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This monumental biography by David Levering Lewis—eight years in the research and writing—treats the early and middle phases of a long and intense career: a crucial fifty-year period that demonstrates how W.E.B. Du Bois changed forever the way Americans think about themselves. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois—the premier architect of the civil rights movement in America—was a towering and controversial personality, a fiercely proud individual blessed with the language of the poet and the impatience of the agitator.

Discover & Enjoy America’s Past Like Never Before with An Immersive, Entertaining Journey into United States Early History! Step back into enchanting, early America & bring your family, friends, & history buffs on a thrilling adventure: the first European explorers to the United States birth! Much more than a game—it’s an interactive experience that blends entertainment, education, hilarity & healthy, friendly competition. You’ll Love: 1. 776+ Engaging, Entertaining Questions – Packed with hundreds of multiple-choice questions & long, intriguing, interesting fact filled, often ...

This book explores the philosophy of the Confederate Constitution by comparing and contrasting it with the United States Constitution. Some of the differences between the two documents are subtle and others are stark, but the major differences, center on state powers and slavery. For instance, while the framers of the United States Constitution were ashamed of slavery and used euphemisms in place of the term "slave", the authors of the Confederate Constitution proudly used the term no less than ten times. Understanding the philosophy of the Confederate Constitution will allow the reader to ...

This book deals with the 14 Senators expelled, 6 Senators whose seats the body declared vacant and another Senator whom the Senate refused to expel during the Civil War. The Senate charged all 21 of these with one form or another of disloyalty to the Federal Union. The author looks at the proceedings taken against these twenty-one men, most of whom who had departed Washington and taken up arms against the United States before the Senate acted. However, the author delves deeper than just reviewing the individual cases. He also looks at the other motives involved in the Senate expelling the ...

On November 29, 1943, as the Allies’ primary leaders met in Tehran, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt described to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin his idea for the organization that would become the United Nations. The American president suggested that the active arm of the organization be “the Four Policemen”: the U.S., USSR, UK, and China. Stalin agreed with much of the framework in principle, but asserted that China likely would not possess the strength after the war to assist.

Claire McCardell shattered cultural norms around women’s clothes, and today much of what we wear traces back to her ingenious, rebellious mind. McCardell invented ballet flats and mix-and-match separates, and she introduced wrap dresses, hoodies, leggings, denim, and more into womenswear. She tossed out corsets in favor of a comfortably elegant look and insisted on pockets, even as male designers didn’t see a need for them. Filled with personal drama and industry secrets, this story reveals how Claire McCardell built an empire at a time when women rarely made the upper echelons of business.

In 1869, the Atlantic Monthly magazine published a new novella in serial form. This bizarre tale, The Brick Moon, was written by a historian (and Unitarian minister) named Edward Everett Hale, who had already written several well-received novels and articles. However, this was something completely different today, as it was in the genre of what is today considered science fiction. Many people compared the new work to the previous novels of French writer Jules Verne, including From the Earth to the Moon, but Hale’s work was presented as a genuine account of a previous experiment.

“Psycho Killer.” “Take Me to the River.” “Road to Nowhere.” Few artists have had the lasting impact and relevance of Talking Heads. One of the foundational bands of downtown New York’s 1970s music scene, Talking Heads have endured as a musical and cultural force for decades, their unique brand of transcendent, experimental rock a lingering influence on popular music—despite having disbanded over thirty years ago. Now on the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation, acclaimed music biographer and contributor to The New Yorker Jonathan Gould offers the definitive story of Talking Heads.

The experts had it wrong. Spectacularly wrong. Election Night 2024 stunned the nation—maps bleeding red in ways no network model saw coming. CNN stammered, MSNBC scrambled, and Lichtman’s vaunted 13 Keys collapsed under the weight of a new political reality. One forecast stood alone in the chaos: The Five-Point Forecast. It didn’t just predict the outcome—it explained it. This is the electrifying autopsy of a broken prediction industry—and the rise of a model that dared to put voters, not pundits, at the center. In Why Trump Won, you’ll witness the fall of academic orthodoxy and...

This book is a colaberation between human and artificial intellegence. Step into the past — pixel by pixel. Before the fireworks of 1776, the American colonies were already ablaze with ideas, ambition, conflict, and change. American History Before the Revolution is a fast-paced, visually engaging, and story-rich guide to the people, places, and pivotal threads that shaped a nation-in-the-making. Told with clarity, curiosity, and a touch of retro charm, this 8-bit history reader brings colonial America to life for modern minds. Meet dockworkers in New York, Quaker apprentices in ...

