Browsing: History

Wilhem and Hilde must choose between continuing their lives as law-abiding citizens and finding the courage to fight back against the Nazis — even if it means certain death. Based on a true story of a German couple in 1930s Berlin.

As Nazi roundups devastated Poland and robbed Frank Blaichman of his family, the young Jewish man made the daring decision to fight back. This affecting memoir recounts his harrowing and courageous journey as a member of an underground resistance group.

A peaceful cricket match on a warm summer’s day turns to murder and mystery, as the star player Aaron Decker…

This New York Times bestseller investigates the role of substance abuse in the Third Reich. A “fascinating, engrossing, often dark history” (The Washington Post) with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Take a wild ride through humanity’s most deadly viruses and diseases in this irreverent history that examines the cultures and individuals who fought back against them. “Wright brings a reliably sane and bitingly funny voice to a topic we never realized we wanted to know so much about” (Nylon).

Two interconnected stories unfurl in the 1660s and 21st-century London as historian Helen Watt searches for the truth behind a cache of mysterious Jewish documents. “Astonishing… The riveting narrative and well-honed characters will earn a place in readers’ hearts” (Library Journal starred review).

During World War II, Lenny disguises his intelligence reports as love letters in order to deceive Nazi forces. But when his darling Natasha discovers a missive bearing another woman’s name, their relationship is tested like never before…

What do US presidents really do behind closed doors? This irreverent book offers readers an exclusive peek inside the Oval Office — and beyond. “It made me laugh out loud” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Peggy Noonan).

The fate of battles — and the course of history — can hinge on seemingly insignificant details. This “fast-paced study” (Publishers Weekly) chronicles conflicts big and small in which minor factors had immense consequences. “Entertaining and informative” (Library Journal).

An unlikely romance blossoms between wealthy sea captain Robert and his mail-order bride, Sophia… But when her devious sister decides to steal her new life, Sophia must fight for a chance at true love!