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A Forgotten Migration: Black Southerners, Segregation Scholarships, and the Debt Owed to Public HBCUs

A necessary addition to anti-racist bookshelves, this text goes beyond historical analysis and exposes the continuing institutional casualties of postbaccalaureate segregation.
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Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers: Her Life, the Imperial Ideal, and the Politics and Turmoil That Shaped Her Extraordinary Reign

Highly recommended to readers of British history and particularly those interested in the political life of Britain during Victoria’s reign.

Ocean: A History of the Atlantic Before Columbus

Haywood eschews footnotes to keep the narrative flowing, but the quality of his research is never in doubt. An expertly written and accessible survey of the pre-Columbian Atlantic world. Fans of David Abulafia, Mark Kurlansky, Barry Cunliffe, or Simon Winchester will relish this notable book.
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Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England’s Greatest Warrior King

Recommended for general readers who enjoy swift-paced historical biographies. Those seeking the heroic and the romantic will find much to enjoy.
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Conspiracy Theories: A Reference Handbook

This compelling reference work is a valuable resource about a potentially dangerous contemporary subject. Give to readers seeking to understand the roots and repercussions of conspiracy thinking.
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Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial That Riveted a Nation

Even though some listeners may wish for a more proportional account, this expertly narrated audio sheds light on a key trial that continues to be unsettlingly relevant today. Recommended for those who enjoyed Greg Jarrett’s The Trial of the Century.
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The Book-Makers: A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives

This energetic, deeply researched history of bookmakers is a delight. Book lovers everywhere will want to check this out.
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The Last Tsar: The Abdication of Nicholas II and the Fall of the Romanovs

Best for serious Russian scholars. Readers new to the topic may also want to seek out Robert K. Massie’s four-book series about the Romanovs.
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The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai

While accessible to general readers, the difficult thematic elements of this text will probably make it more suitable for specialized audiences.
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Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China

Essential for any reader interested in Mongolian or Chinese history.
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The Cure for Women: Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi and the Challenge to Victorian Medicine That Changed Women’s Lives Forever

This is a fascinating account of women’s rights issues that has continuing relevance today.
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Firebrands: The Untold Story of Four Women Who Made and Unmade Prohibition

Diliberto’s writing style and the subject matter are likely to appeal to readers across genres.
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Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City’s Soul

Shetterly gives readers a compelling narrative of personal stories about the 1979 Greensboro massacre and its legacy in the context of Greensboro’s history, the Black liberation movement, and political and revolutionary aspirations to end the nation’s racial disparities and exploitation of the working poor.
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Cello: A Journey Through Silence to Sound

This distinctive title gives readers vivid insight into the lives of four fascinating cellists. It also pays homage to the uniqueness of cellos.
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The Incorruptibles: A True Story of Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld

Slater’s fleet, detail-filled narrative brings Rothstein and Shoenfeld to the forefront. This book will entertain readers of American history, Jewish history, and true crime.
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Searching for Franklin: New Answers to the Great Arctic Mystery

Franklin remains a popular subject, and this book adds much to the conversation about the mystery surrounding his final expedition.
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Cassino ’44: The Brutal Battle for Rome

Readers of World War II history will enjoy Holland’s latest.
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Ship of Lost Souls: The Tragic Wreck of the Steamship Valencia

Readers interested in the wreck are unlikely to find a more comprehensive treatment.
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Defending Fort Stanwix: A Story of the New York Frontier in the American Revolution

Regional libraries and those crafting deep Revolutionary War collections will be interested.

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America Under the Hammer: Auctions and the Emergence of Market Values

Well written and full of refreshing details, this economic picture of the early United States is a must for readers.
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The Newsmongers: A History of Tabloid Journalism

A worthy read for people interested in the role sensationalized news media plays on public life and discourse.
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Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Agent A12 and the Solving of the Holocaust Code

Listeners will be captivated by this never-before-told story, buried in a Canadian archive and encountered by happenstance by the author. Suggest to those seeking a different take on World War II espionage history.
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Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine

An excellent reading of a pivotal naval encounter that changed the tide of the war. Recommended for those who enjoyed Stephen Budiansky’s Perilous Fight, James P. Delgado’s War at Sea, or Garrett M. Graff’s When the Sea Came Alive.
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Letters from Home: The Creation of Diaspora in Jewish Antiquity

This book parses letters and documents such as the Greek translation of Esther, 3 Maccabees, and Baruch and interacts with the current scholarly conversation on these ancient texts. A useful study for students of ancient Judaism.
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Stolen Fragments: Black Markets, Bad Faith, and the Illicit Trade in Ancient Artefacts

Ideal for readers who enjoy narratives about antiquities, the history of the Bible, the questionable world of antique valuation and provenance, or billionaires in the U nited States. Pair with Bible Nation: The United States of Hobby Lobby by Candida R. Moss and Joel S. Baden.

