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This volume is a masterclass in historical writing and an essential read filled with factual rigor to illuminate one of the United States’ most transformative periods.
Based on extensive research (letters, diaries, archives, interviews with the subjects’ friends and relatives, even an interview with the one living pilot, age 105), Aikman richly details the stories of these dauntless women.
Readers interested in studies of enslavement in the United States and American antebellum and maritime history will enjoy this book.
A masterclass in historical analysis, skillfully demonstrating that charisma is not about the person, but about the ever-changing needs of the societies that embrace them.
A relatively little-known account of prewar efforts to reach a consensus. This engaging volume has impeccable research and is recommended for anyone who enjoys U.S. history, notably the Civil War, and American politics.
This blend of maritime, cultural, and environmental history will resonate with historians and other specialists.
This compelling book challenges readers to reconsider the role of international alliances in shaping the United States’ independence.
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Taking Midway: Naval Warfare, Secret Codes, and the Battle that Turned the Tide of World War II
Readers interested in World War II naval history will find much to enjoy in this title.
A fascinating story of early Black America and the resulting generations of a family that came to prominence.
Beautifully written and thoroughly absorbing, Goodman’s book is a must-read, particularly for those interested in lesser known aspects of World War II history.
This is an engaging listen with its premise neatly laid out, organized into easily consumable chunks, and delivered with tight narration. Howes’s work fills a gap in most library collections, and the audio could be a draw for fans of history podcasts.
Lewis’s work gives listeners a starting point to assess how visual stereotyping in the U.S. continues to shape views of the Other. Her rich account is well documented and draws on the work of Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois alongside Toni Morrison and critical race theorists who contend that visual persuasion became a normalizing strategy to make the United States a place where racial injustice thrived.
This audiobook is a tale of the past and a cry for the future, urging listeners to appreciate and support these cherished spaces. Whether it’s discussing the unique smells of bookstores or sharing stories of literary spaces, this is a must-listen for anyone who loves books or bookstores.
A heartbreaking and illuminating listen, laying bare the social and political climate of the time and the lasting impact of a horrifying hate crime.
This well-researched work illuminates the deep connections between sexual politics and broader social and political movements. Recommended for social science collections everywhere.
Corzo’s command of Spanish adds immediacy and authenticity to this riveting story of how one woman’s wrongful imprisonment ignited a movement to legalize abortion in Argentina and bring worldwide attention to women’s rights.
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A Hell of a Storm: The Battle for Kansas, the End of Compromise, and the Coming of the Civil War
An incisive and adeptly narrated account of how the Kansas-Nebraska Act brought about the rise of the Republican Party, the election of Abraham Lincoln, and a deeply polarized nation into war.
Smith’s diagnosis of obsolescence intentionally provides no prognosis, but it is a compelling analysis nonetheless. A careful and fascinating study with implications that go beyond the confines of religion.
A sensitively presented, unputdownable account of the people who helped make a “tropical Bavaria” for a criminal whose cruelty knew no bounds.
A well-performed and engaging account of an uneasy alliance that turned the course of the war. Recommended for readers of political and military history.
Of great interest and value to Civil War enthusiasts, historians, and students, Marten’s account offers a detailed exploration of the war’s long-term impact. The book’s literary quality is exceptional, presenting a well-researched and engaging narrative that captivates from start to finish.
Greene’s well-written history of the Battle of Petersburg should be read by anyone interested in the American Civil War.
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The Pathfinder and the President: John C. Frémont, Abraham Lincoln, and the Battle for Emancipation
Knee-deep in sources, Bicknell never pulls punches as he describes the divisiveness and drama going on behind the scenes. A good addition to the Lincoln canon due to the author’s clear-eyed examination of the political relationships Lincoln had to maintain during the Civil War.
This work serves as a brilliant example of how to uncover and describe a past that does not seek discovery.
In a landscape of Vietnam War literature saturated with accounts of U.S. servicemen, Krich offers a fresh account of life on the ground in Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon that handily counters popular U.S. understandings of those events.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of Chinese Americans or immigration law in the United States.
An unforgettable testament to the enduring impact of sacrifice. Parkin’s thorough research and engaging storytelling make this a must-listen for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in uplifting stories of resilience.
With its data-filled appendix, this instructive inquiry into post–Civil War U.S. history beckons readers to see what can be learned from tracing survivors of ongoing injuries from white supremacy’s extensions of slavery.
A wide though not deep telling, this refreshing book is valuable for collections if considered as an encyclopedic resource. Häberlen’s research is rock-solid, and his conviction--that the past struggles he illuminates have become part and parcel of our contemporary reality--is well argued and written.
