History of the Americas

Your Time Is Done Now tells the story of the Maroons of Dominica and their allies through the transcripts of trials held in 1813 and 1814 during the Second Maroon War.

America's power is in decline, its allies alienated, its soldiers trapped in a war that even generals regard as unwinnable.

The M7 Howitzer Motor Carriage, dubbed the Priest, was the most successful and widely used example of American self-propelled artillery during WWII.

They did the dirty work of the American RevolutionTheir spontaneous uprisings and violent actions steered America toward resistance to the Acts of Parliament and finally toward revolution.

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The Declaration of Independence as you've never seen it beforeSome of us cherish it with near-scriptural reverence.

A collection of Civil War and Reconstruction era journalism by one of the most popular and acclaimed authors of the antebellum South.

An anthology from the pages of the Cairo Review of Global Affairs brings together experts from the Middle East and around the world for a penetrating insight into how maverick tycoon Donald Trump captured the White House and a comprehensive survey of the new America president's domestic and international challenges.

Approximately 8,000 Canadian civilians were imprisoned during the First World War because of their ethnic ties to Germany, Austria-Hungary, and other enemy nations.

Nancy Roberts has often been described to as the "e;First Lady of American Folklore"e; and the title is well deserved.

The eminent political activist examines the principles and strategies of imperial violence and propaganda from American colonization to the modern day.

This history shines a light on America's "e;first civil war"e;: the bloody conflict in Kansas Territory between abolitionists and proslavery extremists.

These prominent filmmakers, "e;two of our most provocative and radical voices,"e; discuss American historical events that have been forgotten-or hidden (Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor of The Nation).

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Constructed from first person accounts from Union and Confederate officers and soldiers, this military history is perfect for Civil War buffs.

During the Second World War, Darlington had a number of industries that were important to the war effort.

The Iroquois Theater in Chicago, boasting every modern convenience, advertised itself proudly as "e;absolutely fireproof"e; when it opened in November, 1903.

A road map for addressing and resolving the debate surrounding Confederate monuments in the United StatesIn recent years, the debate over the future of Confederate monuments has taken center stage and caused bitter clashes in communities throughout the American South.

The acclaimed climate futurist examines our unquestioning faith in progress, and its limits in the face of peak oil and climate change.

Preserving the personal histories of civilians and soldiers who united to defend America during the Second World War, this unique oral history tells the stories of ordinary citizens who left jobs and families behind to contribute to the war effort.

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A revised and expanded history of Pennsylvania's role in the Underground Railroad, featuring escape route maps and eyewitness accounts.

Unassuming but formidable, American maritime insurers used their position at the pinnacle of global trade to shape the new nation.

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Prior to the twenty-first century, most historical writing about women in South Carolina focused on elite White women, even though working-class women of diverse backgrounds were actively engaged in the social, economic, and political battles of the state.

The ground upon which we stand is indeed holy and sacred as we hear in the Old Testament.

It is impossible to understand capitalism without analyzing slavery, an institution that tied together three world regions: Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

Extraordinary photos that reveal the social, economic, and cultural realities of the Black SouthA True Likeness showcases the extraordinary photography of Richard Samuel Roberts (1880-1935), who operated a studio in Columbia, South Carolina, from 1920 to 1935.

This historical study examines how free people of color in Charleston and Cartagena challenged the foundations of racial hierarchies in the Americas.

Despite the pundits who have written its epitaph and the latter-day refugees who have fled its confines for the half-acre suburban estate, the city neighborhood has endured as an idea central to American culture.

A comprehensive encyclopedia covering the close ties between Britain and the whole of the Americas, examining Britain's cultural and political legacy to the nations of the New World.

A rich portrait of Black life in South Carolina's UpstateEncyclopedic in scope, yet intimate in detail, African American Life in South Carolina's Upper Piedmont, 1780-1900, delves into the richness of community life in a setting where Black residents were relatively few, notably disadvantaged, but remarkably cohesive.

From 1910 to 1940, over half a million people sailed through the Golden Gate, hoping to start a new life in America.

Mention the name Carlisle to any steam enthusiast of a certain age and they will probably conjure up an image of bygone days when Stanier and Gresley pacifics rubbed shoulders alongside each other within Citadel station whilst waiting to relieve incoming titled trains such as the Royal Scot and the Waverley.

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This extensive study suggests that, despite being one of the largest slaveholders in Virginia, Jefferson was consistent in his advocacy of human rights.

In his inaugural address, President John F.

The South Carolina Historical Marker Program, established in 1936, has approved the installation of more than 1,700 interpretive plaques, each highlighting how places both grand and unassuming have played important roles in the history of the Palmetto State.

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One of TIME's 100 Must Read Books of 2020 and one of Good Housekeeping's Best Books of the YearNamed one of the most anticipated books of the year by ELLE,Buzzfeed,Esquire,Bitch Media, Good Housekeeping, Electric Literature, Parade andBookRiotOne of the smartest young writers of her generation.

The story of a young artist who walked into the Southwestern desert and vanished, and the legends he left behind—includes his personal correspondence.

There has been quite a bit of scholarship on the history of the space race, but collaboration in space has received little attention and has usually been dismissed as a propaganda side show.

Praise for The Great Raid on Cabanatuan "e;An exciting narrative presented by a first-rate storyteller.

A biography and family memoir by turns hilarious and heart-wrenching, Miranda Seymour's Thrumpton Hall is a riveting, frequently shocking, and ultimately unforgettable true story of the devastating consequences of obsessive desire and misplaced love.