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New in History and Politics: Winter 2021

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What's new in History and Politics? Here are our top picks in recent releases.

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All This Marvelous Potential

All This Marvelous Potential

Robert Kennedy's 1968 Tour of Appalachia

by Algeo, Matthew

Book - 2020

Senator Kennedy’s 1968 tour of eastern Kentucky convinced him to run against President Johnson. This account focuses on the residents and activists he met on his two-day tour and explores the past and current economic struggles of the region. Senator Kennedy’s 1968 tour of eastern Kentucky convinced him to run against President Johnson. This account focuses on the residents and activists he met on his two-day tour and explores the past and current economic struggles of the region. Show less

Senator Kennedy’s 1968 tour of eastern Kentucky convinced him to run against President Johnson. This account focuses on the residents and activists he met on his two-day tour and explores the past and current economic struggles of the region. Senator Kennedy’s 1968 tour of eastern Kentucky convinced him to run against President Johnson. This account focuses on the residents and activists he met on his two-day tour and explores the past and current economic struggles of the region. Show less

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140 Days to Hiroshima

140 Days to Hiroshima

The Story of Japan's Last Chance to Avert Armageddon

by Barrett, David Dean

Book - 2020

A detailed, impressively researched history of the months leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. World War II and political strategy are explored from both Japanese and American perspectives. A detailed, impressively researched history of the months leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. World War II and political strategy are explored from both Japanese and American perspectives. Show less

A detailed, impressively researched history of the months leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. World War II and political strategy are explored from both Japanese and American perspectives. A detailed, impressively researched history of the months leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. World War II and political strategy are explored from both Japanese and American perspectives. Show less

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South to Freedom

South to Freedom

Runaway Slaves to Mexico and the Road to the Civil War

by Baumgartner, Alice

Book - 2020

During the years before the Civil War, some American slaves escaped south to Mexico and freedom. This well written and strongly researched account examines Mexican-American history and explores a different side of Civil War history. During the years before the Civil War, some American slaves escaped south to Mexico and freedom. This well written and strongly researched account examines Mexican-American history and explores a different side of Civil War history. Show less

During the years before the Civil War, some American slaves escaped south to Mexico and freedom. This well written and strongly researched account examines Mexican-American history and explores a different side of Civil War history. During the years before the Civil War, some American slaves escaped south to Mexico and freedom. This well written and strongly researched account examines Mexican-American history and explores a different side of Civil War history. Show less

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Blood Runs Coal

Blood Runs Coal

The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America

by Bradley, Mark A.

Book - 2020

The murder of United Mine Workers union leader Jock Yablonski is a riveting story of true crime and labor history. Detailed research brings the history of Appalachia coal mining, the murder and the trial to life. The murder of United Mine Workers union leader Jock Yablonski is a riveting story of true crime and labor history. Detailed research brings the history of Appalachia coal mining, the murder and the trial to life. Show less

The murder of United Mine Workers union leader Jock Yablonski is a riveting story of true crime and labor history. Detailed research brings the history of Appalachia coal mining, the murder and the trial to life. The murder of United Mine Workers union leader Jock Yablonski is a riveting story of true crime and labor history. Detailed research brings the history of Appalachia coal mining, the murder and the trial to life. Show less

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Tecumseh and the Prophet

Tecumseh and the Prophet

The Shawnee Brothers Who Defied A Nation

by Cozzens, Peter

Book - 2020

A lively read about Tecumseh, a Shawnee political leader, and his brother Tenskatawa, an influential religious leader. Strong research and compelling writing potray the brothers' fight against U.S. manifest destiny in this extensive biography. A lively read about Tecumseh, a Shawnee political leader, and his brother Tenskatawa, an influential religious leader. Strong research and compelling writing potray the brothers' fight against U.S. manifest destiny in this extensive biography. Show less

