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|  | Roxana by Daniel Defoe, David Blewett, John Mullan
Defoe`s novel about a woman who overcomes poverty to become wealthy and successful is another of his universally popular tales of outcasts and outsiders. Abandoned by her husband, Roxana farms out her five children and supports herself by becoming the mistress of her wealthy landlord, then a French prince, a rich merchant, Charles II, and an English lord. She amasses a fortune and disdains marriage until, later in her life, she finally accepts the suit of one of her lovers and retires to Holland with her husband. Unlike Moll Flanders, Defoe`s other rags-to-riches heroine, Roxana doesn`t abandon her dissolute life when it is no longer economically necessary; she sinks deeper into it, and ends up haunted by guilt and remorse. AUTHOR: Daniel Defoe, David Blewett, John Mullan
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History 
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 | Broken Ranks by Brian Mitchell
This author takes a strong stand against gender integration in the armed forces and presents a wealth of information on the issue. AUTHOR: Brian Mitchell
PUBLISHER: Regnery Publishing, Incorporated, An Eagle Publishing Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | American Heritage History of the Battle of Gettysburg by Craig L. Symonds
So begins the stunning retelling of an epic battle -- the bloodiest and longest in the Civil War -- the Battle of Gettysburg. Beginning with Chancellorsville, which set the stage for Robert E. Lee`s second invasion of the North, and concluding with Lee`s escape across the Potomac, noted historian Craig L. Symonds`s brilliant narrative in the American Heritage. History of the Battle of Gettysburg details the three days in July when two armies struggled in a virtual death grip across a dozen square miles of rolling Pennsylvania countryside.Symonds encapsulates the grand sweep of the Pennsylvania battle by mapping both sides` military strategy, such as the Confederate decision to invade Pennsylvania, the cat-and-mouse game as Lee`s army moved north, and, finally, the terrible clash of arms on the hills and fields ofGettysburg. The book also draws upon first hand accounts from the front lines, humanizing the Blue and Gray -- the soldiers fighting for their lives and country. Richly illustrated with nearly three hundred photographs, color paintings, and illustrations, and with a wealth, of letters, diaries, and memoirs accompanying the text, this is the story of Gettysburg as it has never been told before. It is sure to become a high water mark in Civil War history writing. AUTHOR: Craig L. Symonds
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | Reliving the Civil War by Robert L. Hadden
As Civil War reenacting continues to grow, beginners and enthusiasts need an up-to-date source and guidebook that will keep pace with advances and changes in the hobby. This second edition of the highly successful Reliving the Civil War improves on the first -- with new information on civilian reenacting (especially concerning women and children), a revised bibliography, and updated addresses of sutlers, organizations, and magazines. Also included are expanded discussions regarding virtual regiments, hard-core authenticity, and women in the ranks. AUTHOR: Robert L. Hadden
PUBLISHER: Stackpole Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Exploring Ancient Native America by David H. Thomas
The archaeological remnants of the first Americans tell a story of advanced civilization and culture. From the Pueblo dwellings of the Southwest to the buffalo jumps of the Great Plains to the coastal villages of the Northwest, the author combines the latest field research with accounts of tribal life to offer a new perspective on Native American history, culture and ritual. Using a chronological and regional framework, Thomas describes each of the prehistoric early native cultures, including Paleoindians of the North, the moundbuilding Mississippian cultures, and the ancient Anasazi peoples of the Southwest. Covering nine million square miles and 25,000 years, Exploring Ancient Native America suggests more than four hundred accessible sites where individuals can observe the remains of prehistoric American cultures today. Thomas also includes relevant contributions from Native American scholars, poets, and activists on topics such as language, oral tradition, contact, and sacred sites. The most comprehensive guide available, Exploring Ancient Native America is an excellent primer on early Native American cultures in every region of the country for both the intrepid explorer and the armchair traveler. AUTHOR: David H. Thomas
PUBLISHER: Routledge
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Eagles on Their Buttons by Versalle F. Washington
Eagles on Their Buttons is a fascinating examination of the Fifth Regiment of Infantry, United States Colored Troops -- the Union Army`s first black regiment from Ohio. Although the Fifth USCT was one of more than 150 regiments of black troops making up more than 10 percent of the Union Army at the end of the war, it was unique. The majority of USCT regiments were made up of freed men who viewed the army as an escape from slavery and a chance to take up arms against their former masters. The men serving in the 5th USCT, however, were freemen who were raised in a northern state and saw serving in the army both as a way to gain equal rights under the law and as an opportunity to prove their worth as men. AUTHOR: Versalle F. Washington
PUBLISHER: University of Missouri Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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