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Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Civil War

af David Fisher ...

Fortalt af Robert Petkoff ...

Serier serie Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies
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The newest installment in the New York Times #1 bestselling companion series to the Fox historical docudrama, Bill O’Reilly’s Legends and Lies; The Civil War is a pulse-quickening account of the deadliest war in American history.From the birth of the Republican Party to the Confederacy’s first convention, the Underground Railroad to the Emancipation Proclamation, the Battle of Gettysburg to the ... Læs mere

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The newest installment in the New York Times #1 bestselling companion series to the Fox historical docudrama, Bill O’Reilly’s Legends and Lies; The Civil War is a pulse-quickening account of the deadliest war in American history.From the birth of the Republican Party to the Confederacy’s first convention, the Underground Railroad to the Emancipation Proclamation, the Battle of Gettysburg to the
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A Promised Land

The powerful political memoir from the former US President

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Brought to you by Penguin.THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND AUDIBLE BESTSELLERA riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy.In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free ... Læs mere

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Brought to you by Penguin.THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND AUDIBLE BESTSELLERA riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy.In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free
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Kylmä sota päättyy

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Serier serie Historia
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Kylmä sota merkitsi ainutlaatuista aikakautta maailmanpolitiikan historiassa. 1990-lukua lähestyttäessä muutoksen tuulet olivat kuitenkin ilmassa, ja viimeistään Neuvostoliiton hajottua kylmän sodan realiteetit saivat väistyä uuden aikakauden tieltä. Mitkä seikat johtivat kylmän sodan loppumiseen ja Neuvostoliiton tuhoon?"Kylmä sota päättyy" taustoittaa kattavasti muutosten taustalla vaikuttaneita ... Læs mere

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Kylmä sota merkitsi ainutlaatuista aikakautta maailmanpolitiikan historiassa. 1990-lukua lähestyttäessä muutoksen tuulet olivat kuitenkin ilmassa, ja viimeistään Neuvostoliiton hajottua kylmän sodan realiteetit saivat väistyä uuden aikakauden tieltä. Mitkä seikat johtivat kylmän sodan loppumiseen ja Neuvostoliiton tuhoon?"Kylmä sota päättyy" taustoittaa kattavasti muutosten taustalla vaikuttaneita
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A Rare Recording of President William Howard Taft

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William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 - March 8, 1930), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, served as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, then was elected on the Republican ticket as the 27th president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and, later, named the tenth chief justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices. The following ... Læs mere

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William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 - March 8, 1930), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, served as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, then was elected on the Republican ticket as the 27th president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and, later, named the tenth chief justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices. The following
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A Rare Recording of President Theodore Roosevelt

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13 min

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919) was an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900. ... Læs mere

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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919) was an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900.
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Memoir of a Black Christian Nationalist

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af Deon Yates, Shelley McIntosh, Ed.D ...

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Memoir of a Black Christian Nationalist: Seeds of Liberation is a profound narrative of spiritual growth, social activism, and theological transformation, chronicling Shelley McIntosh’s decades-long journey within the Shrines of the Black Madonna and the Black Christian Nationalist Movement. Set against the backdrop of post-1967 Detroit, this memoir explores the rise of Black liberation theology ... Læs mere

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Memoir of a Black Christian Nationalist: Seeds of Liberation is a profound narrative of spiritual growth, social activism, and theological transformation, chronicling Shelley McIntosh’s decades-long journey within the Shrines of the Black Madonna and the Black Christian Nationalist Movement. Set against the backdrop of post-1967 Detroit, this memoir explores the rise of Black liberation theology
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The Chickamauga Dam and Its Environs

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Welcome to the captivating world of Robert Sparks Walker's "The Chickamauga Dam and Its Environs," a comprehensive exploration of the natural beauty, history, and significance of one of America's most iconic landmarks. Prepare to be immersed in the rich tapestry of the Chickamauga Dam and its surrounding environment as Walker guides you on a journey of discovery.Embark on a fascinating journey ... Læs mere

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Welcome to the captivating world of Robert Sparks Walker's "The Chickamauga Dam and Its Environs," a comprehensive exploration of the natural beauty, history, and significance of one of America's most iconic landmarks. Prepare to be immersed in the rich tapestry of the Chickamauga Dam and its surrounding environment as Walker guides you on a journey of discovery.Embark on a fascinating journey
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We Are Home

