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Becoming King: Martin Luther Kin...Troy JacksonThis biography sheds new light on King’s development as a civil rights leader in Montgomery among activists such as Rosa Parks, E.D. Nixon, and others. In Becoming King, Troy Jackson demonstrates how Martin Luther King's early years as a... more |
Becoming King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Making of a National Leader (Civil Rights and the Struggle for Black Equality in the Twentieth Century) |
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One Man's Terrorist: A Political...Daniel FinnThis radical new history of the Troubles of Northern Ireland offers fascinating insights on the IRA, the politics of Irish nationalism, and the Good Friday Agreement. The conflict in Northern Ireland claimed the lives of 3,500 people and in... more |
One Man's Terrorist: A Political History of the IRA |
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High Tension: FDR's Battle to Po...John A. RiggsAn account of Franklin Roosevelt’s battle against the power industry to bring electricity to rural communities in the United States. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in the depths of the Depression, high tension―or high voltage―po... more |
High Tension: FDR's Battle to Power America |
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The Black Civil War Soldier: A V...Deborah Willis“The book aims to bring these stoic portraits of black soldiers to life . . . It’s what Willis calls the African American experience, as well as resilience.” —The Guardian Though both the Union and Confederate armies excluded African Amer... more |
The Black Civil War Soldier: A Visual History of Conflict and Citizenship (NYU Series in Social & Cultural Analysis) |
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The Wall: Rome's Greatest Fronti...Alistair MoffatA “compelling, thought-provoking and entertaining history” of Hadrian’s Wall, one of Britain’s most intriguing landmarks (Herald). Hadrian’s Wall is the largest and one of the most enigmatic historical monuments in Britain. Nothing else app... more |
The Wall: Rome's Greatest Frontier |
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The Hidden History of American H...Thom HartmannThe New York Times–bestselling author explores the history of American healthcare system, what went wrong, and how it can be remedied. Popular progressive radio host and bestselling author Thom Hartmann reveals how and why attempts to imple... more |
The Hidden History of American Healthcare: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich |
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Trail of the Lost: The Relentles...Andrea Lankford** THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ** ** AN AMAZON "BEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH" FOR AUGUST 2023 (Biographies & Memoirs) ** From an award-winning former law enforcement park ranger and investigator, this female-driven true crime adventure... more |
Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail |
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Conflict: The Evolution of Warfa...David H. PetraeusNew York Times, USA Today, Amazon, and Publishers Weekly bestsellerAspects of History, The Critic, Octavian, and Modern War Institute Book of the Year. Two leading authorities—an acclaimed historian and the outstanding battlefield commande... more |
Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine |
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While Idaho Slept: The Hunt for...J. Reuben AppelmanThe author of the acclaimed true-crime memoir, The Kill Jar, tells the inside story of the "University of Idaho Murders," offering a memorable, thoughtful dive into our societal fascination with true crime, the media's seeming blood-frenzy,... more |
While Idaho Slept: The Hunt for Answers in the Murders of Four College Students |
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On This Day in History Sh!t Went...James FellSh!t happens. Every day. Mae West was sent to jail for “corrupting the morals of youth” with her first Broadway play. When participation in the Hitler Youth became mandatory in Germany, groups of teen “pirates” rebelled. Muhammad Ali refuse... more |
On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down |
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History of the World Map by Map...DKExplore the history of the world in unprecedented detail with this ultimate guide to history throughout the ages. Maps don't just show us where to go, but also where we've been. If you're interested in finding out more about the biggest ev... more |
History of the World Map by Map (DK History Map by Map) |
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The Human TrialAudrey GaleDr. Randall Archer is a misfit……in the brutal blue-collar home where he grew up.…as a sixteen-year-old escaping to college, then medical school, on a full scholarship to Harvard.…in the highest echelons of Boston society, where the woman he... more |
The Human Trial |
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Once a King: The Lost Memoir of...Jane Marguerite Tippett''An astonishing account...' --- The Daily Mail '... an extraordinary new portrait of the former King, his recollections and feelings'. --- The Telegraph'Tippett has made a remarkable archival discovery...the most consequential book to appe... more |
Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII |
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Reading the Constitution: Why I...Stephen BreyerA provocative, brilliant analysis by recently retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer that deconstructs the textualist philosophy of the current Supreme Court’s supermajority and makes the case for a better way to interpret the Constit... more |
Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism |
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Age of Revolutions: Progress and...Fareed ZakariaA New York Times BestsellerThe CNN host and best-selling author explores the revolutions—past and present—that define the polarized and unstable age in which we live.Populist rage, ideological fracture, economic and technological shocks, wa... more |
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present |
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The Small and the Mighty: Twelve...Sharon McMahonFrom America’s favorite government teacher, a heartfelt, inspiring portrait of twelve ordinary Americans whose courage formed the character of our country.In The Small and the Mighty, Sharon McMahon proves that the most remarkable Americans... more |
The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, From the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement |
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Darkwater: Voices from Within th...W.E.B. Du Bois"Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil" is a masterful collection of essays, poems, and reflections by the renowned African American scholar and activist W. E. B. du Bois. This influential work provides a captivating glimpse into the Afric... more |
Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil (Unabridged): Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois; Including Essays, Spiritual Writings and Poems |
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Sparta: A History from Beginning...Hourly HistoryDiscover the remarkable history of Sparta...Free BONUS Inside!Many of the city-states of Ancient Greece gave the world a legacy rich in art, literature, poetry, philosophy, and science. But one such state distinguished itself by embracing s... more |
Sparta: A History from Beginning to End (Ancient Civilizations) |
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The Imaginary Diaries of Mary Wo...Karen FrancesThe Imaginary Diaries of Mary Wollstonecraft presents a creative exploration of the formative years of a pivotal figure in the history of feminist thought. Inspired by Wollstonecraft's genuine letters, particularly those exchanged with Jane... more |
The Imaginary Diaries of Mary Wollstonecraft: Volume One |
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101 People Who Made the UK (The...Christopher TownleyWho are the 101 people who made the UK?From kings and queens to artists, inventors and more, 101 People Who Made the UK tells the story of the country through the lives of its people. Starting at the dawn of history and moving all the way t... more |
101 People Who Made the UK (The 101 People Series) |
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Live Like a Startup: Take the In...Yaniv RivlinTop Israeli startup leader shares invaluable insights on creating genuine, lasting success in business—and in life.Where does the startup journey begin? Startups are the epitome of untapped potential –turning “unsolvable” needs into a whole... more |
Live Like a Startup: Take the Initiative and Transform Your Life |
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