Browsing: American Civil War

This New York Times bestseller reveals the eye-opening true story of four women who became spies during the Civil War. “This is that rare work of history that reads like a novel — and a really good one at that” (New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda).

This New York Times bestseller depicts Confederate general Robert E. Lee’s personal and military life in vivid detail. “Superbly engaging” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history…

A New York Times bestseller with over 4,900 five-star ratings on Goodreads! This captivating work of nonfiction recounts a dramatic month in US history — one that included the Confederacy’s final defeat and Lincoln’s assassination. “Masterful. This book is a triumph” (Publishers Weekly).

Winner of the Lincoln Prize Acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates Abraham Lincoln’s political genius in this highly original work,…

From the author of Band of Brothers comes the riveting true story of General Custer and Oglala Sioux leader Crazy Horse, whose lives mirrored each other’s in unexpected ways — until they clashed at the fateful Battle of the Little Bighorn. A New York Times bestseller.

My new friends have begun to suspect I haven’t told them the full story of my life. “Why did you…

“Extraordinary” (Publishers Weekly starred review): This National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner explores the history of slave Sally Hemings and her family, whose intimate ties to president Thomas Jefferson were long concealed. A “commanding and important book” (The New Yorker).

Jeanette wants nothing to do with unscrupulous Kitt, but she strikes a bargain with him anyway: He’ll lend his help, in exchange for one thing — her. Danger, romance, and a marriage of convenience collide in this unputdownable novel from an award-winning author!

A New York Times bestseller: Dig deeper into the history and lore of the American Civil War in this spirited collection of the era’s lesser-known moments. With behind-the-scenes stories you won’t find in most accounts!