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  Lieutenant General James...

  F. Gregory Toretta

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  A “fascinating and informative” reassessment of the underappreciated Confederate general’s achievements and ahead-of-his-time military strategy (Midwest Book Review).   Lieutenant-General James Longstreet, commander of the First Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, was a brilliant tactician and strategist. Prior to the Civil War there were many technological developments, of which the rifled musket and cannon, rail transport, and the telegraph were just a few. In addition, the North enjoyed a great advantage in manpower and resources. Longstreet adapted to these technological changes and the disparity between the belligerents, making recommendations on how the war should be fought.   Longstreet made a mental leap to adjust to this new type of warfare. Many others didn’t make this leap, including Lee, Jackson, Bragg, Hood, and Jefferson Davis, and Longstreet’s advice went unheeded. In contrast to many southern generals, he advocated for defensive warfare, using entrenchments and trying to maneuver the enemy to assault his position, conserving manpower, resources, and supplies. With the advent of the highly accurate and long-range rifled musket, offensive tactics became questionable and risky. This caused Longstreet to come into conflict with General Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg, and with General Bragg at Chickamauga.   Longstreet, a pragmatic and methodical general, was never given full authority over an army in the field. Had his suggestions been utilized there would have been a better outcome for the South. Many historians and biographers have misunderstood Longstreet and his motives, but this work offers a fresh perspective. It takes a new viewpoint of the Civil War and the generals who tailored their designs to pursue the war, analyzes Longstreet’s views of the generals and the tactics and strategy they employed, and examines why Longstreet proposed and urged a new type of warfare.

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  Thou Savage Woman: Female...

  Blessin Adams

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  A Daily Telegraph and BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 
  'Popular history at its best' Spectator 
  'Boisterous… replete with stabbings, bashing and thumping' Daily Mail 
  'A cocktail of brutal, tragic, and fascinating true crime from the era of the Tudors and Stuarts. This dark history at its best, narrated with empathy and precision' Gareth Russell 
  LADY KILLERS AND FEMME FATALES – STORIES OF MURDER MOST FOUL – HAVE GRIPPED PUBLIC IMAGINATION FOR CENTURIES 
  Early Modern Britain was awash with pamphlets, ballads, woodcuts broadcasting bloodthirsty tales of traitorous wives, greedy mistresses, cunning female poisoning lacing the supper with deadly substances; of child killers and spiteful witches, stories of women wholly and unnaturally wicked. These were printed or sung, tacked the walls of alehouses, sold in the streets for pennies and read voraciously to thrill all. But why? When the vast majority of murders then (and now) are committed by men. 
  In this bold, page-turning new history, former police officer and historian Blessin Adams tells stories of women whose violent crimes shattered the narrow confines of their gender – and whose notoriety revealed a society that was at once repulsed by and attracted to murderous female rebellion. Based on detailed research in court archives, each chapter explores murders that thrilled and terrified the British public; the crimes that caused the most concern and provoked the most debate. Women in this period killed rarely, and when they did it was usually within the context of extreme provocation or domestic violence. Adams has the ability of the best crime novelists in recreating the setting in which each case occurred as well as the motivations of each perpetrator. 
  Thou Savage Woman reminds us that women in the past had voices, that they sought to control their bodies and their environments and that they also had the capacity for committing acts of unspeakable violence. 
  In Thou Savage Woman, Blessin Adams delves into the dark corners of Europe's Elizabethan era, unearthing the chilling tales of notorious female criminals. This non-fiction biography is a must-read for those fascinated by the macabre and the up-coming release is already topping pre-order lists. 
  For fans of Michelle Morgan (The Book of Hope), Kate Summerscale (The Peepshow), Tom Holland (The Rest is History), David Wilson (My Life with Murderers), and Christopher Clark (Kaiser Wilhelm II). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  A Widower's Walk - From Desert...

  Danny White

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  On December 14, 1997, Marine Corps Captain Danny White thought he had it all. He had married his high school sweetheart and they had three children and another on the way, when an accident on an Arizona highway shattered his life and left him and two of his children stranded in a desert of the soul. Through his faith in God, Danny eventually found his life and a new love to lead him to his destiny.

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  Grant Unleashed - A Biography of...

  Aeon History

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  Grant Unleashed offers a fresh perspective on Ulysses S. Grant, presenting him not just as a Civil War general and president, but as a complex figure whose leadership principles and human struggles remain deeply relevant today. The biography explores Grant's journey from military commander to president, examining his strategic brilliance at battles like Shiloh and Vicksburg, while also delving into his personal challenges and controversies. 
  The book highlights Grant's resilience through various adversities - from financial hardships to his battle with cancer - showcasing his unwavering integrity and determination. It particularly emphasizes his role in Reconstruction, detailing his efforts to rebuild the South and protect freed slaves' rights, demonstrating his commitment to equality and justice. 
  Rather than presenting an idealized portrait, the biography acknowledges Grant's imperfections and controversies during his presidency. This honest approach makes his story more relatable and impactful, offering valuable lessons in leadership, perseverance, and the complex pursuit of justice. The narrative explores how Grant's reputation has evolved over time, from a controversial figure to being increasingly recognized as a champion of civil rights and national unity. 
  The book provides detailed insights into Grant's military expertise, which continues to be studied in military academies today. It also uncovers lesser-known aspects of his presidency and examines how his legacy influences contemporary American values and discussions about equality and justice.

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  The First Airplane Flight – The...

  Charlie Hill

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  From bicycles to the skies, two brothers changed the course of history forever. But how did Orville and Wilbur Wright achieve the impossible? 
  This audiobook takes you deep into the story of the first airplane flight, uncovering the inventions, failures, and groundbreaking moments that led to the dawn of aviation. Discover: 
  ✅ How the Wright brothers turned their bicycle shop into an innovation lab 
  ✅ The secrets behind their early flight experiments and wind tunnel tests 
  ✅ The dramatic first successful flight at Kitty Hawk 
  ✅ How their discovery sparked a revolution in modern aviation and space travel 
  The First Airplane Flight – The Wright Brothers’ Legacy is a must-listen for history lovers, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the pioneers who dared to reach for the skies.

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  Hillbilly Queer - A Memoir

  J.R. Jamison

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  “J.R. Jamison has written one of the most humane and challenging memoirs to come out of the Midwest. This is a perfect read to begin talking about all the conflicting, yet connected, issues forcing a reckoning for those who thought they knew what the world was, and who they were in it. Indeed, we are all more than heroes and villains, and Jamison does a great job of showing how and where our humanity gets lost between the two. I’m so glad I let him guide me through the trip.”-- Ashley C. Ford, author of "Somebody’s Daughter" and host of the HBO podcast "Lovecraft Country Radio" 
   
  J.R. Jamison spends his days in a world of trigger warnings and safe spaces, while his trigger-happy dad, Dave, spends his questioning why Americans have become so sensitive. Yet at the height of the 2016 election, the two decide to put political differences aside and travel together to rural Missouri for Dave’s fifty-five year class reunion. But with the constant backdrop of the Trump vs. Clinton battle at every turn, they are forced to explore one formidable question: Will the trip push them further apart or bring them closer together? 
   
  Dave has always accepted his gay son. J.R. must learn if he can accept his conservative-leaning dad. Traveling together through the rural, sun-beaten landscapes of Missouri, the two meet people along the way who challenge their concepts of right and wrong, and together they uncover truths about their family’s past that reveals more than political differences—they discover a lesson on the human condition that lands them on the international pages of The Guardian. 
   
  "Hillbilly Queer" is an enduring love story between a dad and son who find that sometimes the differences between us aren’t really that different at all.

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