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“a single overarching volume on World War II espionage and covert action that has long been missing . . .”

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In a conflict as massive as was World War II, it is inevitable that there would be a plethora of personal and personally heroic stories to be told.

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Andi Zeisler, cofounder and creative director of the non-profit organization Bitch Media, sets out her stall in her introduction, reminding us that the point of the magazine Bitch was “to

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The American special operations forces known as the Navy SEALs have been garnering considerable attention and headlines in the media and even onscreen in recent years, particularly as a result of o

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It is this kind of insight . . . that makes [Traister’s] important work a significant addition to the literature of sociology and women’s studies.”

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It has been said before and bears repeating, but it is always gratifying when the stories of more obscure incidents and events of a historical period are published for the information and edificati

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American “exceptionalism” has once again become a political headline. Few candidates would dare to challenge the underlying truth that America is simply better than all other nations.

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The tale and toll of man’s inhumanity to man is a long, complex, and tragic one, especially when it comes to bondage, slavery, involuntary servitude—call it what you like.

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In 1930, 18-year-old Betty Thorpe married British diplomat Arthur Pack and left Washington, DC, for Chile where Pack was commissioned.

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The War on Alcohol retells the story of Prohibition with a cocktail of case studies, legal analysis, and a broad scope.”

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“a harsh but necessary look at where America has been in the Middle East . . .”

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Brook Allen’s fascinating and succinct book is an easily understood recent history of Pakistan as well as a biography of one of its most famous leaders.

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Booth writes with humor and intelligence while exploring serious ideas in this charming narrative.”

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“cannot be recommended too highly . . .  another smoking gun . . .”

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Can it be true? Could a 1760 battle fought on the Plains of Abraham near Quebec City in Canada have had something to do with the American Revolution?

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“[S]he wrote, ‘I do not desire ecstatic, disembodied sainthood . . . I would be human, and American, and a woman.’”

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“For Monro’s discussion of the value of paper and ink in education, information, and learning The Paper Trail is a good read.”

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“will surely be a classic on its subject and a lot of fun for the lovers of good narrative built on well-researched military history.”

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New York City was the center of the world in the 1940s, according to author David Reid. He builds his case looking at the political and social scene of the decade.

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It should be noted, in the interest of full disclosure, that the mother of this reviewer was a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).

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For the curious, The Secret Teachers of the Western World exists as a valuable and highly readable resource.”

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Many scholars dream of writing The Great Book on the determinism of the past. A challenge is to write it for a popular audience while retaining the excitement of narrative history.

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In the 19th century there were many individuals who could be considered larger than life, particularly in the United States.

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“For Christians wanting to understand the first followers of their faith, or the skeptic wanting to understand how this faith was formed, this book is a good place to start

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