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.
The Warmth of Other Suns
Isabel Wilkerson
An epic and moving account of the Great Migration, the mass movement of African Americans from the South to the North and West in the 20th century. Through the lives of three individuals who made this journey, the book explores the profound impact of this migration on American society and culture.
The Worst Hard Time
Timothy Egan
A gripping account of the lives of those who endured the Great American Dust Bowl. It tells a story of resilience, environmental disaster, and the human spirit's capacity to persevere in the face of unimaginable hardship. Discover the untold stories of survival and loss during one of America's most challenging eras.
To Hope Rather Than Fear
Jon Meacham
A portrait of hours in which the politics of fear were prevalent—a reminder that periods of public dispiritedness are not new and a reassurance that they are survivable. In the best of moments, witness, protest, and resistance can intersect with the leadership of an American president to lift us to higher ground. In darker times, if a particular president fails to advance the national story—or, worse, moves us backward—then those who witness, protest, and resist must stand fast, in hope, working toward a better day.