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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
A visionary nation A visionary nation Zachary Karabell "America is a nation based on an idea. For nearly four centuries, Americans have shared the conviction that a perfect world is within reach. Running through our history is the presumption that we can… OL15857770W
The leading indicators The leading indicators Zachary Karabell A history and critical assessment of leading indicators reveals their indelible impact on the economy, public policy, and other critical decisions, discussing their shortcomings while making suggesti… OL19708264W
Chester Alan Arthur Chester Alan Arthur Zachary Karabell This is mostly a historical account of Arthur’s presidential administration from his unexpected inauguration through passing the Pendleton Act, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and a mainly uneventful term… OL451872W
Peace Be Upon You Peace Be Upon You Zachary Karabell In a narrative that is at once thoughtful and passionate, hopeful but without illusions, award-winning historian Zachary Karabell reveals the history of peaceful coexistence among Muslims, Christians… OL451878W