The rise of Florida as bellwether for the politics of the South--and the nation. As the story of one of the most influential states, the book redefines Florida politics.
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A haunting tale of teenage murderers, mistaken identity, and a brutal justice system
Finding the Fountain of Youth is a delightful reminder of journeys past--and a peek at those to come.
In this highly readable account, Rembert Patrick, the first of many giants among Florida historians, summarizes Florida's history under the flags of Spain, France, Great Britain, the Confederacy, and the United States.
How a desperate struggle over two square miles of prime oceanfront real estate gave birth to one of America’s most iconic destinations for tourism, art, fashion, nightlife, and hedonism.
A history of continuity and change in Florida's state prison system between 1910 and 1957, exploring conditions at the state prison farm at Raiford (the third largest prison farm in the South at this time) as well as in the chain gangs and road prisons.
A quick and accurate tour guide to Florida's military past
The golden age of Florida kitsch