Books in the Focus on American History Series series

A fascinating look at how newspaper publishers including A. H. Belo and George B. Dealey (Dallas Morning News), William P. Hobby and Oveta Culp Hobby (Houston Post), Jesse H. Jones (Houston Chronicle), and Amon G. Carter Sr. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) pla

A biography of renowned U.S. congressman, Texas state legislator, labor lawyer, and political organizer Bob Eckhardt.

The first book to show the full range and quality of Russell Lee's work, as well as the first major publication of his photographs since 1978--contains over 140 images, 101 of which have never appeared in book publication.

These revealing, never-before-published photographs from the Clinton White House chronicle Hillary Clinton's transformation into a national policymaker and foreshadow her unprecedented role as a trailblazer for women in presidential politics.

Presenting over two hundred previously unpublished images from the city's largest and most comprehensive photographic archive, this volume chronicles Houston's transformation into a city of international importance.

Showcasing 115 remarkable quilts that span more than two hundred years of American quiltmaking, this volume introduces an outstanding collection of American quilts and quilt history documentation, the Winedale Quilt Collection at the Briscoe Center for Am

An informal, highly readable history of the University of Texas at Austin told through the stories of some of its most colorful characters and era-defining events.

With over 150 additional pieces of furniture that were not included in Volume One, color photographs, and a new introduction, Texas Furniture, Volume Two completes the definitive guide to the state's rich heritage of locally made nineteenth-century furniture and the craftsmen who produced it.

Continuing the story begun in The Texas Book: Profiles, History, and Reminiscences of the University, this richly illustrated volume offers a highly readable, in-depth exploration of the personalities and events that have made the University of Texas at A

Back in print for the first time in thirty years and thoroughly updated, Texas Furniture is the definitive guide to the state's rich heritage of locally made nineteenth-century furniture and the craftsmen who produced it.

The first exploration of Texas's Speaker of the House--a role that has evolved from powerless obscurity to heavyweight political pre-eminence

The definitive portrait of a legendary Texas rabbi, written by his grandson.

The first in-depth biography of a Texas senator.

Alexander Terrell's career placed him at the center of some of the most pivotal events in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century history, ranging from the Civil War to Emperor Maximilian's reign over Mexico and an Armenian genocide under the Ottoman Empi

The first biography of the broadcast journalist who was once rated second in credibility only to Walter Cronkite and who co-founded the TV newsmagazine 60 Minutes.

Columns by one of the first major television critics.

A compelling eyewitness account of a genocide that the international community largely ignored, as well as the ongoing efforts to build a more just society in Burundi.

With rare, previously unpublished photographs and iconic images of politicians from the state's founders to Ann Richards, George W. Bush, and Rick Perry, here is the first-ever photographic album of Texas politicians and political campaigns.

With an extraordinary collection of images, many never before published, Chief White House Photographer Eric Draper presents a compelling, behind-the-scenes view of the entire presidency of George W. Bush, from dramatic events such as 9/11 to relaxed, int

Original articles that explore the French presence and influence on Texas history, arts, education, religion, and business.

Profiles in Power offers concise biographies of fourteen twentieth-century Texans who wielded significant political power and influence in Washington, D.C.