The Power Broker
Uncover the untold story of Robert Moses, the unelected mastermind who reshaped New York City and wielded unparalleled power for nearly half…
History
The Eagle and the Hart
Explore the tumultuous reigns of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose rivalry nearly tore England apart in this gripping historical na…
The Devil in the White City
A gripping tale of ambition and horror intertwined at the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, where architectural marvels and a serial killer's da…
The Art of War
Unlock the ancient secrets of strategy and leadership with Sun-tzu's timeless classic, a must-read for military enthusiasts and business lea…
Oliver Cromwell: Commander in Chief
Explore the rise of Oliver Cromwell from a divided Parliament to the pinnacle of power in this gripping biography, revealing his ruthless le…
Secondhand Time
A powerful oral history of the Soviet Union's collapse and the birth of modern Russia, told through the voices of ordinary citizens.
The Emperor of All Maladies
A gripping exploration of cancer's history and the relentless pursuit of a cure, blending science, human stories, and groundbreaking researc…
The Siege
A gripping account of the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London, where hostages and SAS operatives faced immense danger.
The Warmth of Other Suns
A powerful and moving account of the Great Migration of six million Black citizens from the South to the North and West, told through the li…
The Anatomy of Thatcherism
Explore how Margaret Thatcher's policies reshaped Britain and why her name became synonymous with a political revolution.
Yes to Europe!
Explore the historic 1975 UK referendum on Europe, a pivotal moment that reshaped British politics and society, featuring a diverse cast of …
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…
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 …