Browsing: History

Follow the life of socialite Allene Tew, whose indomitable spirit carried her through her pioneer beginnings, the turbulent Gilded Age, the Great Depression, and becoming a member of the European aristocracy. “Light and gracefully written, it dances through a century of history” (Hilary Mantel).

Widely hailed for its “sweeping, sobering account of the American past” (New York Times Book Review), Jill Lepore’s one-volume history…

Soon after World War II, the young children of Nazi leaders learned of their parents’ horrific crimes. This well-researched look at their experiences will give readers a chilling new perspective on the Third Reich. “Crasnianski is to be praised for her diligence and candor” (Booklist).