Browsing: History

The House of the Seven Gables is an American icon. It is one of the nation’s oldest homes and one…

“If you love Sherlock Holmes, you’ll love this book…the best account of Baker Street mania ever written.”–Michael Dirda, The Washington Post…

A New York Times bestselling historian uncovers the early life and military career of George Washington — including his role in igniting the French and Indian War when he was an officer. “Lively, well-researched… A discerning history of pre-Revolutionary America and the man who shaped its future” (Kirkus Reviews).

Veteran Marine George Peto shares the story of his astonishing journey from a farm in Great Depression–era Ohio to four Pacific campaigns during World War II. This riveting memoir is an unforgettable wartime account that’s perfect for military history buffs!

Millions fought in World War II, each with a story to tell. This book shares firsthand accounts from Americans who served their country in the air — from moments of courage to heartbreaking tragedy.

“A multigenerational story” from “a great collector of historic details” (Kirkus Reviews): When an Irish housekeeper requests a red coat from her wealthy Boston employer, the gift changes the lives of two very different families…

Hiram Kane and his team are searching for a lost ancient city rumored to be full of gold — but they’re not the only ones. Can Kane reach the treasure before it falls into the wrong hands and unleashes a dreadful prophecy?

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: During World War II, Sir William Stephenson was a debonair spymaster whose exploits may have been the inspiration for James Bond. But what happened afterward? This gripping true story follows the legendary figure during the rise of the Cold War.

“Masterful and deeply thought-provoking” (New York Times bestselling author Scott Anderson): In this epic work of nonfiction, a New York Times bestselling author chronicles the wild rise and dramatic fall of an oil dynasty. “A Texas version of Hillbilly Elegy” (New York Times bestselling author Bryan Burrough).

#1 New York Times Bestseller Best Books of 2018 –The EconomistA personal and urgent examination of Fascism in the twentieth…