Hero City: Leningrad 1943–44

Buttar makes brilliant use of primary sources and provides readers with a rich understanding of the unique nature of Leningrad, its military, and its people during a perilous time.
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Silk: A World History

Filled with stories of silk-producing creatures and the phenomenal properties of the stuff itself, this blend of history and science is highly recommended.

When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day

Graff’s mighty work is a timely update to Russell Miller’s Nothing Less Than Victory and should appeal to fans of the movie Saving Private Ryan or the Band of Brothers miniseries. Essential for all WWII collections.
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The Lost Queen: The Surprising Life of Catherine of Braganza—the Forgotten Queen Who Bridged Two Worlds

Intriguing and meticulously researched, this book about Catherine of Braganza is highly recommended for readers interested in British history and royal biographies.
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Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel’s Messiah

King loves his music and knows his history. The result is a lively, informative book on the birth and nurture of a classic.
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Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II

This deeply researched and engaging account shines a light on a vital but little-known aspect of intelligence gathering. Readers interested in World War II espionage and the role scholars have played in surveillance and reconnaissance campaigns will enjoy this volume.

Naples 1343: The Unexpected Origins of the Mafia

This history of place and culture reads like a detective story. Certain to intrigue historians, cultural anthropologists, and general readers alike.
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The Weimar Years

This massive history of the Weimar Republic offers readers a clear narrative about a complex political structure. It shows how missteps in leadership led to one of the most horrific episodes in modern European history.
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Crosses in the Sky: Jean de Brébeuf and the Destruction of Huronia

This Canadian history is recommended for interested readers and students alike.
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Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic

Readers will gain a greater appreciation for the way the United States became the nation it is today. Chervinsky’s insights are for all interested in the presidency and how it developed through U.S. history.

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.

Blue: A History of Postpartum Depression in America

Moran breaks new ground with this invaluable first-of-its-kind history.

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The Missing Thread: A Women’s History of the Ancient World

A fascinating, highly recommended history with women at its core.
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The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

Listeners seeking historical insights will enjoy this skillfully executed audiobook and should find that Patton’s narration suits the text.
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A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks

While the book’s content is fascinating, the narration does not do it justice. Listeners might seek out the print version instead.

Bad Jew: A Family’s Quest from the Minsk Ghetto to Netanyahu’s Israel

A poignant, engaging, important, and personal perspective of the conflict between Israel and Palestine, in which Smolar cleverly combines political and historical aspects with elements of memoir.
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Born To Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite

Based on numerous interviews of an intriguing demographic, this engaging book is a deep-dive analysis of the British elite. Highly recommended for most collections on Britain.
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The Green Ages: Medieval Innovations in Sustainability

This title demonstrates that historically, people have changed their way of life when called on. More narratives like this are needed.
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The Black Utopians: Searching for Paradise and the Promised Land in America

This enticing mix of personal and general history of Black utopian safe spaces promises to engage readers interested in reckoning with the past and present of Black American experiences and milestones.
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An Improbable Life: My Father’s Escape from Soviet Russia

A fascinating story and firsthand view of life during the 20th century. It is a vivid tale of censorship and surveillance that would sit comfortably on a shelf with the other great narratives of life under Soviet oppression.
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In Search of the Romanovs: A Family’s Quest To Solve One of History’s Most Brutal Crimes

This story about the international efforts to find the Romanov family remains is captivating and educational. Sarandinaki’s decades-long involvement in the case shows, and details about that will intrigue many readers.

