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From revolutions to revelations, these books decode society’s tangled mess with insight, wit, and maybe a conspiracy theory or two.
One hundred and fifty years after Abraham Lincoln's death, the full story of his extraordinary relationship with Jews is told here for the first time. Lincoln and the Jews: A History provides readers both with a captivating narrative of his interactions with Jews, and...
“For those fascinated by odd bits of historical trivia and the evolution of modern-day life . . . an entertaining, informative and highly detailed read.” ―Shelf Awareness (starred review)Who invented beds? When did we start cleaning our teeth? How old are wine and...
Explore the history of the world in unprecedented detail with this ultimate guide to history throughout the ages. Maps don't just show us where to go, but also where we've been. If you're interested in finding out more about the biggest events in world history, then...
A look into the covert influence billionaires wield in American politics and the actions citizens can take to hold them more accountable.In 2016, when millions of Americans voted for Donald Trump, many believed his claims that personal wealth would free him from...
A National Bestseller, a New York Times Notable Book, and an Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year from the author of Extra Life  “By turns a medical thriller, detective story, and paean to city life, Johnson's account of the outbreak and its modern implications...
A new look at the Civil War battle that led to Stonewall Jackson’s death: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and “tour de force in military history” (Library Journal).  From the award-winning, national bestselling author of Gettysburg, this is the definitive...
“A penetrating reconstruction of the most disturbing and crucial slave uprising in America’s history”—with the full text of The Confessions of Nat Turner (New York Times).In August of 1831, the enslaved carpenter and preacher Nat Turner led an anti-slavery uprising in...
An “evocative and poignant” narrative history of the Dresden Bombing, one of the most devastating attacks of WWII (Foreign Affairs).On February 13, 1945, British bombers began their merciless attack on the German city of Dresden. The first contingent killed people and...
“A must-read for every American who longs to bring sanity to our nation’s gun laws,” this book debunks the lethal logic behind the myths that have framed the gun control debate (Ariana Huffington, Huffington Post).The gun lobby’s remarkable success in using engaging...
A fast-paced, definitive, and breathtakingly suspenseful account of an extraordinary historical event—the attempted assassination of President Harry Truman in 1950 by two Puerto Rican Nationalists and the bloody shoot-out in the streets of Washington, DC, that saved...