In The First Ladies of the United States, Nicola Gillies offers a concise overview of the lives and legacies of the women who have served as the nation’s First Ladies. Through brief biographies accompanied by portraits, the book highlights how each First Lady fulfilled her role in her own unique way—whether as hostess, advocate, trend-setter, or behind-the-scenes advisor. Aimed at younger r…
Patriots: The Men Who Started the American Revolution by A. J. Langguth presents a vivid and engaging narrative of the American Revolution, focusing on the personalities, motivations, and struggles of the leaders who helped shape the nation’s independence. Through historical accounts and firsthand sources, Langguth portrays figures such as Samuel Adams, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Wa…