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Readers interested in 19th-century, women’s, and military history will be drawn into this thoroughly humane and sympathetic treatment of U.S. army widows.
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France: An Adventure History
In this refreshing history, Robb will challenge U.S. readers’ assumptions about France by interjecting new discoveries, more diversity, and an aptitude for strong storytelling.
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Danger Close! A Vietnam Memoir
This Vietnam War memoir balances a first-hand account of the horrors of war with a historical perspective on the military leadership of the time.
Gatrell asks all the right questions of his subject, and his answers are sound and illuminating. Of equal pleasure for academics and lay readers.
Despite its flaws, McElvaine’s book will be enjoyable for readers who like popular history, and particularly for Baby Boomers feeling wistful about the past.
The illustrations alone make Robbins’s book worth purchasing, but it is also a defining study of a seminal period in the history of Western art.
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Hitler’s Girl
Though it will be primarily of interest to history buffs, this may be a cautionary tale for today. Democratic institutions are fragile and many of the problems roiling the waters of the ’30s are ascendant again.
A timely release that will satisfy the mathematically curious, who hunger to know how algorithms actually work, as well anyone who loves debating policy.
Cadbury’s captivating book enhances an already voluminous body of WWII writing and is a testament to the best humanity has to offer. It has the potential to be a book club favorite.
This book will interest both general readers and historians of medicine, and will remind readers of the long-term costs of the horrors of modern war.
This highly readable account of the Battle of the Bulge will appeal to those interested in World War II and military history.
Illuminating a little-known aspect of American history, this book will especially appeal to those interested in the history of Indigenous and Black Americans.
A nail-biting account of state crimes and secrets, real world action pitting spy versus spy and diplomat versus diplomat.
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Earthopolis
Offering a unique point of view that includes many valuable insights about cities, however, it regularly departs from the urban theme to discuss global issues such as colonialism and slavery. This can give the feeling of two different books in one.
It’s been nearly six years since popular Millard published Hero of the Empire, and eager fans and armchair travelers will gladly sign up for this enthralling and heartbreaking adventure.
Lacking an over-arching narrative, Caute’s study offers instead a flood of individual cases, laying them out in detail to show how clueless MI5 agents often were in their activities.
This accessible, inspiring, and instructive read belongs in school libraries, in university classrooms, and in general readers’ hands for its lessons about workers’ united power and the unfinished business of workplace justice.
Morris provides a very comprehensive history of Britain while keeping readers engaged. It is a skill to cover such a vast timeline and still keep a reader wanting more. A satisfying read for both readers new to British history those looking for a new take.
Scholars and general readers will enhance their knowledge of an often-neglected yet essential aspect of Revolutionary War history with Dolin’s cogent, absorbing, thoroughly researched account.
Definitely a must-have for any academic library that supports history research. Will also appeal to advanced general readers with an interest in history or comparative biography.
This riveting, extensive study will prove invaluable to students of the history of slavery and African American history.
Honest and thought-provoking, this book takes a hard look at some uncomfortable truths in Australia’s history. Recommended for anyone wanting to examine racism, colonialism, and their continued effects.
This extremely well written scholarly work addresses the fact that much of the history of Black Americans has been tied to their inability to freely move about the nation.
Riveting, insightful, ripped from the headlines, this should appeal to fans of true crime and of Jon Krakauer’s Under the Banner of Heaven.
This general history of the slave trade provides a thorough and humane treatment of the subject that will appeal to non-specialists and specialists alike.
Ultimately a good biography and analysis of four important leaders; should be valuable for any readers interested in World War II history or leadership studies.
A memorable cold case investigation that answers numerous nagging questions about how the Nazis discovered where Anne Frank and seven others were hiding during World War II.
For high school and university students and general readers, this encyclopedia adds balance to history collections.
Readers interested in World War II and the books of James Holland and Alex Kershaw will enjoy this tale of the American victory in North Africa under Patton.
While this is an easy-to-read collection of selective biographies, it will mainly be of interest to those interested in Johns Hopkins.