‘Decade of Disunion: How Massachusetts and South Carolina Led the Way to Civil War, 1849–1861’ by Robert W. Merry | LJ Review of the Day

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Turning the Tide: The USAAF in North Africa and Sicily

This book fills a niche in examining the growth and development of Allied air power. Valuable to readers of World War II history, particularly the subject of aerial combat in the African and southern European theaters.
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Women’s Work: The First 20,000 Years

This work about the evolution of textiles remains a solid, fundamental resource in women’s history.
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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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‘The Shortest History of Japan: From Mythical Origins to Pop Culture Powerhouse—the Global Drama of an Ancient Island Nation’ by Lesley Downer | LJ Review of the Day

The Unvanquished: The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Special Forces, the Manhunt for Mosby’s Rangers, and the Shadow War That Forged America’s Special Operations

A ground-breaking addition to Civil War history and a timely update to The Secret War for the Union by Edwin C. Fishel and Mosby’s Confederacy by Thomas J. Evans and James M. Moyer.

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In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia

Recommended for beer aficionados and for readers looking for an introduction to an ancient culture.
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History in Flames: The Destruction and Survival of Medieval Manuscripts

A gripping examination of medieval written sources. Will appeal to history enthusiasts and to readers who value written documents of bygone eras.

To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement

An expertly conveyed history of the Soviet dissident movement and the individuals involved. For readers interested in the history of censorship, human rights, international law, or the Soviet Union. It’s one not to miss.

Red Dead’s History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America’s Violent Past

Given the game’s popularity, this distinctive history book, both substantial and thoughtful, should dive off the shelves.
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Carnie King: The Story of Patty Conklin and Conklin Shows

Changing times, economic conditions, social tastes, and the rise of stationary amusement parks complete the tale of carnivals as they arc downwards towards the end of the century. A strongly recommended title for both fans and scholars of the history of entertainment.
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The Bluestockings: A History of the First Women’s Movement

An engaging, well researched title. Readers awaiting the next installment of Bridgerton will especially be drawn to this title.

Decade of Disunion: How Massachusetts and South Carolina Led the Way to Civil War, 1849–1861

Based on extensive primary research, this detailed case study will magnetize readers interested in U.S. Civil War history and politics.

The Shortest History of Japan: From Mythical Origins to Pop Culture Powerhouse—the Global Drama of an Ancient Island Nation

Essential reading for both general audiences and scholars who are interested in an engaging overview of Japan’s complex history. Pair with Richard Tames’s A Traveller’s History of Japan, which also offers an overview of Japan’s history but with a focus on information for tourists.
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What Does Israel Fear from Palestine?

This short, personal volume gives historical and political context to Israeli and Palestinian relations, but only from the perspective of a Palestinian writer. A hard-hitting and necessary conversation.
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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 Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

Civil War buffs will be pleased with the laser focus of Larson’s latest; others may find it overly detailed and slow. Still, given Larson’s popularity, this is an essential purchase.

American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850–1873

Based on an impressive array of secondary sources, this outstanding account will appeal to readers interested in the U.S. Civil War seeking to understand how it affected Mexico and British North America.
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A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks

Gibbins’s intimate knowledge of underwater archaeology and his appealing writing style make this book attractive to fans of popular history and narratives with maritime themes. Give to readers who enjoyed David Grann’s The Wager.
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Strike Up the Band: New York City in the Roaring Twenties

This highly recommended book bears comparison to Frederick Lewis Allen’s Only Yesterday. For general readers seeking a broad understanding of the decade and New York or scholars needing a reference point for this combustible era.

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The Survivors of the Clotilda: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the American Slave Trade

An intriguing, meticulously researched look at the legacy of the Clotilda with a focus on the descendants’ experiences in postbellum America.
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In France Profound: The Long History of a House, a Mountain Town, and a People

Best suited for fans of Allman’s work, along with readers intrigued by a little-known French town, the author’s 800-year-old house, and the book’s contemporary elements. This will appeal to readers who enjoy Martin Walker’s “Bruno, Chief of Police” mystery series as well.

Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section

This inciting, empowering book shows the clear need not just to improve women’s access to health care but also to shift the paradigm about the restrictions placed on reproductive rights.
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Project Eagle: The Top-Secret OSS Operation That Sent Polish Spies Behind Enemy Lines in World War II

These reports on a relatively small part of the war offer a glimpse of the problems and successes of inserting agents into enemy territory. Recommended for large World War II collections.
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Yukikaze’s War: The Unsinkable Japanese Destroyer and World War II in the Pacific

This solid history of Japan’s Yukikaze naval destroyer is worth adding to collections.

Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany

This comprehensive, gripping account of WWII’s brutal and deadly air war is highly recommended for military and WWII history buffs as well as those who enjoyed the Apple TV series. Harrowing, fascinating, and insightful.

