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Affectionately, F.D.R.: A Son's Story of a Lonely Man Behind the legend, behind the fireside chats and the wheelchair and the four terms in the Oval Office, there was a father. A man who laughed eas……続きを見る

With the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt resigned his post as assistant secretary of the navy to recruit the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. The legendary Rough Ridersーan unl……続きを見る

Gouverneur Morris by Theodore Roosevelt is an insightful biography of one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers. Roosevelt explores Morris’s pivotal role in shaping the Constitution, his di……続きを見る

History as Literature and Other Essays by Theodore Roosevelt is a compelling collection of reflective and intellectually vigorous essays that explore the craft of historical writing, the responsibil……続きを見る

President Joe Biden sought to restore the United States' postwar liberal order in his first two years as president. Biden advocated democratic partnerships, ended the war in Afghanistan, actively su……続きを見る

The 'Collection of Military and Pioneer Legends – 5 Classic Expansionist Historical Memoirs' is an insightful anthology capturing the spirit and challenges of American frontier life. This compilatio……続きを見る

WINNER OF THE ANNE B. AND JAMES B. MCMILLAN PRIZE A powerful collection of firsthand stories from the Tuskegee Institute High School Class of 1964ーstudents who came of age in the crucible of the Ci……続きを見る

Story of Our Nation: Defining Moments In American History is a richly curated anthology that captures the essence of American historical and cultural evolution through a diverse array of literary st……続きを見る

Army chaplains have long played an integral part in America’s armed forces. In addition to conducting chapel activities on military installations and providing moral and spiritual support on the bat……続きを見る

Autobiography of Dr. Velma Osborne: Reflects on African American History is a deeply personal and reflective life narrative that weaves together faith, resilience, education, and the lived experienc……続きを見る

The Winning of the American West (All Four Volumes) surveys the trans-Appalachian frontier from the Revolution through the consolidation of the Northwest Territory. Roosevelt traces migrations into ……続きを見る

The Traveling Engineers' Association to Improve the Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads: Examination Questions and Answers for Firemen for Promotion and New Men for Employment is a compr……続きを見る

The Naval War of 1812 (Complete Edition) delivers a rigorous chronicle of the U.S. Navy's contest with the Royal Navyーfrom frigate duels to the lake campaigns on Erie and Champlain, and the global ……続きを見る

When Cleveland, Ohio, was incorporated as a city on March 5, 1836, the population numbered less than 6,000. In its heyday, the city was touted as the �Sixth City� when the population soared to 560,6……続きを見る

"Entertaining, interesting and enlightening . . . "-New Orleans Times-Picayune "A book that every resident of Louisiana needs to own."-Baton Rouge Advocate Designed to allow residents to navigate a ……続きを見る

Born Elsie Dunn in 1893 Clarksville, Tennessee, Evelyn Scott lived a tumultuous life that took her to New York, Brazil, western Europe, and the Caribbean. She published twelve novels during her life……続きを見る

Nelson A. Miles began his military service as a volunteer officer in the Civil War. He later earned the appellation “the idol of the Indian fighters” and capped his controversial career by serving a……続きを見る

In 'President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017),' readers are offered a profound glimpse into the evolving landscape of American rhetoric and political commitment. This anth……続きを見る

“Failing schools. Underprivileged schools. Just plain bad schools.” That’s how Eve L. Ewing opens Ghosts in the Schoolyard: describing Chicago Public Schools from the outside. The way politicians an……続きを見る

This book evokes a time and place that is central to the American experience, a past to be remembered. This simple and direct narrative of family values and connections to the land is full of descri……続きを見る

Charity's Children tells the true story of the training of a cardiovascular surgeon, from his internship through his year as chief resident at Charity Hospital, one of the world's largest and most i……続きを見る

Explore Florida like never beforeーvisit its most haunted locations that are open to the public. Whether you love to travel, are fascinated by the paranormal, or both, get ready to tour Florida in a……続きを見る

"Fascinating." ー Vanity Fair "A delightful history." ー Wall Street Journal In 1964, Chrysler gave the world a glimpse of the future. The automaker built a fleet of turbine carsーautomobiles with j……続きを見る

Separating “Old Florida” myths from realities in a tourist haven with a deep Indigenous past Themes of unspoiled paradise tamed by progress can be seen in stories about pioneer history across the Un……続きを見る

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail offers a vivid glimpse into the story of Black America's fight for freedom and equality. From eye-opening landmarks to celebrations of triumph over adversity, experience ……続きを見る

Born into wealth in New Orleans in 1795 and married into misery fifteen years later, the Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba led a life ripe for novelization. Intimate Enemies, however, is the s……続きを見る

"A major work of American history. . . . It is our country's story and it is our responsibility to know it." ーAward-winning author Rick Bass When Congress seized the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara ho……続きを見る

Virginia Women is the first of two volumes exploring the history of Virginia women through the lives of exemplary and remarkable individuals. This collection of seventeen essays, written by establis……続きを見る

Slavery and the University is the first edited collection of scholarly essays devoted solely to the histories and legacies of this subject on North American campuses and in their Atlantic contexts. ……続きを見る

At the time Women's Work and Chicano Families: Cannery Workers of the Santa Clara Valley was published, little research had been done on the relationship between the wage labor and household labor o……続きを見る