History

"Despite the book's size, the complexity of its subject, and the narrative's variance with common public memory, it is a fast engaging read that corrects, even scatters, misconceptions."

In times of conflict, not everything is about what goes on in the front lines.

“an opportunity for all to learn about Bering and his contributions to the geographic and scientific knowledge gained as a result of his efforts.”

“Merry’s book is a needed corrective to the underestimation of McKinley by professional historians.”

Brooks Brothers is commemorating its bicentennial year this year, and what better way to celebrate than to serve up a monograph that recounts its history via compelling visuals and great text.

"Essential Witness reminds the reader of what quality, talent, and technical expertise meant in photography and with America's railroads as a subject."

“a highly enjoyable historical narrative that reads almost like a modern political thriller . . .”

“the work weeps melancholy and sadness as one would expect from someone who so clearly loves his country.”

“does an excellent job of placing World War II in the historical context of global conflict . . .”

“The agenda of many combat photographers is either ideological—an attempt to save the world by bringing to light the suffering of war’s victims—or aesthetic—getting that perfect combination of comp

Biographer James Thomas Flexner has called George Washington the “indispensable man” of the American Revolution.