The Face of Battle
John Keegan's gripping exploration of the raw, human experience of battle, from the arrow clouds of Agincourt to the steel rain of the Somme…
History
The Coldest Winter
David Halberstam's masterful account of the Korean War, blending political analysis and vivid storytelling, is a testament to his journalist…
The Making of Modern Zionism: The Intellectual Origins of the Jewish State
Explore the intellectual roots and evolution of Zionism, from its 19th-century origins to the modern state of Israel, through the lens of it…
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 …
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…
Shanghai
Step into the intoxicating world of 1920s Shanghai, where opium, decadence, and revolution collide in a city that was a haven for the rich, …
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
A meticulously researched and compelling history of the causes of the First World War, revealing how Europe stumbled into catastrophe.
Challenger
A gripping, minute-by-minute account of the Challenger disaster, blending new archival research with in-depth reporting to deliver a thrilli…
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…
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.
Democracy in America
A timeless exploration of American society and politics by a French political scientist, offering profound insights into the nation's early …
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…