A complete introduction to musical theater from its roots in the eighteenth century through today, written by a master historian.

This political memoir exposes the weaknesses of democratic culture in the United States and suggests ways to strengthen it in the face of rising authoritarianism.

A comparative study of breath and breathing as a core poetic and compositional principle in modern literature.

Tells the exciting tale of a highly ambitious Frenchman who commanded a New York Regiment during the American Civil War.

A celebration of New York State's history through 19 key events from the state's founding to today.

A fascinating fusion of New York history and local folklore sure to send shivers up your spine!

A veteran environmental lobbyist reveals the behind-the-scenes struggles to address threats to the future of New York's Adirondack Park.

The first comprehensive history of the development of early Jewish life on Long Island.

The critical biography of a dynamic and under-represented figure who produced and starred in some of the most innovative works of her day.

The incredible, true story of the twentieth century's greatest performing sea lion and the man who trained him.

An idealistic, occasionally naïve and somewhat irreverent young attorney becomes the District Attorney of Rockland County, New York, in the 1960s and faces the challenges of fighting crime in a rapidly changing world.

Relates the dramatic role of New York courts in shaping public policy on key reform legislation in the progressive era.

Probing reassessment of the relation between Celan's poetry and Heidegger's thought.

A gripping tale of conspiracy and a love triangle set against the background of 19th century New York City.