Richard Edwards is director emeritus of the Center for Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He is author or coauthor of numerous books, including The First Migrants (Nebraska, 2023) and Homesteading the Plains: Toward a New History (Nebraska, … Continue reading Excerpt: Great Plains Homesteaders
Truth is stranger than fiction, as the haunting season begins in earnest, the most unnerving tales are often those that occur in real life. We have curated a list of true crime books that reckon with systemic failings, explore policy-shaping … Continue reading True Crime Books to Read this Fall
Launched in 1961 as UNP’s first trade imprint, Bison Books reflects the Press’s commitment to general-interest books that appeal to the educated reader. Browse the latest and greatest in Bison Books, From Tiffany Midge’s bitingly witty essay collection to the remarkable … Continue reading Recent & Forthcoming Bison Books
Book Birthdays celebrate one year of a book’s life in social media posts, reviews, and more. This month we’re saying Happy First Book Birthday to Richard Nixon: California’s Native Son (Potomac Books, 2023) by Paul Carter. About the Book: Modern … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Paul Carter’s ‘Richard Nixon’
Book Birthdays celebrate one year of a book’s life in social media posts, reviews, and more. This month we’re saying Happy First Book Birthday to The First Migrants: How Black Homesteaders’ Quest for Land and Freedom Heralded America’s Great Migration … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to The First Migrants
Congratulations to these UNP authors who were recently recognized for their work! Benjamin F. Shambaugh Published Book Award Union General (Potomac Books, 2023) by William L. Shea is a recipient of the 2024 Benjamin F. Shambaugh Award Certificate of Recognition. … Continue reading Recent Award Winners
With the fall semester starting soon, we have prepared a list of titles to help you brush up on something familiar or dive into a new fascinating subject. History Between the Wires WAITMAN WADE BEORN Between the Wires tells for … Continue reading Back to School Reading List
Book Birthdays celebrate one year of a book’s life in social media posts, reviews, and more. This month we’re saying Happy First Book Birthday to Truman and the Bomb: The Untold Story (Potomac Books, 2023) by D. M. Giangreco. About … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to D.M. Giangreco’s Truman and the Bomb
Sigrid Anderson is the librarian for English language and literature at the University of Michigan’s Hatcher Graduate Library and a lecturer in the Department of American Culture. Her book, Land of Sunshine: Race, Gender, and Regional Development in a California Periodical, … Continue reading Excerpt: Land of Sunshine
James Mallery is a licensed architect specializing in existing and historical buildings in Los Angeles. He has a PhD in history and has taught architectural history and U.S. history at various institutions. His new book, City of Vice: Transience and San Francisco’s … Continue reading Excerpt: City of Vice
