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The Counterfeit Countess: The Jewish Woman Who Rescued Thousands of Poles During the Holocaust

A full portrait of a woman who saved thousands in Nazi-occupied Poland, with broad appeal for readers interested in Holocaust and eastern European history and survivor’s stories.
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Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum

This well-researched title is an important chronicle of the treatment of Black Americans and their mental health during the Jim Crow era. Beyond promoting systemic change, Hylton compels readers to look within to assess how they treat and view the people around them.

How To Be a Renaissance Woman: The Untold History of Beauty & Female Creativity

This treatise on Renaissance beauty highlights similarities to contemporary beauty standards. There’s appeal for casual readers, but the real value is for academics.
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Women Warriors in History

A dazzling overview of women’s contributions to warfare, starting with archers from the Bronze Age. It’s sure to intrigue readers looking for both big-picture observations and small details about women’s triumphs and defeats on the battlefield.

The Civil War: In Their Own Words

An informational and atmospheric audiobook that checks all the boxes. Recommended for Civil War buffs and anyone interested in literature, history, and stories well told.
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Book of Queens: The True Story of the Middle Eastern Horsewomen Who Fought the War on Terror

Narrative nonfiction at its finest. A solid recommendation for horse lovers and listeners interested in women’s rights, women warriors, and the ramifications of territorial infighting on a remarkable breed of horses.
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Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity

This portrait of one community’s struggle to achieve racial equity should appeal to those interested in social justice, education reform, and civil rights.
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American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15

Listeners won’t want to miss this informative and troubling look into the creation and ramifications of an iconic weapon.

Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America

Richardson’s judicious approach makes complex political issues understandable. Readers of political history and current political affairs should find this book most informative.
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The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis

Meticulous research paired with exceptional narration makes this timely account of a public health emergency, labor shortage, and enduring discrimination an essential addition to all nonfiction collections.
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Built from the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, America’s Black Wall Street

A definitive account of a community’s storied past. Share with listeners seeking comprehensive coverage of this important chapter in American history.

The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts

An excellent purchase to appeal to listeners who enjoyed Margot Lee Shetterly’s Hidden Figures. Of particular interest to readers of Mary Robinette Kowal’s The Calculating Stars, which offers a different perspective on a history that might have been.
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The Sullivanians: Sex, Psychotherapy, and the Wild Life of an American Commune

While the narrative trajectory will be familiar territory for those who’ve read with cult-centered nonfiction, Stille’s detours into pop-culture scandals and New York City history set this title apart.
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The Secret History

A powerful and captivating classical work, underscoring the timeless lesson that history’s most brutal chapters have an uncanny knack for repetition.
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Gallop Toward the Sun: Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison’s Struggle for the Destiny of a Nation

An affecting performance of a pivotal point in American history. Recommended for readers of H.W. Brands’s The Last Campaign or Peter Cozzens’s A Brutal Reckoning.
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Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power

Recommended for lovers of European history focused on women, by authors such as Alison Weir and Nicola Tallis.

A Most Tolerant Little Town: The Explosive Beginning of School Desegregation

Highly recommended for anyone wanting a moving glimpse beyond the better known stories of the civil rights era.
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Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism

Both an intriguing social history and collection of well-drawn, necessarily short biographical sketches of fearless women such as Nellie Bly, the Idas (Tarbell and B. Wells), Gloria Steinem, and Nikole Hannah-Jones, Kroeger’s inspiring account of how women significantly influenced a misogynistic industry should be welcomed by history and journalism buffs.

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American Thunder: U.S. Army Tank Design, Development, and Doctrine in World War II

Detailed, lengthy, and of primary interest to armor historians, serious enthusiasts, and libraries that support military students.
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Old Age and American Slavery

This engaging and vast range of historiography exposes fresh layers of the complex, conditional, and contested interactions that differentiated the lived experiences of enslavers vs. the enslaved. An essential read for all students of the history of enslavement in the United States.
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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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In Levittown’s Shadow: Poverty in America’s Wealthiest Postwar Suburb

A brilliant analysis of suburban poverty.
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My Kaddish: A Child Speaks from the Warsaw Ghetto

A brief, rare, and powerful testimony that offers a firsthand account from a survivor who was a child when she experienced the horrors inside the walls of the Warsaw Ghetto.
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Necessary Trouble: Growing Up at Midcentury

This memoir by a white historian is a necessary addition to collections. She come to terms with her racial past and learns how to affect change.
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Weapons, Warfare, and Military Technology, 3rd Ed.: Vols. 1–3

Best for general readers, instead of professional military researchers. However, this work could be a useful starting point for research in public and undergraduate libraries.

Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon

This will be a hit with adventure and popular-science readers, as well as those interested in gender studies.
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Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism

A must-read for those interested in journalism, women’s studies, and American cultural history. Kroeger’s advice and cautionary tales are potent, not just for women journalists but for all professionals pushing back against gender barriers.
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The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts

Grush’s compelling group biography of these extraordinary women, which also includes fascinating details of the space shuttle program and speculation on the future of the commercial space industry, is ideal for those curious about space science and women’s contributions to STEM fields.
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Battle for the Island Kingdom: England’s Destiny 1000–1066

A deeply researched must-read for anyone interested in this contested era. Readers will be enthralled with quotations from period accounts and insights into the harsh reality of the violent, often short lives of Anglo-Saxon, Viking, and Norman nobility.
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Gilded Youth: A History of Growing Up in the Royal Family, from the Tudors to the Cambridges

Scholarly in tone, yet gossipy at times. A solid but lackluster history of childrearing in the royal family over the centuries.

Blackbirds Singing: Inspiring Black Women’s Speeches from the Civil War to the Twenty-First Century

A book to read, reread, use as a reference, share, explain, and inspire the continuing struggles of Black women to achieve wholeness for themselves, their communities, and their society.
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Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides After the Holocaust

A new piece of the Holocaust story will be of interest to readers of Jewish studies, women’s history, and Holocaust studies.

The Shortest History of India: From the World’s Oldest Civilization to Its Largest Democracy—A Retelling for Our Times

Essential for anyone interested in an introductory overview of India’s long history. Readers seeking 17th-century English accounts of India’s Mughal Empire may want to also consider Nandini Das’s Courting India.
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The Book at War: How Reading Shaped Conflict and Conflict Shaped Reading

The writing is brisk, the scholarship formidable. This is an eminently approachable study that opens a new way of making sense of World Wars I and II.
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The Savage Storm: The Battle for Italy 1943

Readers interested in World War II history, especially the Mediterranean campaign, will enjoy this title.
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Equality: The History of an Elusive Idea

Sweeping and discerning. This book about equality rewards readers comfortable with a dense academic style.
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Black Writers of the Founding Era: A Library of America Anthology

Adding to Library of America’s exemplary offerings, Slave Narratives (LOA 114), American Antislavery Writings (LOA 233), and Reconstruction (LOA 303), this extraordinary and unrivalled anthology of compelling primary sources (LOA 366) adds vital and necessary background for the lay reader, recovering an often overlooked early era of the long arc of Black United States history. An essential purchase.
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The Jewish Underground of Samarkand: How Faith Defied Soviet Rule

Only for those who haven’t read the first edition.
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Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America

Recommended for all higher education collections in anthropology and social sciences.

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Brooding over Bloody Revenge: Enslaved Women’s Lethal Resistance

Spanning from the colonial period through to the early national and antebellum eras, Taylor’s extensively researched book not only powerfully depicts the trauma endured by enslaved women, it also details how federal and state governments and judicial systems propped up the institution of slavery and allowed or enacted its overwhelming violence.

The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful: Curious and Incredible Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Emphasizing humanity’s history over the traditional time line with its model life stage organization, this intriguing and fascinating title is difficult to put down. It will appeal to both adults and younger students interested in trivia, facts, and history.

Eyeliner: A Cultural History

A significant addition to cultural histories of self-expression. Hankir disrupts many deeply held assumptions about beauty, gender, and power.
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365 Gays of the Year (Plus 1 for a Leap Year): Discover LGBTQ+ History One Day at a Time

Not meant to be a “best of” but a compilation of people who have contributed to LGBTQIA+ culture worldwide. Recommended for all libraries.
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Joan of Arc: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works

Manning asserts in his introduction that there is more documentation of Joan of Arc’s life, movements, and military actions than commonly thought, and this volume supports his thesis. Comprehensive and accessible to casual and serious readers alike.

Sins of the Shovel: Looting, Murder, and the Evolution of American Archaeology

An intriguing addition to the archaeological history of the American Southwest.