An absorbing history of Christianity from a revealing angle. Timely, enjoyable, and thoroughly worthwhile.
Rich in historical examples and scientific research, this groundbreaking book highlights insidious sociopolitical factors that have impacted the ways women and girls have been excluded from or minimized by sport, as well as the legal, institutional, and social pressures that have hindered women from finishing strong in the race toward equity.
Highlighting an elusive and understudied part of English history, this book will appeal to many, especially readers interested in medieval history. The importance of the Mercian contribution to the building of a medieval English state cannot be underestimated.
Based on Russian, German, and Polish sources, Buttar’s finely detailed account of this battle will be enjoyed by readers interested in World War II history, especially about the Eastern Front.
This highly recommended, extensively researched work fills a gap in biographical information on Churchill and Mellon and presents a vivid account of interwar UK-U.S. relations.
A well-researched, meticulous account of life for the people of Naples during and immediately after the war, for readers interested in Italian and World War II history.
This policy-dense account engagingly conveys and analyzes the harrowing history of an abused and colonized people during famine. Will resonate with a broad readership.
A fresh, clear, and essential perspective on German colonial history, illuminating the complexities of national and colonial practices. Simpson’s interdisciplinary book is a significant contribution to the discourse about resisting imperialist expansion and white supremacy. For scholars and students of German studies.
PREMIUM
The Celts: A Modern History
Stewart’s exhaustively researched work will appeal chiefly to scholars of historiography.
An important book for readers seeking a deeper understanding of a crucial moment in American history. It will captivate history scholars, students, and enthusiasts from start to finish.
Jones’s scholarly yet accessible writing style and cheery, well-paced narration make this cradle-to-grave biography of an enigmatic king a great choice for both academics and casual history fans.
In every review, TJ’s storytelling ability reflects his exceptional talent to capture each book’s premise and get to its core.
Written in clear prose with well-founded arguments, this book, heavily illustrated with archival photographs and drawings, makes an excellent addition to history collections. For general audiences interested in Americana.
Many family photos enliven this engrossing, recommended history that will take readers right into the difficult times it depicts.
This well-written, accessible history is a significant contribution to the literature on the American Revolutionary War. Maass’s blend of thorough research, engaging stories, and expert analysis make this book a must, especially for U.S. history readers.
This scholarly work does a good job of indicating the nuances and the conflict between Okinawa and the U.S.-Japan alliance. Recommended for graduate students and readers interested in modern East Asia.
This exhaustive work will find a readership among specialists, as it details key battles and ideological impetuses of important figures. Sheppard also succinctly explains the reasoning behind crucial events during a turning point in European history.
Using archival records, stories from Maynial’s family, and an interview with the last surviving nurse from the Blue Squadron, this book delivers a gripping, affectionate account of these women’s heroic work. Best for history, gender studies, and human-interest readers.
Green offers a foundational understanding of Black Civil War memory and encourages readers to continue to ask questions and gather more stories before they are further lost to time, thus continuing to dispel misconceptions and misinterpretations. An excellent companion to Levin’s Searching for Black Confederates and Roberts and Kyrtle’s Denmark Vesey’s Garden.
Based on a unique set of sources, this heart-wrenching work should be read by all focused on enslavement studies as well as American and Civil War history.
Taking a whole-army approach, Sarantakes describes the contributions of all units and levels of command, along with discussions of unit mobility, intelligence, and tactics. This strategy makes for a detailed and comprehensive treatment of a generally under-researched but crucial battle. This deeply researched and well-written work will certainly be enjoyed by readers of World War II history.
This superb audiobook concisely outlines the steps taken by ambitious individuals who were instrumental to the Nazi cause. The riveting biographies invite listeners to consider the human toll that is exacted when an allegedly civilized nation self-destructs.
Roper’s close reading of the texts presents a rich, multidirectional history of an important historical period. And she writes like a dream. An exciting history book that’s likely to be the go-to study for years to come.
Meticulously researched with new material from Russian archives, this book engagingly and expertly explores the many facets of the Smolensk Archive. Will appeal to a broad audience but especially readers interested in the history of Russia, World War II, Nazism, the Russian Communist Party, and Stalinism.
This engaging and informative model of accessible scholarly synthesis, with noteworthy instructive illustrations and explanatory sidebars, deserves attention from policy makers and publics worldwide. Advanced secondary and college students and general readers can use it as a world history primer.