A lively read about Tecumseh, a Shawnee political leader, and his brother Tenskatawa, an influential religious leader. Strong research and compelling writing potray the brothers' fight against U.S. manifest destiny in this extensive biography. A lively read about Tecumseh, a Shawnee political leader, and his brother Tenskatawa, an influential religious leader. Strong research and compelling writing potray the brothers' fight against U.S. manifest destiny in this extensive biography. Show less

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Himalaya

Himalaya

A Human History

by Douglas, Ed

Book - 2021

Douglas's study of the history and culture of the Himalayas corrects romantic Western notions of the region and explores the history and impact of European visitors. An engaging history of Tibet, Nepal and the world’s highest mountains. Douglas's study of the history and culture of the Himalayas corrects romantic Western notions of the region and explores the history and impact of European visitors. An engaging history of Tibet, Nepal and the world’s highest mountains. Show less

Douglas's study of the history and culture of the Himalayas corrects romantic Western notions of the region and explores the history and impact of European visitors. An engaging history of Tibet, Nepal and the world’s highest mountains. Douglas's study of the history and culture of the Himalayas corrects romantic Western notions of the region and explores the history and impact of European visitors. An engaging history of Tibet, Nepal and the world’s highest mountains. Show less

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Magic

Magic

A History : From Alchemy to Witchcraft, From the Ice Age to the Present

by Gosden, Chris

Book - 2020

Exploring human beliefs throughout history, Godson examines magical practices from around the world and explores the connection between magic, religion, and science. A well-researched and detailed account of early societies and human understanding. Exploring human beliefs throughout history, Godson examines magical practices from around the world and explores the connection between magic, religion, and science. A well-researched and detailed account of early societies and human understanding. Show less

Exploring human beliefs throughout history, Godson examines magical practices from around the world and explores the connection between magic, religion, and science. A well-researched and detailed account of early societies and human understanding. Exploring human beliefs throughout history, Godson examines magical practices from around the world and explores the connection between magic, religion, and science. A well-researched and detailed account of early societies and human understanding. Show less

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Ten Days in Harlem

Ten Days in Harlem

Fidel Castro and the Making of the 1960s

by Hall, Simon

Book - 2020

A readable, engaging account of Fidel Castro’s 1960 visit to the United Nations in New York and the influence Castro had on the political and cultural revolutions of the sixties. Hall focuses on Castro's influence among Black Civil Rights organizers. A readable, engaging account of Fidel Castro’s 1960 visit to the United Nations in New York and the influence Castro had on the political and cultural revolutions of the sixties. Hall focuses on Castro's influence among Black Civil Rights organizers. Show less

A readable, engaging account of Fidel Castro’s 1960 visit to the United Nations in New York and the influence Castro had on the political and cultural revolutions of the sixties. Hall focuses on Castro's influence among Black Civil Rights organizers. A readable, engaging account of Fidel Castro’s 1960 visit to the United Nations in New York and the influence Castro had on the political and cultural revolutions of the sixties. Hall focuses on Castro's influence among Black Civil Rights organizers. Show less

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FOUR HUNDRED SOULS

FOUR HUNDRED SOULS

A Community History of African America, 1619-2019

by KENDI, IBRAM X.

Book - 2021

This essential volume tells the story of African Americans from 1619 to now. 90 Black writers recount a community history that includes many compelling, lesser-known events from American history. This essential volume tells the story of African Americans from 1619 to now. 90 Black writers recount a community history that includes many compelling, lesser-known events from American history. Show less

This essential volume tells the story of African Americans from 1619 to now. 90 Black writers recount a community history that includes many compelling, lesser-known events from American history. This essential volume tells the story of African Americans from 1619 to now. 90 Black writers recount a community history that includes many compelling, lesser-known events from American history. Show less

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Women's History of the Modern World : How Radicals, Rebels, and Everywomen Revolutionized the Last 200 Years

