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Dive into the tumultuous era of 1920s America with the electrifying tale of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial. In this deeply researched and riveting book, acclaimed historical author Francis Russell vividly recreates the dramatic events and personalities that stirred the nation. He compellingly portrays how social and political biases influenced perceptions of guilt and innocence. Russells masterful account, which won the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime in 1963, poses the question Was justice truly served? - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi

Here are the stories of political power struggles, reconstruction, western expansion, Ellis Island immigrants, the rise of American tycoons and labor unions, and the country's entry into World War I.

John and Abigail Adams and their descendants have profoundly influenced life in the United States for more than two centuries. From the great political and philosophical contributions of Founding Father and President John Adams, the roster of Adams luminaries is unprecedented: diplomat and sixth president, John Quincy Adams; pre-Civil War "Voice of Honor", Charles Francis Adams; and authors Henry and Brook Adams. The story of the Adams dynasty is as impressive and compelling as its legacy.

Here, from New York Times best-selling historian Francis Russell, is the dramatic story of Germany - from the rise of Charlemagne to the age of Martin Luther, from the 30 Years' War to the iron rule of Otto von Bismarck, and from the formation of the Weimar Republic to the fighting of two world wars.