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Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County is a region steeped in early American history and the lasting impact of the Civil War. This volume explores the boyhood playground of George Washington, as well...

A multicultural and multinational history of colonial America, challenging traditional narratives to reveal the diverse cultures that shaped the continent. From Native American tribes to African...

African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song is a comprehensive anthology that gathers 250 poets from the colonial period to the present. Spanning over two and a half centuries, this...

Adam Smith's America explores how an unassuming Scottish philosopher captured the American imagination and played a leading role in shaping American economic and political ideas. From his influential...

Discover the remarkable history of Native Americans from 12,000 years ago to the present day. For much of this time, indigenous people lived in North America without contact with other continents,...

The American Revolution in the Atlantic World challenges traditional views of its significance. This collection of essays explores how the thirteen colonies' struggle for independence influenced not...

New Worlds for All Indians, Europeans, and the Remaking of Early America by Colin G. Calloway explores how Native Americans and Europeans forged unique cultures in early America. Their lives became...

The struggle for equal rights in the workplace has been a long and difficult one for African Americans. Since emancipation from slavery, they have faced significant barriers to achieving economic...

The Theming of America, Second Edition explores how American society has changed since the 1960s through the creation and experience of themed environments. From iconic destinations like Graceland...

Islam in Black America: Identity, Liberation, and Difference in African-American Islamic Thought by Edward E. Curtis IV explores the complex history of modern African-American Islamic thought through...

A Troubled Birth: The 1930s and American Public Opinion by Susan Herbst explores how public opinion about politics developed in the United States during the Great Depression. This study examines the...

The relationship between religion and politics has profoundly shaped American political development since its founding. This volume explores the dynamics between these two aspects from the early...

Syria at Bay: Secularism, Islamism and "Pax Americana" by Carsten Wieland The US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 sent shockwaves through the Middle East, with Syria's Bashar al-Asad government facing...

The Literary Life of Things: Case Studies in American Fiction by Babette Bärbel Tischleder explores how objects and material culture intersect with human experience in American literature. From...

Dialogue is a crucial element in American independent cinema, challenging the notion that low budgets equate to unengaging storytelling. This book explores how writers-directors like Jim Jarmusch,...

The transformation of America's society and political culture has been a decades-long process. Susan George argues that the American secular and religious right has played a significant role in this...

American Postfeminist Cinema: Women, Romance and Contemporary Culture by Michele Schreiber explores the relationship between postfeminism and the American romance film. Since 1980, this genre has...

Victorian America: Transformations in Everyday Life, 1876-1915This fourth volume in the Everyday Life in America series offers a valuable and compelling portrait of daily life in America during the...

Elections have long been at the heart of American democracy, shaping its development and character over time. This collection of essays explores presidential elections from the early Republic to the...

Race Sounds: The Art of Listening in African American Literature by Nicole Brittingham Furlonge explores how black artists imagine listening and its impact on our engagement with texts. Drawing from...

Leftovers: Tales of the Latin American Left offers a comprehensive update on the region's left-wing movements. Over the past decade, the left has undergone significant changes, with some countries...

Farewell, My Nation: American Indians and the United States in the Nineteenth Century by Philip Weeks explores the complex relationships between American Indians, white Americans, and the US...

A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience by Emerson W. Baker In January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts was gripped by a wave of mysterious afflictions that...

Mesoamerican Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs of Mexico and Central America by Kay Almere Read and Jason J. Gonzalez is an in-depth exploration of the mythology of Mexico...

American Anti-Communism Combating the Enemy Within, 1830-1970 by M. J. Heale explores the historical roots of anticommunism in the United States. Before the publication of the Communist Manifesto,...

The Style of Sleaze: An American Cinematic Movement This book explores the distinctive aesthetic and thematic approach of exploitation films from 1959 to 1977, examining three key genres:...

The Americans at Normandy: A Comprehensive Account of the Battle John C. McManus presents a detailed and exclusive examination of the American involvement in the Battle of Normandy, spanning from...

Prophets of the Great Spirit offers an in-depth examination of Native American visionaries who forged new religious movements to resist white domination. By blending Christian and traditional ideas,...

Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red CrossThis biography tells the inspiring story of Clara Barton, who dedicated her life to helping others. With a focus on her remarkable work with the...

The Path to the American Revolution: British-American Relations in Peace and War, 1721-1783 by Jonathan R. Dull This book explores the complex and often contentious relationship between Britain and...

Trump's America: A Shift in Political Culture and National Identity The presidency of Donald J. Trump has had a profound impact on the American political system, its public sphere, and global...

The Politics of Male Friendship in Contemporary American Fiction by Michael Kalisch explores how contemporary American fiction has reimagined civic friendship and its connection to democracy. This...

The 1968 Election and Politics of Division by Michael A. Cohen In January 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson presented an ambitious vision for America, aiming to end poverty and racial injustice. However, just...

Discover over 1300 American idioms and sayings with this comprehensive dictionary. Written to support your English-learning journey, it provides detailed definitions and usage examples for hundreds...

The radical right in America has been a persistent force in American politics for decades. D.J. Mulloy explores this complex and multifaceted phenomenon, tracing its roots back to the 20th century...

