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Essential for those interested in the history of colonialism, specifically the relationship depicted in this book.
Readers interested in Civil War and American history should find something new in this title to enjoy.
This well-written, well-researched book portrays a central figure who never quite emerges from her shroud of legend.
The Multiracial Promise: Harold Washington’s Chicago and the Democratic Struggle in Reagan’s America
A well written narrative that will engage many readers, especially scholars, activists, and fans of political histories.
Extremely thorough and engagingly written, this title is an excellent historical reference for readers and students of the occult and witchcraft.
Readers interested in 19th-century American history, immigration, and legal history will find much to enjoy in this title.
A solid analysis of one of the world’s most notorious war criminals. A recommended purchase for collections where related titles circulate well.
With extensive notes, a bibliography, an index, and helpful genealogical trees, this snapshot of history is one to savor.
An essential listen that should be a part of every collection. Burnham’s message that a true reckoning with the past can only happen with the help of informed, justice-minded citizens resonates.
Tamkin’s conclusion that Jews are so diverse that they cannot be categorized, and in fact, there are no “bad Jews,” resonates. While her study could have benefited from a deeper, more scholarly approach, this work should ignite conversations on both sides of the aisle.
Freedland’s passion for Vrba’s story of courage and humanity shines throughout this incredible production.
History buffs who are interested in a comprehensive statistical analysis of the numbers of Jewish soldiers who fought in the Civil War and their personal stories, both factual and legendary, will find much to ponder here.
Despite McCormick’s engaging performance, this dense book may bog some listeners down. An enlightening addition to music history and Black history collections, although the print edition better reveals the breadth of Gaddy’s research.
Graeber’s intriguing final work will have listeners wondering if the pirates of Madagascar established something revolutionary. Did their society experiment with ideas that would later be discussed in European salons? An excellent and thought-provoking addition to large public library and academic collections, but possibly too scholarly for smaller public libraries.
An excellent choice for both history buffs and listeners who are interested in feminist history and the lives of women rulers.
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France: An Adventure History
Between Lawrence’s excellent narration and Robb’s appealing and informative writing, listeners are in for an audio treat. A recommended purchase for all public library collections.
An enlightening survey of the abolitionist movement in Philadelphia, centered around Still’s life; deftly delivered by Hite.
An intriguing production that captures both the innocence and the valor of these specialized sailors.
This book provides a new lens through which to understand Lincoln’s motivations and the issues that modified his worldview. Lincoln aficionados, Civil War buffs, and students alike should enjoy.
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The Rebel and the Kingdom: The True Story of the Secret Mission To Overthrow the North Korean Regime
The motives of secret organization Free Joseon and its founder Adrian Hong are vividly revealed and compellingly narrated; it would make a perfect follow-up to Blaine Harden’s Escape from Camp 14.
This lengthy but lively audio will feel like a breeze to anyone interested in the history of writing.
This harrowing narrative includes the point of view of Japanese civilians who were victims of the U.S. war strategy; a timely reminder of the human costs of war.
Black’s engrossing account, mixing espionage with true crime and military history, is not to be missed. Highly recommended for all public library collections.
This title reveals an important history that continues to affect perceptions and attitudes on both sides of the border. Highly recommended for all public libraries.
The Peking Express: The Bandits Who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of China
Highly recommended for any reader interested in 20th-century Chinese history, especially the Warlord Era of 1916–28.
This enthralling story is highly recommended for readers specifically interested in the fall of Saigon or in memoirs generally.
This book is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the historical period and what it means to be Black in the United States.
An engaging book on the important national intersection of racism and the natural environment. Ideal for book discussion groups or citywide reading.
Egan’s riveting page-turner offers profound insights to readers willing to peer into layers of American hypocrisy, intolerance, malignant indifference, and public culpability.
While serious history buffs may wish for more facts and less supposition, this glimpse into the human side of piracy strikes a chord. Recommend to listeners who enjoy stories about the golden age of piracy and colonial American history.
An exceptionally narrated study of Adams’s life and his ideas of fairness and democracy; highly recommended.
Vaporis includes scholarly research but writes for the general reader. Interest in samurai culture is significant, and this non-sensational choice emphasizes scholarship.
A subtle, insightful book likely to be on many readers’ radar for its nuanced look at the consequences of a racial divide with roots that, as Jacobson makes clear, are longstanding, systemic, and institutional.
Recommended for informed readers who want to know more about the international clandestine machinations that enabled World War II to occur.
This is a fine work that sheds light on the nearly forgotten story of a consequential figure in French history.
These iconic pieces provide the opportunity to share little-known stories. Perfect for history buffs.
A powerful exploration of complicity, ambivalence, and the human capacity for deception and self-rationalization.
Readers interested in the Second Amendment’s origins or in assessing arguments about its meaning will likely and deeply appreciate this comprehensive history.
Parsell’s readable, well-researched biography will bring Scidmore back into the limelight, appealing to readers with an interest in geography, journalism, conservation, and women’s studies.
This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in world history, Western civilization, and alternative histories.
A splendid book. Avoiding the usual fare of power and the Communist Party, the author reveals the pervasive political character of Soviet life.
This thoroughly researched work is highly recommended for readers interested in the history of Christian missions to China. The inclusion of biographical information for many of the people involved enhances the text.
This book focuses on the informative and archaeological aspects of swords, not violence. It will likely please readers who are fascinated by weapons and by those who would normally be hesitant to pick up a book about tools of war.
This reissue will appeal to readers of World War II history and the Apple+ series will make this story relevant again.
