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Review: ‘The Last Campaign’ straightforward but dramatic
[ad_1] “The Last Campaign: Sherman, Geronimo and the War for America,” by H.W. Brands (Doubleday) Though they’re mentioned in the subtitle, William Tecumseh Sherman…
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Bono opens book tour before adoring fans at Beacon Theatre
[ad_1] NEW YORK — Bono opened his book tour Wednesday night in what he called a “transgressive” mood, a little bit guilty for appearing…
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Review: How Meacham’s Lincoln defeated ‘Big Lie’ of his day
[ad_1] “And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle” by Jon Meacham (Random House) Fun fact: Feb. 12, 1809, is the birthdate…
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Books on empire, migrant crisis up for Baillie Gifford prize
[ad_1] LONDON — Books about Britain’s imperial past and the human face of the present-day refugee crisis are among the finalists for Britain’s leading…