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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Even though some listeners may wish for a more proportional account, this expertly narrated audio sheds light on a key trial that continues to be unsettlingly relevant today. Recommended for those who enjoyed Greg Jarrett’s The Trial of the Century.
This energetic, deeply researched history of bookmakers is a delight. Book lovers everywhere will want to check this out.
While accessible to general readers, the difficult thematic elements of this text will probably make it more suitable for specialized audiences.
Shetterly gives readers a compelling narrative of personal stories about the 1979 Greensboro massacre and its legacy in the context of Greensboro’s history, the Black liberation movement, and political and revolutionary aspirations to end the nation’s racial disparities and exploitation of the working poor.
This distinctive title gives readers vivid insight into the lives of four fascinating cellists. It also pays homage to the uniqueness of cellos.
Slater’s fleet, detail-filled narrative brings Rothstein and Shoenfeld to the forefront. This book will entertain readers of American history, Jewish history, and true crime.
Franklin remains a popular subject, and this book adds much to the conversation about the mystery surrounding his final expedition.
Rick Atkinson and John Ferling offer books about the Revolutionary War on its 250th anniversary, while Ojibwe journalist Mary Annette Pember writes a mix of history and personal biography about Indigenous boarding schools in the U.S.
Buttar makes brilliant use of primary sources and provides readers with a rich understanding of the unique nature of Leningrad, its military, and its people during a perilous time.
Well written and full of refreshing details, this economic picture of the early United States is a must for readers.
A worthy read for people interested in the role sensationalized news media plays on public life and discourse.
This book parses letters and documents such as the Greek translation of Esther, 3 Maccabees, and Baruch and interacts with the current scholarly conversation on these ancient texts. A useful study for students of ancient Judaism.
Ideal for readers who enjoy narratives about antiquities, the history of the Bible, the questionable world of antique valuation and provenance, or billionaires in the U nited States. Pair with Bible Nation: The United States of Hobby Lobby by Candida R. Moss and Joel S. Baden.
Buttar makes brilliant use of primary sources and provides readers with a rich understanding of the unique nature of Leningrad, its military, and its people during a perilous time.
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Silk: A World History
Filled with stories of silk-producing creatures and the phenomenal properties of the stuff itself, this blend of history and science is highly recommended.
Graff’s mighty work is a timely update to Russell Miller’s Nothing Less Than Victory and should appeal to fans of the movie Saving Private Ryan or the Band of Brothers miniseries. Essential for all WWII collections.
Listeners will be captivated by this never-before-told story, buried in a Canadian archive and encountered by happenstance by the author. Suggest to those seeking a different take on World War II espionage history.
An excellent reading of a pivotal naval encounter that changed the tide of the war. Recommended for those who enjoyed Stephen Budiansky’s Perilous Fight, James P. Delgado’s War at Sea, or Garrett M. Graff’s When the Sea Came Alive.
Intriguing and meticulously researched, this book about Catherine of Braganza is highly recommended for readers interested in British history and royal biographies.
King loves his music and knows his history. The result is a lively, informative book on the birth and nurture of a classic.
This deeply researched and engaging account shines a light on a vital but little-known aspect of intelligence gathering. Readers interested in World War II espionage and the role scholars have played in surveillance and reconnaissance campaigns will enjoy this volume.
This history of place and culture reads like a detective story. Certain to intrigue historians, cultural anthropologists, and general readers alike.
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The Weimar Years
This massive history of the Weimar Republic offers readers a clear narrative about a complex political structure. It shows how missteps in leadership led to one of the most horrific episodes in modern European history.
Readers will gain a greater appreciation for the way the United States became the nation it is today. Chervinsky’s insights are for all interested in the presidency and how it developed through U.S. history.
A much-needed thorough examination of modern urban crises and Richmond’s so-far limited efforts to improve the lives of its citizens.
U.S. history is highlighted in books about the founding of New York, Paul Revere's legendary ride, the Civil War, and the Red Scare.
Listeners seeking historical insights will enjoy this skillfully executed audiobook and should find that Patton’s narration suits the text.
A poignant, engaging, important, and personal perspective of the conflict between Israel and Palestine, in which Smolar cleverly combines political and historical aspects with elements of memoir.
Based on numerous interviews of an intriguing demographic, this engaging book is a deep-dive analysis of the British elite. Highly recommended for most collections on Britain.
This title demonstrates that historically, people have changed their way of life when called on. More narratives like this are needed.
This enticing mix of personal and general history of Black utopian safe spaces promises to engage readers interested in reckoning with the past and present of Black American experiences and milestones.
A fascinating story and firsthand view of life during the 20th century. It is a vivid tale of censorship and surveillance that would sit comfortably on a shelf with the other great narratives of life under Soviet oppression.
While the book’s content is fascinating, the narration does not do it justice. Listeners might seek out the print version instead.
This story about the international efforts to find the Romanov family remains is captivating and educational. Sarandinaki’s decades-long involvement in the case shows, and details about that will intrigue many readers.
Based on extensive primary research, this detailed case study will magnetize readers interested in U.S. Civil War history and politics.
This book fills a niche in examining the growth and development of Allied air power. Valuable to readers of World War II history, particularly the subject of aerial combat in the African and southern European theaters.
Ladies-in-waiting, the only king of Haiti, polar exploration, and JFK top history topics in mid-winter.
From World War II to the Renaissance to 1177 BCE, these works of nonfiction are time machines to the past.
Essential reading for both general audiences and scholars who are interested in an engaging overview of Japan’s complex history.
A gripping examination of medieval written sources. Will appeal to history enthusiasts and to readers who value written documents of bygone eras.
An expertly conveyed history of the Soviet dissident movement and the individuals involved. For readers interested in the history of censorship, human rights, international law, or the Soviet Union. It’s one not to miss.
A ground-breaking addition to Civil War history and a timely update to The Secret War for the Union by Edwin C. Fishel and Mosby’s Confederacy by Thomas J. Evans and James M. Moyer.
Given the game’s popularity, this distinctive history book, both substantial and thoughtful, should dive off the shelves.
Changing times, economic conditions, social tastes, and the rise of stationary amusement parks complete the tale of carnivals as they arc downwards towards the end of the century. A strongly recommended title for both fans and scholars of the history of entertainment.
An engaging, well researched title. Readers awaiting the next installment of Bridgerton will especially be drawn to this title.
Based on extensive primary research, this detailed case study will magnetize readers interested in U.S. Civil War history and politics.
Essential reading for both general audiences and scholars who are interested in an engaging overview of Japan’s complex history. Pair with Richard Tames’s A Traveller’s History of Japan, which also offers an overview of Japan’s history but with a focus on information for tourists.
This short, personal volume gives historical and political context to Israeli and Palestinian relations, but only from the perspective of a Palestinian writer. A hard-hitting and necessary conversation.
Both scholars and general readers interested in learning more about Puerto Rico’s past and recent history will appreciate this work. Consider pairing it with Jake Johnston’s Aid State, a dramatic account of how international organizations have crippled Haiti’s democracy while extracting profits.
Civil War buffs will be pleased with the laser focus of Larson’s latest; others may find it overly detailed and slow. Still, given Larson’s popularity, this is an essential purchase.
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