Browsing: History

“The Merchant of Venice” is the story of Antonio, the drama’s title character, and his friend Bassanio. Bassanio is in…

“A groundbreaking book that shines a clear light on one of the darkest moments of history” (Philip Yancey). A Dutch family risked everything to shelter Jews during the Nazi occupation — but were sent to a concentration camp upon discovery. A faith-filled true story with over 135,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

From a surgeon who aided Allied soldiers to a bookshop owner who helped her Jewish friends survive, this absorbing history tells the “fascinating tales” (Booklist) of American expatriates who were trapped in Nazi-occupied Paris. “Outstanding… It’s difficult to conceive of anyone who wouldn’t enjoy this exceptional book” (Library Journal).

A New York Times bestseller from the author of The Pillars of the Earth: After two US citizens were taken hostage in Iran, World War II vet Colonel “Bull” Simons assembled an unlikely team and plotted a daring rescue. “A superb, edge-of-the-seat true story” (USA Today).

Experience the astonishing career of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock in this “highly readable” true account (Publishers Weekly) of the Marine sniper who recorded 93 confirmed kills during the Vietnam War. With over 4,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, the author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil explores the mysterious fire that destroyed a Venice landmark. “Journalism at its most accomplished… Creative nonfiction as enveloping and heart embracing as good fiction” (Booklist).

“One of the most unflinching studies of war in our literature.”  –William McFeeleyAmong the autobiographies of great military figures, Ulysses S.…

With over 1,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Over the centuries, Europe’s kings, queens, popes, and emperors have left behind shocking legacies of misbehavior. This rollicking survey of royal debauchery, violence, and excess is “entertaining” (Library Journal).

For fans of Alison Weir and Antonia Fraser, acclaimed author Nancy Goldstone’s thrilling history of the royal daughters who succeeded…

Shot down over Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia, hundreds of American airmen relied on locals to survive. Their only chance of rescue lay in building a landing strip for cargo planes — without being detected by enemy forces. A “breathtaking” true tale (Booklist) of World War II with over 2,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.