The Emancipation Proclamation

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Michael W. Bowers

"Nevada's politics have been formed in large measure by its turbulent history and harsh environment. Bowers' concise volume explains the dynamics of this process, which is strikingly unique among the fifty states. This is a readable and insightful explanation of how Nevada's history has formed its political culture, and how its government works today. The Sagebrush State includes the full text of the state constitution, with extensive annotations of all amendments to the original 1864 document. The Sagebrush State serves as a text for the study of Nevada's history and constitution, which is a graduation requirement at the state's colleges and universities. The fourth edition of this work is updated through 2012 to include information on the elections of 2010 and 2012 and recent controversial sessions of the Legislature"-- "Nevada's politics have been shaped by its turbulent history and harsh environment. Bowers' concise volume explains the dynamics of this process, which is strikingly unique among the fifty states. This is a readable and insightful explanation of how Nevada's history has formed its political culture, and how its government works today. The Sagebrush State, thoroughly updated for this 4th Edition, serves as the test for the required course on Nevada's history and constitution given at all state colleges and universities. It includes the full text of the state constitution, with extensive annotations of all amendments to the original 1864 document"--

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J. Lee Annis, Jr

In the first biography of Baker ever written, J. Lee Annis examines Baker's life and his work as a conciliator and statesman who could make politics work. He argues that Baker brought to Washington diplomatic talents and a moderation that are lacking in politics today.

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William H. Frist with J. Lee Annis, Jr

Based on in-depth research and personal interviews, Tennessee Senators, 1911-2001 tells the life stories of seventeen U.S. Senators, exploring each man's motivation to enter public service and his place in Tennessee, national, and world history and politics.

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W. James Antle III

Washington D.C. political reporter W. James Antle shares the inside story of how Americans exchanged the liberating vision of Ronald Reagan for Obama's promise of an ever-expanding welfare state--Adapted from Jacket.