The New American Commentary: Genesis 11:27-50:26 provides in-depth analysis and interpretation of the biblical text. This volume is based on the New International Version (NIV) and features sound...

Folktales of America: Stockings Of Buttermilk and Other Traditional Stories from the United States of America brings together some of the best classic stories told in the United States. These tales,...

The Civil War in American Culture offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal event in American history. This multidisciplinary study explores the cultural legacy of the Civil War, examining its...

The Twenties in America Politics and History by Niall A. Palmer offers a fresh perspective on this often-maligned decade. This balanced account explores the contrasting styles and philosophies of...

Joe Louis: Sports and Race in Twentieth-century America explores the life of a boxer whose fame extended far beyond the sports world. Marcy Sacks examines how Louis' notoriety was perceived by...

Colonial Complexions: Race and Bodies in Eighteenth-century America by Sharon Block explores how Anglo-Americans constructed racial ideologies from physical descriptions. Through an analysis of over...

Four Parts, No Waiting: A Social History of American Barbershop Quartet by Gage Averill explores the significance of close harmony in American musical history and everyday life. From its origins in...

Americanaland: Where Country & Western Met Rock 'n' Roll By John Milward This book explores the enduring performers and vivid stories that are at the heart of Americana, a musical genre that blends...

Enjoy American Favourites in a Whole New Way Discover over 40 delicious vegan and gluten-free recipes that bring a distinctly Western flavour to your lifestyle. This cookbook takes you on a culinary...

Onde vive a arte na América Latina brings together 35 emblematic sites for the artistic and cultural circuit of Latin America. This publication documents art exhibitions, buildings, institutions, and...

Asian Americans played a significant role in US intelligence services in Asia during World War II. This book reveals for the first time the contributions made by Chinese, Japanese and Korean...

Authentic Indian dancing has been introduced to thousands through the Laubin's dance concerts and lectures. This informative book is based on a lifetime of study and research, including years spent...

The collapse of Enron in 2001 was a pivotal moment in American business history. At its peak, the Houston-based energy company boasted revenue of over $100 billion and had diversified into...

A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience by Emerson W. Baker In January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts was gripped by a wave of mysterious afflictions that...

The Abandonment of the Jews: America and the Holocaust 1941-1945 by David S. Wyman is a landmark work that explores the pivotal role the United States played in the fate of European Jews during World...

The Battle of Saratoga: A Turning Point in American History Kevin J. Weddle's comprehensive history of the Battle of Saratoga offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal moment in the American...

British Atlantic: American Frontier explores the development of British America in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through a geographical perspective. This book examines the trans-Atlantic...

The Foundations of the American Century reveals how influential public and private organizations shaped America's rise to global dominance. Inderjeet Parmar explores the complex relationships between...

American Consumer Society, 1865 - 2005: From Hearth to HDTV by Regina Lee Blaszczyk explores how consumerism evolved in the United States over 140 years. Initially driven by imitating successful...

At the Edge of Empire: The Backcountry in British North America explores the complex interactions among European settlers and Native Americans in 17th-century North America. This region, known as the...

The Columbia Guide to American Environmental History by Carolyn Merchant provides an in-depth exploration of humanity's relationship with the natural world. This comprehensive reference work covers...

Sovereign of the Market: A Study of the Money Question in Early America By Jeffrey Sklansky, University of Chicago Press, 2017. The "money question" - who should control its creation and circulation,...

Atlanta's transformation into America's Black Capital is a story of resilience and determination. In the shadow of the Confederacy, African Americans built a city that would become a hub of black...

Oxymoron and Pleonasm: Conversations on American Critical and Projective Theory of Architecture brings together the perspectives of influential American theorists, historians, and practitioners to...

The history of America's global war on prostitution is a complex and often overlooked chapter in the country's imperial ambitions. From the 1870s to the 1930s, American social reformers worked...

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero! Vol. 2 brings new partnerships and challenges to the war with Serpentor, forcing the Joes to fight on two fronts. As the stakes rise, secrets are revealed that will...

Debating the Origins of the Cold War: American and Russian Perspectives By Ralph B. Levering This book explores the contrasting perspectives and actions that led to the Cold War, examining the gap...

The Great Exception: The New Deal and the Limits of American Politics by Jefferson Cowie In 1930s America, the government took bold action to address the Great Depression, creating a unique era of...

The first generation of right-wing media activists played a pivotal role in shaping American conservatism. From the late 1940s, they established various enterprises, including publishing houses,...

Stellar Transformations: Movie Stars of the 2010s explores the changing ways in which movie stars and their performances are perceived during the last decade. This collection examines how...

American representations of Morocco and the Maghreb underwent significant changes in the decades following World War II. In "Morocco Bound", Brian T. Edwards examines how American film, literature,...

The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 by Rick Atkinson. This gripping narrative history recounts the first twenty-one months of America's violent war for...

A comprehensive guide to American domestic architecture has been updated and expanded. This revised edition includes new categories of house styles, an appendix on construction approaches, and over...

