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Winifred Barr Rothenberg
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University
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Chicago
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From Market-Places to a Market Economy: The Transformation of Rural Massachusetts, 1750-1850
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If you're intrigued by economic history, Winifred Rothenberg's "From Market-Places to a Market Economy" will provide you with a fascinating deep dive into how early American economies at the local level transitioned and grew without the factors we typically associate with economic development. It challenges traditional views and provides a meticulous analysis that could change how you understand economic growth within agricultural communities.
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James M. McPherson
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Oxford
University
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Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era - The Oxford History of the United States
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As someone interested in the rich tapestry of American history, "Battle Cry of Freedom" is not just another historical account. McPherson masterfully weaves together complex political movements, the realities of military strategy, and the human element of warfare to bring the Civil War period to life. Whether you're a history buff or just looking to deepen your understanding of this pivotal era, this book will surely captivate and educate you with its in-depth analysis and engaging narrative.
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Liz Dawtrey, Mary Masterton, Toby Jackson |
Yale
University
Press
Investigating Modern Art
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If modern art's complexities have eluded you, "Investigating Modern Art" could be the guide you've been waiting for. It dissects the nuances of modern masterpieces and the social contexts that shaped them. Think of it as a companion that makes sense of the intricate dance between history, culture, and the bold strokes of modern artistry. Through this book, you may find yourself looking at a Pollock or Warhol with fresh eyes and deeper understanding.
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Anthony Trollope, Bradford Booth |
University
Of
California
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The Tireless Traveler : Twenty Letters to the "Liverpool Mercury"
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This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1941.
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Laura Kalman
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Yale
University
Press
Abe Fortas : A Biography
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Abe Fortas was a New Dealer, a sub-cabinet official, the founder of an eminent Washington law firm, a close adviser to Lyndon Johnson, and a Supreme Court justice. Nominated by Johnson to be Chief Justice, he was rejected by Congress and resigned from the Court early in the Nixon administration under a cloud of impending scandal. This engrossing book--the first full biography of Abe Fortas--tells his dramatic story.Drawing on Fortas's previously unavailable personal papers, on numerous archives, and on extensive interviews with his family and associates, Laura Kalman, a historian and lawyer, illuminates Fortas's evolution from New Dealer to Washington lawyer to Great Society liberal, and in so doing also provides a unique view of American liberalism from the 1930s through the 1960s."There was no single Abe Fortas," writes Kalman. "There was a variety of personae, and Fortas moved comfortably from one to another. Kalman describes Fortas's various personae:* the boy who as "Fiddlin' Abe" played the violin in dance bands to earn spending money and who grew to consider chamber music the love of his life;* the Jew who cared more about Israel than Judaism;* the civil libertarian who worked for irascible Harold Ickes as Under Secretary of the Interior during the New Deal, who defended those charged with disloyalty by Joseph McCarthy, and promoted social justice on the Court;* the urbane corporate lawyer whose friends became clients and whose clients became friends;* the brilliant legal tactician who secured Lyndon Johnson's Senate seat in 1948 and whose successful defense of the Gideon case was described by William O. Douglas as "the best single argument" he heard in all his years on the Supreme Court;* the Supreme Court justice who willingly risked compromising his judicial integrity to advise President Johnson;* the man who hobnobbed with the powerful yet was powerless to combat the attacks against him when he was a Supreme Court justice, and whose resignation from the Court contributed to the destruction of the liberal agenda for social reform.Reflecting on the various aspects of Fortas's enigmatic personality and the events of his life, Kalman creates a new portrait of the man that is more insightful and complete than any yet published. Engagingly written and superbly researched, this is the authoritative account of Fortas and the legal and political history he helped to shape.
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Paul C. Gutjahr
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Princeton
University
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The Book of Mormon : A Biography
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Late one night in 1823, Joseph Smith, Jr., was reportedly visited in his family’s farmhouse in upstate New York by an angel named Moroni. According to Smith, Moroni told him of a buried stack of gold plates that were inscribed with a history of the Americas’ ancient peoples, and which would restore the pure Gospel message as Jesus had delivered it to them. Thus began the unlikely career of the Book of Mormon, the founding text of the Mormon religion and perhaps the most important sacred text ever to originate in the United States. Paul Gutjahr traces the life of this remarkable book, showing how it launched one of the fastest-growing new religions on the planet and has featured in everything from comic books and action figures to movies and an award-winning Broadway musical.