Accounts of the experiences of different groups targeted by the Nazis remain important and continue to be relevant today. Krake’s contribution is written in an accessible style, suitable for both academic collections and AP high school collections.
Readers of Big Science and Big History will like this wide-angle look at one of humanity’s most persistent and dangerous problems.
This fascinating and lively medical history will appeal to lay readers and anyone interested in the history of medicine.
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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
A quirky volume that brings together stories of many interesting women for readers looking for a laugh and an education.
Readers interested in World War II, British naval and commando raids, and German defensive action in wartime France will enjoy this book.
Olha Aleksic, Jacyk Bibliographer for Ukrainian Collections at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, suggests the following titles for U.S. library patrons looking to learn more about the history of Ukraine and more recent events.
This Love Canal story exposes the nation’s utter unpreparedness to respond to that public health crisis and is very timely during the COVID pandemic. This authoritative book deserves a wide audience and should provoke reflection on just how much we have progressed in the 45 years since the Love Canal disaster.
Recommended for readers with an interest in ancient Persian history and culture, Greek philosophy, and contemporary Iran.
Ford’s forceful arguments and writing will compel readers to face the facts of the long history of exploitation and appropriation that have defined so much of America’s struggle with itself to give substance and meaning to its promise of “freedom” for all.
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The King’s Shadow: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Deadly Quest for the Lost City of Alexandria
A romp through a dramatic landscape and events that will be exciting for anyone interested in history and, in particular, classical archaeology.
A powerful depiction of race relations, international politics, and governmental neglect in the early years of the American republic.
This is an immensely readable, impeccably written, and thoroughly researched tale of a kidnapping gone wrong. Ideal for readers who enjoy biography, social, political, and cultural history.
The level of detail in this scrupulously researched tale makes for slow reading at times but it brings to light the contribution of these formidable women to the early history of Gulf Coast France, a contribution till now has largely swept under the carpet. A fascinating book for history lovers, not just academics.
This highly readable account of the lives of two of the most consequential people in the United States’ involvement in the Second World War will appeal to those interested in U.S. history and biography.
For those looking for a new perspective on India’s fight for independence and beyond, and what drives people to devote their life and freedom to a cause not their own.
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After the Romanovs: Russian Exiles in Paris from the Belle Époque Through Revolution and War
This narrative nonfiction will appeal to those interested in Russian history, especially the Russian Revolution, and to readers of historical fiction by authors like Ken Follett or Marie Benedict.
Thoroughly researched and presented in scrupulous detail, this tale of “legalized violence,” founded on a racism not even thinly disguised, is a must-read for serious students of history.
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The Schlager Anthology of the American Revolution: A Student’s Guide to Essential Primary Sources
A worthwhile resource for public libraries and community colleges.
Fans of James Holland or Kershaw’s earlier works, as well as readers interested in military and World War II history, will enjoy the sharp storytelling and prose on display here.
Based on Chase’s papers and other documents, Lowenstein’s clearly argued book shines a light on an oft-neglected history of the American Civil War and how it shaped the U.S. economy.
An essential history of the infuriatingly tragic creation of Bangladesh amid a devastating storm, genocide, war, political intrigue, and hope.
Scrupulously researched and written in appealing journalistic style, this book should attract enthusiasts of Western and U.S. history.
While some of Green’s interpretations might not stand up to academic criticism, he does offer a fascinating picture of the intellectual world of the late 19th century.
Emberton’s sensitive and sympathetic recovery of Joyner’s story speaks volumes on what freedom meant and might mean, and why the best way to know a person is to listen to and learn from the stories they choose to tell.
Riggs provides an unparalleled behind-the-curtain view of the challenges and complications involved in mounting a major international traveling museum exhibition. The inclusion of her personal museum and archaeological experiences and her desire to reveal the previously overlooked contributions of women and Egyptians make this a fascinating and moving narrative.
A compelling read for those with an interest in early medieval European history, Merovingian history, and women in power.
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Crown & Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy, from Willam the Conqueror to Elizabeth II
Those already familiar with English history won’t find new material here but this would be a good introduction for others, and Borman’s bibliography leads to more focused biographies and histories.
