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Death in Briar Bottom: The True Story of Hippies, Mountain Lawmen, and the Search for Justice in the Early 1970

An intriguing perspective on a lesser-known case. This book proves that history can repeat itself in unexpected ways, and not everyone is eager to revisit the past.

The Making of Twenty-First-Century Richmond: Politics, Policy, and Governance, 1988–2016

A much-needed thorough examination of modern urban crises and Richmond’s so-far limited efforts to improve the lives of its citizens.
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The Sandinista Revolution: A Global Latin American History

A meticulous political history of the Sandinistas during the long 1980s.
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Making Never-Never Land: Race and Law in the Creation of Puerto Rico

Both scholars and general readers interested in learning more about Puerto Rico’s past and recent history will appreciate this work. Consider pairing it with Jake Johnston’s Aid State, a dramatic account of how international organizations have crippled Haiti’s democracy while extracting profits.
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The War That Made America: Essays Inspired by the Scholarship of Gary W. Gallagher

Readers interested in the latest research on Civil War history that moves beyond battles and leaders will enjoy this title.
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Beyond Norma Rae: How Puerto Rican and Southern White Women Fought for a Place in the American Working Class

A deft analysis of the ways in which race, gender, and immigration status determine how media has portrayed the labor movement. Recommended for readers interested in labor history and popular media.
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Container and Small-Space Gardening for the South: How To Grow Flowers and Food No Matter Where You Live

A detailed guide with hands-on techniques for starting and maintaining a garden in small spaces.
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Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America

Engelhardt expertly invokes the spirit of boardinghouse keepers in modern cultural phenomena, such as pop-up kitchens and assisted living facilities. Highly recommended for all history and women’s studies collections.
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Empty Fields, Empty Promises: A State-by-State Guide to Understanding and Transforming the Right To Farm

An academic yet accessible book that rural advocates and foes of inequality will appreciate.
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