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An epic, sweeping history of Cuba and its complex and intimate ties to the United States--from before the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the present day--written by one of the world's leading historians of Cuba.
In Cuba, the passing of Fidel Castro from this world and of Ra l Castro from power have raised urgent questions about the island's political future. In the United States, Barack Obama's opening to Cuba, the reversal of that policy during Donald Trump's administration, and Joseph Biden's apparent willingness to reinitiate open relations have made the nature of the historic relationship between the two nations a subject of debate once more. In both countries, the time is ripe for a new reckoning with Cuba's history and its relationship to the United States. Now, award-winning historian Ada Ferrer delivers an ambitious and moving chronicle of more than fiveAn epic, sweeping history of Cuba and its complex and intimate ties to the United States--from before the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the present day--written by one of the world's leading historians of Cuba. In Cuba, the passing of Fidel Castro from this world and of Ra l Castro from power
A groundbreaking and endlessly surprising history of how artisans created America, from the nation's origins to the present day.At the center of the United States' economic and social development, according to conventional wisdom, are industry, commodities, and technology-while craftspeople and
An intimate, fresh perspective on the most powerful woman in American political history, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, by award-winning political journalist Molly Ball She's the iconic leader who puts Donald Trump in his place, the woman with the toughness to take on a lawless president and defend
The official companion book to the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, featuring an extraordinary treasure trove of magical artifacts, original drafts and drawings by J.K. Rowling, and additional material exclusive to the US run of this unforgettable exhibition As we celebrate
An award-winning historian recounts the history of American liberty through the stories of thirteen essential documentsNationalism is inevitable: It supplies feelings of belonging, identity, and recognition. It binds us to our neighbors and tells us who we are. But increasingly -- from the United
An award-winning environmental historian explores American history through wrenching, tragic, and sometimes humorous stories of getting lost 'Will fascinate readers with its look at the place of wilderness in American history.'--Publishers Weekly The human species has a propensity for getting
Kehinde Wiley is an icon of contemporary American painting. He takes a critical look at the history of art by reinterpreting traditional representations of power. Text in English and
A groundbreaking examination of polygamy showing that monogamy was not the only form marriage took in early America 'A richly sourced, elegantly written, and strikingly original interdisciplinary study of the diverse practices of polygamy in American from ca.1500 to 1900.'--John Witte Jr., Journal
A sweeping, ambitious history of American democratic socialism from one of the world's leading intellectual historians and social ethicists 'The movement whose tangled history Gary Dorrien tells in American Democratic Socialism has deep roots in the very 'American' values it is accused of
A captivating history of 20th-century Modern American architecture, as seen through the eyes of a legendary photographerIt is impossible to overstate the importance of photography's role in shaping the world's perception of architecture. And towering above the ever-growing crowd of image-makers is
American Indians have long played a central role in Mormon history and its narratives. Their roles, however, have often been cast in support of traditional Mormon beliefs and as a reaffirmation of colonial discourses. This collection of essays, many the result of a seminar hosted by the Charles
An Introduction to American English explores American English in the context of American history and institutions, while also making comparisons with British
In Minuteman: A Technical History of the Missile That Defined American Nuclear Warfare, David K. Stumpf demystifies the intercontinental ballistic missile program that was conceived at the end of the Eisenhower administration as a key component of the US nuclear strategy of massive retaliation
An authoritative history of art history from its medieval origins to its modern predicaments In this wide-ranging and authoritative book, the first of its kind in English, Christopher Wood tracks the evolution of the historical study of art from the late middle ages through the rise of the modern
An authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, fully illustrated
In Robert Motherwell: The Making of an American Giant, published to coincide with Motherwell's centenary, author Bernard Jacobson examines Motherwell's art in the context of 20th-century American culture. America's music and literature were indigenous triumphs, while its art was slowly learning to
An authoritative account of Ancient Rome, its political and military history, art, architecture and culture, sumptously illustrated throughout with 1000 photographs and reproductions, chronicling the story of the most important and influential civilisation the world has ever