When Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in 1852 it caused a sensation. Its antislavery position proved to be one the most powerful cultural influences behind the Civil War. By emphasizing the moral failure inherent in slavery, it helped intensify the conflict between north and south. By the end of the[...]

The typeface, design, and layout of the original publication of the first great American poem are captured in this special commemorative edition celebrating the seminal volume's 150th anniversary.[...]

This volume assesses Franklin Roosevelt's role as war leader from the vantage point of the twenty-first century, by looking at different aspects of his foreign policy.[...]