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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. A...

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Get Capone: The Secret Plot That Captured America's Most Wanted Gangster cover

Get Capone

Jonathan Eig

Mentioned 5 months ago

St. Valentines Day Massacre | Public Enemy No. 1 | 2

The speaker mentioned this book as further reading to explore Capone's ultimate downfall with the author.

In our next episode, we'll explore Capone's ultimate downfall with Jonathan Eig, author of Get Capone, the secret plot that captured America's most wanted gangster.

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Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and Legend cover

Al Capone

Deirdre Bair

Mentioned 5 months ago

St. Valentines Day Massacre | Public Enemy No. 1 | 2

This book was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about Al Capone and the Chicago Gang Wars.

If you'd like to learn more about Al Capone and the Chicago Gang Wars, we recommend Al Capone, The Life, Legacy, and Legend by Deidre Baer, The St. Valentine's Day massacre by William J. Helmer and Arthur J. Billick, and Murder and Mayhem on Chicago's North Side by Troy Taylor.

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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre: The Untold Story of the Gangland Bloodbath That Brought Down Al Capone cover

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

William J. Helmer

Mentioned 5 months ago

St. Valentines Day Massacre | Public Enemy No. 1 | 2

This book, co-authored by William J. Helmer and Arthur J. Billick, was suggested for further reading on the topic of the massacre.

If you'd like to learn more about Al Capone and the Chicago Gang Wars, we recommend Al Capone, The Life, Legacy, and Legend by Deidre Baer, The St. Valentine's Day massacre by William J. Helmer and Arthur J. Billick, and Murder and Mayhem on Chicago's North Side by Troy Taylor.

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Murder & Mayhem on Chicago's North Side cover

Murder & Mayhem on Chicago's North Side

Troy Taylor

Mentioned 5 months ago

St. Valentines Day Massacre | Public Enemy No. 1 | 2

Troy Taylor's book about Chicago's North Side crime was suggested as recommended listening for those interested in the subject.

If you'd like to learn more about Al Capone and the Chicago Gang Wars, we recommend Al Capone, The Life, Legacy, and Legend by Deidre Baer, The St. Valentine's Day massacre by William J. Helmer and Arthur J. Billick, and Murder and Mayhem on Chicago's North Side by Troy Taylor.

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This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving cover

This Land Is Their Land

David J. Silverman

Mentioned 7 months ago

The Mayflower | The Thanksgiving Myth | 5

The author wrote this book to place Wampanoag people at the center of the history of the first Thanksgiving and connect that history to their long-term struggles with colonialism. He also intended the book to be accessible to secondary teachers to reach millions of students with a more accurate history.

He's the author of This Land is Their Land, The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving.

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Thundersticks: Firearms and the Violent Transformation of Native America cover

Thundersticks

David J. Silverman

Mentioned 7 months ago

The Mayflower | The Thanksgiving Myth | 5

This book was mentioned as another work by David Silverman that listeners might want to check out after the interview.

You may also want to check out another of his books, Thundersticks, Firearms, and the Violent Transformation of Native America.

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Of Plymouth Plantation (Illustrated): In Modern English cover

Of Plymouth Plantation (Illustrated)

William Bradford

Mentioned 7 months ago

The Mayflower | Cutthroats | 4

William Bradford wrote this detailed history of the colony's early years between 1630 and 1652, hoping it would educate younger generations about the community's founding ideals. The manuscript was lost in 1777 amidst the American Revolution but was rediscovered in the Bishop of London's library in 1855, sparking a pilgrim craze in the North.

And thus was this poor church left, like an ancient mother, grown old and forsaken of her children. She that had made many rich became herself poor.

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The Origin of Species

Charles Darwin

Mentioned 7 months ago

History Daily: Darwin’s Origin of Species

This transformative book introduced Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection to the world on November 24, 1859. The publisher initially agreed to print it without even reading the manuscript due to Darwin's secrecy, though sales proved to be impressive immediately upon release. The book was controversial because it suggested evolution occurred without a creator and included humans as just another species subject to evolutionary pressures.

On the Origin of Species, by means of natural selection or the preservation of favored races in the struggle for life.

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Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam (Studying Qur'an & Hadith) cover

Secrets of Divine Love

A. Helwa

Mentioned 7 months ago

History Daily: Darwin’s Origin of Species

A man stumbled upon this book in a library looking for answers and it led him into a world of radicalism and eventually to joining Al-Qaeda. The towering, ginger-haired Dane did not know that moment would change his life.

One afternoon, he stumbles into a library looking for answers. He finds them in the form of a book about Islam.

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Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta Ride from Hell (Frontier Lawmen) cover

Tombstone

Tom Clavin

Mentioned 8 months ago

Shootout at the O.K. Corral | Vendetta | 4

This book focusing on Tombstone was suggested for further reading on the subject.

