes—and Destabilizes—Foreign Autocrats

Adam E. Casey | POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Mar 01, 2024

A valuable analysis of how military aid to other countries can hinder dictators as much as it can help them.
A Nasty Little War: The Western Intervention into the Russian Civil War
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A Nasty Little War: The Western Intervention into the Russian Civil War

Anna Reid | HISTORY,  Feb 23, 2024

A well-researched deep dive into military and political actions set against post–Russian Revolution.
True Believer: Hubert Humphrey’s Quest for a More Just America
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True Believer: Hubert Humphrey’s Quest for a More Just America

James Traub | POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Feb 16, 2024

A flattering look at a liberal political figure. Fans of American political history will appreciate this one.
The Age of Revolutions: And the Generations Who Made It
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The Age of Revolutions: And the Generations Who Made It

Nathan Perl-Rosenthal | HISTORY,  Jan 12, 2024

A well-researched, well-written, and thoughtful presentation that asserts that revolutionaries were challenged by creating and sustaining mass political movements. Give to readers curious about world history and current affairs.
The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes

The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes

Paul Halpern | SCIENCES,  Dec 01, 2023

This expert untangling of complicated concepts will kindle curiosity and awe for quantum physics. An excellent recommendation for both science-fiction enthusiasts and readers of popular nonfiction.
How Migration Really Works: The Facts About the Most Divisive Issue in Politics

How Migration Really Works: The Facts About the Most Divisive Issue in Politics

Hein de Haas | SOCIAL SCIENCES,  Nov 17, 2023

Essential reading, given the current climate of misinformation around immigration.
Starborn: How the Stars Made Us (and Who We Would Be Without Them)
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Starborn: How the Stars Made Us (and Who We Would Be Without Them)

Roberto Trotta | SCIENCES,  Nov 17, 2023

This mesmerizing history of stargazing looks both back into the past and forward. An excellent recommendation for thoughtful and curious readers.
Equality: The History of an Elusive Idea
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Equality: The History of an Elusive Idea

Darrin M. McMahon | HISTORY,  Nov 01, 2023

Sweeping and discerning. This book about equality rewards readers comfortable with a dense academic style.
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