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Untangling one of geopolitics' most fraught relationships.
The Ambulance Drivers
By James McGrath Morris
A superb examination of the bond that helped shape the modern literary movement in America.
The Plague of War
By Jennifer T. Roberts
An erudite retelling of the brutal long-ago clashes.
Building the Great Society: Inside Lyndon Johnson’s White House
By Joshua Zeitz
A timely reminder of what a disciplined, motivated West Wing can do to make lasting changes for the greater good.
The Field of Blood: The Battle for Aleppo and the Remaking of the Medieval Middle East
By Nicholas Morton
A delightful rendering of the Levantine world in the pivotal period between the First and Second Crusades, with intriguing insights for our times.
The Marshall Plan: Dawn of the Cold War
By Benn Steil
A scholarly look at the behind-the-scenes machinations that went into crafting the seminal aid program.
Divided We Stand
By Marjorie J. Spruill
A timely recollection that feels especially charged given the current political climate.
The Watergate: Inside America’s Most Infamous Address
By Joseph Rodota
A fact-filled (if less-than-scintillating) primer on DC's notorious hotel.