Tombstone by Tom Clavin

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The Last Gunfight: The Real Story of the Shootout at the O.K. Corral-And How It Changed the American West cover

The Last Gunfight

Jeff Guinn

Mentioned 8 months ago

Shootout at the O.K. Corral | Vendetta | 4

This book about Tombstone was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about the area.

we recommend The Last Gunfight by Jeff Gwynn

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Ride the Devil's Herd: Wyatt Earp's Epic Battle Against the West's Biggest Outlaw Gang cover

Ride the Devil's Herd

John Boessenecker

Mentioned 8 months ago

Shootout at the O.K. Corral | Vendetta | 4

This publication was recommended for listeners interested in learning more about the events discussed.

and Ride the Devil's Herd by John Bozenegger.

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The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter Cover

Kai Bird

The Outlier

The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter

This book about Jimmy Carter's presidency was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more.

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If you'd like to learn more about Jimmy Carter's presidency, we recommend The Outlier, the unfinished presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kyber.

— Episode: The Carter Years | Homecoming | 3

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Episode: The Carter Years | Homecoming | 3

This book about Jimmy Carter's presidency was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more.

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If you'd like to learn more about Jimmy Carter's presidency, we recommend The Outlier, the unfinished presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kyber.

His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life Cover

Jonathan Alter

His Very Best

Jimmy Carter, a Life

This biography about Jimmy Carter's life was suggested for listeners seeking further information on the subject.

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His Very Best, Jimmy Carter, A Life by Jonathan Alter

— Episode: The Carter Years | Homecoming | 3

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Episode: The Carter Years | Homecoming | 3

This biography about Jimmy Carter's life was suggested for listeners seeking further information on the subject.

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His Very Best, Jimmy Carter, A Life by Jonathan Alter

Keeping Faith: A Contemporary Romance Novel Exploring Faith, Family, and Philosophy Cover

Jodi Picoult

Keeping Faith

A Contemporary Romance Novel Exploring Faith, Family, and Philosophy

Carter's 1995 memoir was listed as a recommended book for those interested in learning more about him.

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and Carter's 1995 memoir, Keeping Faith.

— Episode: The Carter Years | Homecoming | 3

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Episode: The Carter Years | Homecoming | 3

Carter's 1995 memoir was listed as a recommended book for those interested in learning more about him.

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and Carter's 1995 memoir, Keeping Faith.

The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter Cover

Kai Bird

The Outlier

The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter

This book about Jimmy Carter's presidency was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about the subject.

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If you'd like to learn more about Jimmy Carter's presidency, we recommend The Outlier, The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird, his very best, Jimmy Carter Alive by Jona...

— Episode: The Carter Years | "Jimmy Who?" | 1

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Episode: The Carter Years | "Jimmy Who?" | 1

This book about Jimmy Carter's presidency was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about the subject.

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If you'd like to learn more about Jimmy Carter's presidency, we recommend The Outlier, The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird, his very best, Jimmy Carter Alive by Jonathan Alter, and Carter's 1995 memoir, Keeping Faith.

His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life Cover

Jonathan Alter

His Very Best

Jimmy Carter, a Life

This book about Jimmy Carter was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about the subject.

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If you'd like to learn more about Jimmy Carter's presidency, we recommend The Outlier, The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird, His Very Best, Jimmy Carter Alive by Jona...

— Episode: The Carter Years | "Jimmy Who?" | 1

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Episode: The Carter Years | "Jimmy Who?" | 1

This book about Jimmy Carter was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about the subject.

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If you'd like to learn more about Jimmy Carter's presidency, we recommend The Outlier, The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird, His Very Best, Jimmy Carter Alive by Jonathan Alter, and Carter's 1995 memoir, Keeping Faith.

Keeping Faith: A Contemporary Romance Novel Exploring Faith, Family, and Philosophy Cover

Jodi Picoult

Keeping Faith

A Contemporary Romance Novel Exploring Faith, Family, and Philosophy

This 1995 memoir by Jimmy Carter was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about his presidency.

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If you'd like to learn more about Jimmy Carter's presidency, we recommend The Outlier, The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird, his very best, Jimmy Carter Alive by Jonathan Alter, and C...

— Episode: The Carter Years | "Jimmy Who?" | 1

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Episode: The Carter Years | "Jimmy Who?" | 1

This 1995 memoir by Jimmy Carter was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about his presidency.

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If you'd like to learn more about Jimmy Carter's presidency, we recommend The Outlier, The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird, his very best, Jimmy Carter Alive by Jonathan Alter, and Carter's 1995 memoir, Keeping Faith.

Edmund Spenser The Faerie Queene Book One (Hackett Classics) Cover

Carol V. Kaske

Edmund Spenser The Faerie Queene Book One (Hackett Classics)

This epic poem, written in 1596, paid homage to Queen Elizabeth I, with the poet referring to her as Gloriana.

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In 1596, the poet Edmund Spencer writes The Fairy Queen, an epic poem paying homage to Elizabeth.