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Stuart Banner
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Harvard
University
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The Death Penalty : An American History
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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the death penalty in the United States. Banner takes a unique approach, moving beyond the debates to explore the many meanings of capital punishment in America throughout history. His attention to the administration and experience of capital punishment adds valuable insight to the ongoing discussion around this controversial topic. Readers will appreciate Banner's thorough research and engaging writing style.
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H.J. Habakkuk
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Cambridge
University
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American and British Technology in the Nineteenth Century : The Search for Labour Saving Inventions
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This essay is a foray into the debatable borderland between history, technology and economics. On the history of technical processes there exist several works, pre-eminent among them the great five-volumed History of Technology. But few historians of technology have shown interest in the models of the economists; and the theorists have concentrated on analysis or on problems of contemporary technology. The present work is an attempt to re-examine some of the more familiar nineteenth-century developments in technology. It originated in lectures given at Columbia University in the autumn of 1958.
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William W. Fisher III
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Oxford
University
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American Legal Realism
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"American Legal Realism" is a must-read for law students and legal scholars. The book provides a collection of readings that were written between 1900 and 1940 by prominent writers on the subject, including Roscoe Pound, Karl Llewellyn, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. The authors provide historical context for each selection, making it easy to understand the various debates surrounding Legal Realism. The book’s concise biographical notes and selective bibliography add value and provide a great starting point for those interested in the subject.
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Daniel Wei Boon Chua
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National
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Singapore
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US-Singapore Relations, 1965-1975 : Strategic Non-alignment in the Cold War
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Recommendation: This book delves into the intricate interplay between the US's containment strategy and Singapore's non-alignment foreign policy during the height of the Cold War. The author argues that Singapore's success is largely attributed to the support it received from the US, which in turn catalysed economic and strategic cooperation. This book would be a great read for political science enthusiasts and those interested in Southeast Asian history and foreign relations.
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Christine Stansell
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Princeton
University
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American Moderns - Bohemian New York And The Creation Of A New Century
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In the early twentieth century, an exuberant brand of gifted men and women moved to New York City, not to get rich but to participate in a cultural revolution. For them, the city's immigrant neighborhoods--home to art, poetry, cafes, and cabarets in the European tradition--provided a place where the fancies and forms of a new America could be tested. Some called themselves Bohemians, some members of the avant-garde, but all took pleasure in the exotic, new, and forbidden.In American Moderns , Christine Stansell tells the story of the most famous of these neighborhoods, Greenwich Village, which--thanks to cultural icons such as Eugene O'Neill, Isadora Duncan, and Emma Goldman--became a symbol of social and intellectual freedom. Stansell eloquently explains how the mixing of old and new worlds, politics and art, and radicalism and commerce so characteristic of New York shaped the modern American urban scene. American Moderns is both an examination and a celebration of a way of life that's been nearly forgotten.
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Francine Prose
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Yale
University
Press
Peggy Guggenheim: The Shock of the Modern - Jewish Lives
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If you're someone who appreciates the blend of personal biography with the evolution of modern art, you'll find "Peggy Guggenheim: The Shock of the Modern" engaging. Prose brings to life a figure who was as complex as she was influential, showcasing how Guggenheim's eye for art and her personal eccentricities carved a permanent space for her in the history of modern art. It's a read that offers not just a study of a person, but a window into the transformative world of modern art through the lens of an extraordinary art patron.
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Paul C. Gutjahr
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Princeton
University
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The Book of Mormon : A Biography
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Late one night in 1823, Joseph Smith, Jr., was reportedly visited in his family’s farmhouse in upstate New York by an angel named Moroni. According to Smith, Moroni told him of a buried stack of gold plates that were inscribed with a history of the Americas’ ancient peoples, and which would restore the pure Gospel message as Jesus had delivered it to them. Thus began the unlikely career of the Book of Mormon, the founding text of the Mormon religion and perhaps the most important sacred text ever to originate in the United States. Paul Gutjahr traces the life of this remarkable book, showing how it launched one of the fastest-growing new religions on the planet and has featured in everything from comic books and action figures to movies and an award-winning Broadway musical.
