Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Great Divide The Great Divide Thomas J. Fleming How differing views of governance played out during the first four US presidential admininstrations, focusing on Washington (federalist) and Jefferson (antifederalist). OL17199136W
A disease in the public mind A disease in the public mind Thomas J. Fleming Why was the United States the only nation in the world to fight a war to end slavery? Fleming looks at the reasons of why the Civil War was fought, and shows that the polarization that divided the No… OL19971959W
Dreams of Glory Dreams of Glory Thomas J. Fleming 396p. ; 18cm OL245048W
The Perils of Peace The Perils of Peace Thomas J. Fleming On October 19, 1781, Great Britain's best army surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown. But the future of the 13 former colonies was far from clear. A 13,000 man British army still occup… OL245049W
The intimate lives of the Founding Fathers The intimate lives of the Founding Fathers Thomas J. Fleming An intimate look at the founders-- George Washington, Ben Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison-- and the women who played essential roles in their lives. OL24833929W
Harry S Truman, president Harry S Truman, president Thomas J. Fleming A biography of the thirty-third president of the United States. OL464945W
The Louisiana Purchase The Louisiana Purchase Thomas J. Fleming From The Louisiana Purchase Like many other major events in world history, the Louisiana Purchase is a fascinating mix of destiny and individual energy and creativity. . . . Thomas Jefferson would… OL464955W
The secret trial of Robert E. Lee The secret trial of Robert E. Lee Thomas J. Fleming 1865: The Civil War is over and the South lies in ruins. But for some, the former slaveholders have not been punished enough. A cabal of powerful men, led by Charles A. Dana, the Assistant Secretary … OL464967W
Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Thomas J. Fleming The life of America's third President, who was also a recognized architect, inventor, and lawyer. OL464971W
The New Dealers' war The New Dealers' war Thomas J. Fleming "Solidly challenging the idea that World War II was a "good war," The New Dealers' War offers a drastically new look at the conflict that has dominated the history of the twentieth century. For many … OL464986W