The Dawn of Everything
David Graeber
A groundbreaking exploration of human history, challenging conventional narratives about social evolution, inequality, and the origins of civilization. It draws on archaeological and anthropological evidence to present a more nuanced and hopeful account of humanity's past, revealing the diverse social experiments and possibilities that existed before the advent of agriculture and states.
The Fate of Rome
Kyle Harper
Explore the fall of the Roman Empire through a new lens: climate change and infectious disease. Discover how environmental factors and biological catastrophes played a crucial role in shaping the destiny of one of history's greatest civilizations, challenging our understanding of the relationship between humanity and nature.
The Forgotten 500
Gregory A. Freeman
The untold story of Operation Halyard, the largest rescue of downed American airmen in World War II. Discover the daring mission behind enemy lines, the brave rescuers, and the decades-long cover-up that kept this incredible tale hidden from the world.
The Fourth Turning
William Strauss
Delve into the cyclical patterns of Anglo-American history and discover how these rhythms can predict America's future. Explore the four turnings of the saeculum and the generational archetypes that shape each era, offering a profound understanding of where we've been and where we're headed.
The Gulag Archipelago 1918-1956
Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn
A harrowing exploration of the Soviet Gulag system, based on eyewitness accounts and meticulous research. This abridged edition offers a powerful and unflinching look at the brutal realities of political repression and the resilience of the human spirit under unimaginable conditions. A chilling reminder of a dark chapter in history.
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
Rashid Khalidi
A sweeping history of the hundred years' war on Palestine told through pivotal events and family history, revealing a century-long campaign of colonial conquest and resistance. From the Balfour Declaration to the ongoing struggle for self-determination, this book offers a fresh perspective on the conflict, challenging prevailing narratives and shedding light on the resilience of the Palestinian people.
The Nazi Conspiracy
Brad Meltzer
In 1943, as World War II raged, the Allied leaders—Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin—planned a pivotal meeting in Tehran. But a secret Nazi plot threatened to assassinate the Big Three and plunge the world into further chaos. Uncover the hidden history of this audacious conspiracy and the desperate race to prevent it.
The Plantagenets
Dan Jones
A thrilling dynastic history of royal intrigues, violent skullduggery, and brutal warfare across two centuries of British history. Dan Jones brings the Plantagenets out of the shadows, revealing them in all their epic heroism and depravity. This is the story of how English monarchs learned, or failed to learn, how to be kings, and how the English people learned how to limit their powers.