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Richard D. Polenberg
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Harvard
University
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The World of Benjamin Cardozo : Personal Values and the Judicial Process
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This book provides an in-depth insight into the life of Benjamin Cardozo- one of the most influential American judges and his jurisprudence. It examines how his childhood experiences, religious training, and personal views shaped his judgments on issues ranging from rape to conscientious objectors. The book highlights how his opinions continue to impact American law, and it offers readers a nuanced understanding of his liberalism through his rulings on the New Deal measures such as the Social Security Act.
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Sydney E. Ahlstrom
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Yale
University
Press
A Religious History of the American People
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Provides a comprehensive survey of religious beliefs, practices, and trends in America and includes background information on secular movements and influences
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Oxford University Press
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Oxford
University
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The World Encyclopedia
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Recommended as a great resource for students, educators and anyone seeking comprehensive knowledge, with engaging illustrations, timelines and feature boxes.
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James T. Patterson
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Oxford
University
Press,
Usa
Restless Giant : The United States from Watergate to Bush v. Gore
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Restless Giant is a well-researched and detailed account of the political and cultural changes in America from the 1970s to 2000. It offers a nuanced perspective on the "culture wars" and the country's relationship with the world, as well as highlighting the progress made in areas such as civil rights. This book could be a good read for history buffs and anyone interested in understanding the recent past and present-day America.
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Emily Hedges, Steve Luck, Oxford University Press |
Oxford
University
Press
Family Encyclopedia
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Oxford's Family Encyclopedia is an exceptional one-volume reference work that accommodates a wide range of subjects - science, biographies, art, architecture, sports, geography, technology, and more. With its 1,500 color illustrations and engaging write-ups, it's a great choice for families looking for a comprehensive reference book. It's affordable, convenient, and highly recommended for settling Jeopardy battles or helping out with homework.
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Sam White
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Harvard
University
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A Cold Welcome - The Little Ice Age and Europe’s Encounter with North America
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"A Cold Welcome" is essential for anyone interested in the history of North America and how environmental factors shaped the continent's early history. Sam White's book provides a comprehensive account of Colonial America's first encounters with winter, exploring the consequences of the Little Ice Age in the 16th and 17th centuries. His research is meticulous, and the book is beautifully written, making it an engaging read that leaves readers with a lasting impression of the dangers of climate change.
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Carl E. Schorske, Stephen R. Graubard, Thomas Bender |
Princeton
University
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American Academic Culture in Transformation : Fifty Years, Four Disciplines
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This book offers an in-depth analysis of the evolution of American academic culture in four disciplines over the past fifty years, in political science, economics, philosophy, and literary studies. The book provides an insiders' view of the course of change in their own fields, exploring the internal dynamics of disciplinary change, and comparing the very different paths the disciplines have followed within the academy and the consequent alterations in their relations to the larger public. Recommended for academics and students looking for an insightful read on the history and evolution of academic culture.
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Warren Christopher
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Stanford
University
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In The Stream Of History - Shaping Foreign Policy For A New Era
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This book is a great read for anyone interested in the political history of the United States in the 1990s. The author, Warren Christopher, was a key figure in President Clinton's administration, and his speeches offer unique insights into the country's foreign policy at the time. Christopher's personal reflections add a thoughtful and introspective dimension to the book.
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Kenneth T. Jackson
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Oxford
University
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Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States (Revised)
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"Crabgrass Frontier" is a compelling dive into the American Dream's spatial dimension, masterfully unraveling the suburban landscapes that shape our everyday lives. If you've ever wondered why picket fences and two-car garages became symbols of success, Jackson's insights will offer you a deep understanding of socio-economic and cultural forces at play. This is a story about more than just houses; it's the tale of an ever-transforming national identity.
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Ben S. Bernanke, Henry M. Paulson, Timothy F. Geithner |
Yale
University
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First Responders - Inside The U.S. Strategy For Fighting The 2007-2009 Global Financial Crisis
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1. This book provides a captivating insider's view of the U.S. government's strategy in response to the 2007-2009 global financial crisis. Through the perspectives of the key decision-makers involved, it offers an unparalleled understanding of the internal debates, policy solutions, and the evaluation of successes and failures. If you're interested in unraveling the complexities of this critical period in history and gaining valuable insights for navigating future financial calamities, this book is a must-read.
2. The firsthand accounts from policymakers who led the government's response to the crisis make this book an invaluable historical document. It sheds light on the extraordinary measures taken by the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and other agencies to stabilize the financial system and the economy during this crucial period. Whether you're a student of history or someone seeking lessons for navigating future crises, this book provides unprecedented insight into the decision-making process and offers a comprehensive understanding of the global financial crisis.
