Sherman: Soldier, Realist, American
When Liddell Hart's Sherman was first published in 1929, it received encomiums such as these: "A masterly performance . . . one of the most …
History
Shadow Divers
In the tradition of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air and Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm comes a true tale of riveting adventure in which t…
The Woman Who Smashed Codes
National Bestseller NPR Best Book of the Year “Not all superheroes wear capes, and Elizebeth Smith Friedman should be the subject of a futur…
The Queen’s Agent: Sir Francis Walsingham and the Rise of Espionage in Elizabethan England
A “superb” portrait of the Tudor-age spymaster that “paints a John le Carré–like world of double-dealing and intrigue” (The Sunday Telegraph…
The Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero
In the New York Times bestseller The Immortal Irishman, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan illuminates the dawn of the great Irish A…
Richie Benaud’s Blue Suede Shoes
A gripping retelling of the 1961 Ashes Test at Old Trafford, exploring the clash of cricketing cultures through the contrasting captains Ric…
Church Going
Unlock the secrets of Britain's medieval churches with this beautifully illustrated handbook, blending architectural history and personal in…
Italy Reborn
A compelling account of Italy’s remarkable transformation from war-torn fascism to a thriving post-war democracy, highlighting the pivotal r…
The Sleepwalkers
Dive into the intricate web of events that led to the First World War with Christopher Clark's meticulous examination of the fateful moments…
Challenger
A gripping, minute-by-minute account of the Challenger disaster, blending new archival research with in-depth reporting to deliver a thrilli…
Sapiens
Explore the extraordinary journey of humankind from our earliest ancestors to the present day in this provocative and enlightening book by Y…
The Hare with Amber Eyes
A mesmerizing journey through history and art, as a collection of tiny ivory and wood carvings reveals a family's legacy and the shifting ti…
Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments
Discover the untold stories of young Black women who defied societal norms in early 20th-century Philadelphia and New York, reshaping urban …
The Looming Tower
Uncover the chilling true story behind the events leading to 9/11, from the rise of radical Islam to the ignored warnings that could have pr…
How the Internet Happened
Discover the untold stories behind the internet's explosive rise and how it reshaped our world, from the first dotcom to the iPhone.
Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World
Discover the fascinating history and global impact of the humble cod, from shaping economies to sparking revolutions and driving exploration…
Salt: A World History
Discover the extraordinary story of salt, the only rock we eat, and its profound impact on human civilization throughout history.
The Chile Project: The Story of the Chicago Boys and the Downfall of Neoliberalism
Discover the rise and fall of Chile's radical free-market experiment and its global implications for neoliberalism.
The Right Stuff
Dive into the thrilling and daring world of America's early space program with this vivid chronicle of the men who had 'the right stuff' to …
The Oregon Trail
Join Francis Parkman on his thrilling 1846 expedition west, documenting the rugged adventures and American spirit of westward expansion.
Second Treatise of Government
A foundational political treatise defending the rights of the people and the legitimacy of King William, this work challenges the divine rig…
Democracy in America
A timeless exploration of American society and politics by a French political scientist, offering profound insights into the nation's early …
The Origins of Totalitarianism
Hannah Arendt's chilling analysis of the rise of Nazi and Soviet regimes serves as a stark warning about the fragility of freedom and the da…
Why Nations Fail
Uncover the surprising truth behind why some nations thrive while others fail, as leading academics Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson deb…