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Uncle Tom's Children

Why has Uncle Tom's Cabin survived—and thrived?

Stephen Metcalf | HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Friday, May 20, 2005, at 2:40 PM

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The Trouble With Harry

A new biography of Blackmun fails to do the Supreme Court justice.

Cliff Sloan | HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Thursday, May 19, 2005, at 12:12 PM

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Bar Mitzvah Madness

The bar mitzvah's history holds a clue to saving the modern-day ritual.

Emily Bazelon | HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Thursday, May 19, 2005, at 7:28 AM

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American History 101

Diane Ravitch | HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 1:01 PM

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That Barnes & Noble Dream

HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 10:27 AM

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Deconstructing Teddy

The darker side of the convivial president.

Mark Lewis | HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 7:24 AM

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That Barnes & Noble Dream

David Greenberg | HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 4:53 PM

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A Theater of War

Benjamin Franklin's dramatic role in American history.

Rachel Cohen | HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 3:29 PM

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The Spirit of the Letter

What biographers find in other people's mail.

Megan Marshall | HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 7:22 AM

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The Malleable Estate

Is marriage more joyful than ever?

Alan Wolfe | HISTORY BOOK BLITZ | Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 7:21 AM

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