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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.
Kater’s book will appeal to social-history readers and to those interested in how societies grapple with historical atrocities.
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.
Woolner’s beautiful prose and writing style makes this book a delight to read. Academics and general readers alike will be drawn to it.
For readers who need persuading of the numerous reasons why Black people still face daily battles against discrimination in the United States.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
O’Brian fans and listeners interested in adventures at sea will enjoy this book. A recommended purchase for all nonfiction collections.
Kennedy’s lucid presentation makes for an accessible and compelling listen. Pair with Timothy C. Winegard’s The Mosquito.
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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.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking heartfelt historical biography and Holocaust writing. Recommended for fans of Jonathan Freedland and Diane Ackerman.
A massive history that captures a pivotal moment in Asian history that would affect the latter half of the 20th century.
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.
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.
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.
This highly recommended popular history will appeal to readers of medieval history, studies of warfare, and Dan Jones’s books.
Likely to be of interest to military buffs, aeronautical designers, engineering companies, and legislators.
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.
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.
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.
Readers interested in World War II, French history, the arts, and stories of true love will enjoy this title.
Readers do not have to be horse lovers to get swept into this captivating look at an unmatched horse and people of the 1850s.
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.
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.
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.
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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In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl: Zelia Nuttall and the Search for Mexico’s Ancient Civilizations
This book does an exemplary job of conveying this distinctive story of a single mother who accomplished many wondrous things in a world and an era that were decidedly against her.
A timely and thought-provoking collection of feminist essays, which shows how far society has come and how much work is left to do to obtain true gender equality.
An indispensable book about the Arab enlightenment and its key players. Will prove interesting to readers who want to know more about this era and its innovations.
This is an important, crucial purchase. Readers interested in the U.S. legal system, civil rights, and the history of American radical movements should definitely check out this title.
A fascinating look at the history of beautiful things and how they came to be considered so while implacably revealing the ugliness beneath the veneer. Thought-provoking and earnestly narrated; recommended for all collections.
Share with readers of Richard Rhodes’s The Making of the Atomic Bomb or Kai Bird’s American Prometheus. Essential for all audio history collections.
A powerfully told story about the little-known connections between the Catholic Church and the people they trafficked. Pair with Ana Lucia Araujo’s Reparations for Slavery and the Slave Trade or Nikole Hannah-Jones’s The 1619 Project. Highly recommended for all libraries.
A harrowing tale of courage and survival, and a portrait of a larger-than-life hero. Fans of Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken will love this.
Erratic in content and weak in analysis, this book reads more like a breezy collection of film factoids.
Evidence of the power of the powerless. These are the stories that longtime readers of Holocaust literature have been waiting to read: evidence of small, covert acts of resistance (often by individuals working on their own initiative) against a fanatically coordinated genocidal force.
A significant title for scholars of Soviet literature, but a less compelling book for those seeking the wider meaning of Ginzburg’s fate in the 20th century.
This well-researched, well-written military-history title will draw general readers, especially ones interested in the history of World War II and the Korean War. It will also benefit historians looking for a different interpretation of MacArthur’s role in those conflicts.
An imperfect work that some Arctic-exploration readers may still find to be a broad overview of Scottish contributions.
A breathtaking history, told masterfully. These tapestries of geopolitical history are connected by the author’s personal search for her ancestors and her quest to confirm the existence of the original stud book that authenticates the Caspian horse lineage.
A stirring, academic, yet accessible narrative and analysis of the current war in Ukraine and previous border conflicts. Best suited for informed or curious readers.
Ideal for academics, scholars, and enthusiasts of 17th-century expeditions, particularly French treks into the Midwest and their early interactions with Indigenous peoples.
Enthusiastically recommended for students, scholars, and general readers seeking a thoughtful introduction to a complex and controversial historical moment.
Appealing and useful primarily to medievalists and scholars of diplomacy, but may prove challenging to generalists; a selective acquisition.
Readers interested in women’s and military history, especially World War II events and experiences, will value this book.
With blunt, entertaining, irreverent, sarcastic, and sometimes laugh-out-loud statements, Harriot provocatively explains how the United States came to be and how money-focused, self-serving intentions made it what it is today. Contains important, noteworthy lessons for teen and adult readers.
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Drag: A British History
A strong selection for collections focusing on LGBTQIA+ communities, drag history, and performing arts.
An engrossing and important audiobook that pays homage to the complex history and heritage of the Muscogee people. Highly recommended.
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The Peking Express: The Bandits Who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of China
A gripping account of a country in transition. Highly recommended for history buffs and fans of Jonathan Kaufman’s The Last Kings of Shanghai.
Pyle’s words bring out the humanity in the soldiers, communicating their bravery without resorting to gory or sensationalistic descriptions. This collection of heartfelt reports, sensitively conveyed in audio, is highly recommended.