The Manuscripts Club: The People Behind a Thousand Years of Medieval Manuscripts

This book will fly off the shelves. Once readers look inside, they will be hooked. In every respect, this title is a winner.
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White House Wild Child: How Alice Roosevelt Broke All the Rules and Won the Heart of America

A highly recommended exploration of Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s life.
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As Gods Among Men: A History of the Rich in the West

A terrific history about wealth and the Western world’s economic practices; a strong addition to economic and social sciences collections.
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American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America

A fascinating, eminently readable exploration of Viking presence, both real and imaginary, in the United States.
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A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers, and Adventurers Who Created a New American Nation

With authoritative narrative in each essay, this book won’t make readers love these scoundrels of U.S. history, but they might just learn something new and find some humanity in them.
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November 1942: An Intimate History of the Turning Point of World War II

A kaleidoscope of wartime impressions on four continents and three oceans. Englund has produced a fascinating perspective on one of humanity’s most global conflicts.

The New Roman Empire: A History of Byzantium

Outstanding in every aspect.
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On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down

An educational and intriguing (albeit optional) purchase for collections where both history and irreverent humor are popular.
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In the Pines: A Lynching, a Lie, a Reckoning

This book about a lynching shows how whites maintained white supremacy as they resisted desegregation and the expansion of Black voting rights. Recommended for those interested in civil rights and Southern history.

Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South

This biography offers a fresh and balanced appraisal of Longstreet’s life and postwar career. Readers interested in American history, the Civil War, and biographies will enjoy this well-written treatment.
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Graveyard of the Pacific: Shipwreck and Survival on America’s Deadliest Waterway

A fascinating examination of nautical history and poisonous masculinity that would have benefited from a more practiced narrator.
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Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks—a Cool History of a Hot Commodity

Despite occasional problems with pacing and pronunciation, narrator Aquino brings so much passion to her reading of this expertly researched book that listeners won’t want to miss a minute.
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All Buttons Great and Small: A Compelling History of the Button, from the Stone Age to Today

Libraries in communities with historical ties to button-making or readers who are interested in manufacturing’s past may enjoy.
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Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close

This erudite, enjoyable book about pockets delivers.
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The Vice President’s Black Wife: The Untold Life of Julia Chinn

This book not only focuses on Chinn, but it also presents a complex, contested view of the social and moral ecology of the antebellum South and the nation. Myers extends that story to discuss current racial issues.
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After the Nazis: The Story of Culture in West Germany

Kater’s book will appeal to social-history readers and to those interested in how societies grapple with historical atrocities.
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Dark Nights, Deadly Waters: American PT Boats at Guadalcanal

This title will likely prove appealing to readers interested in the Second World War’s Pacific strategies, operations, and battles, particularly naval surface warfare in 1942 and 1943.

The Famous Lady Lovers: Black Women and Queer Desire Before Stonewall

Woolner’s beautiful prose and writing style makes this book a delight to read. Academics and general readers alike will be drawn to it.
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Lifting the Chains: The Black Freedom Struggle Since Reconstruction

For readers who need persuading of the numerous reasons why Black people still face daily battles against discrimination in the United States.

Richard Nixon: California’s Native Son

A favorable, felicitously fashioned retrospective that helps readers see that Nixon led a substantial and transformative life. This book offers a key to comprehending the relational, emotional, and social contexts that led to his political and psychological formation.
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Warplane: How the Military Reformers Birthed the A-10 Warthog

Likely to be of interest to military buffs, aeronautical designers, engineering companies, and legislators.
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Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King

This highly recommended popular history will appeal to readers of medieval history, studies of warfare, and Dan Jones’s books.

In the Shadow of Fear: America and the World in 1950

Based on extensive primary research, this highly readable account highlights these critical months when the U.S. enjoyed its prosperity, and part of the world descended into violence. An important read for those interested in postwar American history, both domestic and abroad.

On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

Based on extensive primary research, this book gives fresh insight into Chamberlain’s life. Readers interested in the American Civil War and biographies of famous 19th-century Americans will enjoy this title.
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The Economic Government of the World: 1933–2023

This economic history will be appreciated by readers with a sophisticated background in the field.

A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy

An eye-opening and empathetic analysis of a profoundly personal tragedy. This deeply researched book is insightful as the author reveals the complex issues faced by Palestinians.

Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland

An exceptionally well-written book that takes readers into the life and political development of Smallwood. General readers and all types of libraries will need to add this book to their to-be-read lists and collections.
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Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon

An amazing trip down an awe-inspiring river, and a powerful tribute to two pioneering women of science.
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A Stranger in Your Own City: Travels in the Middle East’s Long War

A bleak yet sensitively told account that effectively captures the human and social impact of war. Recommended for all nonfiction audio collections.
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The Trial of the Century

Listeners will likely find this story riveting, as it speaks to still relevant debates surrounding intellectual freedom, evolution, and the separation of church and state.

A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains

Armchair explorers will savor this spirited woman’s journey, taken nearly 150 years ago.
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Getting Out of Saigon: How a 27-Year-Old Banker Saved 113 Vietnamese Civilians

An astonishing, little-known story of humanitarianism in the twilight of the Vietnam War.
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There Will Be Fire: Margaret Thatcher, the IRA, and Two Minutes That Changed History

Recommended for fans of Patrick Radden Keefe’s Say Nothing and the works of David Grann.
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All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World

O’Brian fans and listeners interested in adventures at sea will enjoy this book. A recommended purchase for all nonfiction collections.
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His Majesty’s Airship: The Life and Tragic Death of the World’s Largest Flying Machine

Aviation history buffs will find this an incredible dip into the history of airships.
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Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues

Kennedy’s lucid presentation makes for an accessible and compelling listen. Pair with Timothy C. Winegard’s The Mosquito.
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Battle of Ink and Ice: A Sensational Story of News Barons, North Pole Explorers, and the Making of Modern Media

Narrated with authority by Sanderson, this account of polar controversy and media wars entertains while raising questions about the nature of news and reporting in the modern age.
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The Last Secret of the Secret Annex: The Untold Story of Anne Frank, Her Silent Protector, and a Family Betrayal

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking heartfelt historical biography and Holocaust writing. Recommended for fans of Jonathan Freedland and Diane Ackerman.
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Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House

A delectable listen. Share with listeners interested in food and its intersection with politics and history.
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A Woman of Influence: The Spectacular Rise of Alice Spencer in Tudor England

Listeners with an interest in the Tudor era or women’s history will appreciate this well-researched biography of an iconic woman who was well ahead of her time.
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Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia

A massive history that captures a pivotal moment in Asian history that would affect the latter half of the 20th century.
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Hunting the Falcon: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the Marriage That Shook Europe

An intriguing, thought-provoking, extensively researched look at the marriage that impacted and changed history. Readers interested in the history of the Tudors will be especially drawn to this book.
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Fixing France: How To Repair a Broken Republic

Will appeal to readers of social justice movements and progressive causes in Europe and elsewhere, but it’s not an evenhanded historical or political analysis.

Star Crossed: A True Romeo and Juliet Story in Hitler’s Paris

Readers interested in World War II, French history, the arts, and stories of true love will enjoy this title.
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Victory to Defeat: The British Army 1918–40

This title will mainly appeal to enthusiasts of British military history.
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Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America’s Legendary Racehorse

Readers do not have to be horse lovers to get swept into this captivating look at an unmatched horse and people of the 1850s.

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To Besiege a City: Leningrad 1941–42

An in-depth military analysis of the Siege of Leningrad that homes in on the German and Russian weaponry and strategies that led to the lengthy stalemate. Best suited for academics.

1923: The Crisis of German Democracy in the Year of Hitler’s Putsch

What sets this book apart from other titles on the subject is the author’s focus on regional political and economic differences within Germany and his research on the early deportations of Jews from Bavaria and the consequent impact. A relevant title for readers of world history.
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Royal Heirs: Succession and the Future of Monarchy in Nineteenth-Century Europe

A well-researched study of 19th-century monarchies and their captivating royal heirs. This volume contains extensive lists of further reading, which adds to its appeal as a ready reference.
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Defining Documents in World History: Human Rights, Vols. 1–2

A terrific set of definitive human rights documents for both general readers and scholars.
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Hollywood and History: What the Movies Get Wrong from the Ancient Greeks to Vietnam

Erratic in content and weak in analysis, this book reads more like a breezy collection of film factoids.

Policing Pregnant Bodies: From Ancient Greece to Post-Roe America

This book is a wake-up call for those who care about and for women and children.
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The Once Upon a Time World: The Dark and Sparkling Story of the French Riviera

This sweeping history traces the French Riviera from its geological formation through the Belle Époque, the Roaring Twenties, and both world wars to the present day. Given Miles’s writing style and geographical detail, Simon Winchester is a good read-alike author.
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