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Paul Revere's Ride

de David Hackett Fischer ...

Narrado por Paul Boehmer ...

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12 hora 52 minutos

Paul Revere's midnight ride looms as an almost mythical event in American history—yet it has been largely ignored by scholars and left to patriotic writers and debunkers. In Paul Revere's Ride, David Hackett Fischer fashions an exciting narrative that offers deep insight into the outbreak of revolution and the emergence of the American republic. Beginning in the years before the eruption of war, ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Paul Revere's midnight ride looms as an almost mythical event in American history—yet it has been largely ignored by scholars and left to patriotic writers and debunkers. In Paul Revere's Ride, David Hackett Fischer fashions an exciting narrative that offers deep insight into the outbreak of revolution and the emergence of the American republic. Beginning in the years before the eruption of war,
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When Brooklyn Was Queer

de Hugh Ryan ...

Narrado por Hugh Ryan ...

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11 hora 31 minutos

The never-before-told story of Brooklyn’s vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present dayHugh Ryan’s When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The never-before-told story of Brooklyn’s vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present dayHugh Ryan’s When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or
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A Midwife’s Tale

The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812

de Laurel Thatcher Ulrich ...

Narrado por Susan Ericksen ...

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15 hora 42 minutos

Drawing on the diaries of one woman in eighteenth-century Maine, this intimate history illuminates the medical practices, household economies, religious rivalries, and sexual mores of the New England frontier.Between 1785 and 1812, a midwife and healer named Martha Ballard kept a diary that recorded her arduous work (in twenty-seven years she attended 816 births) as well as her domestic life in ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

Drawing on the diaries of one woman in eighteenth-century Maine, this intimate history illuminates the medical practices, household economies, religious rivalries, and sexual mores of the New England frontier.Between 1785 and 1812, a midwife and healer named Martha Ballard kept a diary that recorded her arduous work (in twenty-seven years she attended 816 births) as well as her domestic life in
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Changes in the Land

Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England

de William Cronon ...

Narrado por Bob Souer ...

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7 hora 18 minutos

In this landmark work of environmental history, William Cronon offers an original and profound explanation of the effects European colonists' sense of property and their pursuit of capitalism had upon the ecosystems of New England. Reissued here with an updated afterword by the author and a new preface by the distinguished colonialist John Demos, Changes in the Land provides a brilliant ... Leer más

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In this landmark work of environmental history, William Cronon offers an original and profound explanation of the effects European colonists' sense of property and their pursuit of capitalism had upon the ecosystems of New England. Reissued here with an updated afterword by the author and a new preface by the distinguished colonialist John Demos, Changes in the Land provides a brilliant
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Stride Toward Freedom

The Montgomery Story

de Martin Luther King, Jr ...

Narrado por JD Jackson ...

Series series King Legacy
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8 hora 59 minutos

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s account of the first successful large-scale application of nonviolent resistance in America is comprehensive, revelatory, and intimate. King described his book as "the chronicle of 50,000 Negroes who took to heart the principles of nonviolence, who learned to fight for their rights with the weapon of love, and who, in the process, acquired a new estimate of their own ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s account of the first successful large-scale application of nonviolent resistance in America is comprehensive, revelatory, and intimate. King described his book as "the chronicle of 50,000 Negroes who took to heart the principles of nonviolence, who learned to fight for their rights with the weapon of love, and who, in the process, acquired a new estimate of their own
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Let Us Now Praise Famous Men

Three Tenant Families

de James Agee ...

Narrado por Lloyd James ...

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15 hora 14 minutos

A landmark work of American photojournalism “renowned for its fusion of social conscience and artistic radicality” (New York Times)In the summer of 1936, James Agee and Walker Evans set out on assignment for Fortune magazine to explore the daily lives of sharecroppers in the South. Their journey would prove an extraordinary collaboration and a watershed literary event when Let Us Now Praise Famous ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

A landmark work of American photojournalism “renowned for its fusion of social conscience and artistic radicality” (New York Times)In the summer of 1936, James Agee and Walker Evans set out on assignment for Fortune magazine to explore the daily lives of sharecroppers in the South. Their journey would prove an extraordinary collaboration and a watershed literary event when Let Us Now Praise Famous
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Of Plymouth Plantation

de William Bradford, Harold Paget ...

Narrado por Matthew McAuliffe ...