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Charles F. Sabel
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Cambridge
University
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Work and Politics : The Division of Labour in Industry
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Work and Politics develops a historical and comparative sociology of workplace relations in industrial capitalist societies. Professor Sabel argues that the system of mass production using specialized machines and mostly unskilled workers was the result of the distribution of power and wealth in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Great Britain and the United States, not of an inexorable logic of technological advance. Once in place, this system created the need for workers with systematically different ideas about the acquisition of skill and the desirability of long-term employment. Professor Sabel shows how capitalists have played on naturally existing division in the workforce in order to match workers with diverse ambitions to jobs in different parts of the labor market. But he also demonstrates the limits, different from work group to work group, of these forms of collaboration.
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Colin Dayan
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Princeton
University
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The Law Is a White Dog - How Legal Rituals Make and Unmake Persons
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"The Law Is a White Dog" invites you to reflect deeply on the intersection of law and human (as well as non-human) identity. Colin Dayan expertly delves into how legal definitions shape our reality and influence societal norms. This book is particularly resonant for those intrigued by the philosophical and practical consequences of legal frameworks on civil liberties and personhood. It's a thoughtful read if you're interested in the hidden mechanisms through which law can both protect and harm individuals and groups.
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Gray Tuttle, Kurtis Schaeffer |
Columbia
University
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The Tibetan History Reader
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If you're intrigued by the intricacies of Tibet's evolution, this anthology is perfect for you. Compiled by experts, it gives a thorough view of Tibet's social, cultural, and political journey. From ancient times to modern-day transformations, it's an essential resource for anyone interested in Asian history or religious studies, providing a rich tapestry of this majestic region's past.
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Danielle S. Allen
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University
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Chicago
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Talking to Strangers : Anxieties of Citizenship since Brown v. Board of Education
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in improving their understanding of trust and citizenship in modern society. Allen tackles issues around interracial distrust, personal and political alienation, and suspicion of others by proposing techniques of citizenship based on political friendship. Sacrifice is central to this book, as it bridges citizenship and trust. Allen's insights are both trenchant and incisive, and she offers practical solutions for recognizing and reciprocating our daily sacrifices in a democracy. Talking to Strangers provides a renewed sense of hope for a revitalized democratic citizenry.
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Rachel Bronson
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Oxford
University
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Thicker Than Oil : America's Uneasy Partnership with Saudi Arabia
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For fifty-five years, the United States and Saudi Arabia were solid partners. Then came the 9/11 attacks, which sorely tested that relationship. In Thicker than Oil , Rachel Bronson reveals why the partnership became so intimate and how the countries' shared interests sowed the seeds oftoday's most pressing problem--Islamic radicalism.Drawing on a wide range of archival material, declassified documents, and interviews with leading Saudi and American officials, Bronson chronicles a history of close, and always controversial, contacts. She argues that contrary to popular belief the relationship was never simply about "oilfor security." Saudi Arabia's geographic location and religiously motivated foreign policy figured prominently in American efforts to defeat "godless communism." From Africa to Afghanistan, Egypt to Nicaragua, the two worked to beat back Soviet expansion. But decisions made for hardheaded ColdWar purposes left behind a legacy that today enflames the Middle East.In this landmark work, Bronson exposes the political calculations that drove this secretive relationship. Her lively narrative is interwoven with colorful stories of diplomatic adventures and misadventures--including details of high-level backchannel conversations, awkward cross-culturalencounters, and a bizarre American request for the Saudi government to subsidize Polish pork exports, a demand the U.S. Ambassador refused to deliver. Looking forward, she outlines the challenges confronting the relationship. The Saudi government faces a zealous internal opposition bent onAmerica's and Saudi Arabia's destruction. Yet from the perspective of both countries, the status quo is clearly unsustainable. This book shows how this crucial relationship evolved, and suggests ways to chart its future course.
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Alan R.H. Baker, Denis E. Cosgrove |
Cambridge
University
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The Iconography of Landscape: Essays on the Symbolic Representation, Design and Use of Past Environments - Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography
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If you're intrigued by the way human cultures interpret and shape the environment, "The Iconography of Landscape" is a thoughtful dive into the subject. You'll appreciate how it brings together different scholarly perspectives to dissect the narrative and artistic layers that landscapes hold, revealing how deeply intertwined our social history and surroundings are. Whether you're a student of architecture, geography, art history, or simply have a love for how story and place intersect, this book offers a rich, scholarly examination that could change the way you see the world around you.
