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  • Moses Montefiore

    Jewish Liberator, Imperial Hero

    de Abigail Green ...
    " A rich gift to history—and not just Jewish history—for its account not just of what Moses Montefiore did or did not do, but also of what he was." — New RepublicHumanitarian, philanthropist, and campaigner for Jewish emancipation on a grand scale, Sir Moses Montefiore (1784–1885) was the preeminent Jewish figure of the nineteenth century. His story, told here in full for the first time, is a ... Leer más

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  • Jews, Liberalism, Antisemitism

    A Global History

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    “This is a timely contribution to some of the most pressing debates facing scholars of Jewish Studies today. It forces us to re-think standard approaches to both antisemitism and liberalism. Its geographic scope offers a model for how scholars can “provincialize” Europe and engage in a transnational approach to Jewish history. The book crackles with intellectual energy; it is truly a pleasure to ... Leer más

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  • Accidental Gods

    On Race, Empire, and Men Unwittingly Turned Divine

    NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY ESQUIRE, THE IRISH TIMES AND THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT**SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN HESSELL-TILTMAN PRIZEA provocative history of men who were worshipped as gods that illuminates the connection between power and religion and the role of divinity in a secular age.**Ever since 1492, when Christopher Columbus made landfall in the New World and was hailed as a heavenly ... Leer más

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  • Oblivion or Glory

    1921 and the Making of Winston Churchill

    "[The book's] power lies in a vivid re-creation not only of Churchill's public roles but also his private life—of good fortune but also family tragedy." — The Wall Street JournalAn engaging and original account of 1921, a pivotal year for Churchill that had a lasting impact on his political and personal legacyAfter the tragic consequences of his involvement in the catastrophic Dardanelles Campaign ... Leer más

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  • The Confidante

    The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America

    **Perfect for readers of A Woman of No Importance, Three Ordinary Girls, and Eleanor: A Life comes the first-ever biography of Anna Marie Rosenberg, the Hungarian Jewish immigrant who became FDR’s closest advisor during World War II and, according to Life, “the most important official woman in the world”—a woman of many firsts, whose story, forgotten for too long, is extraordinary, inspiring, and ... Leer más

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  • Brothers in Arms

    One Legendary Tank Regiment's Bloody War from D-Day to V-E Day

    de James Holland ...
    The renowned historian and author of Normandy '44 recounts the operations and personal experiences of the legendary Sherwood Rangers during WWII.One of the last cavalry units to ride horses into battle, the Sherwood Rangers were transformed into a "mechanized cavalry" of tanks in 1942. After winning acclaim in the North African campaign, they spearheaded one of the D-Day landings in Normandy and ... Leer más

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  • The Cross

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  • The Louvre

    The Many Lives of the World's Most Famous Museum

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    The centuries-long history of the Louvre, from humble fortress to Royal palace to the world's greatest art museum—with photos and building maps.Some ten million people from all over the world flock to the Louvre each year to enjoy its incomparable art collection. Yet few of them are aware of the remarkable history of the site and buildings themselves—a fascinating story that historian James ... Leer más

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  • How to Survive in Ancient Egypt

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