Jane Kamensky Livres

Set against the backdrop of revolutionary Boston, a Scottish portrait painter seeks a fresh start while evading his past. When he advertises for an apprentice, he unexpectedly encounters Fanny Easton, a young woman from a prestigious family who has disguised herself as a boy. Her bold decision to train under Jameson not only challenges societal norms but also ignites a complex relationship filled with defiance and seduction as they navigate their intertwined fates in a city buzzing with the spirit of liberty.

Set in the early years of the American republic, this gripping narrative explores the nation's first banking scandal. It delves into the political and financial intrigues of the time, revealing how greed and corruption threatened the young nation's stability. Through vivid characters and historical context, the book uncovers the complexities of early American finance and the consequences of unchecked ambition, providing a fascinating glimpse into the foundations of the country's banking system.

Follow history with a spirited narrative that tells the captivating stories of all people in the United States in Norton's best-selling A PEOPLE AND A A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, BRIEF EDITION, 11E. Written by award-winning historians and acclaimed authors, this revised edition clearly depicts historic change -- from race, gender, economics and public policy to family life, popular culture, social movements, international relations and warfare. The first book to focus on U.S. social history, this edition now emphasizes the place of the U.S. in international history and the world. Streamlined chapters, new learning features and more than 90 maps support learning, while a new digital version and optional MindTap and Infuse digital resources help you envision what life was like in the past. This edition is available as a complete edition or split VOLUME TO 1877 (Chs. 1-14), and VOLUME SINCE 1865 (Chs. 14-29).

The narrative explores the diverse stories of the American populace, emphasizing social history and its intersection with race, gender, and public policy. This revised edition highlights the U.S.'s role in international history while offering streamlined chapters, enhanced learning features, and over 90 maps. New digital resources, including MindTap and Infuse, provide an immersive experience of historical life. Available in complete or split volumes, it serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of U.S. history.

This bold new history recovers the American Revolution, as seen through the eyes of Boston-born painter John Singleton Copley.