An intimate portrait of FDR’s inner circle during the New Deal. Readers of U.S. history, economics, and political science should greatly enjoy this volume.
True-crime fans will enjoy the puzzle of an unsolved mystery but might miss having a concrete conclusion.
A recommended heart-wrenching read that provides significant insight into the historical basis of racial conflict in the United States.
This honest and compassionate depiction of someone who was true to their passions will inspire readers, especially those interested in LGBTQIA+ history.
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In the Garden of the Righteous: The Heroes Who Risked Their Lives To Save Jews During the Holocaust
Of profound interest to those seeking to improve the world.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in mid-20th century China in specific, or art history in general.
An enlightening glimpse into the little-documented Allied treatment of prisoners of war during World War II.
This definitive testament to Tubman’s life and works will appeal to all readers. An indispensable resource for those interested in learning more about enslavement, women’s studies, and 19th-century American history.
The engaging images and thorough analysis in this extensive work make it an excellent resource for students and researchers.
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A Cultural History of Furniture
This precisely researched and well-written reference work would benefit many art-focused libraries, but not necessarily casual collections.
Enjoyable and educational with abundant illustrations. Suggest to middle-grade readers through adults. Recommended for all libraries.
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An Assassin in Utopia: The True Story of a Nineteenth-Century Sex Cult and a President’s Murder
Still, readers will find Guiteau’s devolution into an assassin and the history of Oneida both fascinating and shocking, with uncanny parallels to today’s news stories.
Highly recommended to those interested in civil rights, global justice, or Black Power movements, feminism, critical race theory, modern history, and biographies and memoirs.
This well-written account will appeal to readers interested in civil rights, Black history, and travel literature.
This finely grained and well-written account will appeal to readers interested in Lincoln or American presidential and political history.
A guide to decision-making past, present, and future that users will likely want to consult repeatedly.
Marvelous narration by the author and interludes of Stella Levi singing make this an excellent addition to public library collections.
A timid religious leader, afraid to wield his moral authority against oppression and destruction, reminds listeners of the dangers of silence. Recommended for those interested in the papacy or World War II in Europe.
History and true crime buffs, legal historians, and gender studies scholars will appreciate Sweet’s riveting exposé of the tremendous gender and class bias in postrevolutionary America.
Despite some unevenness in the sound levels throughout the production, this engrossing and empathetically told audiobook will likely capture the interest of listeners who enjoy the works of Oliver Sacks and Sam Kean.
A captivating, if occasionally overawed, portrait of extraordinary wealth across multiple generations. Suggest to listeners who enjoyed Anderson Cooper’s Vanderbilt.
For libraries with healthy history collections and those who enjoy 19th-century U.S. history and the Ohio and Mississippi River regions.
This audiobook, recounting the tremendous accomplishments of women working in unaccommodating and unappreciative environments, should appeal to readers of women’s studies and history. Share with fans of Beverly Weintraub’s Wings of Gold or Liza Mundy’s Code Girls. Librarians may also enjoy reading about the important cataloging work done by one of Sears’s primary researchers, the multilingual oceanographic librarian Mary Grier.
Despite the captivating tale of admirable bravery, this book could have benefited from a more skilled narrator and sound engineer. An optional audio purchase for most libraries.
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The Abortion Caravan
Although Wells’s book chronicles a Canadian story, this timely book would be an excellent addition to any nonfiction audio collection.
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Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails
This quirky history is both entertaining and informative; an ideal recommendation for anyone who enjoyed Amy Stewart’s Drunken Botanist or Lydia Kang’s Quackery.
A critical addition to sociological, historical, and anthropological collections, this book provides a multifaceted account of working within the BIA. Lambert has a rich perspective as a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, anthropologist, and former United States government employee.
Readers interested in studies about the enslaved, abolitionism, and antebellum history should read this insightful new work.
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The Scythian Empire: Central Eurasia and the Birth of the Classical Age from Persia to China
Highly recommended for all students of the Scythians and Classical Persia or China. A similar work that focuses on the archeological evidence left by the Scythians is Barry Cunliffe’s The Scythians.
While the authors have done significant research in some areas, the book’s shortcomings result in the need for a library to have significant, additional material on hand to provide other perspectives and more solid facts.
Successfully contextualizing war in a socially and politically polarized country, Eisenberg offers surprises, such as the beneficial role of insider and former Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird to reduce troop involvement in Vietnam.
Flores-Villalobos beautifully tells the story of these women and brings this important history to life using a vast array of archival sources. A recommended purchase for academic libraries.
While some of Seward’s conjectures may leave readers unsatisfied, this is, nevertheless, a riveting, and detailed account of the life and times of an enigmatic ruler.
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A Cultural History of Shopping
Academic libraries should seriously consider adding this set (in one form or the other), as its interdisciplinary approach will support many departments and research paths.
This painstakingly researched compendium, compiled by authors who are themselves Indigenous “firsts,” is an affordable and essential purchase for all reference collections.
Galor argues that embracing equality, education and diversity are keys to our historical thriving and future survival. A timely book that is recommended for libraries where Thomas Piketty, Jared Diamond, and Yuval Harari are popular.
Wellesley’s elegant voice and careful pacing allow listeners to absorb the many details, and warm delivery of the “human stories” that “smudge” the manuscripts make this a delightful listening experience for history buffs and book lovers.
Readers will be delighted by the knowledgeable Aquila’s survey of a period not completely covered by his earlier works, though even nostalgic baby boomers might question the suggested optimism and innocence of a crisis-ridden era.
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