CUNY-Graduate Center History Program

Professor James Oakes has published a new book, "Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865," which was recently reviewed in the Washington Post.

‘Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865’ by James Oakes In “Freedom National,” James Oakes argues that Lincoln aimed to wipe out slavery from moment he took office.

Congratulations to Professor Morris Rossabi, editor of a new edition of "The Travels of Marco Polo."

Travel guide: 'The Travels of Marco Polo' re-released Even after 714 years,

The American Historical Association is asking historians to help name a few cocktails that will be served at this year's meeting in New Orleans. The submissions so far include The Revisionist: "an 'old Fashioned' mixed in reverse order and served in a brand new glass" and the Hayden White: "Doesn’t matter what’s in it, just eat the glass."

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