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From a veteran broadcaster and historian comes a richly reported portrait of the newest Americans, immigrants from all over the globe who are living all across the country, filled with their own voices.We are a nation of immigrants, never more than now. In recent decades, the numbers have skyrocketed, thanks to people coming from many continents—especially Asia, Africa, and South America. Just ... Læs mere

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From a veteran broadcaster and historian comes a richly reported portrait of the newest Americans, immigrants from all over the globe who are living all across the country, filled with their own voices.We are a nation of immigrants, never more than now. In recent decades, the numbers have skyrocketed, thanks to people coming from many continents—especially Asia, Africa, and South America. Just
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The Ledger and the Chain

How Domestic Slave Traders Shaped America

af Joshua D. Rothman ...

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An award-winning historian reveals the harrowing forgotten story of America's internal slave trade—and its role in the making of America.Slave traders are peripheral figures in most histories of American slavery. But these men—who trafficked and sold over half a million enslaved people from the Upper South to the Deep South—were essential to slavery's expansion and fueled the growth and prosperity ... Læs mere

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An award-winning historian reveals the harrowing forgotten story of America's internal slave trade—and its role in the making of America.Slave traders are peripheral figures in most histories of American slavery. But these men—who trafficked and sold over half a million enslaved people from the Upper South to the Deep South—were essential to slavery's expansion and fueled the growth and prosperity
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The Cars

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New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz delivers the definitive story of The Cars, one of the most popular, beloved, and influential bands to emerge from New Wave—with a foreword by Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes.The Cars formed in the late 1970s as an alliance of five journeymen musicians with roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, and New England. They had each performed in a series of bands ... Læs mere

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The Witches

Salem, 1692: A History

af Stacy Schiff ...

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It began in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's daughter started to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before nineteen men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death. The panic spread quickly, involving the most educated men and prominent politicians in the colony. Neighbours accused neighbours, parents accused ... Læs mere

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It began in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's daughter started to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before nineteen men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death. The panic spread quickly, involving the most educated men and prominent politicians in the colony. Neighbours accused neighbours, parents accused
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The Man from the Train

The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery

af Bill James, Rachel McCarthy James ...

Fortalt af John Bedford Lloyd ...

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An Edgar Award finalist for Best Fact Crime, The Man from the Train is an “impressive…open-eyed investigative inquiry wrapped within a cultural history of rural America” (The Wall Street Journal). In this groundbreaking work of historical true crime, legendary statistician and baseball writer Bill James applies his analytical genius to crack an unsolved century-old mystery surrounding one of the ... Læs mere

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An Edgar Award finalist for Best Fact Crime, The Man from the Train is an “impressive…open-eyed investigative inquiry wrapped within a cultural history of rural America” (The Wall Street Journal). In this groundbreaking work of historical true crime, legendary statistician and baseball writer Bill James applies his analytical genius to crack an unsolved century-old mystery surrounding one of the
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Washington's Farewell

The Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations

af John Avlon ...

Fortalt af John Avlon ...

Serier serie Must-Read American History
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“A vivid portrait…and thoughtful consideration of George Washington’s wisdom that couldn’t be timelier” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). A revealing look at the first President’s Farewell Address, a still-relevant warning against partisan politics and foreign entanglements.George Washington’s Farewell Address was a prophetic letter he wrote to his fellow citizens and signed from a “parting friend ... Læs mere

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“A vivid portrait…and thoughtful consideration of George Washington’s wisdom that couldn’t be timelier” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). A revealing look at the first President’s Farewell Address, a still-relevant warning against partisan politics and foreign entanglements.George Washington’s Farewell Address was a prophetic letter he wrote to his fellow citizens and signed from a “parting friend
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Our Kids

The American Dream in Crisis

af Robert D. Putnam ...

Fortalt af Arthur Morey ...

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10 timer 18 min

A New York Times bestseller and “a passionate, urgent” (The New Yorker) examination of the growing inequality gap from the bestselling author of Bowling Alone: why fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward mobility.Central to the very idea of America is the principle that we are a nation of opportunity. But over the last quarter century we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap” ... Læs mere

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A New York Times bestseller and “a passionate, urgent” (The New Yorker) examination of the growing inequality gap from the bestselling author of Bowling Alone: why fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward mobility.Central to the very idea of America is the principle that we are a nation of opportunity. But over the last quarter century we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap”
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Miss Blue Jacket

af Gary McIlroy ...