The Black Box: Writing the Race

Listeners who seek to engage in today’s debates about school curricula, inclusive perspectives on U.S. history, and forming a shared national culture will find this powerfully argued and narrated work an invaluable resource.
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Aid State: Elite Panic, Disaster Capitalism, and the Battle To Control Haiti

While heartbreaking and discouraging, Johnston’s indictment of the aid industrial complex is essential listening, critically important when considering future responses to natural disasters.
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Smoke and Ashes: Opium’s Hidden Histories

Recommended for listeners seeking to learn more about opium, including its earliest history, its impact on the lands and communities that handled it, and its reverberations into the present day. Fans of Stephen R. Platt’s Imperial Twilight will want to check this out.
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Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class

Kelley’s powerful, corrective history is not to be missed. Share with listeners seeking a different take on traditional interpretations of U.S. labor history.
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50 Years of Ms.: The Best of the Pathfinding Magazine That Ignited a Revolution

A chorus of voices brings to life the writings, reflections, and history of a groundbreaking magazine. Pair with Anney Reese and Samatha McVey’s Stuff Mom Never Told You.
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Remembering Peasants: A Personal History of a Vanished World

A well-researched, sweeping account of a little-remembered but critically important group of people. Share with listeners interested in social history, particularly the impact of urbanization and industrialization on agrarian lifestyles.

Chamber Divers: The Untold Story of the D-Day Scientists Who Changed Special Operations Forever

Lance’s important work reveals how chamber divers helped develop much of the technology that has enabled today’s popular underwater diving and military stealth diving. Her work significantly updates and expands R. Frank Busby’s Manned Submersibles and Robert F. Marx’s The History of Underwater Exploration. This one is destined for Hollywood and is essential for all World War II collections.
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The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain

An in-depth dive, presented objectively, into the politics of nation-building..
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American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America

A companionable yet thought-provoking listen that may encourage listeners to further explore Norse and Anglo-Saxon history.
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A History of Women in 101 Objects

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fresh, encyclopedic investigation into objects that reflect women’s ingenuity, bravery, and commitment as well as myths that have governed their lives for centuries. Recommended for fans of witty, well-researched women’s history and gender studies.

The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook

This well-researched work is a must-listen for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of Cook’s life and legacy. The book supplements J.C. Beaglehole’s 1992 classic The Life of Captain James Cook and is highly recommended for any collection centering on the Age of Sail.
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The Deerfield Massacre: A Surprise Attack, a Forced March, and the Fight for Survival in Early America

Swanson’s account of the massacre and its aftermath provides insight into details of an historical event and the ways in which it has been remembered and even mythologized over the centuries. An excellent recommendation for listeners interested in early American history.
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Ancient Rome in Fifty Monuments

This solid, recommended, visually rich title is excellent in its depiction of temples, basilicas, forums and arches, but it does not stand alone as an introduction to ancient Rome. It’s best utilized as a supplement to more detailed and text-based histories of ancient Rome.
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Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership

Readers interested in a broad interpretive sketch of dispossessive effects of colonization, enslavement and its aftermath may be drawn to Baker’s personalized recounting of the continuing significance of Black people’s efforts to realize the dream of owning land and the profits it produces.
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Putin and the Return of History: How the Kremlin Rekindled the Cold War

A critical profile of Putin’s worldview. Thematically similar to Mikhail Zygar’s War and Punishment, this book focuses on Putin’s career in the Russian government.
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1217: The Battles That Saved England

An insightful look at a key but underrecognized moment in English history. History buffs will love it.
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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.

The Cleopatras: The Forgotten Queens of Egypt

Llewellen-Jones’s extensive research on all seven of these intriguing Cleopatras is expertly presented. Highly recommended.

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Bloody Tuesday: The Untold Story of the Struggle for Civil Rights in Tuscaloosa

A powerful analysis and assemblage of oral histories from Black residents of Tuscaloosa, AL, demonstrating racism’s lingering effect on people, generation after generation.

The Book-Makers: A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives

A must for book lovers. Give to fans of Christopher de Hamel’s The Manuscripts Club.
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When Women Ran Fifth Ave: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion

A fascinating journalistic study of three pioneering women in the changing retail landscape of the 20th-century United States. Shoppers who’ve been surfing Amazon in sweatpants since the pandemic began might look back on the eras of Odlum, Shaver, and Stutz with nostalgia.
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