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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on archival and primary research, this well-written account of intrigue will appeal to readers of Civil War history and real-life tales of spies and espionage.
This book will appeal to readers of early 18th-century American history, Jefferson, and Constitutional history.
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Kennan: A Life Between Worlds
Meant as an analytical counterweight to John Lukacs’s celebrated 2009 Kennan biography, Costigliola’s book offers a respectful and critical portrayal of Kennan’s life.
A disturbing clarity into the current biased news coverage is revealed through analysis of past industry reporting standards.
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Wings of War: The World War II Fighter Plane That Saved the Allies and the Believers Who Made It Fly
The authors sometimes offer a generic World War II narrative as context. However, these profiles provide new insight and human interest around the development of the iconic Mustang.
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.
This can work as a beautifully illustrated browse, but it will also serve well as a reference for reports and foodie patrons.
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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.
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Young Bloomsbury: The Generation That Redefined Love, Freedom, and Self-Expression in 1920s England
Bloomsbury Group devotees and readers of LGTBQ+ history will likely relish Strachey’s unique perspective.
This thematic summary of the influence of Victorian innovation goes beyond the well-known names and also notes the leading role that imperialism played in the success of this era. Recommended for history of science audiences.
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Let Me Be Frank: A Book About Women Who Dressed Like Men To Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed To Do
An entertaining and well-narrated collection of historical sketches; suggest to those who enjoy feminist history or tales of women defying the odds.
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The Crown in Vogue
Anglophiles and fans of Netflix’s The Crown will likely savor this unique treasure trove.
Engaging and well-paced. While geared toward a general audience, this work is well-grounded in scholarly research and will likely appeal to many: the armchair historian and those with an interest in the golden age of piracy, colonial New York, and social and women’s histories.
This book is perfect for readers interested in how society reached the point it is at today with the internet and sex and the issues that have emerged.
Military history buffs and those wanting to learn about leadership and management styles from three important men of the 20th century will likely eagerly consume this tremendous work.
Will serve as both a history lesson about Indigenous veterans and a beacon drawing visitors to the National Native American Veterans Memorial.
Highly recommended for World War II and diplomatic collections at the undergraduate level and above.
Those interested in fundamentalism, Islam in the United States, Middle East politics, and film will especially appreciate this book.
Russell portrays the Queen Mother in a positive light and dispels rumors, but leaves out some unflattering facts; an enjoyable companion to the many other books about the British crown.
Diemer rightly situates Still amid the center of the efforts against slavery and supplies an inviting narrative of the 19th-century fight between Black Americans and white supremacist oppression.
A scholarly book on the life, triumphs, and heartbreaks of Abraham Lincoln’s life, but general readers may enjoy it too. This is a title that will likely be a fruitful one for all levels of book discussion groups.
Most libraries with World War II collections will want recent works, like Drury and Clavin’s, on the accomplishments of these famous Army Rangers.
Highly recommended as a work that will make a fine addition to a comprehensive Civil War collection.
A rewarding read for scholars of Southern and 20th-century historical references in the United States.
Readers already familiar with Paris will find this fiery and charming volume the perfect companion for a thought-provoking walk around the City of Light.
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Facts About the Presidents
Remains a standard of excellence for readers who never tire of learning things about American presidents and for researchers who want a well-organized and up-to-date source on the topic.
Listeners will appreciate the clarity of voice Campbell executes, helping them keep it all straight and enhancing those moments they may not have known about before.
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