Unknown Revolution

In this audacious recasting of the American Revolution, distinguished historian Gary Nash offers a profound new way of thinking about the struggle to create this country, introducing listeners to a coalition of patriots from all classes and races of American society. From millennialist preachers to enslaved Africans and disgruntled women to aggrieved Indians, the people so vividly portrayed in this book laid down ideas that have become part of our inheritance and ideals toward which we still strive today.

Based on a decade of research and on interviews with many of Mao's close circle in China who have never talked before, and with virtually everyone outside China who had significant dealings with him, this is the most authoritative biography of Mao ever written.

From badass writer Hannah Jewell, She Caused a Riot is an empowering, no-holds-barred look into the epic adventures and dangerous exploits of 100 inspiring women who were too brave, too brilliant, too unconventional, too political, too poor, not ladylike enough, and not white enough to be recognized by their shitty contemporaries.

America’s Fourteen Unknown Presidents explores the lives and careers of the fourteen men who served as President before the adoption of the United States Constitution. These largely unknown men served collectively from September 5, 1774 to April 30, 1789. They were sometimes referred to as “President of the Confederacy,” “President of Congress”, or “President of the United States in Congress Assembled.” We can better call them the “Unknown Presidents.” History has largely forgotten the acts preformed by these men while they were President. However, their accomplishments ...

Dive into the mesmerizing dance of understanding with "Circling the Unknown." This accessible guide unfolds the intricacies of Gadamer's Hermeneutic Circle, inviting readers of all backgrounds to embark on a transformative journey. Through lively metaphors, real-world applications, and personal reflections, the book bridges the gap between dense philosophical treatises and the curious everyday reader. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or simply someone seeking a deeper grasp of the world around you, this book promises to enlighten, challenge, and inspire. Discover: The timeless dance ...