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12 hora 20 minutos

The most important and influential source of information about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, this landmark account was written between 1630 and 1647. It vividly documents the Pilgrims’ adventures: their first stop in Holland, the harrowing transatlantic crossing aboard the Mayflower, the first harsh winter in the new colony, and the help from friendly Native Americans that saved their lives.No ... Leer más

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The most important and influential source of information about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, this landmark account was written between 1630 and 1647. It vividly documents the Pilgrims’ adventures: their first stop in Holland, the harrowing transatlantic crossing aboard the Mayflower, the first harsh winter in the new colony, and the help from friendly Native Americans that saved their lives.No
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Martin Van Buren

A Captivating Guide to the Man Who Served as the Eighth President of the United States

de Captivating History ...

Narrado por Duke Holm ...

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2 hora 1 minutos

Explore the captivating life of Martin Van BurenHistory chiefly remembers Martin Van Buren as the eighth president of the United States (1837- 1841). He was also, however, notable for achieving many firsts in American politics. He was the first American president to be born a citizen of the country, and not a British subject. He was the first Dutchman and the first man without Anglo-Saxon ancestry ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Explore the captivating life of Martin Van BurenHistory chiefly remembers Martin Van Buren as the eighth president of the United States (1837- 1841). He was also, however, notable for achieving many firsts in American politics. He was the first American president to be born a citizen of the country, and not a British subject. He was the first Dutchman and the first man without Anglo-Saxon ancestry
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This Land is Your Land

A Road Trip Through U.S. History

de Beverly Gage ...

Narrado por Gabra Zackman ...

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8 hora 43 minutos

A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our
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The Day Wall Street Exploded

A Story of America in Its First Age of Terror

de Beverly Gage ...

Narrado por Pam Ward ...

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15 hora 39 minutos

In The Day Wall Street Exploded, Beverly Gage tells the story of a once infamous but now largely forgotten terrorist attack. Based on thousands of pages of Bureau of Investigation reports, this historical detective saga traces the four-year hunt for the perpetrators, a worldwide effort that spread as far as Italy and the new Soviet nation. It also takes listeners back into the decades-long but ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

In The Day Wall Street Exploded, Beverly Gage tells the story of a once infamous but now largely forgotten terrorist attack. Based on thousands of pages of Bureau of Investigation reports, this historical detective saga traces the four-year hunt for the perpetrators, a worldwide effort that spread as far as Italy and the new Soviet nation. It also takes listeners back into the decades-long but
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From Barbycu to Barbecue

The Untold History of an American Tradition

de Joseph R. Haynes ...

Narrado por Jonathan Yen ...

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10 hora 5 minutos

An award-winning barbecue cook boldly asserts that barbecuing is a unique American tradition that was not imported.The origin story of barbecue is a popular topic with a ravenous audience, but commonly held understandings of barbecue are often plagued by half-truths and misconceptions. From Barbycu to Barbecue offers a fresh new look at the story of southern barbecuing. Award winning barbecue cook ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

An award-winning barbecue cook boldly asserts that barbecuing is a unique American tradition that was not imported.The origin story of barbecue is a popular topic with a ravenous audience, but commonly held understandings of barbecue are often plagued by half-truths and misconceptions. From Barbycu to Barbecue offers a fresh new look at the story of southern barbecuing. Award winning barbecue cook
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Yellowstone's Most Shocking Mishaps and Misadventures

"Dive into Yellowstone! Hear astounding mishaps and misadventures in our compelling audiobook."

de Dexter Harlow ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

Completo

2 hora 24 minutos

Yellowstone's Most Shocking Mishaps and Misadventures⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐Are you eager to delve into Yellowstone's most astonishing tales of survival and adventure?Seeking a detailed guide that encapsulates all the thrilling elements?Your search ends here!This audiobook is your definitive companion for understanding incredible escapades, app... ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Yellowstone's Most Shocking Mishaps and Misadventures⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐Are you eager to delve into Yellowstone's most astonishing tales of survival and adventure?Seeking a detailed guide that encapsulates all the thrilling elements?Your search ends here!This audiobook is your definitive companion for understanding incredible escapades, app...
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Denmark Vesey's Garden

Slavery and Memory in the Cradle of the Confederacy

de Ethan J. Kytle, Blain Roberts ...

Narrado por Tom Perkins ...

