Klan War: Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle to Save Reconstruction
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A stunning history of the first national anti-terrorist campaign.

“Riveting... An astute assessment of an often overlooked episode in American history. ”—Publishers Weekly

“One of the most talented historians of our times tells the riveting story of Grant's forgotten war on the Ku Klux Klan... should be required reading for all American citizens.”—Manisha Sinha

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BOUND FOR CANAAN: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

“...an excellent book... probably as close to a definitive history as we’re likely to see.”—WS Journal

“ ...utterly compelling...” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“ ...spellbinding... Highly recommended...”
—lIBRARY jOURNAL

“This fast-paced narrative is the best account we have of... the Underground Railroad.”
—James M. McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom

“...a masterful story—a deeply American story—of the human quest for freedom.”
—CORNEL WEST, race matters

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reviews: The First Congress

“There is no better book about the inception of the United States Congress.”
—Richard A. Baker, U.S. Senate Historian Emeritus

“highly readable and sweeping account...”
—Kenneth R. Bowling, First Federal Congress Project

“expertly conveys the excitement of how the first U.S. Congress created a government...”
—Margaret Kappanadze, Library Journal

“a delightful account...”
—Kirkus Reviews