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Traitor to His Class
Format: Trade Paperback, 912 pages
On Sale: September 8, 2009
Price: $19.00
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
A Washington Post Notable Book
A brilliant evocation of the qualities that made FDR one of the most beloved and greatest of American presidents.
Drawing on archival material, public speeches, correspondence and accounts by those closest to Roosevelt early in his career and during his presidency, H. W. Brands shows how... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 912 pages
On Sale: September 8, 2009
Price: $19.00
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
A Washington Post Notable Book
A brilliant evocation of the qualities that made FDR one of the most beloved and greatest of American presidents.
Drawing on archival material, public speeches, correspondence and accounts by those closest to Roosevelt early in his career and during his presidency, H. W. Brands shows how... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook and a
hardcover.
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The First American
Format: Trade Paperback, 784 pages
On Sale: March 12, 2002
Price: $17.00
He was the foremost American of his day, yet today he is little more than a mythic caricature in the public imagination. Benjamin Franklin, perhaps the pivotal figure in colonial and revolutionary America, comes vividly to life in this masterly biography.
Wit, diplomat, scientist, philosopher, businessman, inventor, and bon vivant, Benjamin Franklin... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 784 pages
On Sale: March 12, 2002
Price: $17.00
He was the foremost American of his day, yet today he is little more than a mythic caricature in the public imagination. Benjamin Franklin, perhaps the pivotal figure in colonial and revolutionary America, comes vividly to life in this masterly biography.
Wit, diplomat, scientist, philosopher, businessman, inventor, and bon vivant, Benjamin Franklin... Read more >
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Andrew Jackson
Format: Trade Paperback, 656 pages
On Sale: October 10, 2006
Price: $16.95
In this, the first major single-volume biography of Andrew Jackson in decades, H.W. Brands reshapes our understanding of this fascinating man, and of the Age of Democracy that he ushered in.
An orphan at a young age and without formal education or the family lineage of the Founding Fathers, Jackson showed... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 656 pages
On Sale: October 10, 2006
Price: $16.95
In this, the first major single-volume biography of Andrew Jackson in decades, H.W. Brands reshapes our understanding of this fascinating man, and of the Age of Democracy that he ushered in.
An orphan at a young age and without formal education or the family lineage of the Founding Fathers, Jackson showed... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and in
large print hardcover.
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Traitor to His Class
Format: Hardcover, 896 pages
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $35.00
Format: Hardcover, 896 pages
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $35.00
A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the twentieth century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm...
Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook and a
trade paperback.
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The Age of Gold
Format: Trade Paperback, 592 pages
On Sale: October 14, 2003
Price: $17.95
“I have found it.” These words, uttered by the man who first discovered gold on the American River in 1848, triggered the most astonishing mass movement of peoples since the Crusades. California’s gold drew fortune-seekers from the ends of the earth. It accelerated America’s imperial expansion and exacerbated the tensions that... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 592 pages
On Sale: October 14, 2003
Price: $17.95
“I have found it.” These words, uttered by the man who first discovered gold on the American River in 1848, triggered the most astonishing mass movement of peoples since the Crusades. California’s gold drew fortune-seekers from the ends of the earth. It accelerated America’s imperial expansion and exacerbated the tensions that... Read more >
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Lone Star Nation
Format: Trade Paperback, 608 pages
On Sale: February 8, 2005
Price: $17.95
In Lone Star Nation, Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands demythologizes Texas’s journey to statehood and restores the genuinely heroic spirit to a pivotal chapter in American history.
From Stephen Austin, Texas’s reluctant founder, to the alcoholic Sam Houston, who came to lead the Texas army in its hour of crisis and... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 608 pages
On Sale: February 8, 2005
Price: $17.95
In Lone Star Nation, Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands demythologizes Texas’s journey to statehood and restores the genuinely heroic spirit to a pivotal chapter in American history.
From Stephen Austin, Texas’s reluctant founder, to the alcoholic Sam Houston, who came to lead the Texas army in its hour of crisis and... Read more >
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Traitor to His Class
Format: Abridged Compact Disc
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $34.95
A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the twentieth century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm... Read more >
Format: Abridged Compact Disc
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $34.95
A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the twentieth century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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Andrew Jackson
Format: Abridged Compact Disc
On Sale: September 6, 2005
Price: $39.95
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Format: Abridged Compact Disc
On Sale: September 6, 2005
Price: $39.95
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
trade paperback and in
large print hardcover.
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Andrew Jackson
Format: Hardcover, 640 pages
On Sale: October 4, 2005
Price: $35.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 640 pages
On Sale: October 4, 2005
Price: $35.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
trade paperback and in
large print hardcover.
