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The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818-1915
By Joseph Kelly
Turns out, the pernicious ideology was homegrown.
How Bright the Path Grows: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the March on Washington
By Marcia Chatelain
A worthy corrective to the historical record.
Born Equal
By Akhil Reed Amar
Can an “originalist” view of birthright citizenship go either way?
The Bookshop: A History of Bookselling from the Dawn of Print to the Twenty-First Century
By Andrew Pettegree
Tome-peddling has never been the most lucrative pursuit.
Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War
By Jane Rogoyska
An epic account of the City of Light’s descent into darkness.
Great American Presidents: The Twelve Who Transformed the Nation
By Allan J. Lichtman
A convincing scorecard for the Oval Office’s key inhabitants.
Deadwood
By Peter Cozzens
A rip-roaring read about that most iconic frontier town.
Tower Hill: A Plantation on the Edge of Rebellion
By Alan Taylor
The seeds of revolt were sprouting before Nat Turner ever made a move.
