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History and Current Events April 2026 |
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The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier by Megan Kate NelsonHistorian Megan Kate Nelson reexamines the 19th-century American West, challenging the traditional frontier myth by highlighting the diverse lives of Indigenous peoples, immigrants, and people of color. Through the stories of seven remarkable individuals, the book reveals both the true complexity of the West and the deliberate efforts to erase these histories in favor of a simplified narrative of conquest and individualism.
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Military Transport: The Definitive Visual History by DkExplore more than 5,000 years of mechanized conflict around the globe - from the earliest chariots and warships to the supersonic fighters and bombers of the modern era.Take an exhilarating ride through the ever-changing world of mobile warfare, across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and evocative text with The Military Transport Book.
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| Mafia: A Global History by Ryan GingerasHistorian Ryan Gingeras's sweeping account surveys the origins and exploits of organized crime syndicates throughout the world, including the Mafia, yakuza, triad, and more. |
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This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History by Beverly GageIn This Land Is Your Land, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage takes readers on a cross-country journey through key historic sites to explore how Americans understand and debate their past. Marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, the book examines both the ideals and contradictions of American history, encouraging readers to confront it honestly while still appreciating the country
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America 250 All-In-One for Dummies by The Experts at DummiesAmerica 250 All-In-One For Dummies explores the history of the United States and its impact on today, in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. It provides a comprehensive look at key events, diverse cultural contributions, and the people and ideas that have shaped America’s past, present, and future.
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Strange People on the Hill: How Extremism Tore Apart a Small American Town by Michael Edison HaydenThis account by Michael Edison Hayden explores how the white nationalist group VDARE disrupted life in Berkeley Springs after establishing its headquarters in a historic castle and spreading extremist ideology. As tensions rose, local residents united to resist the group’s influence, revealing how national political extremism can fracture communities while also inspiring collective action for inclusion.
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Books You May Have Missed
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Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools by Mary Annette PemberOjibwe journalist Mary Annette Pember's well-researched debut examines the origins and evolution of Native American boarding schools in the United States, revealing how the impacts of her own mother's experiences at a Catholic-run school contributed to her family's generational trauma.
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