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Dinner at Mr. Jefferson's

Charles A. Cerami

A New York Times extended bestselling author re-creates the dinner party that saved the union. The Constitution was two years old, Washington was in his first term of office, and the United States was in serious danger. Bitter political rivalry between former allies and two surging issues that inflamed the nation led to grim talk of breaking up the union. Then a single great evening achieved compromises that led to America's great expansion.

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Author Video Interview

Meet the Author - Simon Winchester

In the 21st century we have been forcefully reminded of the destructive power of nature. Simon Winchester tells about another cataclysmic event in the 19th century in his book Krakatoa.

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Author InterviewMeet the Author - Simon Winchester In the 21st century we have been forcefully reminded of the destructive power of nature. Simon Winchester tells about another cataclysmic event in the 19th century in his book Krakatoa.Search for Krakatoa

David Andelman on History and Politics

David Andelman, a longtime foreign correspondent, looks at the Treaty of Versailles and how it influenced conflicts around the world.

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Out of this World: Collecting Space Exploration

Space...the final frontier. Our quest for knowledge finds its furthest physical reaches with voyages to outer space - and these spectacular explorations have, of course, been carefully recorded in books. Fine Books & Collections guides us through collecting space exploration.

Collecting Space Exploration