Hirshman brings much-needed attention to the little-known triangulation between Garrison, Douglass, and Chapman, opening a new realm of inquiry for readers of the history of slavery and abolition.
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Watergate: A New History
The 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in in 2022 will undoubtedly witness an abundance of books with which to compare this work.
Presser does an able job blending Pitcairn Island’s dark present with its darker past. Travel enthusiasts and armchair explorers will find a lot to like here.
Highly recommended for readers of modern European political and cultural history, especially those with little knowledge of the period.
History lovers will find this exceptionally well-written book as insightful as it is a pleasure to read.
Rooks’s sensitive treatment of enslaved people and the crew of the Black Joke makes this a recommended read for those interested in slavery studies and British or West African history.
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Lincoln and the Fight for Peace
Avlon sometimes strains to make Lincoln’s Civil War–era approach to peace applicable to world wars, and relies too much on post-assassination memoirs for his Lincoln tales, but he does make the case that to win a war one must also know how to win the peace and invest in doing so.
This archeological exploration of Jerusalem will find a welcome audience among readers interest in or curious about the historic city.
By focusing on families, Hyde has made this history relatable and personal. The engaging narrative is highly recommended for all biography and history collections.
An original and revealing book on a subject heretofore surprisingly missing from the large Lincoln literature.
As content creators continue to find inspiration in the mythical north, readers interested in why these themes have had such longevity will find this book invaluable.
Offering no easy answers but plenty to think about, this book will be of interest to readers interested in Eastern European history and current events.
Allan’s prose seamlessly draws the personal and historical together in a book that general readers of U.S. history will find interesting and thought-provoking.
Raines effectively blends historical research and journalism into a gripping transatlantic tale of trauma, hope, and reconciliation. An absolutely essential book.
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Seven Games: A Human History
A surprisingly introspective look at the history of machine learning as it relates to games, and its impact on gameplay and society. This will have appeal across game enthusiasts, technologists, and those interested in the interplay of it all.
This fresh and new reading of Lincoln’s presidency and the Constitution will find a home among readers interested in the Civil War and American constitutional history.
This well-reasoned survey of anthropological history should intrigue historians, social activists, and fans of Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens or Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel.
This accessible trip through the medieval world is well worth taking for anyone wishing to better understand its complexity.
This book is really two books mashed into one, and not as successfully as they might have been. Katz's account of his own visits intrudes on his account of Smedley's life, and his indictment of military policy is interrupted by the constant return to biography. Only for military history completists.
This work by Gaines follows in the footsteps of David Halberstam’s 1993 book of the same title and will be enjoyed by readers seeking solid historical research that is also an informative read. Recommended.
History, literature, and classics departments will be grateful for this edition’s supplementary teaching and research material, but libraries geared toward a more casual readership might question the number of checkouts it will receive.
This is sure to be a new addition to library and information school curricula and will be fascinating for all bibliophiles and people who want libraries to survive and improve.
Much like David Treuer’s Heartbeat of Wounded Knee, this work presents an Indigenous voice in the interpretation of U.S. history that is highly relevant to current discourse on the country’s history and present society; it will likely be much sought-after in college classrooms.
Mazower contextualizes a major transformation in 19th-century Eastern Europe for readers of European history and provides a solid background of modern Greece for students of ancient history.
Highly recommended as a concise study of the United States’ entrance into the Vietnam War. Further, it’s an excellent primer on how countries can charge down the wrong warpath.
An excellent addition to other World War II unit histories and a must-read for anybody interested in military history and the Second World War.
This is an engaging and captivating story capturing the courage and strength of humanity under extreme conditions. Highly recommended, especially for those interested in World War II history, U.S. history, and biography.
Readers interested in military history and the Pacific theater will enjoy McManus’s second contribution in this military history trilogy.
This engaging book, which includes often-neglected Indigenous and Black perspectives of the war, reads like the story of a contentious extended family, as opposed to a traditional military history. It will appeal to a wide audience.
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