BKLYN Bookmatch: Making Sense of 1/6/2021
The events of January 6th, 2021 in our nation's capital captured the attention of Americans and nations throughout the world. The invasion of the Capitol building by insurrectionists, seeing the Confederate flag flying, and watching police take selfies with rioters were shocking but unsurprising. This list includes modern and historical non-fiction and fiction titles about sociopolitical upheaval, the presidency, and important historical contexts and was created by a librarian with the Brooklyn Public Library. Would you like your own personalized list of reading suggestions? Visit Bklyn BookMatch here: bklynlibrary.org/bookmatch
35 items
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A humorous look at epic fails in historical upheavals, putsches, and coups. While those events were quite serious and devastating, looking through a sardonic lens can help us process events like these.
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From the calumny and chaos of John Tyler's presidency to Andrew Johnson's drunken swearing-in, many leaders have committed conduct unbecoming and been taken to task by their parties and people.
Format: eBook
Addresses the very real fears of our 45th president failing to leave office peaceably.
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Reportage on the toxic beliefs and conspiracy theories of white supremacists, nationalists, xenophobes, and others who fall into the category of "Alt-Right".
Format: eBook
The trajectory of the modern Conservative movement and its devolution into populism.
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Political crisis and national identity in the early years of the United States.
Format: PRINTED MATL
Understanding the important parts of Constitutional law pertaining to the office of President with help from a legal scholar.
Format: PRINTED MATL
A wide-ranging primer on the basics of US government and politics.
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Examines the many accounts of the Reichstag fire of 1933 and disputes claims that it was perpetrated by one individual. Investigates Nazi involvement and how the fire was used to boost the Nazi party and discredit the Communist party.
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Worked on the 25th (Presidential disability & succession) and 26th (Lowered voting age to 18) Amendments.
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