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Separate: The Story of Plessy v. Ferguson, and America’s Journey from Slavery to Segregation
By Steve Luxenberg
The seeds of racial discord were sown long before the Civil War.
El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America
By Carrie Gibson
Chronicling the ebb and flow of Latin culture over half a millennium.
Heirs of the Founders: The Epic Rivalry of Henry Clay, John Calhoun and Daniel Webster, the Second Generation of American Giants
By H.W. Brands
A robust examination of the American Triumvirate.
The Most Dangerous Branch: Inside the Supreme Court’s Assault on the Constitution
By David A. Kaplan
The author presents a compelling case behind the court’s transformation, but he could have rested a lot sooner.
Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of World War II
By James Holland
Recalling the Allies' quest to own the skies.
A Hard Rain: America in the 1960s, Our Decade of Hope, Possibility, and Innocence Lost
By Frye Gaillard
The most complex period in the 20th century is brought back to life.
The Rise of Andrew Jackson: Myth, Manipulation, and the Making of Modern Politics
By David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler
How the controversial presidency of Old Hickory created fake news.
Charlie Company’s Journey Home: The Forgotten Impact on the Wives of Vietnam Veterans
By Andrew Wiest
A deep, affecting dive into the personal narratives of war spouses.
