Browsing: History

“Raucous, fascinating” (Kirkus Reviews): Witness piracy, secret revelry, and tragic disasters in this evocative trip through the cutthroat world of the Mississippi River in the 19th century. “Honest to god, reading history has never been more fun!” (New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger).

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREThe harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the…

An “inspiring story” (Library Journal): During World War II, a remote community risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews. This true account of courage is “a book to cherish and recommend” (Thomas Keneally, Man Booker Prize–winning author of Schindler’s Ark).

Three complex and willful upper-class sisters — the daughters of British viceroy Lord Curzon — come to life in this fascinating biography that explores their relationships, their scandals, and their politics. A look into the lives of the British elite and an “entertaining romp” (Library Journal).

After coming home from Afghanistan, Dan Caddy traded stories with other soldiers about their funniest drill sergeant experiences. Enjoy this collection of their profane, hilarious, and sometimes wise words.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day, the definitive book on Lewis and Clark’s…

In the new Russia, even dictatorship is a reality show. Professional killers with the souls of artists, would-be theater directors…

“This detailed story will become a classic of World War II history” (Publishers Weekly starred review). Lieutenant Cooper — who served with the 3rd Armored Division — details his tank force’s dangerous missions into enemy territory.

In 1913, a devastating tempest resulted in tornadoes, freezing rains, and flooding across America, leading to an overhaul of the country’s disaster response system. This in-depth read “weaves tragic and heroic stories… into an almost hour-by-hour account of the deadly storm” (Booklist).

Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s romance with Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd — and its impact on his private life — is explored in this “fascinating” historical account (USA Today). From a New York Times bestselling author praised as “one of America’s finest historians” (Douglas Brinkley).