Mafalda: A Social and Political History of Latin America's Global Comic explores the enduring appeal of Argentine cartoonist Joaquín Salvador Lavado's iconic character, Mafalda. Since its creation in...

John Dewey's Ethics: Democracy as Experience offers a comprehensive treatment of the philosopher's moral and ethical philosophy. For the first time, Gregory Fernando Pappas presents a systematic...

This study explores how ethnic identities are formed and shaped by individual experiences. In 20th-century California, men from India's Punjab province came to work on farms, facing limited marriage...

The early American republic's emergence as a new nation on the world stage sparked intense debates among its leading statesmen. Thomas Jefferson envisioned a federation of republics united by common...

Nonprofit Neighborhoods: An Urban History of Inequality and the American StateThis book explores how the nonprofit sector became a dominant force in American society, and what this growth reveals...

Louder and Faster: Pain, Joy, and the Body Politic in Asian American Taiko by Deborah Wong explores the complex world of Asian American taiko, a drumming tradition that originated in Japan. Through...

The development of Jewish Sunday schools in nineteenth-century America was a pivotal moment in the history of American Judaism. From humble beginnings with one school in Philadelphia established by...

The Great American Read: The Book of Books is a beautifully designed companion book to PBS's summer 2018 series. It reveals America's 100 best-loved novels, as determined by a rigorous national...

Public Markets and Civic Culture in Nineteenth-Century America explores the role of public markets as a key site in shaping civic culture in America. These municipally owned and operated markets...

Gateway State Hawai'i and the Cultural Transformation of American Empire by Sarah Miller-Davenport explores how Hawaii became a symbol of multiculturalism during its journey to statehood in the...

This collection of essays explores the complex and multifaceted nature of the American Civil War. Drawing inspiration from the work of renowned historian Gary W. Gallagher, leading scholars in the...

Imaginary Friendship in the American Revolution is a unique study of the early stages of the American Revolution, focusing on the complex and intriguing friendship between John Adams and Jonathan...

The raw and unflinching account of America's war on terrorism. Based on Evan Wright's National Magazine Award-winning story in Rolling Stone, Generation Kill is a firsthand and deeply personal...

Metrication and the Modeller by Cyril John Freezer is a detailed guide to the introduction of the metric system in the UK. First published in 1969, this publication provides insight into the process...

The birth of rock 'n' roll was a pivotal moment in American history, sparking controversy and igniting a firestorm of debate. In "All Shook Up: How Rock 'n' Roll Changed America", Glenn C. Altschuler...

The Invention of Latin American Music: A Transnational HistoryBy Pablo Palomino, this book explores how the concept of "Latin American music" came to be, tracing its development from the 1920s to the...

Stitch your way across America with 30 cross stitch patterns featuring iconic national parks and monuments. This collection brings the majesty of these natural wonders home through intricate...

Half American: The Heroic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad by Matthew F. DelmontThis groundbreaking history sheds new light on the pivotal role played by African...

Suburban Warriors: The Origins of the New American Right - Updated Edition by Lisa McGirr explores the rise of a powerful conservative movement in Orange County, California, in the early 1960s...

The Great American Shopping Experience: A History of Retail in America From humble dry goods stores to majestic department stores and modern shopping malls, the story of American retail is one of...

The Manufacture of Consent: How Public Opinion Became a Source of Concern for American Progressives. In the early 20th century, public opinion was seen as a foundation of democratic government...

The Great Strikes of 1877 by David O. Stowell is a comprehensive exploration of one of America's most pivotal moments in labor history. In February 1877, hundreds of thousands of workers across the...

Simon Kuznets' groundbreaking work on Jewish economic history is now available in print for the first time. In this volume, Kuznets uses extensive data to explore the economic life of American Jews,...

Make America Stronger Together Again offers a vision for a better country, one that values civility and engagement. This book reflects on the lives of two starkly different political candidates and...

American Indians of the East: Woodland People offer students an in-depth exploration of the lives and culture of American Indians from the Northeastern and Southeastern regions. This nonfiction...

Gateway State Hawai'i and the Cultural Transformation of American Empire by Sarah Miller-Davenport explores how the establishment of statehood in 1959 transformed Hawaii into a model for liberal...

The Mexican Revolution was a pivotal moment in history that had far-reaching impacts on both Mexican and African American communities. For Black Westerners living along the Mexican border, 1910-1920...

The story of eight brave Jesuit priests and two lay assistants who risked their lives to spread Christianity in 17th-century North America is one of horror, holiness, and ultimate sacrifice.From the...

The Cambridge History of American Literature: Volume 1, 1590-1820 Volume I of The Cambridge History of American Literature explores the colonial and early national periods, examining the work of a...

The Fire Support Base: A Dominant Element in Ground Maneuver During the Vietnam War The Fire Support Base was a crucial component of US battle strategy during the Vietnam War, evolving from a mobile...

Latin American History Goes to the Movies explores key historical themes in Latin America through a diverse range of feature films. From pre-Columbian cultures to contemporary debates, this new...

Transitions from Authoritarian Rule Latin America examines the process of democratization in southern Europe and Latin America. Internationally noted scholars provide new interpretations of efforts...