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American political history has been built around narratives of crisis, in which what “counts” are the moments when seemingly stable political orders collaps
Oh, Florida!
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Pages: 413
Authors: Craig Pittman
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A fun- and fact-filled investigation into why the Sunshine State is the weirdest but also the most influential state in the Union.
The Not-Quite States of America: Dispatches from the Territories and Other Far-Flung Outposts of the USA
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"To truly understand the United States, one must understand the 'not-quite states of America." —Mark Stein, best-selling author of How the States Got Their Sh
50 States
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Kid characters guide readers through the states, pointing out the capital, historic landmarks, famous residents, geographical and natural wonders, local delicac