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14 hora 33 minutos

A book that strikes at the heart of the recent flare-ups over Confederate symbols in Charlottesville, New Orleans, and elsewhere, Denmark Vesey's Garden reveals the deep roots of these controversies and traces them to the heart of slavery in the United States: Charleston, South Carolina, where almost half of the U.S. slave population stepped onto our shores, where the first shot at Fort Sumter ... Leer más

$30.99 USD

A book that strikes at the heart of the recent flare-ups over Confederate symbols in Charlottesville, New Orleans, and elsewhere, Denmark Vesey's Garden reveals the deep roots of these controversies and traces them to the heart of slavery in the United States: Charleston, South Carolina, where almost half of the U.S. slave population stepped onto our shores, where the first shot at Fort Sumter
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Hidden History of Everglades City & Points Nearby

de Maureen Sullivan-Hartung ...

Narrado por Nikki Zakocs ...

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3 hora 6 minutos

Discover this collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City.Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful ... Leer más

$13.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover this collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City.Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful
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Hidden History of Walt Disney World

de Foxx Nolte ...

Narrado por Xe Sands ...

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4 hora 22 minutos

Author Foxx Nolte gives listeners a glimpse behind the curtain of the most magical place on earth. Millions of people a year visit Walt Disney World, but few would consider it to be a place with any real history. But hidden just below the surface, past the blanket of pixie dust, is a story as vivid and bizarre as any. It is a history of corporate politics, urban planning, crazy ambitions, and ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Author Foxx Nolte gives listeners a glimpse behind the curtain of the most magical place on earth. Millions of people a year visit Walt Disney World, but few would consider it to be a place with any real history. But hidden just below the surface, past the blanket of pixie dust, is a story as vivid and bizarre as any. It is a history of corporate politics, urban planning, crazy ambitions, and
... Leer más
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Florida Lore

The Barefoot Mailman, Cowboy Bone Mizell, the Tallahassee Witch and Other Tales

de Caren Schnur Neile ...

Narrado por Lisa S. Ware ...

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6 hora 8 minutos

This fascinating collection of myths, legends, and folktales celebrates the diversity of characters and cultures across the Sunshine State.Florida boasts mysterious tales that stretch back more than twelve thousand years. Dive into the lives of the proud Wakulla Pocahontas and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge. Meet local lawbreakers like John Ashley, as well as transplants like Ma Barker and Al Capone. ... Leer más

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This fascinating collection of myths, legends, and folktales celebrates the diversity of characters and cultures across the Sunshine State.Florida boasts mysterious tales that stretch back more than twelve thousand years. Dive into the lives of the proud Wakulla Pocahontas and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge. Meet local lawbreakers like John Ashley, as well as transplants like Ma Barker and Al Capone.
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Chesapeake Oysters

The Bay's Foundation and Future

de Kate Livie ...

Narrado por Bianca Bryan ...

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6 hora 47 minutos

Chesapeake oysters are part of the legacy of the area, history on the half-shell. Hear of their beginning (foot-long bivalves!) through cultivation today.The eastern oyster, the humble bivalve and delicious treat, are the living bones of the Chesapeake, as well as the ecological and historical lifeblood of the region. When colonists first sailed these impossibly abundant shores, they described ... Leer más

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Chesapeake oysters are part of the legacy of the area, history on the half-shell. Hear of their beginning (foot-long bivalves!) through cultivation today.The eastern oyster, the humble bivalve and delicious treat, are the living bones of the Chesapeake, as well as the ecological and historical lifeblood of the region. When colonists first sailed these impossibly abundant shores, they described
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Early Organized Crime in Detroit

Vice, Corruption and the Rise of the Mafia

de James A. Buccellato ...

Narrado por David Lee Garver ...

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5 hora 23 minutos

Social scientist and crime writer James A. Buccellato explores Detroit's struggle with gang violence, public corruption, and the politics of vice during the tumultuous first half of the twentieth century.Though detectives denied it, the Italian mafia was operating in Detroit as early as 1900, and the city was forever changed. Bootleggers controlled the Detroit River and created a national ... Leer más

$18.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Social scientist and crime writer James A. Buccellato explores Detroit's struggle with gang violence, public corruption, and the politics of vice during the tumultuous first half of the twentieth century.Though detectives denied it, the Italian mafia was operating in Detroit as early as 1900, and the city was forever changed. Bootleggers controlled the Detroit River and created a national
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The Third Coast

When Chicago Built the American Dream

de Thomas Dyja ...

Narrado por David Drummond ...