Fortalt af Savannah Gilmore ...

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Set against the backdrop of a young nation struggling to define its identity, Miss Blue Jacket traces the remarkable life of Frances Lloyd Garrison (1776-1823), mother of the renowned abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. From New Brunswick to New England to Baltimore, she was forced to navigate a world torn by war, upended by trade disruptions, and burdened by disease and slavery. Sustained by her ... Læs mere

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Set against the backdrop of a young nation struggling to define its identity, Miss Blue Jacket traces the remarkable life of Frances Lloyd Garrison (1776-1823), mother of the renowned abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. From New Brunswick to New England to Baltimore, she was forced to navigate a world torn by war, upended by trade disruptions, and burdened by disease and slavery. Sustained by her
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Give Me a Fast Ship

The Continental Navy and America's Revolution at Sea

af Tim McGrath ...

Fortalt af Don Hagen ...

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19 timer 54 min

Five ships against hundreds—the fledgling American Navy versus the greatest naval force the world had ever seen…America in 1775 was on the verge of revolution—or, more likely, disastrous defeat. After the bloodshed at Lexington and Concord, England’s King George sent hundreds of ships westward to bottle up American harbors and prey on American shipping. Colonists had no force to defend their ... Læs mere

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Five ships against hundreds—the fledgling American Navy versus the greatest naval force the world had ever seen…America in 1775 was on the verge of revolution—or, more likely, disastrous defeat. After the bloodshed at Lexington and Concord, England’s King George sent hundreds of ships westward to bottle up American harbors and prey on American shipping. Colonists had no force to defend their
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The Triumph of William McKinley

Why the Election of 1896 Still Matters

af Karl Rove ...

Fortalt af Karl Rove ...

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A fresh look at President William McKinley from New York Times bestselling author and political mastermind Karl Rove—“a rousing tale told by a master storyteller whose love of politics, campaigning, and combat shines through on every page” (Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Team of Rivals).The 1896 political environment resembles that of today: an electorate being transformed ... Læs mere

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A fresh look at President William McKinley from New York Times bestselling author and political mastermind Karl Rove—“a rousing tale told by a master storyteller whose love of politics, campaigning, and combat shines through on every page” (Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Team of Rivals).The 1896 political environment resembles that of today: an electorate being transformed
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Imperialism

af William Jennings Bryan ...

Fortalt af George Keller ...

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1 time 19 min

With this 1990 speech, American politician William Jennings Bryan presents a compelling argument against imperialism. He outlines how maintaining military force over other nations goes against core American values. The speech highlights specific issues that were current at the time, particularly US relations with Cuba and the Philippines. Though the speech is over 100 years old, its core points ... Læs mere

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With this 1990 speech, American politician William Jennings Bryan presents a compelling argument against imperialism. He outlines how maintaining military force over other nations goes against core American values. The speech highlights specific issues that were current at the time, particularly US relations with Cuba and the Philippines. Though the speech is over 100 years old, its core points
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Republic Must Awaken, The

af Warren G. Harding ...

Fortalt af Jim Ellis ...

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3 min

During his time as Ohio Senator and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Harding stood against the League of Nations Covenant proposed by President Wilson. It was this speech that turned the tide of public opinion against Wilson's efforts, leaving the U.S. - for better or worse - to stand on its own. Harding believed that the League would force the U.S. into unnecessary wars and moved ... Læs mere

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During his time as Ohio Senator and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Harding stood against the League of Nations Covenant proposed by President Wilson. It was this speech that turned the tide of public opinion against Wilson's efforts, leaving the U.S. - for better or worse - to stand on its own. Harding believed that the League would force the U.S. into unnecessary wars and moved
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Last Public Address

af Abraham Lincoln ...

Fortalt af Phillip Withers ...

