History
History encompasses factual accounts and interpretations of past events, people, societies, and civilizations. It explores a wide range of topics, from political and military history to social, cultural, and intellectual developments, providing insights into the forces that have shaped the world.
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The Fate of the Day: America's War, 1777-1780 (Revolution Trilogy, #2)
Rick Atkinson
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
Omar El Akkad
The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Atomic Bomb
Garrett M. Graff
Original Sins: Racism and the Miseducation of Black and Native American Children
Eve L. Ewing
Stolen Children of Argentina: The Abuelas' Fight for Justice
Haley Cohen Gilliland
King of Kings: The Fall of the Shah
Scott Anderson
James Baldwin: A Life of Love
Nicholas Boggs
Everything Is Tuberculosis: A History of Our Deadliest Infection
John Green
Jane Austen's Lost Literary Sisters: Rediscovering the Women Who Inspired a Legend
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107 Days: Race Against Time
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Blue as Black: A Meditation on Race, Color, and Culture
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We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution
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History Books
The Fate of the Day: America's War, 1777-1780 (Revolution Trilogy, #2)
by Rick Atkinson
The acclaimed American Revolution trilogy continues! From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 'The British Are Coming' comes the gripping story of George Washington's army battling for survival. 1777. The Revolution hangs in the balance. After a grueling start, the Continental Army faces a determined King George III, who's pouring resources into crushing the rebellion. As Benjamin Franklin courts France, and Washington struggles to keep his army afloat, battles rage from Brandywine to Saratoga to Charleston. Experience the brutal winter at Valley Forge and the unwavering commitment of Americans fighting for freedom in this expertly researched and vividly told history of a nation's fight for survival.
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by Omar El Akkad
From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in the heart of an empire that doesn't consider you fully human. This searing collection of essays captures the deep fracture felt by Black, Brown, and Indigenous Americans, and a rising generation disillusioned with Western ideals. Drawing on personal experience and sharp political analysis, El Akkad delivers a heartsick breakup letter with the West – a necessary book for our time, as trust erodes and the consequences of this rupture reverberate across campuses and cities.
View details →The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Atomic Bomb
by Garrett M. Graff
From the New York Times bestselling author of 'When the Sea Came Alive,' comes a sweeping oral history marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Newly sworn-in President Truman learns of a weapon of unimaginable power that could end World War II but unleash global fear. Drawing from archives across the US, Japan, and Europe, witness the Manhattan Project through the voices of Truman, Oppenheimer, bomber crews, and survivors. 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky' is a vital, human account of scientific breakthroughs, ethical dilemmas, and the atomic bomb's enduring legacy.
View details →Original Sins: Racism and the Miseducation of Black and Native American Children
by Eve L. Ewing
Why do our schools fail so many? Eve L. Ewing offers a provocative answer: What if they're working exactly as intended? *Original Sins* argues that American classrooms weren't built to equalize, but to perpetuate inequality—a task at which they tragically succeed. Uncover the hidden history of how U.S. schools have actively created and reinforced racial hierarchies, preparing generations for unequal treatment. From standardized testing to biased curricula, Ewing exposes the insidious mechanisms that maintain systemic racism in education. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand and dismantle inequality in America.
View details →Stolen Children of Argentina: The Abuelas' Fight for Justice
by Haley Cohen Gilliland
An epic true story for readers of *Say Nothing* and *The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks*: the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, grandmothers who risked everything to find their stolen grandchildren during Argentina’s brutal dictatorship. When tanks rolled into Buenos Aires in 1976, a dark new regime began to quietly abduct pregnant women, stealing their newborns and giving them to military families. One grandmother, Rosa, refused to give up hope. *Stolen Children of Argentina* is the extraordinary story of Rosa and the Abuelas, their relentless fight for justice, and their pioneering use of genetics to reclaim a generation. A compelling mystery and deeply researched account of love, resilience, and the enduring power of family.
View details →King of Kings: The Fall of the Shah
by Scott Anderson
From the acclaimed author of Lawrence in Arabia comes a gripping account of the Iranian Revolution and the Shah's downfall. Explore the hubris, miscalculations, and American blunders that ignited religious nationalism. Witness the Shah's Shakespearean tragedy and the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini in this revelatory history.
View details →James Baldwin: A Life of Love
by Nicholas Boggs
Explore the intimate world of James Baldwin in this captivating biography. Discover the untold stories behind his most profound relationships: his mentor, Beauford Delaney; his lover, Lucien Happersberger; and his artistic collaborators, Engin Cezzar and Yoran Cazac. Through newly uncovered archives, this biography reveals how these complex connections—artistic, erotic, and political—fueled Baldwin's iconic voice, shaping his indelible impact on the Civil Rights Movement and queer literary history. A journey into the heart of a literary giant, this is a love story unlike any other.
View details →Everything Is Tuberculosis: A History of Our Deadliest Infection
by John Green
Explore the long and deadly history of tuberculosis, a disease that has plagued humanity for millennia. From its romanticized past to its current status as a disease of poverty and injustice, TB continues to kill over a million people each year. Author John Green shares the story of Henry, a young patient he met in Sierra Leone, and advocates for greater awareness and access to treatment. "Everything Is Tuberculosis" weaves together personal narrative with scientific and social history, revealing how TB has shaped our world and how our choices will determine its future.
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