Browsing: History

This “electrifying” New York Times bestseller (Newsweek) chronicles the deadly collision of two luxury passenger ships in 1956 — among modern history’s worst maritime disasters. “One of the most intriguing and thought-provoking books about shipwreck since A Night to Remember” (The Detroit News).

From New York Times bestselling author Simon Baatz, the first comprehensive account of the murder that shocked the world. In…

A Time Best Nonfiction Book of 2018: This New York Times bestseller draws on historical case studies to demonstrate how democracy can be quietly eroded. “Carefully researched and persuasive… Provides a guide for Americans of all political persuasions for what to avoid” (USA Today).

“Readable and eye-opening” (The Wall Street Journal): In the early days of our nation, illnesses like smallpox were common and deadly. This engaging history traces the practice and progress of medicine in the 18th century through the lens of the Founding Fathers. “Engaging” (Publishers Weekly).

At the Battle of the Bulge, the US Army’s 106th Infantry Division faced the violent fury of Nazi Germany’s last great military offensive. This gripping work of history takes readers into the heart of the struggle and its aftermath.

Discover the life behind Little House on the Prairie in this Pulitzer Prize–winning, internationally bestselling biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder. “Just as gripping as the original novels… Immensely revealing both about Wilder and about America’s founding myths” (The Sunday Times).

The Crown’s historical consultant delves into the reality behind the Emmy Award–winning series in an official companion that offers a spellbinding portrait of Elizabeth II and her world. “The book dives deeper into royal history than the show” (The Washington Post).

This “incisive and elegant” work (Publishers Weekly starred review) illuminates the very different lives of Thomas Jefferson’s three daughters — two by his wife, Martha, and one whose mother was Sally Hemings, a Black woman Jefferson enslaved. “Stunning” (The New York Times Book Review).

From Cleopatra to Marie Curie to Harriet Tubman, bold and innovative women have challenged the status quo since the beginning of time. In this captivating guide, learn about the lives and accomplishments of 100 incredible figures from around the world.

On her own, Rita flees New York and becomes a mail-order bride heading for the Colorado Territory. Can this dancer warm the lonely life of a wealthy former soldier?