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"A riveting account of the decades-long effort by reactionary white conservatives to undermine democracy and entrench their power-and the movement to stop them"--

The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian reflects on her 42-year marriage with Dick Goodwin, one the shining stars of John F. Kennedy's New Frontier and the journey of going through the letters, diaries, documents and memorabilia he saved over the years.

"Since the 2016 election, politicians, historians, intellectuals, and media pundits have debated a startling question: Is fascism happening here? Some argue that fascism has arrived and, to grasp the challenge it poses, we must gain insight from Europes past, lest American democracy succumb. But others question whether this Eurocentric notion truly reflects our political moment, or exemplifies a provincial American perspective on a much more complex...

"In this magisterial history of the continent, Kathleen DuVal traces the power of Native nations from the rise of ancient cities more than 1000 years ago to the present. She reframes North American history, noting significantly that Indigenous civilizations did not come to a halt when a few wandering explorers or hungry settlers arrived, even when the strangers came well-armed. A millennium ago, North American cities rivaled urban centers around the...

Unveil the intricate playbook behind the enigmatic political movement with our compelling book, "The Art of Trumpism: Strategies and Tactics." Crafted with meticulous research and keen insight, this book offers a captivating exploration into the strategies, tactics, and captivating nuances that defined the era of Trumpism.From the electrifying rallies that ignited a movement to the relentless social media presence that reshaped political communication,...

Many words have been used to describe Donald Trump: infantile, fascist, narcissist, buffoon (to name but a very few). All are accurate, as far as they go. Yet, in isolation, they describe only a very small part of the whole. To understand the man in his entirety, a more comprehensive study is warranted. Syd Boyle has taken on this enormous task by presenting quotes from the former president covering a wide range of topics, each accompanied by...

"A ground-breaking, personal exploration of America's obsession with continuing human bondage from the editor of the New York Times-bestselling Barracoon. Freedom and equality are the watchwords of American democracy. But like justice, freedom and equality are meaningless when there is no corresponding practical application of the ideals they represent. Physical, bodily liberty is fundamental to every American's personal sovereignty. And yet, millions...

Amidst the centuries-old debate between capitalism and socialism, "The Failures of Socialism in Economic Development" takes a critical examination of the socio-economic models underpinned by socialist ideologies and their real-world implications. Drawing from extensive historical data, economic analysis, and case studies, the book delves into why and how socialism, as an economic model, has faced challenges in fostering rapid economic growth and prosperity...