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Andrew Jackson
Format: Hardcover, 1040 pages
On Sale: October 18, 2005
Price: $37.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 1040 pages
On Sale: October 18, 2005
Price: $37.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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Andrew Jackson
Format: eBook
On Sale: October 10, 2006
Price: $16.95
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Format: eBook
On Sale: October 10, 2006
Price: $16.95
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download,
hardcover,
trade paperback and in
large print hardcover.
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The Age of Gold
Format: eBook, 592 pages
On Sale: December 10, 2008
Price: $17.95
By the Author of the Bestselling Pulitzer Prize Finalist THE FIRST AMERICAN
THEY WENT WEST TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND IN THE BARGAIN THEY CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS IS THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOLD RUSH.
When gold was first discovered on the American River above Sutter's Fort... Read more >
Format: eBook, 592 pages
On Sale: December 10, 2008
Price: $17.95
By the Author of the Bestselling Pulitzer Prize Finalist THE FIRST AMERICAN
THEY WENT WEST TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND IN THE BARGAIN THEY CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS IS THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOLD RUSH.
When gold was first discovered on the American River above Sutter's Fort... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download and a
trade paperback.
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Traitor to His Class
Format: eBook, 896 pages
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $19.00
A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the twentieth century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm... Read more >
Format: eBook, 896 pages
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $19.00
A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the twentieth century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download,
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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The Age of Gold
Format: Abridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: August 20, 2002
Price: $14.95
By the Author of the Bestselling Pulitzer Prize Finalist THE FIRST AMERICAN
THEY WENT WEST TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND IN THE BARGAIN THEY CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS IS THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOLD RUSH.
When gold was first discovered on the American River above Sutter's Fort... Read more >
Format: Abridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: August 20, 2002
Price: $14.95
By the Author of the Bestselling Pulitzer Prize Finalist THE FIRST AMERICAN
THEY WENT WEST TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND IN THE BARGAIN THEY CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS IS THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOLD RUSH.
When gold was first discovered on the American River above Sutter's Fort... Read more >
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The Age of Gold
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: May 13, 2002
Price: $27.50
By the Author of the Bestselling Pulitzer Prize Finalist THE FIRST AMERICAN
THEY WENT WEST TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND IN THE BARGAIN THEY CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS IS THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOLD RUSH.
When gold was first discovered on the American River above Sutter's Fort... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: May 13, 2002
Price: $27.50
By the Author of the Bestselling Pulitzer Prize Finalist THE FIRST AMERICAN
THEY WENT WEST TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND IN THE BARGAIN THEY CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS IS THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOLD RUSH.
When gold was first discovered on the American River above Sutter's Fort... Read more >
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Lone Star Nation
Format: Abridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: February 10, 2004
Price: $16.95
From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history—the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.
“For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop... Read more >
Format: Abridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: February 10, 2004
Price: $16.95
From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history—the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.
“For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop... Read more >
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Andrew Jackson
Format: Abridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: October 4, 2005
Price: $19.98
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Format: Abridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: October 4, 2005
Price: $19.98
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
trade paperback and in
large print hardcover.
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Traitor to His Class
Format: Abridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $20.00
A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the twentieth century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm... Read more >
Format: Abridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $20.00
A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the twentieth century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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Lone Star Nation
Format: eBook
On Sale: February 8, 2005
Price: $17.95
From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history—the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.
“For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop... Read more >
Format: eBook
On Sale: February 8, 2005
Price: $17.95
From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history—the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.
“For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audiobook download,
unabridged audiobook download and a
trade paperback.
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Lone Star Nation
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: November 12, 2003
Price: $24.95
From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history--the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.
"For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: November 12, 2003
Price: $24.95
From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history--the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.
"For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop... Read more >
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Andrew Jackson (Part A)
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: October 11, 2005
Price: $20.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: October 11, 2005
Price: $20.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
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Andrew Jackson (Part B)
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: October 11, 2005
Price: $20.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: October 11, 2005
Price: $20.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
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Andrew Jackson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: September 13, 2005
Price: $40.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: September 13, 2005
Price: $40.00
The extraordinary story of Andrew Jackson—the colorful, dynamic, and forceful president who ushered in the Age of Democracy and set a still young America on its path to greatness—told by the bestselling author of The First American.
The most famous American of his time, Andrew Jackson is a seminal figure in American... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
abridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
trade paperback and in
large print hardcover.
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Traitor to His Class
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $37.50
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $37.50
A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the twentieth century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm...
Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD,
abridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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