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17 hora 47 minutos

A cultural history of Chicago at midcentury, with its incredible mix of architects, politicians, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs, and actors who helped shape modern AmericaThough today it can seem as if all American culture comes out of New York and Los Angeles, much of what defined the nation as it grew into a superpower was produced in Chicago. Before air travel overtook trains, nearly every ... Leer más

$22.95 USD

A cultural history of Chicago at midcentury, with its incredible mix of architects, politicians, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs, and actors who helped shape modern AmericaThough today it can seem as if all American culture comes out of New York and Los Angeles, much of what defined the nation as it grew into a superpower was produced in Chicago. Before air travel overtook trains, nearly every
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Small but Important Riots

The Cavalry Battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville

de Robert F. O’Neill ...

Narrado por Al Kessel ...

Completo

8 hora 29 minutos

June 1863. The American Civil War was two years old, and the U.S. Army in Virginia was in chaos. Reeling after the recent defeat at Chancellorsville, the Federals, especially the Cavalry Corps, scrambled to regroup. Confederate general Robert E. Lee seized the moment to launch a second invasion of the North. At this critical moment, the much-maligned Federal cavalry stepped to center stage.Small ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

June 1863. The American Civil War was two years old, and the U.S. Army in Virginia was in chaos. Reeling after the recent defeat at Chancellorsville, the Federals, especially the Cavalry Corps, scrambled to regroup. Confederate general Robert E. Lee seized the moment to launch a second invasion of the North. At this critical moment, the much-maligned Federal cavalry stepped to center stage.Small
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Secrets and Scandals: The Untold Era of Glamour and Betrayal

Discover "Secrets and Scandals": Audio Lessons Unveil Glamorous Betrayal Tales!

de Landon Aurelius ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

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2 hora 21 minutos

Secrets and Scandals: The Untold Era of Glamour and Betrayal⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to dive deep into a world of glitz, intrigue, and betrayed trusts?Looking for an engaging guide that encompasses every element to unravel the hidden stories of glamour and untold betrayal?Your quest stops here!This audiobook is your comprehens... ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Secrets and Scandals: The Untold Era of Glamour and Betrayal⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to dive deep into a world of glitz, intrigue, and betrayed trusts?Looking for an engaging guide that encompasses every element to unravel the hidden stories of glamour and untold betrayal?Your quest stops here!This audiobook is your comprehens...
... Leer más
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Death in the Haymarket

A Story of Chicago, the First Labor Movement and the Bombing that Divided Gilded Age America

de James Green ...

Narrado por Joel Richards ...

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12 hora 40 minutos

On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded at a Chicago labor rally, wounding dozens of policemen, seven of whom eventually died. A wave of mass hysteria swept the country, leading to a sensational trial, that culminated in four controversial executions, and dealt a blow to the labor movement from which it would take decades to recover.Historian James Green recounts the rise of the first great labor movement ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded at a Chicago labor rally, wounding dozens of policemen, seven of whom eventually died. A wave of mass hysteria swept the country, leading to a sensational trial, that culminated in four controversial executions, and dealt a blow to the labor movement from which it would take decades to recover.Historian James Green recounts the rise of the first great labor movement
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Dawn of Detroit

A Chronicle of Bondage and Freedom in the City of the Straits

de Tiya Miles ...

Narrado por Allyson Johnson ...

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10 hora 12 minutos

Most Americans believe that slavery was a creature of the South, and that Northern states and territories provided stops on the Underground Railroad for fugitive slaves on their way to Canada. In this paradigm-shifting book, celebrated historian Tiya Miles reveals that slavery was at the heart of the Midwest's iconic city: Detroit.In this richly researched and eye-opening book, Miles has pieced ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Most Americans believe that slavery was a creature of the South, and that Northern states and territories provided stops on the Underground Railroad for fugitive slaves on their way to Canada. In this paradigm-shifting book, celebrated historian Tiya Miles reveals that slavery was at the heart of the Midwest's iconic city: Detroit.In this richly researched and eye-opening book, Miles has pieced
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Why White Liberals Fail

Race and Southern Politics from FDR to Trump

de Anthony J. Badger ...

Narrado por Christopher Douyard ...

Completo

6 hora 32 minutos

From FDR to Clinton, Democratic leaders have promised a New South—a model of social equality and economic opportunity. So how did the region become the stronghold of conservative Republicans in thrall to Donald Trump? After a lifetime studying Southern politics, Anthony Badger has come to a provocative conclusion: white liberals failed because they put their faith in policy solutions as an engine ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

From FDR to Clinton, Democratic leaders have promised a New South—a model of social equality and economic opportunity. So how did the region become the stronghold of conservative Republicans in thrall to Donald Trump? After a lifetime studying Southern politics, Anthony Badger has come to a provocative conclusion: white liberals failed because they put their faith in policy solutions as an engine
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