Women's History of the Modern World : How Radicals, Rebels, and Everywomen Revolutionized the Last 200 Years

by Miles, Rosalind

Book - 2021

From the French Revolution to China’s Cultural Revolution, this collection showcases 200 years of feminists pushing boundaries. It will appeal to readers looking for an informal, sometimes witty look at rebel women. From the French Revolution to China’s Cultural Revolution, this collection showcases 200 years of feminists pushing boundaries. It will appeal to readers looking for an informal, sometimes witty look at rebel women. Show less

From the French Revolution to China’s Cultural Revolution, this collection showcases 200 years of feminists pushing boundaries. It will appeal to readers looking for an informal, sometimes witty look at rebel women. From the French Revolution to China’s Cultural Revolution, this collection showcases 200 years of feminists pushing boundaries. It will appeal to readers looking for an informal, sometimes witty look at rebel women. Show less

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Mediocre

Mediocre

The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America

by Oluo, Ijeoma

Book - 2020

Local author and speaker Oluo chronicles the history of white male entitlement in the United States in this approachable work, relying on primary sources and personal experiences to explain how a society that centers white men fails everyone. Local author and speaker Oluo chronicles the history of white male entitlement in the United States in this approachable work, relying on primary sources and personal experiences to explain how a society that centers white men fails everyone. Show less

Local author and speaker Oluo chronicles the history of white male entitlement in the United States in this approachable work, relying on primary sources and personal experiences to explain how a society that centers white men fails everyone. Local author and speaker Oluo chronicles the history of white male entitlement in the United States in this approachable work, relying on primary sources and personal experiences to explain how a society that centers white men fails everyone. Show less

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Made in China

Made in China

A Prisoner, An SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap Goods

by Pang, Amelia

Book - 2021

An expose on Chinese labor camps and how American consumers and laws continue to support labor practices that rely on human rights abuses to produce cheap goods. Interviews with imprisoned workers round of this thoroughly researched account. An expose on Chinese labor camps and how American consumers and laws continue to support labor practices that rely on human rights abuses to produce cheap goods. Interviews with imprisoned workers round of this thoroughly researched account. Show less

An expose on Chinese labor camps and how American consumers and laws continue to support labor practices that rely on human rights abuses to produce cheap goods. Interviews with imprisoned workers round of this thoroughly researched account. An expose on Chinese labor camps and how American consumers and laws continue to support labor practices that rely on human rights abuses to produce cheap goods. Interviews with imprisoned workers round of this thoroughly researched account. Show less

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Reaganland

Reaganland

America's Right Turn, 1976-1980

by Perlstein, Rick

Book - 2020

Republican planning during the Carter administration lead to Reagan’s landslide election in 1980. Perlstein digs into that plan in this entertaining history and analysis of conservative politics. Republican planning during the Carter administration lead to Reagan’s landslide election in 1980. Perlstein digs into that plan in this entertaining history and analysis of conservative politics. Show less

Republican planning during the Carter administration lead to Reagan’s landslide election in 1980. Perlstein digs into that plan in this entertaining history and analysis of conservative politics. Republican planning during the Carter administration lead to Reagan’s landslide election in 1980. Perlstein digs into that plan in this entertaining history and analysis of conservative politics. Show less

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The Upswing

The Upswing

How America Came Together A Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again

by Putnam, Robert D.

Book - 2020

What’s wrong with America? The author of Bowling Alone once again turns to American social history, drawing comparisons between the present day and the late 1800s. Sure to prompt discussion about American community, politics, and social bonds. What’s wrong with America? The author of Bowling Alone once again turns to American social history, drawing comparisons between the present day and the late 1800s. Sure to prompt discussion about American community, politics, and social bonds. Show less

What’s wrong with America? The author of Bowling Alone once again turns to American social history, drawing comparisons between the present day and the late 1800s. Sure to prompt discussion about American community, politics, and social bonds. What’s wrong with America? The author of Bowling Alone once again turns to American social history, drawing comparisons between the present day and the late 1800s. Sure to prompt discussion about American community, politics, and social bonds. Show less

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Where Great Powers Meet

Where Great Powers Meet

America & China in Southeast Asia

by Shambaugh, David L.