Hammack’s appealing scientific history proves that common myths of how inventions came about are largely untrue. This glimpse into humankind’s problem-solving methods is highly recommended for scientists and non-scientists alike.
An insightful look at the forces and people who helped enable Hitler’s rise to power and an excellent addition to any audio history collection.
This superb author-narrated work illuminates a terrifying and chillingly relevant time in U.S. history. An essential purchase for all libraries.
The authors are scrupulous in analyzing their findings, but ultimately the number of sources is limited.
This book’s precise writing creates a memorable portrait of a successful chapter in Humphrey’s complicated career.
An engrossing, engagingly written, highly researched account of a journey to find out the truth of what happened to a specific family during the Holocaust. A fantastic title to give to readers interested in Jewish, European, and World War II history.
Like Dante’s character Beatrice, readers will likely look back on this book with an appreciative smile.
A masterpiece of African scholarship featuring stunning full-color photography and edifying maps. This volume should be required reading for academics, but it’s also accessible for general readers.
Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch, Ilyon Woo, and Timothy Egan are just some of the names topping the charts.
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Defectors: How the Illicit Flight of Soviet Citizens Built the Borders of the Cold War World
This diplomatic history is dense and detailed. Best suited for academic libraries with collections in modern European history.
Much more than a book about hockey. Will appeal to hockey fans and readers interested in the relationship between sports and patriotism.
Listeners will be on the edge of their seats as they learn about the heroic efforts of Chinese scholars and curators throughout this 16-year mission.
Armchair travelers and history buffs interested in political and social issues, including immigration, civil rights, and environmental justice will appreciate this unique, solidly narrated title.
Despite some flaws, this audiobook is a fantastic addition to any collection. Share with listeners looking for a different take on ancient Egyptian royalty; fans of Guy de la Bédoyère’s Pharaohs of the Sun or Arielle P. Kozloff’s Amenhotep III will also likely enjoy this title.
The lives of Schulback and Donenfeld connect old Hollywood, the Golden Age of Comics, and the Holocaust. Fans of celebrity tell-all stories and comic book histories will enjoy.
For fans of G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage. Recommended for general purchase.
All the trimmings of an admirable shipwreck story are present, including scurvy, mutiny, controversy, and foul weather. Combined with Graham’s hardy narration, Grann’s latest is a riveting must-listen. Expect broad listener appeal and high demand for this enthralling seafaring tale.
Listeners interested in social justice and the history of the 1960s will likely enjoy this well-narrated deep dive into the early days of the Black Power movement.
An approachable exploration of humanity’s roots that will likely interest those who loved Sang-Hee Lee’s Close Encounters With Humankind or Annalee Newitz’s explorations of more recent ancient humans in Four Lost Cities.
This deep dive into the case of Ana Montes is meticulously presented and will captivate true-crime lovers.
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Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt’s Ancient Temples from Destruction
Fans of history and Egyptology will be inspired by Olson’s account, which narrator Flanagan delivers with clarity and nuance. A gripping and highly recommended audio.
Anyone interested in women’s studies or medieval history will be delighted with Janega’s witty and insightful look at the long trail of medieval attitudes toward women, especially given Naeymi’s sparkling performance.
A fascinating history of this unique community to pair with Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon or Ben Raines’s The Last Slave Ship, narrated by Kevin R. Free.
With references, notes and an index, plus beautiful illustrations, this book would be perfect for high school or first- or second-year college students seeking a well-rounded view of history. An inspiring read.
Recommended for readers with an interest in political science, U.S. history, and feminist or diversity studies.
Combined with the author’s gripping style, his sources make this an informative, deeply engaging take on an ever-shifting region. With Eastern Europe’s traditional nations regrouping into Scandinavia, Central Europe, and Eastern Adriatic, this timely book will appeal to readers seeking a fresh take on European history.
This is an important and moving analysis of the development of a formal Populism movement in the United States, also important for understanding lowercase-p populism in today’s politics.
Exhaustively researched but written for a general audience, this book urges readers to consider the consequences of enslavement, racism, and the reality that manumission was less about people and more about money and power.
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The Ghost Club
A captivating and surprisingly moving story about paranormal history, spiritualism, and the occult. True-crime fans will love this.
A commendable study of the disinformation, gossip, and faulty scholarship that has clouded this infamous Roman Caesar, who just wanted to be a musician and poet. Highly recommended for large public and academic library collections.
Peppered with fascinating tidbits such as Eleanor Roosevelt’s efforts to spearhead a distaff version of the CCC for young women, this book is a tasty treat for anyone interested in how food fueled the United States’ Depression recovery.
An excellent, sobering accounting of seven decades of government instability and conflict. For readers interested in international relations, politics, and global issues.
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