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Alexander M. Bickel
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Yale
University
Press
The Supreme Court and the Idea of Progress
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Timeless questions about the role of the Supreme Court in the American political and legal system are raised in the late Alexander Bickel’s characteristically astute analysis of the work of the Warren Court. He takes issue with the Court’s view that its role should be to move the American polity in the direction of perfect equality and expresses his preference for "a more faithful adherence to the method of analytical reason, and a less confident reliance on the intuitive capacity to identify the course of progress."First published in 1970, this book made news with its prediction that the Court’s best-known decision, in Brown v. Board of Education, might be headed for "irrelevance." Bickel charged the Court, particularly in its segregation and reapportionment cases, with being irrational, inconsistent, and even incoherent and argued that its decisions would lead to unwise centralization of government. He explored the limitations on the role of the court in stimulating social progress and concluded that the Warren Court had intervened in matters of social policy where the political process, not judicial action, should apply."Process is what especially concerned him – the relationship between the legal and the political process in a country where the two are uniquely intermixed. If he criticized something done by the courts for the stated purpose of speeding school desegregation, that did not mean that he favored state-imposed racial discrimination; in fact he abhorred it. He was concerned, rather, about trying to solve complicated problems by legal formulas instead of leaving them to the give-and-take of the political process."-- Anthony Lewis
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Donald Read
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Oxford
University
Press
The Power of News: The History of Reuters, 1849-1989
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If you're fascinated by the evolution of global communications and the pivotal role of news agencies in shaping our perception of events, "The Power of News: The History of Reuters, 1849-1989" is a compelling read. It's not just a history book; it's a mirror reflecting the revolution in information dissemination from the 19th century to the modern age, focusing on an organization that has witnessed—and reported—some of the world's most significant events. Donald Read's exploration gives a vivid look at how Reuters grew from a single telegraph office to a news empire, all while grappling with the challenges of maintaining speed and accuracy—a combination that remains essential in today's fast-paced information era.
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Andrew Delbanco, Alan Heimert |
Harvard
University
Press
The Puritans in America : A Narrative Anthology
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The whole destiny of America is contained in the first Puritans who landed on these shores, wrote de Tocqueville. These newcomers, and the range of their intellectual achievements and failures, are vividly depicted in The Puritans in America . Exiled from England, the Puritans settled in what Cromwell called “a poor, cold, and useless” place―where they created a body of ideas and aspirations that were essential in the shaping of American religion, politics, and culture.In a felicitous blend of documents and narrative Alan Heimert and Andrew Delbanco recapture the sweep and restless change of Puritan thought from its incipient Americanism through its dominance in New England society to its fragmentation in the face of dissent from within and without. A general introduction sketches the Puritan environment, and shorter introductions open each of the six sections of the collection. Thirty-eight writers are included―among these Cotton, Bradford, Bradstreet, Winthrop, Rowlandson, Taylor, and the Mathers―as well as the testimony of Anne Hutchinson and documents illustrating the witchcraft crisis. The works, several of which are published here for the first time since the seventeenth century, are presented in modern spelling and punctuation.Despite numerous scholarly probings, Puritanism remains resistant to categories, whether those of Perry Miller, Max Weber, or Christopher Hill. This new anthology―the first major interpretive collection in nearly fifty years―reveals the beauty and power of Puritan literature as it emerged from the pursuit of self-knowledge in the New World.
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Steven C.A. Pincus
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Yale
University
Press
1688: The First Modern Revolution
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If you're intrigued by the nuances of historical revolutions and their lasting impacts, "1688: The First Modern Revolution" is a compelling read. It explores a pivotal moment in history that arguably shaped modern democratic thought and statecraft, making it an essential book for anyone interested in political history and the evolution of societal structures. This isn't just a recount of events; it's a deep dive into the ideas and movements that have influenced our contemporary world.
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Ray Ennion
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Oxford
University
Press
20th Century History for Cambridge IGCSE (R) : Revision Guide
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Supporting the 20th Century History for Cambridge IGCSE student book, this comprehensive revision guide breaks down complex concepts and reinforces students' understanding. It supports assessment confidence and achievement for the latest syllabus , with revision and exam advice from an experienced examiner.