Book - 2021

Shambaugh, a prominent US scholar on contemporary China, gives a detailed explanation of Chinese and US influence in South Asia. An impressive analysis of a complex geo-political area. Shambaugh, a prominent US scholar on contemporary China, gives a detailed explanation of Chinese and US influence in South Asia. An impressive analysis of a complex geo-political area. Show less

Shambaugh, a prominent US scholar on contemporary China, gives a detailed explanation of Chinese and US influence in South Asia. An impressive analysis of a complex geo-political area. Shambaugh, a prominent US scholar on contemporary China, gives a detailed explanation of Chinese and US influence in South Asia. An impressive analysis of a complex geo-political area. Show less

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Unsettled Ground

Unsettled Ground

The Whitman Massacre and Its Shifting Legacy in the American West

by Tate, Cassandra

Book - 2020

The deaths of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, as well as seven others at their mission on Cayuse land near present-day Walla Walla, is well known Northwest history. Tate’s in-depth research and clear writing make for a highly readable account. The deaths of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, as well as seven others at their mission on Cayuse land near present-day Walla Walla, is well known Northwest history. Tate’s in-depth research and clear writing make for a highly readable account. Show less

The deaths of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, as well as seven others at their mission on Cayuse land near present-day Walla Walla, is well known Northwest history. Tate’s in-depth research and clear writing make for a highly readable account. The deaths of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, as well as seven others at their mission on Cayuse land near present-day Walla Walla, is well known Northwest history. Tate’s in-depth research and clear writing make for a highly readable account. Show less

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The Black Civil War Soldier

The Black Civil War Soldier

A Visual History of Conflict and Citizenship

by Willis, Deborah

Book - 2021

This visual catalog of American history documents the African American troops who fought on both sides of the Civil War. Excellent written commentary and primary sources accompany this remarkable collection. This visual catalog of American history documents the African American troops who fought on both sides of the Civil War. Excellent written commentary and primary sources accompany this remarkable collection. Show less

This visual catalog of American history documents the African American troops who fought on both sides of the Civil War. Excellent written commentary and primary sources accompany this remarkable collection. This visual catalog of American history documents the African American troops who fought on both sides of the Civil War. Excellent written commentary and primary sources accompany this remarkable collection. Show less

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The Folly and the Glory

The Folly and the Glory

America, Russia, and Political Warfare, 1945-2020

by Weiner, Tim

Book - 2020

A look at the history of politics between Russia and the United States. Using declassified Cold War documents and insider accounts, Weiner traces how Putin and Russia influenced American politics and contributed to the rise of Donald Trump. A look at the history of politics between Russia and the United States. Using declassified Cold War documents and insider accounts, Weiner traces how Putin and Russia influenced American politics and contributed to the rise of Donald Trump. Show less

A look at the history of politics between Russia and the United States. Using declassified Cold War documents and insider accounts, Weiner traces how Putin and Russia influenced American politics and contributed to the rise of Donald Trump. A look at the history of politics between Russia and the United States. Using declassified Cold War documents and insider accounts, Weiner traces how Putin and Russia influenced American politics and contributed to the rise of Donald Trump. Show less

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The Stonewall Generation

The Stonewall Generation

LGBT Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging

Book - 2020

Elders of the LGBTQ community consider the decades since Stonewall in this community history. Fleishman interviews those who were involved with the rebellion in 1969, and chronicles their experiences and memories of the movement. Elders of the LGBTQ community consider the decades since Stonewall in this community history. Fleishman interviews those who were involved with the rebellion in 1969, and chronicles their experiences and memories of the movement. Show less

Elders of the LGBTQ community consider the decades since Stonewall in this community history. Fleishman interviews those who were involved with the rebellion in 1969, and chronicles their experiences and memories of the movement. Elders of the LGBTQ community consider the decades since Stonewall in this community history. Fleishman interviews those who were involved with the rebellion in 1969, and chronicles their experiences and memories of the movement. Show less

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