This essential title expertly educates readers about the early development of the AME church, Quinn, and his efforts to preach literacy and to ensure that people were safe from enslavement.
A captivating blend of historical depth and personal narrative that explores themes of courage, patriotism, betrayal, and the complexities of life during a war. This insightful, moving work spotlights the often overlooked contributions of young women during World War II.
This work aptly illustrates a lesser-known link in classical reception. It will have broad scholarly appeal between both religious history and classical studies readers.
An interactive history in which Africans and Europeans together played parts in transforming the continent in the modern age. Will appeal to students of Africa and general readers prepared for a fresh perspective.
Though it’s a fascinating look at U.S. history, Olsson’s book will (unfortunately) mostly be of interest to those who love the Red Dead games. Still, it will make a great way to promote a library’s history section to an audience who might otherwise ignore it.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking thorough, thought-provoking science writing about eclectic Victorian-era paleontologists. Recommended for fans of richly detailed natural-history nonfiction, such as Roy Plotnick’s Explorers of Deep Time.
This detail-oriented narrative explores the numerous and unbelievable ways women have changed anicent and contemporary society. Recommended for people interested in herstory and the marginalized people that shaped today’s world.
Though this format is an optional purchase for many libraries, the audio may appeal to listeners seeking an engaging, in-depth narrative about how railroad engineering affected U.S. elections, infrastructure, and entertainment.
Hughes’s enthusiastic, joyful presentation of wondrous historical sites is not to be missed. An excellent pairing with Raven Todd DaSilva’s The Other Ancient Civilisations.
An intriguing glimpse into a different side of the storied Doolittle raid. Audiences who enjoy World War II narratives will want to pick this up.
A distinctive, memorable story that powerfully shows what it takes to survive as a political prisoner in the U.S. Pair with Better, Not Bitter by Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Exonerated Five.
A beautifully written and gripping narrative with a focus on detail and insight into the people involved.
A must-purchase for academic libraries with extensive Southern history or women’s studies collections. Public libraries in the South that are interested in regional history or agricultural heritage will also find this title of high interest.
Many details of Christophe’s life remain murky, but Daut’s research is outstanding. She has unearthed new sources in Caribbean and European archives, and she weighs all evidence carefully and reaches judicious conclusions. This book’s depth of detail may daunt general audiences, but it is a must-read for scholars.
Albertus, who advocates progressive values, has written a book that will be of interest to readers interested in how liberal goals can be achieved through land reform, as well as those interested in changes to land ownership in such places as South America, Australia, India, and Italy.
Scholarly, accessible, and engaging, this superb study will appeal to most history lovers, especially in an age where ethnic cleansing is common. A historical quest that’s also a riveting story that’s seldom heard.
A welcome contribution to the study of Roman law and Cicero. Osgood aptly demonstrates how the Roman government, guided by Cicero, sought to reinstall its system of law and order to reassure long-suffering citizens who had endured a protracted, unprecedented era of civil discord.
Written in beautifully evocative prose, this book deserves a place on the shelf of everyone interested in Viking history.
This important work highlights a little-known dimension of Sherman’s march and will be of interest to readers of Civil War and emancipation history.
A robust visually enriched resource that offers detailed lessons about geography, history, and the people who have shaped North America over millennia.
A welcome and refreshing exploration of the lives of medieval women achieved through exceptional prose and the use of stunningly appropriate images. Hollman’s presentation of these once forgotten lives is, indeed, an illuminating one.
American women pilots who flew during World War II, the Battle of Midway, the Underground Railroad’s maritime origins, and the lead up to Abraham Lincoln’s decision to go to war are explored in this month's titles.
A necessary addition to anti-racist bookshelves, this text goes beyond historical analysis and exposes the continuing institutional casualties of postbaccalaureate segregation.
Highly recommended to readers of British history and particularly those interested in the political life of Britain during Victoria’s reign.
Haywood eschews footnotes to keep the narrative flowing, but the quality of his research is never in doubt. An expertly written and accessible survey of the pre-Columbian Atlantic world. Fans of David Abulafia, Mark Kurlansky, Barry Cunliffe, or Simon Winchester will relish this notable book.
Recommended for general readers who enjoy swift-paced historical biographies. Those seeking the heroic and the romantic will find much to enjoy.
Best for serious Russian scholars. Readers new to the topic may also want to seek out Robert K. Massie’s four-book series about the Romanovs.
This compelling reference work is a valuable resource about a potentially dangerous contemporary subject. Give to readers seeking to understand the roots and repercussions of conspiracy thinking.
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