From its quiet beginnings as a picnic grounds in 1872 to its gradual evolution into an amusement park, Geauga Lake became one of Northeast Ohio's most famous attractions. The story of Geauga Lake take listeners through its entire history—from its dramatic climb in status to become a nationally recognized megapark to its almost inexplicable and rapid decline and demise in 2007. The fascinating story illuminates the changing strategies that different owners brought to the park and captures the many changes that regularly transformed the midway.

Uncover the Secrets Behind America's Most Notorious Bank Heists and Their Lasting Impact on Financial Security! Are you a financial history buff intrigued by the audacious tales of bank robberies that have shaped the landscape of American financial institutions? Do you find yourself pondering how these daring heists have influenced modern security measures and regulations? You're not alone. Many enthusiasts like you are eager to delve into the thrilling world of historical crime and uncover the lessons that still resonate today. In "The History of Robberies and Regulations," you'll embark ...

In the harrowing summer of 1915, valor and horror dance a deadly ballet. Canadian troops, most unaccustomed the horrors of war, endure trial by fire at the Second Battle of Ypres, confronted with a terrifying new weapon. The yellow-green fog of chlorine gas drifts across the battlefield, its insidious tendrils reaching into trenches, choking and blinding unsuspecting soldiers. Despite heavy casualties, they hold their ground, earning the respect of allies and igniting newfound Canadian nationalism. Across the Atlantic, the tranquil lives of Americans are shattered as the Lusitania, renowned...

The Black community is currently at a crossroad of incredible challenges and untapped potential. This book reaches back to honor the legacies of great Black leaders who led intentionally by service and persevered on purpose. From freedom fighters to business pioneers, these powerful stories offer timeless lessons and practical methods of application for today’s leaders. This book is a call to return, not to the past, but to the past principles that made progress possible. It is a reminder that servant leadership is not weakness, but a force we possess to restore, rebuild, and reclaim the ...

Twelfth in the Tales of the Old Wild West series by prolific western author Doyle Trent. In the tradition of the John Wayne classic western films and legendary television series of Gunsmoke and Bonanza. The Wild West. If the elements, rattlers, coyotes, and Indian’s didn’t kill you...the person sitting next to you in the saloon just might...just for the hell of it. This series is presented as self-contained standalone story novels that do not have to be read in any particular order. It gives readers an entertaining glimpse into what individuals from all walks of life encountered as they...

As the relentless churn of the Battle of the Somme continues to stain Europe crimson, the tank emerges from the smoke and mud. This mechanical behemoth, a symbol of the evolving face of warfare, lumbers across the ravaged landscape, promising a potential shift in the agonizing stalemate. Yet, in Canada, the grim realities of the Somme receive only fragmented attention. The air is thick with tension and uncertainty as the nation grapples with a tapestry of home front problems that capture the collective consciousness and demand immediate solutions. From food rationing to labor strikes, ...

The year 1918 stands as a pivotal moment in history as both the culmination of unprecedented global conflict and the dawn of a new era. As the clock strikes 11 on November 11, 1918, a conflict that engulfed the globe for more than four years ceases hostilities. News of the armistice spreads like wildfire, igniting spontaneous and exuberant celebrations throughout the United States and Canada. The streets erupt in a cacophony of cheers, parades and impromptu gatherings as citizens rejoice at the prospect of peace. However, fervent joy is tempered by a stark and terrifying reality. The ...

Historian Thomas D. "Tom" Perry tells the story of his friend David Minter of Ma,rtinsville, Henry County, Virginia, in a life that saw war in Korea, family tragedies and share a military heritage that spans generations of one family in the United States of America. David is an ordinary man, who along with his family gave extraordinary service to this country.

North America stands at the crossroads between duty and detachment amidst the chaos of the Great War. Step into this tumultuous world in A Tale of Two Nations: Canada, U.S. and WWI. Experience history as it unfolded, unfiltered by hindsight, through the lens of contemporary newspapers. This meticulously researched work illuminates developments from 1914 to 1918, offering a dual perspective – one American, one Canadian – to reveal the stark contrasts and surprising parallels in their wartime experiences. Delve into the fevered headlines and heartfelt stories that depicted two pivotal ...

Adéntrese en la historia de Estados Unidos: Descubra los acontecimientos que dieron forma a una nación Tres manuscritos en un solo libro: Historia de Estados Unidos: Un apasionante recorrido por los principales acontecimientos que dieron forma a los Estados Unidos de América Revolución estadounidense: Una visión general de la guerra de independencia de los Estados Unidos y su impacto en la historia del país La guerra de Secesión estadounidense: Un apasionante resumen de la guerra entre Estados Para aquellos que estén interesados en aprender sobre Estados Unidos, este libro es una ...