{"title":"Deborah Baker","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Deborah Baker, an esteemed author known for her insightful exploration into historical and military themes. Her writing provides a profound understanding of significant events and the societal forces that shape them, making her books an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eCharlottesville, Charlottesville\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deep into the intricate history of this famed American city. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Baker sheds light on pivotal moments and cultural shifts, offering readers a deeper grasp of the complexities that have defined Charlottesville over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of history or a curious reader seeking to unravel the layers of the past, Deborah Baker's books will guide you through the fascinating corridors of history with clarity and elegance. Her ability to weave detailed historical accounts into accessible narratives makes her collection an enriching addition to any reader's library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"charlottesville-by-deborah-baker-9781644453414","title":"Charlottesville","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 2017, over a thousand neo-Nazis, fascists, Klan members, and neo-Confederates descended on a small southern city to protest the pending removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee. Within an hour of their arrival, the city's historic downtown was a scene of bedlam as armoured far-right cadres battled activists in the streets. Before the weekend was over, a neo-Nazi had driven a car into a throng of counterprotesters, killing a young woman and injuring dozens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharlottesville\u003c\/em\u003e by Pulitzer Prize finalist Deborah Baker is a riveting and panoptic account of what unfolded that weekend, focusing less on the rally's far-right leaders than on the story of the city itself. University, local, and state officials, including law enforcement, were unable or unwilling to grasp the gathering threat. Clergy, activists, and organisers from all walks of life saw more clearly what was coming and, at great personal risk, worked to warn and defend their city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand why their warnings fell on deaf ears, Baker does a deep dive into American history. In her research, she discovers an uncannily similar event that took place decades before when an emissary of the poet and fascist Ezra Pound arrived in Charlottesville intending to start a race war. In \u003cem\u003eCharlottesville\u003c\/em\u003e, Baker shows how a city more associated with Thomas Jefferson than civil unrest became a flashpoint in a continuing struggle over our nation's founding myths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46760228454636,"sku":"9781644453414","price":79.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13438473482773.jpg?v=1756168948"},{"product_id":"charlottesville-by-deborah-baker-9781644453872","title":"Charlottesville","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 2017, over a thousand neo-Nazis, fascists, Klan members, and neo-Confederates descended on a small southern city to protest the pending removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee. 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