James Oakes
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About the Author
Oakes won the 2008 Lincoln Prize for his work “The Radical and the Republican.” The jury for the award highlights how the author made use of innovative comparative frameworks in exploring the lives and careers of Douglass and Lincoln and how the two men viewed race. The prize administrators also asserted that it was a scholarly work that was easy to read even for people that are not scholars. His more recent works have been about the implementation of emancipation across the states of the south. “Freedom National” by James Oakes is a novel that tells the history of emancipation. It chronicles the initiatives brought by the Republican and Lincoln in Congress. It also couples this with the actions of runaway slaves from the South and the bold actions of the soldiers of the Union. The work sh. James Oakes is the author of over 9 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, James Oakes has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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Ruling Race: A History of American Slaveholders Join the adventure in 'Ruling Race: A History of American Slaveholders' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by James Oakes.(1982) ⭐ Start here
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Slavery and Freedom: An Interpretation of the Old South In 'Slavery and Freedom: An Interpretation of the Old South', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1990) ⭐ Start here
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The Oakes Diaries: Business, Politics, and the Family in Bury St Edmunds, 1778-1827 Join the adventure in 'The Oakes Diaries: Business, Politics, and the Family in Bury St Edmunds, 1778-1827' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by James Oakes.(1991) ⭐ Start here
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The Radical and the Republican: Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and the Triumph of Antislavery Politics The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Radical and the Republican: Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and the Triumph of Antislavery Politics', another thrilling entry from James Oakes.(2007) ⭐ Start here
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Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865 Join the adventure in 'Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by James Oakes.(2012) ⭐ Start here
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The Scorpion's Sting: Antislavery and the Coming of the Civil War 'The Scorpion's Sting: Antislavery and the Coming of the Civil War' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world James Oakes has created.(2014) ⭐ Start here
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When You Walk Through A Storm: A heartbreaking true life story, chronicling how two people struggle for survival against all the odds. 'When You Walk Through A Storm: A heartbreaking true life story, chronicling how two people struggle for survival against all the odds.' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by James Oakes.(2021) ⭐ Start here
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The Crooked Path to Abolition: Abraham Lincoln and the Antislavery Constitution Join the adventure in 'The Crooked Path to Abolition: Abraham Lincoln and the Antislavery Constitution' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by James Oakes.(2021) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Anthologies
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Knowing Him by Heart 'Knowing Him by Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by James Oakes.(2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is James Oakes?
James Oakes is a bestselling author known for 2 book series containing over 9 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books, Publication Order of Anthologies. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best James Oakes book series to start with?
For readers new to James Oakes's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 8 books, it offers a perfect entry point to James Oakes's writing.
Q: How many books has James Oakes written?
James Oakes has written over 9 books across 2 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.