The Ohio Country
David McCullough
A captivating account of Manasseh Cutler's pivotal role in the creation of the Northwest Territory, exploring the challenges, negotiations, and vision that shaped the American frontier. Discover the story of a remarkable individual and the birth of a nation's expansion.
The Picasso Affair
Michael FitzGerald
A captivating exploration of the intertwined lives of Pablo Picasso, John Quinn, and Alfred Stieglitz, and their struggle to introduce modern art to a skeptical America. From Parisian studios to New York galleries, discover the untold story of how these visionaries challenged convention and transformed the art world forever.
The Rest Is Noise
Alex Ross
A journey through the tumultuous soundscape of 20th-century music, exploring its evolution, key figures, and the historical forces that shaped it. From Strauss and Mahler to the avant-garde and beyond, discover how music reflected and influenced a century of profound change.
The Romanovs 1613-1918
Simon Sebag Montefiore
A gripping narrative of the Romanov dynasty, from their rise to power in 1613 to their tragic end in 1918. Explore the lives, loves, and legacies of the tsars and empresses who shaped Russia, filled with ambition, intrigue, and the intoxicating allure of absolute power.
The Seventh Million
Tom Segev
A controversial and powerful work that explores the profound impact of the Holocaust on the identity, ideology, and politics of Israel. Drawing on newly declassified documents, diaries, and interviews, Tom Segev tells the dramatic story of how the Jewish community of pre-Israel Palestine confronted the rise of Nazi Germany and how Israeli society has dealt with the consequences since. It examines sensitive chapters of history, including the Zionist response to the Holocaust, the reception of Holocaust refugees, revenge schemes against former Nazis, and secret negotiations between Germany and Israel.
The Situation Room
George Stephanopoulos
A behind-the-scenes look at the White House Situation Room and the pivotal role it has played during times of crisis, offering a unique perspective on presidential decision-making and the hidden history of the United States over the past six decades.
The Songs of America
Jon Meacham
An exploration of American history through the lens of its music, from the pre-Revolutionary War era to the present day. It examines how music has shaped and reflected the nation's identity, struggles, and triumphs, offering a unique perspective on the American story.
The Square and the Tower
Niall Ferguson
A fascinating exploration of the age-old conflict between networks and hierarchies, and how this tension has shaped the course of history from the Illuminati to the present day. Discover how networks challenge established power structures and the implications for our increasingly interconnected world.