— Episode: History Daily: The Death of Queen Elizab...

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Episode: History Daily: The Death of Queen Elizabeth I

This epic poem, written in 1596, paid homage to Queen Elizabeth I, with the poet referring to her as Gloriana.

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In 1596, the poet Edmund Spencer writes The Fairy Queen, an epic poem paying homage to Elizabeth.

Spencer refers to her as Gloriana, an eternally youthful monarch whose beauty and wisdom are unparalleled.

NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Hardcover, Full-Color: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation Cover

Thomas Nelson

NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Hardcover, Full-Color

Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation

This controversial book, published in 1896, attacked the Christian Bible for portraying women as inferior to men.

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Have you seen the new book by Elizabeth Cady Stanton? It's very interesting. She criticizes biblical teachings that paint women as subservient to men.

— Episode: ENCORE: The Fight for Women's Suffrage |...

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This controversial book, published in 1896, attacked the Christian Bible for portraying women as inferior to men.

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Have you seen the new book by Elizabeth Cady Stanton? It's very interesting. She criticizes biblical teachings that paint women as subservient to men.

In 1896, Elizabeth Cady Stanton published a controversial bestseller called The Woman's Bible, which attacked the Christian Bible for portraying women as inferior to men.

Suffrage: Women's Long Battle for the Vote Cover

Ellen Carol DuBois

Suffrage

Women's Long Battle for the Vote

This book was recommended for listeners wanting to learn more about the suffrage movement.

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If you'd like to learn more about the Suffrage movement, we recommend Suffrage, Women's Long Battle for the Vote by Ellen Carol DuBois

— Episode: ENCORE: The Fight for Women's Suffrage |...

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This book was recommended for listeners wanting to learn more about the suffrage movement.

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If you'd like to learn more about the Suffrage movement, we recommend Suffrage, Women's Long Battle for the Vote by Ellen Carol DuBois

Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All Cover

Martha S. Jones

Vanguard

How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All

This book was recommended for listeners interested in learning more about how Black women advanced the suffrage movement.

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and Vanguard, How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All by Martha S. Jones.

— Episode: ENCORE: The Fight for Women's Suffrage |...

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This book was recommended for listeners interested in learning more about how Black women advanced the suffrage movement.

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and Vanguard, How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All by Martha S. Jones.

Suffrage: Women's Long Battle for the Vote Cover

Ellen Carol DuBois

Suffrage

Women's Long Battle for the Vote

This book was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about the suffrage movement.

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If you like American History Tellers, you can binge all episodes early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon...

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This book was recommended for listeners who wanted to learn more about the suffrage movement.

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If you like American History Tellers, you can binge all episodes early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. And before you go, tell us about yourself by filling out a short survey at wondery.com slash survey. If you'd like to learn more about the Suffrage movement, we recommend Suffrage, Women's Long Battle for the Vote by Ellen Carol DuBois

Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All Cover

Martha S. Jones

Vanguard

How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All

This book was recommended as an additional resource for listeners wanting more information on the suffrage movement, specifically focusing on Black women's roles.

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If you'd like to learn more about the suffrage movement, we recommend Suffrage, Women's Long Battle for the Vote by Ellen Carol DuBois, and Vanguard, How Black Women Broke Barriers, W...

— Episode: ENCORE: The Fight for Women's Suffrage |...

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This book was recommended as an additional resource for listeners wanting more information on the suffrage movement, specifically focusing on Black women's roles.

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If you'd like to learn more about the suffrage movement, we recommend Suffrage, Women's Long Battle for the Vote by Ellen Carol DuBois, and Vanguard, How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All by Martha S. Jones.

Race, Politics, and Reconstruction: The First Black Cadets at Old West Point (The Black Soldier in War and Society: New Narratives and Critical Perspectives) Cover

Rory McGovern

Race, Politics, and Reconstruction

The First Black Cadets at Old West Point (The Black Soldier in War and Society

This book, co-edited by Lieutenant Colonel Rory McGovern, discussed the integration of West Point during Reconstruction and the experiences of the first Black cadets there. The book was noted as being available from the University of Virginia Press.

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To discuss the integration of West Point during Reconstruction, I'm joined by Lieutenant Colonel Rory McGovern, an associate professor in the Department of History at West Point, and the co-author of...

— Episode: Buffalo Soldiers | Suffering in Silence...

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This book, co-edited by Lieutenant Colonel Rory McGovern, discussed the integration of West Point during Reconstruction and the experiences of the first Black cadets there. The book was noted as being available from the University of Virginia Press.

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To discuss the integration of West Point during Reconstruction, I'm joined by Lieutenant Colonel Rory McGovern, an associate professor in the Department of History at West Point, and the co-author of Race, Politics, and Reconstruction, The First Black Cadets at Old West Point.

The book that he co-edited, Race, Politics, and Reconstruction, The First Black Cadets at Old West Point, is available now from the University of Virginia Press.

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