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D.G. Hart
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Yale
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Calvinism: A History
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If you're fascinated by the roots and evolution of Calvinism, Hart's work offers you a deep dive into its complex past and its enduring impact. Reading this book is like navigating through time, tracing the solid thread of a religious movement that has shaped not only churches but also societies. Whether you're a history buff, a theology student, or just curious about Calvinism, you'll find its single-volume span both enlightening and thorough.
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Gerald Gunther
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Harvard
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Learned Hand - The Man & The Judge
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If you have a keen interest in the judiciary's impact on American society, "Learned Hand - The Man & The Judge" is a treasure trove of wisdom and jurisprudence. Gerald Gunther provides a meticulous account of Hand's professional and personal life, offering insights into the thoughts of a judge whose work still resonates in the legal sphere today. This book promises to be both a historical journey and a masterclass in legal philosophy.
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Michael A. Genovese, Thomas E. Cronin |
Oxford
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The Paradoxes of the American Presidency
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"The Paradoxes of the American Presidency" could be a good read for those interested in exploring the complex and often contradictory expectations that the American people have of their president. The author delves into the subtleties of leadership and governance, highlighting the intricacies of power dynamics in American politics. The book not only provides an insightful overview of the presidency but also examines the inherent contradictions that shape the expectations of the American people. It is a recommended read for political enthusiasts who want to expand their understanding of the presidency and American government.
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Arnold A. Offner
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Stanford
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Another Such Victory: President Truman and the Cold War, 1945-1953
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If you're interested in reevaluating historical figures with a critical eye, "Another Such Victory" offers a compelling reinterpretation of President Truman and his foreign policy decisions. Arnold A. Offner's research rides against the currents of typical historical praise, challenging you to reconsider the origins of the Cold War through the lens of Truman's leadership and actions. Supporting his argument with newly accessible Cold War documents, Offner provides a fresh perspective for those passionate about understanding the complex and often controversial nuances of American history.
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Patricia Mears, Fred Dennis, Christopher Breward |
Yale
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Ivy Style: Radical Conformist
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If you have an appreciation for fashion history and the classic elegance of Ivy League attire, "Ivy Style: Radical Conformist" is a must-read. It's not just a history lesson; it's a visual journey through the evolution of an iconic fashion trend that has withstood the test of time. Patricia Mears expertly guides you through the subtleties that made this style a radical form of expression within the conformist bounds of tradition. It might just inspire you to add a touch of class to your own wardrobe.
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U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Department of the Army, David H. Petraeus |
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The U.S. Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual
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This book is a must-read for military personnel and historians who want to understand the challenges of insurgencies and counterinsurgencies. It provides a comprehensive guide to the principles of counterinsurgency warfare that emphasize adaptation, learning, and understanding local politics and customs. The manual also highlights the paradoxical and counterintuitive nature of counterinsurgency operations, making it a valuable tool for those dealing with modern warfare.
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David Hackett Fischer
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Oxford
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Albion's Seed : Four British Folkways in America
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Albion's Seed is a great read for a history enthusiast, particularly those interested in the formation of America's regional cultures. Fischer's work effectively outlines the folkways and cultural differences between early British settlers in America, and how they have persisted to varying degrees in different areas of the country. This book is a valuable resource for understanding American cultural history, and would be a particularly good fit for those studying the social sciences or anyone with a keen interest in American regionalism.
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Charles Carrington
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Cambridge
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The British Overseas, Part 1, Making of the Empire : Exploits of a Nation of Shopkeepers
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This is a digital reprint of a volume from 1968 where Professor Carrington brought up to date the first nine chapters of his classic study of the expansion of the British peoples overseas. This volume deals with the early British ventures overseas from the seventeenth to the late nineteenth century. Professor Carrington describes the establishment of the American colonies, the activities of the East India Company, the exploration of the South Seas and British activities in the Cape and the East.
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John Cantrell, Neil Smith |
Oxford
University
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20th Century History for Cambridge IGCSE®
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This book is recommended for students seeking mastery.
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G. Edward White
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Oxford
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Tort Law in America : An Intellectual History
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of tort law in America. White's approach to the subject is multi-faceted, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of the field. From intellectual history to sociology of knowledge and professionalization, Tort Law in America covers every angle. White's impressive research makes this book highly informative and easily digestible.
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