Browsing: History

With nearly 2,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads: A National Book Award–winning author paints a vivid portrait of George Washington in this definitive biography. This perceptive look at the first US president “deserves a place on every American’s bookshelf” (The New York Times Book Review).

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Searchers, the revelatory story behind the classic movie High Noon and the…

Offering a candid, revealing look at the untold stories of war, more than 30 American veterans open up about the events they witnessed in the Pacific theater during World War II.

In the last days of World War II, American soldiers freed a trainload of Jewish prisoners heading to certain death at Nazi hands. Rich with eyewitness testimony, this gripping narrative follows both the survivors and their liberators in vivid detail.

From a New York Times bestselling author: Five of England’s queens come to vivid life in this riveting, century-spanning history. “Readable, well-researched… A fascinating story” (Library Journal starred review).

When Carolyn Porter unearthed a series of letters from World War II–era Berlin, penned by a man to his family in France, she was determined to learn more. In this riveting read, she details her journey to discovering the writer’s fate. “Captivating… marvelous” (Booklist starred review).

How did medieval artisans build the great cathedrals that still inspire wonder today? Here is a fascinating look at the creation of Notre Dame, Chartres, and other tremendous achievements of Gothic architecture.

“Eloquently told” (Kirkus Reviews): In 1944, Victor Capesius rose to dreadful prominence as Auschwitz’s chief pharmacist — but years later, brave survivors brought him to justice. “Harrowing, beautifully written, and extremely well-researched” (New York Times bestselling author Andrew Roberts).

Long before Columbus’s arrival, the people of North and Central America built complex societies with sophisticated art, architecture, and urban planning. This breathtaking work of history explores the stunning achievements of these great ancient civilizations.

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