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NOV. 3, 2015
Essential reading for anyone interested in World War II. Full review >
SEPT. 15, 2015
Bikont’s fearless research—she even confronted the brothers known to have led the Jedwabne murders—makes this a fantastic... Full review >
SEPT. 8, 2015
In this superbly researched book, acclaimed LGBT scholar Faderman (My Mother’s Wars, 2013, etc.) examines the roots of the... Full review >
APRIL 7, 2015
A superb chronicle, long—but no longer than needed—and detailed, that sheds light on how the war on terror is being waged... Full review >
APRIL 29, 2015
A historical tour de force—a fascinating panorama of Great Britain during the summer of Waterloo. Full review >
JULY 21, 2015
A great book explaining the workings of what Dickey calls an erratic, cobbled-together coalition of ferociously independent... Full review >
MAY 5, 2015
This is Ellis’ ninth consecutive history of the Revolutionary War era and yet another winner. Full review >
MAY 15, 2015
In this delightfully readable book, the author expertly shows how those affected by the Great War linked together, nourished... Full review >
MARCH 15, 2015
Among historians, Jefferson’s star has been falling for 50 years. Fleming’s frank hostility puts him at the far end of the... Full review >
JULY 21, 2015
Any student of the Renaissance should read this excellent work showing Spain’s enormous impact on the arts and, with her... Full review >
MARCH 31, 2015
Not just another tale of concentration camp terrors, Helm delivers a gripping story of the women who outlasted them and had... Full review >
FEB. 24, 2015
An authoritative, sweeping, important history that shows how terrorism “is neither irrational nor desperate but instead... Full review >
APRIL 13, 2015
A riveting portrait of what Kurt Weill called the “total breakdown of all human dignity,” revealed through the bric-a-brac... Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2015
A powerful, timely story told with method and dignity. Full review >
NOV. 11, 2015
An important book that warrants a place at the forefront of Prohibition histories. General readers will love it, and... Full review >
AUG. 15, 2015
There are not enough superlatives to describe the wealth of information in this book and the bright, clear way in which it... Full review >
APRIL 13, 2015
A spirited, comprehensive and highly readable account of the tremendous wherewithal required for this extraordinary effort. Full review >
JULY 28, 2015
A valiant, moving work of research certain to provoke vigorous discussion. Full review >
OCT. 13, 2015
Washington, D.C., regulars may know some of this information, and foreign nations certainly do, but all engaged American... Full review >
APRIL 14, 2015
A comprehensive, encyclopedic work that should be included in the collections of libraries, schools and other institutions. Full review >
APRIL 1, 2015
Wheelan has combed entire libraries to make this thoroughly readable, lucid survey. Well-practiced buffs will welcome the... Full review >
SEPT. 22, 2015
A complex history rendered with great color and sympathy. Full review >
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