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13 min

Abraham Lincoln saw many political changes during his time as president, few speeches regarding this were so impactful for their time than the last public address given by Abraham Lincoln in 1865. This address was given only two days after the surrender of Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army – an event that marked an effective end to the bloodshed of the Civil War. In the speech he calls to not ... Læs mere

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Abraham Lincoln saw many political changes during his time as president, few speeches regarding this were so impactful for their time than the last public address given by Abraham Lincoln in 1865. This address was given only two days after the surrender of Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army – an event that marked an effective end to the bloodshed of the Civil War. In the speech he calls to not
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The Fight to Save the Town

Reimagining Discarded America

af Michelle Wilde Anderson ...

Fortalt af Jean Ann Douglass ...

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A sweeping and eye-opening study of wealth inequality and the dismantling of local government in four working-class US cities that passionately argues for reinvestment in people-centered leadership and offers “a welcome reminder of what government can accomplish if given the chance” (San Francisco Chronicle).Decades of cuts to local government amidst rising concentrations of poverty have wreaked ... Læs mere

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A sweeping and eye-opening study of wealth inequality and the dismantling of local government in four working-class US cities that passionately argues for reinvestment in people-centered leadership and offers “a welcome reminder of what government can accomplish if given the chance” (San Francisco Chronicle).Decades of cuts to local government amidst rising concentrations of poverty have wreaked
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War on the Border

Villa, Pershing, the Texas Rangers, and an American Invasion

af Jeff Guinn ...

Fortalt af Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

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10 timer 10 min

An “engagingly written” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the “Punitive Expedition” of 1916 that brought Pancho Villa and Gen. John J. Pershing into conflict, and whose reverberations continue in the Southwestern US to this day.Jeff Guinn, chronicler of the Southwestern US and of American undesirables (Bonnie and Clyde, Charles Manson, and Jim Jones) tells the “riveting and supremely ... Læs mere

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An “engagingly written” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the “Punitive Expedition” of 1916 that brought Pancho Villa and Gen. John J. Pershing into conflict, and whose reverberations continue in the Southwestern US to this day.Jeff Guinn, chronicler of the Southwestern US and of American undesirables (Bonnie and Clyde, Charles Manson, and Jim Jones) tells the “riveting and supremely
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The Triumph of Nancy Reagan

af Karen Tumulty ...

Fortalt af Kate Reading ...

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25 timer 20 min

The definitive biography of the fiercely vigilant and politically astute First Lady who shaped one of the most consequential presidencies of the 20th century: Nancy Reagan.The made-in-Hollywood marriage of Ronald and Nancy Reagan is more than a love story—it’s the partnership that made him president. Of the pair, Nancy was the one with the sharper instincts about people, the superior radar for ... Læs mere

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The definitive biography of the fiercely vigilant and politically astute First Lady who shaped one of the most consequential presidencies of the 20th century: Nancy Reagan.The made-in-Hollywood marriage of Ronald and Nancy Reagan is more than a love story—it’s the partnership that made him president. Of the pair, Nancy was the one with the sharper instincts about people, the superior radar for
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A Man of Iron

The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland

af Troy Senik ...

Fortalt af Pete Simonelli ...

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12 timer 3 min

“A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable” (National Review) biography of Grover Cleveland**—one of America’s most unusual presidents and the first one to serve two non-consecutive terms.**“Entertaining and astute” (Booklist), A Man of Ironexplores the remarkable life and extraordinary career of Grover Cleveland—the honest, principled, and plain-spoken president whose country has largely overlooked him ... Læs mere

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“A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable” (National Review) biography of Grover Cleveland**—one of America’s most unusual presidents and the first one to serve two non-consecutive terms.**“Entertaining and astute” (Booklist), A Man of Ironexplores the remarkable life and extraordinary career of Grover Cleveland—the honest, principled, and plain-spoken president whose country has largely overlooked him
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Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Civil War

A Promised Land

Kylmä sota päättyy

A Rare Recording of President William Howard Taft

A Rare Recording of President Theodore Roosevelt

Memoir of a Black Christian Nationalist

The Chickamauga Dam and Its Environs

We Are Home

The Ledger and the Chain

The Cars

The Witches

The Man from the Train

Washington's Farewell

Our Kids

Miss Blue Jacket

Give Me a Fast Ship

The Triumph of William McKinley

Imperialism

Republic Must Awaken, The

Last Public Address

The Fight to Save the Town

War on the Border

The Triumph of Nancy Reagan

A Man of Iron